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Gusty conditions are being felt this evening in the wind-prone locations near the San Gorgonio Pass, which has led to the road closure of North Indian Canyon Drive for the second consecutive day. Skies have been clear throughout Wednesday in the wake of last night’s winter storm. Clouds will increase through the night and become
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Only days away from the new year, there are hundreds of new California laws that will go into effect as soon as January 1st. We are looking into some of them. Health care Gender-affirming care: SB 107 aims to make California a sanctuary state for transgender health care, shielding transgender people, including youth and their
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued starting late Tuesday and continuing into early Wednesday. Spotty showers have tried to develop around parts of the Southland, but the main event begins overnight. Up to a tenth an inch of rainfall accumulation is possible for this first round of possible precipitation, though limited for the
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Rainfall totals weren’t impressive on the Valley floor, but the mountains received significant rain overnight. Expect clear conditions today as high pressure builds in from the West. Temperatures remain mild today, but cooler into the rest of the week and early next week in the New Year. A storm developing will arrive Saturday afternoon with
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Police shut down a road for several hours in Palm Springs following a crash Tuesday afternoon. E Ramon from Paseo Dorotea to S El Cielo was closed in both directions for a little over three hours. The road was reopened just before 9:00 p.m. The road was shut down due to a crash between a
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In an update to a News Channel 3 I-Team investigation, public hospitals throughout California are still hoping to get money from the state ahead of the 2030 seismic retrofitting deadline. As we reported, in the aftermath of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, state lawmakers enacted a bill, requiring all California hospitals to build new facilities or complete a
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Southwest Airlines cancellations have continued to affect travel across the U.S. The cancellations were prompted by severe winter weather, according to the airline. Southwest Airlines announced the cancellation of nearly 70% of outgoing flights, with many departing flights marked as “unavailable” until December 31. According to FlightAware, the airline cancellations have hit close to home
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As we close out 2022, we take a look back at some of the biggest crime stories over the past year in the desert. The first murder of the year in the valley happened in Palm Springs on Jan. 11 in the parking lot at Raising Cane’s. A 32-year-old man was shot and killed. Just
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Una madre de familia nos cuenta que su hija se salvó de milagro de una bala perdida.
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We saw 122 days of 100°+ temperatures here in the valley, which is two more days than what we had last year. 39 of those days brought temperatures at or above 110°. The hottest high in Palm Springs came in at 116°, which was reached three times on July 11th, 16th, and August 30th. KESQ
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The California Highway Patrol today was continuing its investigation into a crash involving a big rig and a passenger vehicle in Oasis that killed a 67-year-old Pamona woman and injured three others. The crash was reported about 2 p.m. Monday at Highway 86 and Johnson Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. A
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While other parts of the country are dealing with gruesome weather conditions from a winter storm, the Coachella Valley saw comfortable conditions this Christmas weekend and today. Temperatures in the 80s over the weekend made the Coachella Valley one of the best places to be. Steve Wise, who was hiking at Palm Desert’s Bump and
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Update 12/27/22 The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified the person killed as Lucila Lopes-Romero, 67, of Pamona. The California Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into the crash. Latest Details: CHP Continues Investigation into Oasis Crash That Killed One, Injured Three Original Report 12/26/22 One person was killed, three others injured following a crash between
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San Bernardino County Sheriff’s investigators reported a man was arrested for cruelty to an animal. The alleged incident happened Friday before 1:30 p.m. on the 55000 block of Navajo Trail in Yucca Valley. Investigators said a concerned citizen called 9-1-1 to report the suspect was driving and attempting to shoot at a fleeing dog. Responding
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Updated Post (12/25/2022): Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators released more information on the suspect who was arrested Saturday afternoon for a firearm assault incident. News Channel 3 learned that deputies responded to the firearm assault Saturday around 6:30 a.m. in the 67000 block of Kann Road in Desert Hot Springs. The victim reportedly said his landlord
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A full Christmas meal was available at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Well in the Desert hosted a holiday offering to the community. There were activities for the children. The event was open to the public and accessible to everyone that attends. If you would like to donate to future events and the mission of
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Temperatures around 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon ranged 10-15° above normal for this time of year. 80s are expected for most daytime highs for the weekend. Dry, warm conditions will continue into Christmas Day, with clear skies overhead. A light Santa Ana wind pattern continues as a byproduct of high pressure in place, allowing for consistency
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