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‘It just all happened really, really fast’ – LA fire evacuees share their stories
Thousands continue to flee the wildfires in LA County, many of their homes destroyed or in evacuation zones. News Channel 3 is catching up with some of those evacuees calling the Coachella Valley their temporary home. LOCAL ASSISTANCE FOR LA FIRE VICTIMS + HOW YOU CAN HELP(From City of Palm Springs) Relief Offers in the
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Campañas de donación locales se llevarán a cabo el fin de semana para las víctimas del incendio de Los Ángeles
Este fin de semana habrá varias campañas de donación locales para recolectar suministros para los afectados por los incendios forestales en todo el condado de Los Ángeles. ●Mi Cultura en Palm Desert – Sábado 10:00 AM a 2:00 PM Mi Cultura Cocina Peruana y Colombiana está ubicada en 44795 San Pablo Avene en Palm Desert
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Una persona arrestada bajo sospecha de DUI después de un accidente de cuatro vehículos en La Quinta
Una persona fue arrestada bajo sospecha de conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol luego de un accidente de cuatro vehículos el viernes por la tarde en La Quinta. El accidente se reportó alrededor de las 3:30 p.m. cerca de Calle Tampico y Calle Washington. CAL FIRE confirmó que hubo cuatro pacientes en el accidente. Dos
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Hoteles locales brindan refugio a los desplazados por los incendios de Los Ángeles
Varios vecindarios han sido devastados como consecuencia de los incendios en curso en el condado de Los Ángeles, lo que ha provocado la destrucción de más de 1.000 edificios y el desplazamiento de unas 100.000 personas. En respuesta al desastre, una serie de opciones de hoteles y alojamiento, incluso aquí en el Valle de Coachella, están
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Confirmada la fecha del juicio del sospechoso del tiroteo en Coachella
Hoy se confirmó la fecha del juicio del 7 de abril para un hombre de 23 años acusado junto con otras dos personas de un tiroteo en una residencia del Valle de Coachella. Caillou Marcus Rentería de Coachella está acusado de intento de asesinato, disparar contra una vivienda habitada y una acusación de uso de
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Arrestado por tiroteo en parque del centro de Palm Springs que dejó dos menores heridos
Un joven de 20 años ha sido arrestado en relación con un tiroteo en un parque en el centro de Palm Springs que dejó a dos personas hospitalizadas el año pasado. Felipe Vargas fue arrestado el 2 de enero en una residencia en North Palm Springs, anunció la policía el jueves. El lunes fue acusado
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Víctima de tiroteo en Coachella se encuentra en estado crítico
Una persona se encuentra en el hospital en estado crítico tras recibir un disparo el jueves por la noche en Coachella. Los agentes del Sheriff de Riverside llegaron a la escena en la Avenida Reforma, cerca de la 54th Avenue, después de recibir una llamada sobre un asalto con un arma mortal alrededor de las
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Newsom calls for investigation into lack of water to combat Palisades Fire
Following concerns that firefighters lacked resources and dealt with low water pressure to combat the devastating Palisades Fire in the initial stages of the crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom today ordered an independent investigation into the matter. In a letter addressed to the heads of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and L.A. County
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Valley doctors concerned over air quality as LA wildfire smoke travels
You don’t have to live close to a wildfire to be affected by its smoke. With severe winds fanning the flames throughout Southern California, doctors are concerned about our air quality. Wildfire smoke can irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Doctors say it may contain all kinds of dangerous pollutants, including some that may
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Breezy and mild weekend ahead
Fire danger remains critically high today as winds remain gusty. Red Flag Warnings are in place through this evening. In the same area, High Wind Warnings will remain in effect until 2 this afternoon. Air quality has suffered mightily in the fire zone, thus far here in the Valley air quality remains in the “Good”
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Santa Anas Ramp Up Again Overnight into Friday Keeping Critical Fire Weather Lingering
Expect gusty Santa Ana winds to intensify across Southern California later this afternoon, continuing through Friday morning. Winds will pick up in the mountains and valleys, with gusts ranging from 45 to 60 mph, and isolated gusts exceeding 75 mph possible in some areas. These strong winds, combined with dangerously low humidity levels below 10%,
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Firefighters continue to battle LA County fires – News Channel 3 on scene at Palisades Fire
Firefighters from across the state and across state lines were in LA County on Thursday, continuing to work tirelessly to tame the blazes through windy and dry conditions. News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle was on scene in the area of the Palisades Fire to report the progress, gather more information, and talk to some who
Continue Reading Arrest made in shooting at downtown Palm Springs park that left two minors injured
A 20-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a park in downtown Palm Springs that left two people hospitalized last year. Felipe Vargas was arrested on Jan. 2 at a residence in North Palm Springs, police announced on Thursday. He was charged on Monday with two counts of attempted murder. He pled
Continue Reading Local hotels providing shelter to those displaced by LA fires
Entire neighborhoods have been ravaged as a result of the ongoing fires in Los Angeles County, resulting in the destruction of more than 1,000 buildings and the displacement of some 100,000 people In response to the disaster, a number of hotel and accommodation options, including here in the Coachella Valley, are supporting the community with offers
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Experts warn climate change worsening LA County fire conditions
As several fires rage on in LA County, several experts say rising temperatures and drier conditions from climate change have worsened the ongoing disasters. Professor Monalisa Chatterjee with the University of Southern California highlighted the unpredictability of weather patterns and conditions because of climate change. People can no longer rely on the expected seasonal weather
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American Red Cross mobilizes to support Los Angeles wildfire victims
The American Red Cross Southern California Region has deployed 25 volunteers to assist victims of the fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles, with additional volunteers likely to join in the coming days. Though no volunteers from the Coachella Valley area have been deployed yet, recruitment efforts are ongoing, according to the organization’s Disaster Services team. Volunteers
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Winds ease a bit as we move toward the weekend
The major Santa Ana Wind event has eased, but Red Flag Warnings remain in effect for areas West of the Coachella Valley until 6 p.m. tomorrow. A High Wind Warning is also in effect form the mountains through the coastal plains. Wind speeds have dropped dramatically, allowing air support to battle the major fires still
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Wednesday, Jan. 8: Firebirds fall 4-1 to Roadrunners; Busy night of high school basketball
Wednesday was a jam-packed night of sports around the valley, headlined by American League Hockey and high school hoops. Birds of Foot defeat Birds of Flight. 4-1 the final tonight at Acrisure Arena. @RoadrunnersAHL ran away with it early taking a 3-1 lead after one period. The loss for CV snaps their 3-game win streak.
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Residents rally against Medicaid cuts outside Congressman Calvert’s office
A group of local residents held what they called a “Hands off our Healthcare” rally at Republican Congressman Ken Calvert’s office in Palm Desert, urging him to oppose any potential cuts to Medicaid. Local seniors, patients and healthcare workers were among those that gathered on Wednesday for the rally, one of many statewide opposing Medicaid
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