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Exclusive: One-on-one interview with American Idol’s Abi Carter
In her first sit-down interview, Abi Carter spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about her return to the Coachella Valley, how the experience on American Idol has changed her, and the message she has for her fans. Watch an extended version of Peter’s Interview with Abi here:
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Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast will be held Thursday at the Palm Springs Convention Center
About 1,200 people, including dozens of community and business leaders, will gather in Palm Springs tomorrow for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast. The annual event celebrates Harvey Milk’s life and legacy and helps to support valley LGBTQ youth programs. According to Palm Springs Pride, in the twelve years, the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast has been
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Palm Springs Air Museum named CA Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Greg Wallis
The Palm Springs Air Museum was selected as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by 47th District State Assemblyman Greg Wallis. It is one of about a hundred nonprofits being honored by state lawmakers for outstanding contributions to the communities they serve. The museum is dedicated to educating the public about the role of air
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Palm Springs International ShortFest reveals Shag poster collaboration
The Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest- one of the largest and most acclaimed short film festivals in North America- is right around the corner! Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, Shortfest will take place on June 18-24 at the Regal Palm Springs. In celebration of the festival’s 30th anniversary, renowned artist Shag has once
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Palm Springs Police Chief jumps into action while witnessing an attempted robbery while off duty
Palm Springs Police Department Police Chief Andrew Mills jumped into action when a man attempted to rob a local Starbucks. Mills was off duty at the time of the incident. In an episode of the Departments Behind the Badge series, they explain that the man was getting aggressive and posed a threat to the off-duty
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CA leaders announce bill to create Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park
A new bill to create the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park was introduced by state lawmakers at a news conference on Tuesday. This bill would establish a new Chuckwalla National Monument in eastern Imperial and Riverside counties to protect approximately 627,855 acres of California’s vast desert landscape. It would also expand
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Abi Carter discusses American Idol and special Indio send-off concert
Indio native Abi Carter is in Hollywood this week, continuing her journey to become the next American Idol. News Channel 3 Anchor Peter Daut got to speak with her about her experience returning to the competition after her special send-off concert from the city of Indio. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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Inaugural Coachella Valley Local Government Vendor Fair set for April 17
The inaugural Coachella Valley Local Government Vendor Fair will be held in mid-April for local business owners who want to learn more about doing business with cities or agencies, city officials said today. “For years now, I have heard from local businesses that they don’t understand how to do business with Palm Springs and other
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Palm Springs International Airport releases annual report
The Palm Springs International Airport released its inaugural annual report this week. PSP had another record year for passenger travel last year, with just over 3.2 million passengers. That’s up nearly nine percent from the year earlier. This year’s projects include an expanded baggage claim area — remodeling the terminal restrooms– and new shade-structure installations.
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Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein discusses city’s new ‘Engage Palm Springs’ website
The city of Palm Springs is trying to get more people to use its new website which aims to provide updates on multiple projects. It’s called “Engage Palm Springs,” and it launched about a month ago. Not only can people click through to learn the latest about all the city’s projects, including the new homeless
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Vietnam Veteran Ronnie Imel discusses being Rep. Ruiz’s special guest at the State of the Union
Valley Congressman Raul Ruiz has invited a special guest to join him tonight at the State of the Union address. Ronnie Imel is a decorated Vietnam Veteran, who has made helping veterans his life’s work. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Imel today from Washington D.C. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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Coachella Valley helps charity aid Ukraine disaster relief
It has now been two years since the war in Ukraine began and many charities are still working to provide aid to nearly every region of the country, that includes fixing damaged homes. The organization “Shelterbox” is providing shelter-repair kits, designed to patch up windows and roofs damaged by blasts. It also provides solar lanterns,
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Sheriff Chad Bianco discusses advocating for tougher state laws on crime
Earlier this week, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined other lawmakers in Sacramento in support of several new bills dealing with public safety. Bianco told News Channel 3’s Peter Daut that one of the bills would allow judges to issue tougher penalties for criminals who use guns. He believes Californians have had enough and it’s
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Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network hosts public event on cannabis education for wellness
Cannabis continues its rise in popularity as more states legalize its use either as a medical or recreational drug. And on Wednesday, the “Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network” is presenting a public event on cannabis education for wellness. The event will be held in Desert Hot Springs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Topics include
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Explosion at Virginia home kills 1 firefighter and hospitalizes 9 firefighters and 2 civilians
STERLING, Va. (AP) — An explosion possibly caused by a gas leak leveled a home in Sterling, Virginia, Friday night, killing a firefighter and injuring 11 other people, authorities said. Firefighters were called to the home on Silver Ridge Drive by a report of a gas smell shortly after 7:30 p.m. and a fiery explosion
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More than 350 events planned for Modernism Week
Design lovers from across the globe are here in Palm Springs for Modernism Week and this year, organizers say it will be bigger than ever. More than 350 events are scheduled, beginning Thursday through Feb. 26. The festival will feature tours of iconic homes, nightly parties, and a classic car show. All events are open
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Oak View Group to manage historic Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs
The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation announced that Oak View Group (OVG), the owners and operators of Acrisure Arena, has entered into a partnership agreement in which OVG will provide day-to-day management of the historic theatre and secure programming and new sponsorship opportunities. “All of us at Oak View Group are thrilled to partner with
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Palm Springs International Airport launches new Stay and Play Visitor Pass Program
The Palm Springs International Airport launched a new program that allows people to explore the airport without buying an airline ticket, just like old times. It’s called the “Stay and Play Visitor Pass Program.” Non-traveling visitors can obtain a free pass to go beyond the security checkpoint, where they can spend time with loved ones
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Heavy rain brings potential for heightened allergy season this Spring
In light of all the recent rain, you’ve probably seen all the green in our mountains. But, that means you can expect a spring allergy season like none other. Doctors say we’ve been getting the kind of rain that breaks up pollen and makes it miserable for allergy sufferers once the wind kicks up. Heightened
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Tim Esser previews the 2024 Tour de Palm Springs
Come rain or shine, organizers of this week’s Tour de Palm Springs say the annual event will be taking place throughout the valley. Saturday’s event is expected to feature thousands of cyclists and walkers from all over the nation. It has raised millions of dollars for local charities since it began in 1999. Downtown Palm
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California Desert Association of Realtors release in-depth analysis of local real estate market
The California Desert Association of Realtors has released its in-depth analysis of the economic landscape and trends shaping the valley’s real estate market. Projections for our housing markets suggest improvement from last year.. with an estimated 70-thousand more transactions this year than last year. Real estate experts say the prediction of lower interest rates will
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Palm Springs Black History Committee previews Black History Month events in the city
The Palm Springs Black History Month Committee, Palm Springs Art Museum and the city will host a series of free and educational events starting next week for Black History Month.
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‘Covered California’ extends healthcare enrollment window
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Covered California announced on Wednesday that those looking for health insurance through the state-operated marketplace now have until midnight of Feb. 9, 2024, to enroll. The previous deadline was set for the end of January, but due to increased demand and recent difficulty getting ahold of Covered California representatives, the open-enrollment period has
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Rancho Mirage Writers Festival kicks off this week
It’s been called “Coachella for the Brain.” The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival kicks off this week and this year’s theme is “celebrating ten years.” The festival is sold out and features seventy sessions with a variety of authors over two-and-a-half days. This year’s authors include General David Petraeus and director John Waters. When Jamie Kabler