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James Adkins has been selected as the One Class at a Time award winner for the month of May. He was nominated for his dedication to education and “always putting in extra work,” according to Letty Lopez who nominated Mr. Adkins for the recognition. Adkins teaches at Indio Middle School and runs the campus’ Renaissance
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The view this morning at 5:45 a.m. show a plume of sand and dust along the I-10 corridor as gusty overnight winds have reduced visibility and air quality. Air Quality readings are in the “Moderate” range this morning throughout most of the Valley. A lingering area of low pressure is encouraging winds, and also bringing
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Indian Canyon Dr. was closed to traffic through the Whitewater wash Wednesday morning, according to Palm Springs Police. The roadway remained closed Friday morning. Both Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino Road were open to traffic. Indian Canyon Dr. was shut down between Sunrise Parkway and Palm Springs Station Road, according to a police statement
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Cathedral City High School softball pitcher Guadalupe Castro is this week’s student-athlete of the week. As the Lions reached the playoffs for the first time in the school’s history, the people closest to Castro helped her achieve that goal. “What pushes me is my family,” Castro said. “They’re the ones who motivate me to get
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Indio native Abi Carter is heading to the American Idol finale and the city of Indio celebrated her on Tuesday as part of the “Hometown Visit.” “It has been so amazing and so humbling. I’ve never felt so close to my community than I do right now,” Abi said. Check Out: Community reflects on Indio’s
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American Idol finalist Abi Carter paid a visit to Washington Charter Elementary School Tuesday morning, a school she attended as a young student in the valley, and even listened to a performance from the choir. “Tell me about the 1st time you heard her sing?,” News Channel 3 asked Christina Osborn, a math teacher at
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The Palm Springs Police Officers Association has endorsed Democrat Will Rollins for California’s 41st Congressional District. The announcement was made at a press conference in front of the Palm Springs police department on S. Civic Dr. Tuesday morning. “As a federal prosecutor, Will has has an accomplished career in law enforcement and Will shares our
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Wind is the topic once again this evening! Gusts of 30-35 MPH are possible in the Coachella Valley’s wind-prone locations, predominantly along the interstate. Expect to see an increase in cloud cover on Wednesday. The weakening area of low pressure that’s moving across the region will wrap moisture around it, creating the opportunity for showers
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In her first sit-down interview, Abi Carter spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about her return to the Coachella Valley, how the experience on American Idol has changed her, and the message she has for her fans. Watch an extended version of Peter’s Interview with Abi here:
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A man arrested for shooting two Jewish men after they left synagogues in the Los Angeles area last year has agreed to plead guilty to hate crimes and firearms offenses, the Justice Department announced. Jaime Tran, 29, will plead guilty to all charges against him, which includes two counts of hate crimes with intent to
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Summer is fast approaching, which typically means higher energy costs, and higher bills especially here in the desert. That’s why local energy companies are offering incentives to help lower your bills. Jeff Monford, a spokesperson with Southern California Edison, explains that there’s a reason behind those higher bills. “Electricity costs more between 4:00 p.m. and
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Highs remain above average through the week, and we also continue to see breezy conditions in the evening and overnight. An area of low pressure lingers, bringing some partly cloudy skies, too. Highs today will likely come in just below triple digits, hovering in the upper nineties today and tomorrow. By Thursday, our temperatures will
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Sus seres queridos piden ayuda de la comunidad para localizar a un hombre de 91 años desaparecido en el área de Indio-Coachella. Salvador Casillas fue visto por última vez a las 8:00 a.m. del lunes. Si tiene alguna información sobre el paradero de Casillas, llame a la policía de Indio al (760) 391-4057 o a
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The Riverside County District Attorney’s office is opposing efforts to declare the death penalty unconstitutional in California. A case is before the state Supreme Court that challenges the legality of the California death penalty claiming it’s racially discriminatory and violates the state constitution. Local District Attorney Mike Hestrin released a statement: “The claims put forth
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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
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Abi Carter is heading to the finale of American Idol! Abi is called “The Pride of Indio” on the show for a reason, our community is rallying around her ahead of the show’s finale. And some folks are reflecting on the path she paved to get here. The stunning performance throughout the show are a
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Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza encontraron casi 10 libras de fentanilo escondidas dentro de la batería de un automóvil en el punto de revisión de inmigración en la autopista 86, al este del Mar Salton. Los detalles sobre el busto siguen siendo limitados. Nos comunicamos con la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección de Fronteras de
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Un bombero fue evaluado por una dolencia médica menor después del incendio de un cobertizo en Mecca el lunes por la mañana. El incendio se reporto alrededor de las 11:15 a.m. en la cuadra 91100 de 5th Street. “Nuestras unidades están en el lugar de un cobertizo totalmente afectado en la parte trasera de una estructura”, dijo
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