In the Coachella Valley, days are getting shorter as sunset times gradually shift earlier. As of mid-October 2024, sunset occurs at approximately 6:07 p.m., with daylight lasting about 11 hours and 16 minutes each day according to Time and Date. As darkness falls earlier, many people may experience a shift in their mental health according to experts. Dr.
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Earlier this week, News Channel 3’s Peter Daut shared his experience aboard the USS Somerset, and highlighted some of the training. He also took an in-depth look at the warship’s namesake, and its connection to United Flight 93. Poignant reminders of Flight 93 can be found throughout the Somerset: on every deck there are photos,
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Halloween candy, costumes and decoration prices are high for families this year due to inflation. Consumers are expected to spend $11.6 billion on Halloween this year, with shoppers planning to spend an average of $104 each, according to a National Retail Federation survey. News Channel 3 spoke with people who said they are noticing higher
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“A future where all Coachella Valley families are healthy, stable and thriving.” This is Lift to Rise, a local non-profit organization’s mission. The group is a collaboration of more than 70 partners, that share a common goal — to radically increase housing stability and economic mobility for everyone in the Coachella Valley. The group is
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The suspect in a fatal officer involved shooting in Banning has been identified by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s confirmed to KESQ 39-year-old Fernando Guerrero Esparza of Banning died Thursday. Esparza was shot and killed by an officer after police received calls for a suspect armed with a knife in the 300 block of
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A road trip to advocacy. EnviroVoters, Friends of the Desert Mountains, CalWild and the Protect California Deserts Coalition are teaming up to host Pride Outside: Chuckwalla-Palooza on Saturday. It’s a community event aimed at advocating to establish Chuckwalla National Monument. According to the organizers, the event brings together nature lovers, LGBTQ+ advocates and conservationists to
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Updated Post: California Highway Patrol confirmed a gray Dodge Charger was heading eastbound on Dillon Road and tried to make a left turn on Desert Crest Avenue. That’s when the motorcyclist of a Kawasaki, who was reportedly traveling westbound on Dillon, collided with the Charger. Investigators said the front of the motorcycle hit the right
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A man that was killed in a Palm Springs motorcycle crash earlier this week has been identified by his family. Nineteen-year-old Nathen Wilson was riding his motorcycle Monday night in the area of E Palm Canyon Drive and Golf Club Drive when he collided with a car. News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij spoke with Nathen’s
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A Perris man, his wife and their adult daughter who perpetrated sexual, psychological and other abuse on six children placed in their care after being rescued from a home where their natural parents imprisoned them and inflicted trauma that gained international notoriety were sentenced Friday. “Today’s sentencing marks a significant step in delivering justice to
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The first flu death in Riverside County was reported Friday and the victim lived in the Coachella Valley. According to a release from Riverside County Health, an elderly man from eastern Coachella Valley has been reported as the first individual in Riverside County to die from flu-associated causes for the 2024-25 flu season. Flu season typically
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Cooler temperatures are being driven by strong, gusty winds in the Coachella Valley today. A Wind Advisory is in effect until noon. We expect to see wind gusts upwards of 50 mph during this time, with impacts to air quality, visibility, and road conditions. After a relatively calm morning, the winds have picked up. Air
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Today, students from the Center for Employment Training graduated. CET has programs in HVAC, Business Administration, and in construction. Students learn valuable skills, that get them ready to enter high demand job markets here in the Valley. 25 students graduated this morning, and they all have high aspirations for their futures. Josue Jimenez, Student “I
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Amid a late night downtown Palm Springs park shooting, questions remain about public safety. The shooting occurred as VillageFest was wrapping up, a weekly street fair and market. Residents are asking how safety will be enforced for other upcoming events. Stay with News Channel 3 for more.
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A News Channel 3 exclusive: A naval journey up the California coast, with hundreds of sailors and marines, many of them stationed at Twentynine Palms. Peter Daut was given rare permission to spend several days at sea with them, and saw firsthand how they train and what life is like on a warship. The naval
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Updated Thursday night post: Investigators confirmed a fight between individuals, who appeared to be juveniles, broke out at Graffiti Park in Downtown Palm Springs; one person reportedly pulled out a gun and started shooting. Investigators confirmed at least two people were hit. Palm Springs Police officers were working the scene late Thursday night. Investigators said
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New and expecting parents around the Coachella Valley now have another place to go to get the resources and support they need. On Thursday morning, the non-profit About Families, along with the City of Indio, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open up the new space. About Families is an organization that offers help
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It’s a California tribe supporting education up and down the state including in the Coachella Valley. State Representative Greg Wallis presented students at La Quinta Middle School with a $5,000 Barona Education Grant Thursday. The money is intended to purchase educational materials including books and computers to help current and future students learn more. La Quinta Middle School administrators
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News Channel 3 was tracking road closures in Palm Springs on a windy Thursday night. A News Channel 3 crew confirmed barricades were up at Indian Canyon at the wash. Drivers were seen looking for alternate routes in and out of the city. Meantime, Gene Autry Trail at the wash was still open at 7:00
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A bold new initiative dedicated to improving the quality of life and economic opportunities for residents in the Coachella Valley and Imperial Valley. Alianza Coachella Valley, along with coalition partners including Loma Linda University, Sierra Club, Lideres Campesinas and Coachella Valley Parents, announced the launch of this initiative, Campaign for Thriving Salton Sea Communities. According
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen on Friday, October 18th, officials announced Thursday. The extended maintenance period, which is an annual event, was expected to keep the popular tourist attraction closed until Saturday 19th October. You can catch the first tram up at 10:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m., with the
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