Los miembros de la familia están buscando a un hombre de Idyllwild que desapareció en su camino a casa después de visitar a su hermana en un hospital en Palm Desert. La familia de Delfino Guadalupe López Fajardo, de 47 años, dijo que su camioneta fue encontrada abandonada y saqueada. López Fajardo fue visto por
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Four people were displaced after a fire in a garage damaged their home in Desert Hot Springs Friday afternoon. The fire was first reported just before 6:00 p.m. on the 9600 block of Siwanoy Drive. “Firefighters responded to a single story single family dwelling with heavy fire from the garage,” reads a social media post
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Today has seen phenomenal weather in the Coachella Valley. Given the fact it’s still August, tonight is as great of a football forecast as you could ask for. Shadow Hills will face off against Indio High at 7:00 PM with temperatures only in the upper 90s. Temperatures will fall down into the upper 80s by
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News Channel 3 had the opportunity to speak exclusively with a California delegate attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. California District Level Delegate and Democratic strategist, Steven Maviglio, says this is his third time he’s attended a Democratic national convention. He describes a larger sense of unity among delegates and a level of energy
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Hear from Palm Desert Mayor Karina Quintanilla below (Swipe right in the video player on the app): Several dozen Palm Desert residents are raising concerns about a recent Facebook post from the city’s Mayor, Karina Quintanilla. Many of them turned out at Thursday night’s city council meeting to share their frustrations. In the post, Quintanilla called out
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El incendio de un vehículo provocó un pequeño incendio cerca de la Interestatal Diez en Banning. Cal Fire dice que el incendio se reportó a la 1:52 p.m. en la cuadra 2000 de E Ramsey Street. Los bomberos dicen que un vehículo recreativo se incendió provocando chispas en la maleza cercana. El incendio actualmente
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Amid residents announcing a lawsuit against Riverside County Department of Animal Services to adopt a no-kill policy, News Channel 3 is speaking with Palm Springs’ no-kill animal shelter. These Coachella Valley shelters continue to face overcrowding challenges. A proposed bill from State Senator Scott Wilk that aims to expand access to low cost spay and
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Indio’s Crosstown Showdown is tonight! The Mayor’s Cup rivalry, which started eight years ago, has seen Shadow Hills dominate the series. With Shadow Hills High School winning all six previous matchups, Indio High School is hoping to use their home-field advantage tonight. News Channel 3 spoke with coaches, football captains, athletic directors, and Mayor Pro
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Update 8/30/24 Deputies arrested a 21-year-old man believed to be the suspect in both cases. Linnell Letice Wilson, 21, of Palm Desert was arrested and charged with kidnap to commit robbery/rape, rape by force, oral copulation, robbery, and attempted robbery. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates on this case. Original Report 8/23/24 The Riverside
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Expect well below average highs through the weekend as an area of low pressure drops in from Northern California. Dew points are quite low as well, meaning fire danger is up. Red flag warnings are posted for most of Nevada and other areas North of the Coachella Valley. Wildfire danger will remain higher than normal
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The wet bulb globe temperature, or WBGT, is a fairly obscure meteorological measurement specially used to determine how safe it is for people to do activities outdoors. It is commonly used by schools and outdoor workers. It is calculated by taking measurements with three different types of thermometers: the wet bulb, the dry bulb, and
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It is another very comfortable day here in the valley with seasonable temperatures and drier conditions. In a bit of a change-up, this evening will see a boost to our winds with breezy to gusty conditions being felt all around. As usual, the strongest winds will be along the I-10 corridor, closest to the San
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The Riverside County District Attorney has sent a letter to the Palm Springs city attorney, saying Council member Holstege has been violating the city’s municipal code, claiming she’s lived outside the district she represents (4) for many years and that the city must fix it. Although the letter doesn’t specifically state which home they’ve determined
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A legal battle is brewing over how the Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) is treating its animals. Four Coachella Valley residents met at Walter Clark Legal Group to officially announce the lawsuit on Thursday morning. The group is initiating legal action against the RCDAS and its Director Erin Gettis for violations of the
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Update 8/23/24 The fire was fully contained by Friday afternoon after growing to 33 acres. A vehicle fire along SR 243 spread to vegetation, leading to a 26-acre brush fire that has shut down both sides of the freeway. The fire was reported just before 3:40 p.m. on SR 243 and Mount Edna Road. CAL
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Coachella Valley Unified School District students headed back to school today! Over 16,000 students will begin classes this morning, and administrators are excited to welcome them back. The district’s superintendent, Dr. Frances Esparza, has been preparing for the school year all summer. She has created a 100-day plan to visit with teachers, students and parents
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Local students were recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing” award which is a partnership between Palm Springs Police Department and News Channel 3. Congratulations to Jayden Lara, Oddis Lewis, Aiden Henley-Embrey, Ti’Anah Castro, Mateo Gastelum-Herrera, and Damian Gutierrez. The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to the community. If you
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Water conservation remains a top priority in California, where drought is a recurring problem. A new state regulation adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board in July aims to make more cuts in the next several years. The ‘Making Conservation a California Way of Life’ regulation will take effect beginning in January, with every water
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