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Local company using touts early disease detection
A new Coachella Valley company is using state-of-the-art technology to help save lives with early disease detection. Halo Diagnostics promises rapid and precise results for patients. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the chief medical officer Dr. John Feller.
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New Artificial Intelligence technology draws support and critics in schools
OpenAI’s new chatbot is raising fears of cheating on homework, but some educators see it as a potential educational tool. Chat GPT is a text generation system that has the potential to write essays, act as a virtual assistant, and even provide customer support. Artificial intelligence allows you to generate conversational text for some questions.
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Flood control project in the works for Indian Canyon Drive
The Coachella Valley’s most recent storm forced the closure of major roadways in Palm Springs due to flooding and excess debris. The latest shutdowns left many drivers frustrated with the limited options in and out of the city and resulted in traffic jams on detour routes. Currently, Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail are
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Defense expert reconstructs crime scene in Palm Springs quadruple murder retrial
A defense crime scene re-constructionist brought folding chairs and mannequins as props for his testimony Thursday in the Palm Springs quadruple murder retrial for Jose Larin Garcia. He’s accused of murdering four people in Palm Springs in 2019. HIs first trial ended with a deadlocked jury. Randolph Beasley, the defense crime scene re-constructionist, aimed to
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Boy told mom ‘be calm’ before being swept away in floodwater
By BRIAN MELLEYAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsy Doan didn’t think the water flowing over the creek crossing on San Marcos Road was deeper than normal when she tried navigating it in her SUV while driving her 5-year-old son to school. In this photo provided by San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, rescuers resume
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Mild conditions to end the week
Yesterday we hit 68 for the high, and today expect to top that number by a degree or two. High pressure is in place, but not for long. An approaching storms system will bring yet another round of rain and mountain snow for the entire state including SoCal. Both today and tomorrow will be very
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Stolen vehicle police pursuit ends in Indian Wells
A police pursuit suspect was in custody Thursday morning accused of leading Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies on a chase that ultimately ended in Indian Wells. The police activity shut down a stretch of Fred Waring Drive between California Drive and Warner Trail. Palm Desert Police were called about a stolen vehicle shortly after 1:00 a.m. An hour-long vehicle pursuit ended on
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Early intervention for children with obesity is necessary according to medical professionals
The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines on how to evaluate and treat children for obesity. This is the first time this has been done in nearly 15 years. Medical professionals from Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC) are applauding the change as a step forward in breaking the cycle of obesity in adulthood. Nurse
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After the storm: Traffic backed up due to major road closures in Palm Springs
The impacts of Tuesday’s storm continues to make a big impact on 3 major roadways in Palm Springs. Indian Canyon Drive, Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino remain closed going into Thursday morning. On Wednesday evening, the City of Palm Springs told News Channel 3 that the rain filled percolation ponds just west of the
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Some delays at PSP as FAA system outage halted flights nationwide
Some flights are delayed at Palm Springs International Airport, while others are listed as still operating on time after a temporary stoppage of domestic departures across the United States this morning. Check arrivals and departures at PSP Airport here. The issue grounded flights and delayed travel across the nation. The FAA tweeted out just before
Continue Reading Palm Springs quadruple murder retrial: defense expert clashes with prosecution
The defense’s crime scene reconstructionist continues to clash with the prosecution in the Palm Springs quadruple murder retrial for Jose Larin Garcia. Larin Garcia is accused of murdering four people in Palm Springs in 2019. His first trial ended with a deadlocked jury. Randolph Beasley, the defense crime scene reconstructionist, was back on the stand
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Subtle warming through the week
Wednesday has provided a milder day for the desert with more sunshine and lighter winds. This evening will include passing clouds and cool temperatures, dropping into the 40s early Thursday morning. While the Southland enjoys a break from the active weather, Northern California continues to experience round after round of rain and snow. The wet
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Understanding weather-related road closures in Palm Springs
Update: 2:30 p.m. Indian Canyon Dr., Gene Autry Trail, and Vista Chino will remain closed through Wednesday night, according to officials with The City of Palm Springs. Street crews will reassess road conditions Thursday morning. If waters recede, crews will need time to clear mud and debris from the roadways. Even though the streets were
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A reprieve before the next storm
Yesterday’s storm brought significant rain to much of the Southland, just not here to the desert. Storm clouds will clear out today and we’ll see a gradually warming conditions before the weekend. Another storm arrives Saturday with rain likely for the region. Warmer conditions will build in, with highs nearing 70 over the next couple
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Widespread flight delays in US after FAA computer outage
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Flights are being delayed at multiple locations across the United States after a computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency said in a tweet Wednesday at it was working on restoring its Notice to Air Missions System. The agency said that it would
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Swift water rescue takes place during flooding at Palm Springs wash
Gene Autry is shut down at the wash as first responders from Palm Springs Fire Department rescued conducting a swift water rescue. Crews rescued at least one car’s occupant or occupants, Palm Springs Fire Department tells News Channel 3. Due to flooding, officials are also shutting down Vista Chino at the wash. Flooding closes N
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Firebirds beat Barracuda in shootout, move to 5-0 against San Jose this season
The Firebirds continued their winning ways on Tuesday night in front of 6,392 fans at Acrisure Arena. Despite losing a 2-0 lead, CV defeated San Jose in a shootout, improving to 5-0 against the Barracuda this year. Kole Lind netted the lone goal of the shootout to pick up Coachella Valley’s 23rd win of the
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2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway tickets now on sale, Palm Desert house to be raffled off
News Channel 3 and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital are teaming up to raffle off another beautiful home in the 4th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Tickets are now on sale! Call (800) 535-6748 for tickets. Each ticket is $100, with only 15,000 being sold. This year’s three-bed, three-and-a-half-bathroom home, with a bonus flex room
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Executives want to ‘provide accessibility in and around’ Acrisure Arena amid plans to expand
If you’ve attended an event at, or even driven past Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert recently, you’ve likely noticed the area surrounding the venue is still under construction. “The parking lot still has wayfinding signage that needs to go in. There are solar canopies that will be installed,” said John Page, Senior Vice President of
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