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As we continue to learn more about the devastating Maui Wildfires, one long time Coachella Valley resident who lived in Lahaina is sharing her story with us.  Ariella Carrillo grew up in the Valley her entire life, attending Cathedral City High School and College of the Desert. She even shares that she worked at the

Southern California Edison is reporting that scammers posing as representatives of the company are going door to door to collect “connection fees.”  SCE says in an attempt to collect payments for these fees, which do not exist, scammers are threatening to shut off services. Jeff Monford, a Senior Advisor with SCE, says that scammers are

SoCal Adaptive Sports is collaborating with Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) and ACEing Autism to bring more adaptive sports to the valley this fall.  “These are national organizations. I think it’s really positive for the valley, that we’re now able to work with them,” said Michael Rosenkrantz, the Executive Director of SoCal Adaptive Sports. SoCal

 Heavy traffic is expected through the end of the weekend near Joshua Tree National Park as people try to get clearer view of the Perseid meteor shower. To read Spencer Blum’s full breakdown of what the Perseid Meteor Shower is, click here. Getting a clear view of the meteor showers requires people to get away

During the summer months, the LifeStream sees a stark decline in blood donations. This week, the organization reported that they’re seeing a massive shortage in platelet donations. Platelets are a clotting agent that are essential for cancer patients. According to LifeStream, about 50% of their platelet donations go to cancer patients in the valley. In

The city of Desert Hot Springs is reviewing the plans for a new housing development called ‘Green Day Village’.  City of Desert Hot Springs News Channel 3’s Jeff Stahl recently covered the upcoming affordable housing development in his I-Team report: A Place of their Own. To watch and read the full report, click here. The

Local auto shops are reporting an increase in vehicles with stolen catalytic converters. Eric Lopez, a mechanic at I-10 Collision Center in Thousand Palms, says their shop sees at least one car a week with a stolen converter.  “It’s just easy access for them to get something easy like that. Quick to sell it at

Last week, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District found infected mosquitoes in Palm Springs. To watch and read our coverage about these infected mosquitoes and what CVMVCD is doing to stop the spread of the virus, click here. The main concern when a mosquito tests positive for West Nile Virus is the potential

The Japanese-inspired restaurant ‘Sumo Dog’ celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Indio.  The restaurant joins several new businesses in The Canopy, which is helping to define Indio as a dining destination in the valley.   “It brings us an opportunity to bring more people in the city. With more people, it brings

 Eisenhower Health is now the first hospital to provide a patient with an FDA-approved Bionic Pancreas in the Coachella Valley.  The patient, Jeff Porras, has been outfitted with the iLet Bionic Pancreas, designed to act as a real pancreas which is ideal for people with diabetes. Porras says the device is game-changing for people like

This week, aspiring climate stewards are invited to learn more about UCR Palm Desert’s annual UC California Naturalist Climate Stewards Course. The 10-week course, taught by a panel of climate experts, aims to teach about the environmental and social impact of climate change and actionable ways to improve the ecosystem.  “It’s hard to escape the

The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act is providing the iconic trees with more legal protections.  The law, which went into effect on July 1., allows Joshua trees to remain a candidate species under the California Endangered Species Act. The Center for Biological Diversity originally filed a petition for Joshua trees to be protected under the

The Desert Healthcare District and Riverside Public Health are introducing their fentanyl education campaign and survey in the City of Indio. “It comes down to saving lives, we need to save lives,” said Wendy Hetherington, principle investigator for the Riverside Overdose Data to Action program. The fentanyl campaign and survey was created to better address

Fourth of July fireworks can be a dazzling display for humans and a nightmare for pets. Colorful, thundering fireworks can lead to sensory overload, which can spike your pet’s blood pressure and heart rate.  The intense adrenaline rush can also cause pets to have a “fight-or-flight” response, a big reason why many pets run away