American Idol is narrowing down its contestants and Indio native Abi Carter is still in the running. The top 7 will turn into the top 5 on Sunday night. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony spoke to Abi Carter about her journey. You can watch American Idol on Sunday live at 5PM PT on News Channel
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A second truck filled with new exhibits and play structures arrived Friday at the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert in Rancho Mirage. Ahead of the museum’s phase one grand reopening on May 24, crews have started the assembly process that will eventually bring to life colorful renderings community members have been eager to experience
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The Palm Springs Air Museum was selected as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by 47th District State Assemblyman Greg Wallis. It is one of about a hundred nonprofits being honored by state lawmakers for outstanding contributions to the communities they serve. The museum is dedicated to educating the public about the role of air
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The city of Indio has secured $30 million in funding to build a bridge on Avenue 44 between Golf Center Parkway and Apache St., following Tropical Storm Hilary and years of storm damage. The Avenue 44 all-weather bridge will provide residents with a lasting solution to benefit generations to come. Along with city and federal
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For those looking for an exciting job in the hospitality industry, career advancement opportunities, and leadership and development training, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is hosting a job fair on Thursday, May 9 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Special Events Center. The award-winning resort is looking to fill dozens of positions. Managers will
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Cinco de Mayo is on Sunday. The Mexican holiday celebrated Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire in the battle of Puebla. Here in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has become associated with Mexican-American culture. People celebrate with food, music and dancing. News Channel 3 is celebrating Cinco de Mayo at One Stop Tacos. The staff
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The Imperial Irrigation District secured $38 million in funding for multiple energy infrastructure projects, the utility announced today. More than two-thirds of the money came from federal grants, according to the district. “The Coachella Valley Energy Resilience Initiative is a testament to our proactive efforts to increase energy reliability across the region and reduce costs
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A 52-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Thursday evening. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was first reported at around 4:35 PM on the southbound side of SR-86 north of 70th Avenue. Police say the grey Kia Optima overturned after leaving the roadway towards the right shoulder. The reason
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Content creators throughout the U.S. are on edge about a potential Tik Tok ban. President Biden signed a foreign aid package last Wednesday providing assistance to Ukrainian, Israeli, and Indo-Pacific allies. The package also included a measure that could lead to a Tik Tok ban in the U.S. The bill gives Tik Tok’s Chinese owned
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The controversial Desert View Power Plant in Mecca will pause operations this week amid an ongoing dispute with Imperial Irrigation District over a power purchase agreement. A spokesperson confirmed to News Channel 3 that the utility’s dispute remains ongoing and that the “IID board directed general counsel to pursue legal action, if necessary.” In March,
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North Indian Canyon Dr. at Pierson in Desert Hot Springs will reopen on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. The road has been closed since it was devastated by Hilary in August of 2023. The city of Desert Hot Springs said that they didn’t want to just repair the road, but also make improvements to help mitigate
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California’s growing homelessness crisis has no easy solution but some people have broken free from living a life on the streets as the state’s unsheltered homeless numbers surge as much as 7.5% from 2022 to 2023. A Rancho Mirage homeowner has found a way into a new home and is now celebrating a new life he’s living he
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One person was taken into custody after a pursuit turned into a brief standoff Thursday evening in Coachella. The incident started at around 5:05 PM when deputies attempted a traffic enforcement stop at Avenue 51 and Cesar Chavez Street, Sergeant Deirdre Vickers of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3. Vickers added that
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A La Quinta High School student, a security officer, and a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries after an altercation on campus Thursday afternoon. According to the Sheriff’s Office, at around 2:55 p.m., deputies were contacted by security regarding an intoxicated juvenile. “While attempting to detain the juvenile, they resisted and assaulted the security
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A state-level committee awarded the city of Coachella a $10 million grant with the intent of making the area “a more climate-resilient community,” a municipal spokesperson announced today. Approved by the California Strategic Growth Council, the Community Resilience Center (CRC) Implementation Grant Award will be used to modify the current Hidden Harvest facility on Peter
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The Coachella Valley Scorpions were introduced as the first professional 50+ pickleball team at the Desert Horizons Country Club in Indian Wells. Today was the offical team launch and media day for the Scorpions as Owner Rob Zwemmer, Owner/Player/General Manager Kim Jagd, and the team manager Ryan Willin spoke at the event. After the ceremony,
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Palm Springs police say all roads are back open and the person who was struck is expected to survive. The investigators are still investigating the cause of the crash. Eastbound lanes of Vista Chino Road and northbound lanes on Sunrise Avenue were closed in Palm Springs Thursday morning as emergency responders worked at the scene
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Today marks the grand opening of Placita Dolores Huerta. The 50-unit affordable housing community in Coachella has been in development since 2020. The space offers both two- and three-bedroom units, along with amenities such as laundry facilities and a playground. The community is named after Dolores Huerta due to her ties to the City of
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By The Associated Press Police removed barricades, took protesters into custody and began dismantling a pro-Palestinian demonstrators’ camp at the University of California, Los Angeles early Thursday, hours after threatening arrests if people didn’t disperse. The sound of flash-bangs could be heard as police moved in. The police action occurred a night after the UCLA
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Police closed Indian Canyon Drive through the Whitewater wash Wednesday morning due to blowing sand and low visibility. The major traffic artery in and out of Palm Springs remained closed Thursday morning. Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino Road were still open to traffic in and out of Palm Springs. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for updates
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