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ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction will be charged with felony murder and 10 other charges, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Garrett Rolfe kicked Brooks while he lay on the ground and the officer with him, Devin
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Palm Springs Police were investigating a vehicle to vehicle shooting early Wednesday morning that caused no injuries but damaged a car. The victim was driving along South Gene Autry Trail near East Ramon Road at 12:24 a.m. when shots were fired by someone in a nearby vehicle, according to Palm Springs Police Department Sgt. Mike
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To address the budget deficit caused by the economic shutdown, Cathedral City is the latest valley city to consider cutting a number of positions. City Council is hosting a special meeting Wednesday morning to discuss several coronavirus-related issues, including budget reductions. The Cathedral City Fire Department sent out an email on Tuesday notifying people how
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As valley law enforcement reacts to Tuesday’s executive order from the president, some are saying the actions President Trump took mirror policies they’ve already enacted. Some valley activists say the measures are a good start, while others are pushing for more. One of the president’s key points was limiting police use of the carotid restraint,
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An officer with the Palm Springs Police Department tested positive for the coronavirus, the department announced on Tuesday. The department was notified of the positive test over the weekend. According to an news release by the department, the officer is assigned to the graveyard patrol unit working from 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. The officer
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A home in La Quinta is engulfed in flames. Firefighters are currently on scene working to contain the blaze. The fire is burning on Coldbrook Lane, near Desert Pride Park. According to Cal Fire, the fire started in the garage and extended further into the home. RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE – Rptd 5:23 p.m. 78000 Blk
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A ProPublica investigation released on Tuesday uncovered disturbing details about the death of a man while in custody at a Riverside County jail back in 2017. ProPublica went through 17 hours of surveillance video and thousands of pages of records in its investigation. It found that county jail staff failed to address Philip Garcia’s urgent
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One couple purchased their RV before the pandemic hit but clearly appreciate how coronavirus is motivating buyers now. “If you think about it, you have ideal social distancing,” said RV owner Iona Hoeppner. Social distancing is a motivating factor for customers at Mike Thompson’s RV Superstores in Cathedral City, according to General Manager Sher Lyckman,
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More businesses that were closed for months due to the Coronavirus pandemic are slated to open back up on Friday in accordance with the state’s new guidelines. The state’s reopening process appears to be moving forward, but with exceptions. Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcements in recent weeks for some businesses to open up, the state
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Visitors returned to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens on Monday for the first time in nearly three months. “Families have been looking for something to do well now they’ve got it,” said Sabby Jonathan, councilmember, City of Palm Desert. It cost the park an astonishing $22,000 a day to maintain the animals and their
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Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz and others took part in an online discussion with the Washington Post on veterans’ exposure to toxic military burn pits. Washington Post reporter David Ignatius hosted the online forum on veterans and the health care concerns resulting from exposure to military burn pits. The term refers to areas where soldiers were
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Palm Springs police and firefighters are at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in the area of E. Palm Canyon and Escoba Drive Tuesday afternoon. A short video posted by the Palm Springs Fire Department shows an Amazon truck stopped on the side of the road and another white vehicle that went off the roadway
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Riverside County reported 409 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours. The total number of cases now sits at 11,376. There were 11 additional deaths reported across the county, the total number of deaths is now at 395. Indio reported three new deaths, Palm Desert two, and Rancho Mirage one. There were 65 new
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Meet some of the members of the youth jury for ShortFest 2020! “I personally love this,” Daniela Urive a La Quinta High School student told News Channel 3. “I think it’s awesome!” she added. Nine local high school students were selected to be a part of this year’s jury. They watch 19 short films in
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The Board of Supervisors today extended a local emergency declared by Riverside County’s Emergency Management Department director over civil unrest that erupted amid a June 1 demonstration sparked by the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minnesota and long-simmering anger over instances of police brutality. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized the
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Firefighters are working on overhaul after a residential structure fire was reported just before 11 a.m. in Desert Hot Springs. Firefighters responded to the 66000 block of Buena Vista Avenue after reports of light smoke showing from an attic. The fire has been knocked down as of 11:32 a.m. Fire officials are working on overhaul
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The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging parents and adults taking care of children to take extra measures in safety when kids are around water this summer. They said, “This is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as children spend more time at home with caregivers who may be distracted by work and other responsibilities.”
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The California legislature voted Monday to keep the Salton Sea in its budget proposal sent to Governor Gavin Newsom. Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia said he’s pleased the legislature found a way to allocate some funding for the Salton Sea despite the fiscal challenges created by the pandemic. His office tells KESQ News Channel 3 a little
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More casino employees are speaking out, saying there isn’t enough being done to keep them safe from coronavirus, and more of their co-workers have tested positive than the casino has let on. Among the coronavirus precautions implemented at Casino Morongo last month were social distancing measures, a face mask requirement, and a temperature check at
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The City of Palm Springs announced that the Fourth of July fireworks show will not be held this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The show is one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the Coachella Valley, attracting hundreds to Palm Springs Stadium for the annual baseball game & firework show. City officials cited
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