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Student Athlete of the Week – Natalie Rey
Palm Desert softball pitcher Natalie Rey is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Playing all positions on the diamond during her four years on the varsity team, Rey enjoys being in the circle the most. “You’re in control of the game like you control it,” Rey said. “So if you’re throwing crazy, that’s going to
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Indian Wells holds State of the City and Hospitality Awards
The Indian Wells State of the City and Hospitality Awards was held on Tuesday morning at the Renaissance Esmerelda The Greater Coachella Valley hosted the event in partnership with the City of Indian Wells. The Indian Wells City Council presented topics such as tourism, resident life, public safety, and business. Stay with News Channel 3
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Memorial service held for last survivor of USS Arizona attack in Pearl Harbor
Crowds gathered to pay their respects to Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona, which sank during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. His funeral was held Tuesday morning at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grass Valley, northeast of Sacramento. In Hawaii, the National Parks Service hosted a day of remembrance at
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Local Congressional Candidate raises money for Palm Desert businesses destroyed by fire
Several local businesses that were destroyed by a fire are receiving a helping hand from residents and Will Rollins, the Democratic Candidate for the 41st District. Rollins, hosted a fundraising event for the businesses affected, including Papa Dan’s Pizza, and D’Coffee Bouteaque. His office in Palm Desert is right next door to the shopping center,
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Gusty and dusty with cooler temperatures
An Air Quality Alert has been issued as breezy to gusty winds begin to make their way into the Coachella Valley. This alert is in place through Friday night. A Wind Advisory will take effect tomorrow evening as well. We are looking at a few days of persistent onshore flow in Southern California. This means
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Suspected DUI driver crashes in palm tree while trying to flee from police in Coachella
A person suspected of driving under the influence crashed after trying to flee from police during a traffic stop in Coachella, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The incident happened at around 11:25 a.m. in the area of Jackson Street and Avenue 50. A deputy conducted a traffic stop and a suspected that the driver
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Deadline approaching for all of Indio’s first cannabis shops to open for business
The first cannabis retail storefronts in Indio have opened for business more than eight months after the city approved licenses for five retail dispensaries. Embarc, located on Towne Street in downtown Indio has been in operation since January. West Coast Cannabis Club, which already had locations in Palm Desert and Cathedral City, opened shop on
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Riverside County District Attorney’s Office hosts annual candlelight vigils for victims of violent crimes
The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office hosted the first of two candlelight vigils for victims of violent crimes at Palm Desert Civic Center Park Tuesday night. The names of the victims who died because of violent crime were read and candles were lit to remember them. District Attorney Mike Hestrin spoke to attendees alongside
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Puppies surf the waves at Palm Springs Surf Club during Coachella weekend 2
Three pups made some waves at the Palm Springs Surf Club during a packed Coachella-themed event at the new Palm Springs water venue. Sugar, Kiwi, and Titi brought their skills to the event, riding side by side on one surfboard, organizers think this may be the first time this has occurred. @sugarthesurfingdog They gave each
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Breezy and cooler
A trough moving through will produce some gusty conditions and usher in cooler temps for the rest of the week. Winds will breezy for much of the week, with gusty conditions at times. Expect strong gusty winds tomorrow afternoon and evening. Temps will cool through Thursday as an area of low pressure rolls through as
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Coachella 2024 comes to a close, creates traffic concerns for those driving home
Coachella 2024 has come to a close. The two weekends of music in Indio bring people from around the world together to experience the desert. Thousands of festival goers are leaving the Coachella Valley today, hitting the roads or heading toward the airport. Traffic is expected to pick up during the early afternoon hours as
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What community members should know about DHSPD’s use of force policy following arrest video
News Channel 3’s in-depth coverage continues into the Desert Hot Spring’s Police department’s use of force policy. Our investigation into the matter was sparked after a video circulated online of an arrest that stirred controversy in the community. We first reported on the arrest last week and shared reaction from the woman who captured the
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