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As we close out 2023, we’re taking a look at some of the bigger crime stories in the Valley. Homicides are down but other types of crime are on the rise, reflecting what’s happening across the nation. The Gold Store on South Palm Canyon in Palm Springs targeted by thieves with masks and hammers in broad daylight
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Residents at the Tri-Palm Estates and Country Club in Thousand Palms are sharing their concerns about the aftermath and damage from Hilary. They are concerned with the piles of dirt that HOA crews have moved to the washes between Ramon Road and Colonial and Colonial and Pine Valley. “Quit dumping stuff in the wash and to
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Rain will arrive in Western Riverside County on Saturday morning. Some showers could make their way through the San Gorgonio Pass, but accumulation in the desert would be minimal, less than a tenth of an inch. Higher rainfall totals are expected west of the mountains. Keep this in mind if traveling for the holiday weekend.
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For the past 15 years, News Channel 3 has partnered with the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation to bring viewers the Coachella Valley Spotlight. Each month, we have recognized an organization making a difference in our community. Do the math, and that means hundreds of local nonprofits have received media coverage on our stations,
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It’s going to be a party for the entire family at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park. The second annual ‘Celebrate CV’ is taking place, Saturday, Dec. 30 from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. Headliner, Lauren Alaina and other local musical acts including DJ Mod Girl will be live on stage near the baseball fields and Aquatic
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The leading edge of a large Pacific low pressure system will move into California on Saturday. This is looking to bring rain mainly in areas to our west, but it also has the potential to bring some showers to the desert. Rain is likeliest west of the Coachella Valley, but we could certainly see some
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The holiday season has seen an increase in respiratory illnesses throughout Riverside County, including the Coachella Valley. “We’ve seen an upsurge really since Thanksgiving here in the desert in terms of viral illnesses, mostly RSV and just regular flu. Those have been the two big ones,” according to Dr. Euthym Kontaxis, Medical Director of Eisenhower
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2023 has been a memorable year for weather events, from feet of snow in the mountains to record heat in the summer. For the first time in the history of the National Weather Service San Diego Office, a Blizzard Warning was issued. Dumping feet of snow, San Bernardino mountain communities would become stranded for more
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A ridge of high pressure over the Desert Southwest has kept things comfortable and dry this week. The weather pattern changes this week, with an incoming front bringing rain and cooler temperatures to the final weekend of 2023. Rain will move into Riverside County early Saturday morning but will favor areas west of the mountains
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Volunteer groups are participating in a Thousand Palms “muck out,” after storms hit Southern California last week.After rainfall on Thursday December 21st, Hidden Springs Ranch Oasis in Thousand Palms is facing destruction.Three homes on Via Eduardo have been damaged significantly. MORE: Cleanup continues after residents in Thousand Palms spent holiday digging out from mud. One
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Unas nos llenaron el corazón de tristeza mientras otras nos llenaron de orgullo.
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A man was pronounced dead after being pulled from a pool at a home in Rancho Mirage Thursday. It happened on Oreilly Court just after 2:00 p.m. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to navigate the roads safely this holiday season. CHP Officer David Torres said, “Last weekend statewide there were 20 people killed in crashes within CHP jurisdiction between Dec. 22 and Dec. 25. Additionally CHP arrested 900 impaired drivers.” Within that same period CHP Indio investigated over 50 crashes.
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News Channel 3’s John White takes a look at the big stories of the year Wednesday night on News Channel 3 at 6:00 p.m., Evening Anchor John White continues our series “2023: The Year in Coachella Valley” taking a look at some of the highs and lows of the year. His look at the big
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds unleashed 44 shots on goal on Wednesday night in their, 3-1, win over the San Diego Gulls. The Firebirds scored a goal in each period to move their season record to 15-9-2-0. The Firebirds opened the scoring in the first period on a powerplay goal from Shane Wright. Connor Carrick passed
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It’s still a little bit cloudy early this morning. However, it is significantly less cloudy than yesterday and will be clearer throughout the day. We remain under high pressure here in Southern California. This, combined with fewer clouds today, will lead to a high temperature slightly above average. We are tracking a system which could
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A suspected shoplifter crashed into an Indio police E-Bike while trying to flee a shopping center parking lot Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened at around 1:00 p.m. at the Five Below in the area of Avenue 42nd and Jackson Street. According to acting Lt. Lisa Courtney of the Indio Police Dept., an officer on an
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Ahead of New Year’s celebrations, the Indio Police Department is reminding residents to avoid any activity that is illegal and dangerous while ringing in 2024. “Don’t spend time with Indio Police Department on New Year’s eve or New Year’s day. Spend it with your family and friends instead,” according to Benjamin Guitron, Public Information Officer
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So you got a Christmas gift that you don’t need, doesn’t fit, or isn’t you. Of course, you’re not going to tell the person who gave it to you that you don’t want it. Instead, you head to the store they bought it from and return it. It is peak return season, after all. You
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