Local News Video

In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump, questions remain about the security measures taken by the Secret Service and local law enforcement ahead of his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Over the weekend, News Channel 3 spoke with a local woman who was at the rally and watched former President Trump get

The City of Palm Springs voted to pass an ordinance that will establish a process for reducing homeless encampments on public property in a 3-2 vote at the city council meeting tonight. The city sites public health and safety issues as the reason behind the ordinance that will prohibit anyone to sit, lie, or sleep

Wednesday, July 3. marks the fifth anniversary of the signing of the CROWN Act Legislation, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination.  People who choose to wear natural or protective hairstyles, like braids and locs, cannot be denied employment or educational opportunities under the CROWN Act, which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural

Many Coachella Valley residents are gearing up for the Fourth of July by buying “Safe and Sane” fireworks. “Safe and Sane” fireworks do not become airborne when lit and are marked with a seal of approval from the California State Fire Marshall. These state approved fireworks, which are only permitted in Indio, Coachella and Desert

Truckers across the U.S. are joining the fight against human trafficking. Major companies like UPS, Amazon, Love’s and Penske have all partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking, or TAT, to train their staff to recognize the signs of human trafficking while they are on the job. Human trafficking includes sex trafficking, ‘sextortion’ and forced labor. While

June 24. 2024 marks the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe vs. Wade, which generally protected abortion as a fundamental right.  Two years after the overturn, 21 states have banned or severely restricted abortion access.  Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, predicted

The Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors and descendants hosted their annual Juneteenth Interfaith Prayer Vigil at The Church of Saint Paul in the Desert, Wednesday evening.  In addition to commemorating the significance of Juneteenth, the vigil will also serve as a call to action as the Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors continue to seek out

According to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District , a total of 97 West Nile-positive mosquitoes have been found in La Quinta, Palm Desert, Mecca, Thermal, Oasis, Rancho Mirage and Indio. News Channel 3’s Spencer Blum covered the first detection of West Nile-positive mosquitoes in 2024 in May. You can watch his full report

Starting this week, libraries within the Riverside County Library System, or RCLS, are providing free lunches, books, STEM learning opportunities, crafts and more for children across the valley.  The RCLS “Lunch at the Library” program is a project by the California State Library and is supported with state funds.  You can find “Lunch at the

Coachella Valley Animal Campus representatives say they are working to address the county’s overcrowding crisis with their new surgical suite. You can watch KESQ morning anchor Angela Chen’s in-depth report about overcrowding across Riverside County animal shelters here. Since opening in 2006, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, or CVAC, has maintained a partnership with Animal

This week, local residents had the chance to voice their opinions about new changes coming to the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) at a Master Plan Open House. According to Harry Barrett, Jr., the Executive Director of PSP, the public open house gave residents the opportunity to hear about the progress made during the master

A SpotFund has been started in honor of Jaden Ramos, who was tragically killed just a day before his 18th birthday at a post-prom party.  The fundraiser will benefit the local Animal Samaritans which serves as a tribute to Ramos’ memory and his love of animals.  The Ramos family said in part, “In lieu of

College of the Desert held its 2024 commencement ceremony at Acrisure Arena for the second year in a row. After years of hard work, hundreds of graduating COD students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. “Being first generation really put that into my mind. And I kept going and going and going and

This month, Palm Springs city councilmembers delayed their approval of the Palm Springs International Airport’s expansion project.  Features of the expansion project include an expanded ticketing area, renovations to the Wexler building and a five-story rental car facility.  To watch our previous coverage of the project, click here.  During the city’s May 9. meeting, airport

Cathedral City will host their 2024 State of the City, Business Awards and Business Expo with The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 14.  According to city representatives, the annual event, “… offers a review of economic activity from the previous year, as well as future development and plans significant to the