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The man who investigators said was posing as a bail agent when he shot and killed a Palm Springs man last month appeared in court Tuesday. He’s facing a murder charge that could put him in prison for the rest of his life. Fabian Herrera is charged in the deadly shooting of David Spann, 33,
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Despite the cancellation of this year’s George Charity Car Show, the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association presented a donation check to Desert Cancer Foundation. The show was cancelled earlier this year due to the pandemic. PSCA gave sponsors the option of a refund but encouraged donations to the DCF, a non-profit that supports residents undergoing cancer
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Riverside County is set to receive nearly $500 million from the Department of Treasury through the American Rescue Plan to help with recovery from the pandemic, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz announced on Tuesday. Ruiz said the county will receive $479,874,599 from the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund to strengthen public health efforts, support vital
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Some sectors of Riverside County’s economy are contending with ongoing hardships and may not return to prosperity in the months ahead because of the lingering impacts of the yearlong coronavirus lockdowns, officials told the Board of Supervisors today. “We have some industries that are really continuing to struggle,” said Lou Monville, head of the county’s
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The Board of Supervisors today formally approved increasing penalties for residents who ignite fireworks illegally inunincorporated communities within Riverside County, as well as designating places where legal pyrotechnics can be purchased and lit. The board voted 5-0 without comment to amend Ordinance No. 858, establishing the revised penalty formula and elevating the authority of the
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It’s one of the biggest and most expensive projects the Coachella Valley has ever seen. Construction is underway on 43-acres of unincorporated land near Palm Desert just north of the I-10 freeway next to the Classic Club Golf Course. Renderings show what the $300-million, privately-funded arena is expected to look like once it’s completed by
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The November 3rd election posed challenges for residents and the Riverside County Registrar of Voters Office. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors reviewed some recommended changes that could help in upcoming elections. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero breaks down the problems and possible solutions. “We did see recruitment issues during the November 2020 election,” said
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Firefighters were able to quickly contain a structure fire at a home in Indio Tuesday afternoon. The fire occurred at a home on the 46500 block of Padua Circle in Indio. It was initially reported at approximately 3:45 p.m. Cal Fire confirmed the fire was established in the attic. Crews were able to fully contain
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Republican gubernatorial candidate and businessman John Cox is stopping in Palm Desert tomorrow, although he will be without Tag — a Kodiak bear the candidate first used in his official campaign kickoff event in Sacramento last week. The candidate’s “Meet the Beast Bus Tour” will make a stop at Castelli’s Restaurant, located at 73098 Highway
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First responders are at the scene of a hiker rescue at the North Lyyken trail in Palm Springs. Police said a 29-year-old female was hiking on the trail and went unconscious for a reason that remains unknown to authorities at this time. Medics were called to the trail at around 1:26 p.m. Medical personnel are
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Palm Springs Pride organizers announced that the 2021 edition of the festival will once again be held in-person in November. Pride is scheduled to take place on Nov. 6-7. “We are planning on hosting the largest event in the history of Palm Springs. It will be a massive “Coming Out” celebration,” wrote Ron deHarte, festival
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NEW CASES Riverside County reported 203 new coronavirus cases since Monday, bringing the total up to 299,289 cases. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Metrics Update Riverside County’s metrics fell near the yellow tier area, but the move could still be another couple of weeks away. 2.7 adjusted
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This month’s ‘One Class at a Time’ winner is second-grade teacher Courtney Ortiz-Lopez from Gerald Ford Elementary School. “I think she’s a good person to help us learn,” one of her second graders, Harold said. “Mrs. Lopez, she is the nice, most friendly teacher I’ve ever met in my whole life,” another one of her
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Governor Gavin Newsom spoke Tuesday in San Diego County to highlight $12 billion in new investments tackling homelessness. This is part of the $100 billion ‘California Comeback Plan.’ “We can solve homelessness once and for all,” said California Governor, Gavin Newsom. The Governor’s plan is to expand on project homekey, formerly known as roomkey, along
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During Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors Meeting, Dr. Geoffry Leung, Public Health Officer for Riverside County, said that county anticipates to vaccinate 12 to 15 year olds as soon as Friday or early next week. Dr. Leung explained that they are waiting for national approval and the state’s approval to move forward. You can watch it
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Here in the Coachella Valley, there’s no shortage of sunshine or outdoor activities. “Fortunately we are in a place that is yes…sunny most of the year. The important thing is sun protection,” said Dr. Kim Phan, Oncology, Desert Regional Medical Center. Dr. Phan says residents here should wear sunscreen
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A 15-year-old boy is in serious condition after Indio police said he was shot in the head Sunday afternoon. The shooting was reported at around 4:00 p.m. on Daisy Street and John Nobles Avenue in Indio. Several neighbors told News Channel 3 they heard gunshots in the area. “Get out the way. We all ducked
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Palm Springs Unified School District’s African American Parent Advisory Council held a virtual meeting to celebrate African American and African American bi-racial seniors preparing to graduate. Approximately 140 seniors were celebrated during the virtual event, with everyone names being read out. All seniors have already received a special “Kente “class of 2021′ graduation stole and
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The FDA expanded Pfizer’s emergency use authorization permitting teenagers to be vaccinated, including children as young as 12 years old. Shots could begin after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopts the committee’s recommendation. The CDC advisory committee could give the final recommendation during its meeting on Wednesday. 15-year-old Olivia Kim is a Palm
Continue ReadingRiverside County Public Health has worked hard to narrow the coronavirus vaccination gap among the Latinx community. It is a group who make up about half the population here. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero takes a closer look at the progress in closing those disparities. “I am feeling good,” said Alexia Mendez. She got her
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