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As students head back to the classroom, schools and communities around them are going to be busier than they’ve been since the start of the pandemic. The Indio and Palm Springs Police Departments are reminding drivers to slow down. IPD tweeted out saying, “Remember to slow down, leave early, obey all signs and signals.” PSPD
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CAL FIRE and Riverside County Fire Department said there was a four-vehicle car crash. They said two victims were extracted and taken in an ambulance to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. They said the crash was reported at 12:53 a.m. on August 22 at the intersection of North Indian Canyon Road and Dillon Road.
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One person is dead and three others suffered major injuries after a head-on crash in Indio tonight. Cal-fire says two cars were involved in the crash, which was reported at 8:55 p.m. on Dillon Road and north Fargo Canyon Road. Air ambulances were requested to the scene and 3 patients were airlifted to the hospital. Victims
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Many hotels across the country have recently moved away from daily housekeeping services. Some hotels now give you the option to opt-in for daily housekeeping services. On Hilton’s website, it mentions its new housekeeping services: “Guests are invited to tailor their housekeeping services to their comfort level. To schedule, simply call the front desk.” “They
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Two people are recovering tonight after a two vehicle rollover crash in Indio this afternoon. The crash was reported just after 1:30 p.m. in the area of Avenue 44 and Sola Street near the Wallace memorial Baptist Church. Cal-fire says two people were trapped in the wreckage and had to be cut out of the
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A parent is voicing concerns over covid exposure in schools, a local parent says one of her children tested positive days after being exposed to another child with covid like symptoms. “I’m also really frustrated that I’m having to bring information to the school and the school district when I’m not even there and my
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It’s a whole new season! We’re back with week 1 of the local high school football season. Check out who came out on top to start the season off the right note. WEEK 1 Silverado – 14@Palm Desert – 33FPalm Springs – 28@Yucaipa – 34FXavier Prep – 26@St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy –
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Two people have been rushed to the hospital after a crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle near Plaza La Quinta Friday night. The crash happened south of Highway 111 just before 9:30 p.m. There was no word on what led to the crash. Several lanes have been shut down in the area. We are
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Highway 74 is back open near Vista Point in Palm Desert after a vehicle fire caused a nearly hour-long closure Friday evening. News Channel 3 crew at the scene captured photos of a pick-up truck fully engulfed in flames. No one was injured during the incident. Authorities said the roadway was fully shut down until
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The California gubernatorial recall election is just around the corner. If you’re a registered California voter, you might have received a text this week letting you know that your ballot has been mailed to you. The Registrar of Voters Office says if you haven’t received your ballot in the mail already, it should be arriving
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Riverside County reports no cases of COVID-19 have been recorded following the first weekend of the annual Splash house event. The two-day pool party, which is hosted at the Saguaro, Margaritaville, and Renaissance hotels in Palm Springs, kicked off last Saturday and wrapped up a day later. Today, party goers both from inside and outside
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A mobile home in the community of Thermal was destroyed by a fire Friday afternoon. The fire was reported at approximately 3:40 p.m. 88000 block of 57th Avenue. First arriving crews reported a single-wide mobile home fully engulfed in flames, according to Cal Fire. The fire was contained by 4:42 p.m. Crews were able to
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A 53-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a van this morning in Desert Hot Springs, authorities said. The fatality at Dillon and Worsley roads was reported at 4:48 a.m. The driver of the 2020 Nissan van, a 35-year-old man, remained at the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatally injured man’s name
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An adult-education teacher for the Coachella Valley Unified School District was arraigned today on charges of sexually assaulting a child over a four-year period. Luis Alfonso Martinez, 42, was arrested last Thursday in La Quinta and charged with two felony counts of oral copulation or sexual penetration of a child under 10; two felony counts
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If you’re looking for a job that works with children while teaching them different skills, the Indio Teen Center (ITC) is hiring part-time employees. The ITC has been a haven for some teens since it reopened in April. It has given them a place to socialize and meet others during the pandemic. There’s a lot
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Desert Mirage high school students can now head to campus after a second lockdown was lifted Friday morning. Students on school buses say they were told to wait away from the school until the scene was secured just before 7 a.m. A representative from the Coachella Valley Unified School district told News Channel 3 that
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Students with a hospitality training program for people with disabilities celebrated their graduation on Thursday. The ceremony took place at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa. The program allows students to work as paid interns, making it a real-work based learning experience. Their conditions include autism, learning disabilities, and cognitive disorders. Graduates trained in
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Morongo Casino Resort & Spa will hold a job fair to fill 250 positions, the casino announced today. The event will be held on Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Morongo Grand Ballroom. The casino, owned by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, is looking to fill 250 vacancies in multiple
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The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals will likely stay in Indio for at least another three decades. With a 3-1 vote on Wednesday, the Indio City Council approved an extension of the development agreement with Goldenvoice through 2050. Indio Mayor Elaine Holmes recused herself from the item, citing a conflict due to property she own
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A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy died at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage after a battle with COVID-19. Deputy Anthony “TonyTone” Bautista was pronounced dead on Wednesday, the department announced. Bautista was a 14-year veteran with LASD, most recently assigned to the Compton station. “Deputy Bautista was a remarkable partner, father to three kids, a
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