A vehicle crashed into two police vehicles in Morongo Valley Monday afternoon. The crash happened at around 2:00 p.m. in front of the Circle K on Twentynine Palm Highway, near Rosella Drive. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, a reckless driving suspect rammed a California Highway Patrol unit then collided into a deputy’s
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Administration at George Washington Charter School in Palm Desert is asking Riverside County Sheriff’s Office to provide some extra security at the school until winter break. According to a letter sent to parents on Monday, a woman was handing out candy to kids near the school’s back gate before classes started. The letter states that school
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The Walter Clark Legal Group is offering its Safe Ride Home Program over the Christmas and New Year holidays, covering cab and rideshare fares of alcohol-impaired drivers who choose to call a cab or use a rideshare service instead of getting back behind the wheel of their car. Reimbursement is offered for rides taken between
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Those pesky Santa Ana Winds return to the forecast, creating increased fire danger, especially in areas north of Los Angeles. A Red Flag Warning is posted for northern L. A. county and Ventura county as well. High pressure is centered over the Great Basin, which will encourage Northeasterly winds across the region. Highs today will
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Fair and warmer weather this week for the Coachella Valley, with temperatures peaking in the low 80s by Wednesday and Thursday. A weak to moderate Santa Ana wind event will develop starting Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday, bringing northeasterly winds of 35-50 mph to parts of the region, particularly from the Cajon Pass southward. Winds
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The Galilee Center in Mecca is working to make the holidays brighter for many families. Volunteers for the Center gathered Monday to package toys and gifts in preparation for its annual holiday drive-through distributions for families. The gifts were gathered by the California Highway Patrol through CHiPs for Kids gathering sites and “Cover the Cruiser”
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The Palm Springs Police Department has a message for the public: don’t go into “vacation mode” when it comes to protecting your valuables. The Palm Springs Police Department posted several reminders on how you can keep your valuables safe on Facebook. Using grant money from the Board of State and Community Corrections Organized Retail Theft
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Meanwhile the Department of Homeland Security and federal Bureau of Investigation continue to press there is no evidence of reported drone sightings posing a national security or public safety threat from a foreign nexus. Despite that, the FBI and DHS are deploying drone detection technology and infrared cameras to probe whether the drones flying over
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Blue Light Ceremony to pay tribute to the 75 fallen peace officers across Riverside County according to the department. Organizers said it’s to remember and reflect upon the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their community. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco
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A number of residents are reporting that they’ve seen what look to be drones in different areas over the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 has received a number of photos and videos. Skip Fredricks, drone program professor at Grossmont College, says there are strict regulations on drones and this minimizes any misuse. “A lot of
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Beginning on December 18th, the state of California is offering residents a monetary incentive to buy an e-bike. The California E-bike Incentive Project, launched by the California Air Resources Board, was created to lower cost barriers to a technology that can replace cars, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower transportation costs. Bryan Newman, Owner of Pedego
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Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 15-year-old student killed a teacher and another teenager with a handgun Monday at a Christian school in Wisconsin, terrifying classmates including a second grader who made the 911 call that sent dozens of police officers rushing to the small school just a week before its Christmas break. The
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A bus was involved in a crash on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 near the Haugen Lehmann Monday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 3:00 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was between a charter bus with multiple passengers and two vehicles. CHP spokesperson Officer Jonathan Torres said the there
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A mild Sunday with plentiful sunshine here in the desert is coming to a close! We are also well into the warming trend that will likely bring highs back to the 80s this week. The upper level clouds we were tracking yesterday and overnight have given way to clear skies this afternoon. Drier air has
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Calgary Wranglers 4-2 on Sunday at Acrisure Arena. The Firebirds wasted no time to get on the board first. Ben Meyers went five hole and scored the loan goal in the opening period. YEAH BEN pic.twitter.com/iJ80s9ndGE— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) December 15, 2024 In the second period, both teams
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With the holidays approaching, downtown Palm Springs businesses are gauging whether they’ll meet their sales goals for the season. National forecasts predict steady growth in retail shopping for the 2024 holiday season. Total holiday sales are expected to increase between 2.5% and 3.5% compared to 2023, reaching $979.5 billion to $989 billion according to the
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It is predominantly clear this morning with the exception of a few upper-level clouds passing overhead. We are tracking fewer of those clouds right now, closer to sunrise. Skies will stay predominantly clear across the Coachella Valley today. Looking at the temperature outlook, we can see a lot of warm colors over the west coast.
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There’s a slight breeze and some clouds above the Coachella Valley this afternoon. More clouds will move in overnight, but they should continue to decrease through tomorrow afternoon. Storm systems continue to impact Northern California, but they’re staying to our north. The only impacts we’re seeing are some additional atmospheric moisture and slightly breezy conditions.
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