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A probationer and his girlfriend accused of exposing their three children to fentanyl, causing one to suffer a medical emergency, are slated to appear for a preliminary hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice later this month to determine whether the charges against them are justified. Kamron Charles Sanders, 31, Joshulyn Denise Penniman, 29, both of
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Indio police officers are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian injured over the weekend. The crash happened on Sunday, June 4 at around 9:15 p.m. in the area of King Street and Saidy Avenue. Police said the vehicle struck
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Set times were released today for the popular Palm Springs music festival Splash House, which will feature more than 20 DJs spinning music at three resorts and the Palm Spring Air Museum this weekend. The festival will get underway at 9 p.m. Friday with music from Dry Heat, followed by Masha Mar back to back
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The Palm Springs Fire Department, along with police and security, are preparing for the first of three weekends of Splash House, which will take place at the Margaritaville, Renaissance, and Saguaro resorts, followed by an after party at the Palm Springs Air Museum. This year, the annual event celebrates its 10 year anniversary, with festivities
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The Coachella Valley is fired up for the Firebirds and their Calder Cup finals run and you can watch all the action live on the News Channel 3 stations! Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of the Calder Cup Finals. Check Out Our Firebirds Section for Full Coverage GAME 1 The Calder Cup
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An overnight structure fire at an apartment complex in Palm Springs left several units uninhabitable. The fire was reported at around 12:50 a.m. in the 900 block of East Vista Chino. Officials with the Palm Springs Fire Dept. said the building was a two-story multi-unit complex with living units above the garages. 12 residents were
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Palm Desert City Council will be meeting on Thursday to continue discussions on redistricting possibilities. Measure B on the ballot last year asked Palm Desert residents whether or not the city should transition from a two-council district system to a five-council district system. 53% of voters said they supported the change. Related Story: Palm Desert
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The next steps towards the completion of “Cotino,” Disney’s community in Rancho Mirage, could be approved on Thursday. The Rancho Mirage Planning Commission will review the Preliminary Development Plan Permit for Cotino. Part of the presentation will include a first look at the renderings of some of the homes that will be built in the
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The shovels hit the dirt in Coachella on a new 108-unit affordable apartment community for low-income families. City leaders say the Tripoli housing project is part of their ever-growing effort to help residents struggling to make ends meet. “Cost of living has gone up, rent has gone, food prices, gas prices, everything has gone, up
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The Palm Springs City Council is considering a revised ordinance that will make changes to the existing regulations for sidewalk vendors. The recommendations presented by staff to Council at Monday’s meeting follow discussions on the topic during a meeting on March 9. On Monday, Council voted 3-2 on a broad set of rules that will
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Local golfer, Berry Henson has qualified for the U.S. Open next week at Los Angeles Country Club. The 43-year-old will be competing on golf’s biggest stage during one of golf’s most polarizing times. “I’ve always had a never give up attitude. People have told me, ‘Hey, you can’t make it. You can’t do it.’ And
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A Pride Month culture war unfolded at the state Capitol in Sacramento this week as Republican lawmakers walked off the floor during a ceremony commemorating the LGBTQ+ celebration. The controversial event, which honored drag nun Sister Roma from the San Francisco-based “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence,” drew strong reactions from both supporters and opponents of the
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Calling all chocolate lovers, it’s time to hold off on that sweet tooth. The Coachella Valley Firebirds want your help melting their competition, the Hershey Bears. The Firebirds are calling for a boycott of chocolate through the end of the Calder Cup Finals. However, local business Brandini Toffee is one of the main sponsors for the Firebirds. Chocolate is one of their biggest ingredients.
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Mosquitoes in the Coachella Valley have tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis virus for the first time this year, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced on Wednesday. Officials found the positive sample from a routine collection site near Colfax Street and 71st Avenue in Mecca. “St. Louis Encephalitis virus is endemic, which
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A 27-year-old Riverside County sheriff’s deputy killed in a crash while on patrol in San Jacinto was remembered today as a man who “wanted to put others before himself,” a dedicated law enforcement officer willing to take on difficult tasks to do the best job possible. “Never in my worst nightmares did I think
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Update 6/7/23: One of the suspects, Marie Ahsee Verest, is no longer wanted, police said. She is considered a person of interest. Felony charges were filed today against a young woman who allegedly took part in a confrontation at a Dollar Tree in Cathedral City, where an 18-year-old customer was pistol-whipped and struck by gunfire
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One person is dead and another injured after a late night accident in Coachella Tuesday. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department emergency crews along with deputies from the Thermal Station responded to a major injury crash at the intersection of Avenue 51 and Chiapas Street in Coachella. Deputies found two people, in one of the
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Desert Sands Unified School District has started the Summer Meal Service Program for students enrolled in summer school and students that are not. Students will have a chance to receive breakfast and lunch. The district does require students to eat the meals on site. Here’s a list of the High Schools offering meals this summer
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Desert Care Network kicked off its annual Cereal Drive this week to help FIND Food Bank provide breakfast to families during the summer months while kids are out of school. The cereal drive started on Monday and runs until Monday, June 12. There are three participating locations including Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs,
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A group of women part of a group called Stitches for Kids in Indio sew quilts for children in the Coachella Valley who are going through a hard time. The group is coming up on its 20th year anniversary of providing these warm quilts to local children. Natalie Shonerd has been part of the group
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