Saturday marked the two year anniversary of the bipartisan PACT Act being signed into law by President Biden. The legislation takes the burden off of veterans to prove their illnesses are linked to their service. In a release from the White House, President Biden called the act, “The most significant expansion of benefits and health
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Today has been hotter than yesterday in the Coachella Valley. Thankfully, today is the warmest day of the weekend as tomorrow will see more seasonable highs. However, we will still hold on to some monsoonal moisture, so expect some sticky conditions again. We have been tracking some storms across our local mountains. While it has
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A local business owner is working to find loving homes for cats in need. Chef Tanya Petrovna, owner of Chef Tanya’s Kitchen” is partnering with local organizations to host kitten adoption events on the weekends. The events are taking place on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 in the morning to 4 in the evening, at
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A new real estate commission structure is set to go into effect starting mid-August. These commission changes have come about as part of a lawsuit between the National Association of Realtors and home sellers. We spoke to local broker who shared his industry insight on what this means for agents, home sellers, buyers, and their pocket
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With Splash House in full swing, attendees are prioritizing safety, amid warm temperatures. American Medical Response (AMR) workers told News Channel 3 it’s important that attendees stay hydrated throughout the day to avoid heat-related illnesses. A spokesperson from Desert Regional Medical said the Palm Springs location has not seen an increase in visits due to
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This weekend is going to be a humid one! Dew point temperatures across the Coachella Valley will be in the upper 50s and 60s throughout Saturday. The air is set to get even more soupy into Sunday with dew points in the upper 60s, as well. With the extra moisture, there are slight chances for
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A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to lure a minor near Banning High School Friday afternoon. The incident was first reported at around 1:45 p.m. Police responded to Central Elementary School, located at 295 N. San Gorgonio Avenue, after a female minor reported that she was being followedand harassed by an unknown man.
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The Coachella Valley Mighty Arabs are extra motivated to regain the title and are excited to put on a showcase for the valley. “They can expect a lot of winning a lot of yards points, you know,” Mighty Arabs senior wide receiver/ defensive back Miguel Rodriguez said. After finishing second in the DVL last season,
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The Nixon fire burned more than 5,000 acres in Riverside County, impacting several people and destroying a total of 23 structures. But help was made accessible in Anza on Friday to help those affected. Resources and services were available at Anza Community Hall. Those services including food assistance, public health and property tax relief. The
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More humidity has returned to the Coachella Valley today. As high pressure continues to dominate the desert southwest, we can look forward to more moisture in the valley for the upcoming weekend. Saturday will also be the warmest day of the weekend. Due to the warm temperatures and extra moisture, there is a chance for
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News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $20,000 charitable gift was awarded to the Foundation for PSUSD, which aims to strengthen our community by helping students achieve their potential. At the Palm Springs
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors last week approved an allocation of $1 million to create the Fourth District American Rescue Plan Act First Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. Supervisor Perez is leading the program, citing the struggles of the current housing market. The program offers down payment assistance for up to 20%, max amount
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A recent study by Feeding America shows food insecurity in the Coachella Valley is more than 3% higher than the state average. News Channel 3 / Telemundo 15’s Hernan Quintas digs deeper into the study and its impact on our communities. For more information on the FIND Food Bank, visit: https://findfoodbank.org/
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Four suspects were in custody after their alleged involvement in a stolen vehicle case, with charges filed against two of them during arraignments today. Palm Desert residents Cayden Lopez, 20 and Noeli Bautista, 19, each made initial court appearances during arraignments at the Larson Justice Center in Indio on Friday, according to inmate and case
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Originally Published: 09 AUG 24 13:41 ET Updated: 09 AUG 24 17:08 ET By AnneClaire Stapleton, Tara John, Duarte Mendonça, Paul P. Murphy and Julia Vargas Jones, CNN (CNN) — A passenger plane carrying 61 people crashed on the outskirts of São Paulo on Friday afternoon, killing everyone on board, according to a statement issued
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Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said today he was aghast over a judicial decision granting freedom to a convicted child rapist stricken with cancer but with more than three decades left to serve in his state prison term. “While early release has become increasingly common, it is appalling that this release was even
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A 59-year-old probationer who killed a Cabazon man in a rage over false accusations that the victim had sexually assaulted the defendant’s girlfriend was sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison. A Riverside jury in June convicted Richard Eugene Seevers of Cabazon of second-degree murder for the 2021 slaying of 31-year-old Dillon
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Mortgage rates plummeted this week to the lowest level in more than a year. This could be good news if you’re looking to buy a new home, or if you are thinking about refinancing your home. According to mortgage financing corporation Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.47% this week. This is the lowest
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Monsoonal humidity will ebb and flow through the weekend, then dry out next week. With the slightly higher dew points, thunderstorms are possible, particularly on Saturday. Those storms will likely be isolated to mountains and high desert locations, but could impact the Valley in the afternoons through the weekend. Highs today and tomorrow will likely
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El evento empezó a las tres de la tarde ayer y cada mochila contaba con lápices, plumas, cuadernos y más. Y es que el inicio del nuevo año escolar ya está aquí y para las familias, eso significa gastos tanto en uniformes como en útiles escolares. Es por esa razón que el centro cada año
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