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New training is being deployed at Palm Springs Police Department, using virtual reality simulations to prepare officers to make momentary but vitally important decisions. News Channel 3’s Jake Ingrassia got an exclusive inside look at the new technology that demonstrates the immense pressure police can be put under. Officer Jose Arellano, a motor officer and
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Some Coachella Valley water users are raising questions and concerns after California Governor Gavin Newsom declared drought emergencies Wednesday for 2 counties in Northern California. The declaration is targeted to Mendocino and Sonoma counties, where drought conditions are especially bad, rather than statewide. But Newsom said a broader drought declaration could come as conditions change.
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The California State University and University of California systems jointly announced today that they will both require all students and staff returning for on-campus classes and activities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The requirement, however, will not take effect until one or more of the COVID vaccines receives full approval from the U.S. Food
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A vigil was held Wednesday night remembering George Floyd one day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on 3 counts of murder in Floyd’s death last May. Dozens gathered at the George Floyd mural in downtown Palm Springs, invited by the Palm Springs Black History Committee and United Methodist Church. “Just wanted
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The Indio City Council voted 3-1 to approve the appointment of Bryan Montgomery as the new city manager. “It became clear during the interview process that Bryan intends to immerse himself in the community and become actively involved,” said Mayor Elaine Holmes. “From the Tamale Festival to our high school football games, the community will
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Listen up dog lovers! There’s a new restaurant and bar in Palm Springs that’s tailored to dining with your furry friend. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay introduces us to ‘Boozehounds’ and how they plan to give back to the community. “The three of us have talked for years about having a bar together and that
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Another major wind event pummeled parts of the Coachella Valley on Wednesday, forcing the closures of North Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail at the wash. The conditions add to the list of consecutive weeks hit with high-traveling winds. “This wind is something else today,” said Indio resident, Joaquin Rosales. Rosales stopped at the
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A proposal to bring all Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) students back onto its campus four days a week failed Tuesday night. The school board did vote to bring the district’s high school seniors back to campus four days a week. “It’s not completely hard but it’s manageable,” said Connor Tuck, a Palm Desert
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The stage is quiet. The tables are empty, and so is the bar at the Purple Room on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Having hosted stars in the past, the place has been closed for 13 months because of state restrictions ordered in response to Covid-19. “There are no answers right now. As I’ve
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are on scene of a marijuana grow operation following a refuse fire in Mecca Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 2 p.m. on the 70-600 block of Grant Street. A Cal Fire spokesperson said that they requested assistance from the Sheriff’s Department to investigate the area of the fire.
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Palm Springs Police closed North Indian Canyon Drive and North Gene Autry Trail at their Whitewater Wash crossings to all traffic Wednesday morning due to blowing winds, sand, and dust. The high winds lowered visibility along the major traffic arteries in and out of the city. Vista Chino Road remained open to traffic. Stay with
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Felony charges were filed today against a Desert Hot Springs man accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed his passenger in Palm Springs. Joshua Lamar Woods, 30, is facing charges of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter and other felonycharges. He remains in custody at the Smith Correctional Facility on $125,000 bail. Read the
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A Palm Desert man accused of arranging to meet up with a 13-year-old girl over the internet for sexual purposes was in custody today on $250,000 bail. The man, a 30-year-old, was arrested Tuesday and booked into jail on suspicion of arranging with a minor for lewd purposes and for committing a felony while on
Continue Reading A proposal to bring all Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) students back onto its campus four days a week failed Tuesday night. The proposal would not impact students who have elected to stay on distance learning. The school board did vote to bring the district’s high school seniors back to campus four days a
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Update: 4/23/21 Yessica Chavez Mercado, 24, was charged with kidnapping and attempted kidnapping, along with a misdemeanor count of presenting a false ID to a peace officer. She pleaded not guilty to these charges and scheduled a felony settlement conference for May 4 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Yessica Chavez Mercado Original Report:
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A statewide policy requiring some hospitality and service industry employers to bring back employees that were laid off for reasons related to the pandemic. The bill was signed into law by Governor Newsom on Friday, April 16. “The bill, or no bill, you know, we want to bring our experienced team members back,” said Rob
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As ex Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs, convicted by a jury of murdering George Floyd, his guilty on all counts verdict reverberated through the Coachella Valley. “I knew that if they didn’t end up with a conviction, a lot more protests would break out,” said Hina Malik,
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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found of all three charges in the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man’s neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of
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The city of Indio will host an Earth Day Sustainability Collection event on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Indio Corporate Yard/Indio Water Authority at 83101 Avenue 45. April’s Sustainability Event will include:- Old tire collection- Used oil and oil filter collection- Electronic waste (e-waste) disposal- Paper shredding (four boxes free
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The Banning Police Department arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a special needs adult. Police say they were first notified of the sexual assault on Feb. 6, 2020. Police were called to West Ramsey Street for a “past sexual assault report.” Officers were told that the suspect, a 35-year-old man, had been sexually assaulting
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