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Palm Springs, CA – Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), scheduled from January 6-19, 2009, will include over 400 screenings of more than 200 films from approximately 60 countries. The Festival presents a majority of the films submitted for consideration in the Best Foreign Language category for the Academy Awards,

Medical marijuana patients are suing San Bernardino County in an effort to get the county to issue ID cards to keep them out of jail. Unlike Riverside County, San Bernardino County forbids the Department of Health to issue ID cards to marijuana patients. “The supervisor will maintain his position until the federal question is decided,”

Local Muslim and Jewish groups are rushing aid to rocket and bombing victims in Israel and Gaza. The Islamic Society of the Desert in Coachella made pledges and donated money by the thousands in just minutes. “In less than 5 minutes, we were able to raise $10,000 and probably more. I haven’t even emptied the

The economy is having a significant impact on the travel industry, and 2009 could end being a great year to take a trip. If you do plan to get away there are some great deals on the horizon. Tracy James is a district manager for AAA. He says there are a lot of good deals

A local school district says a new test proves there is no chemical leak at La Quinta High School. We first told you last month about recent testing showing elevated levels of the toxic chemical “carbon tetrachloride” at La Quinta High. Carbon tetrachloride is considered a “volatile organic compound” that can be harmful in high

Dozens of parents join a candlelight marchWednesday nightto raise awareness of families unable to afford their children’s funeral expenses. The new local group calling themselves the “Unforgettables Foundation” marched from Palm Desert Civic Center Park to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They’ve already helped around 200 Southland families pay for funeral expenses after the sudden loss

The Desert’s first New Year’s baby was born at 2:49a.m. in Palm Springs. Camila Marquez was born at Desert Regional Medical Center. Parents Alejandra and Francisco are from Salton City. Baby Camila is in good health and weighs at 7 pounds, 4 ounces. “I hope she can be a good student, she can graduate, she

Christmas day 2008, brought with it a rare wind event to the Coachella Valley, creating a ton of damage including a roof being blown off the Cambridge Inn in Palm Springs. What the west end of the Coachella Valley, Yucca Valley andhigher elevations experienced wasis commonly referred toby meteorologists as a “Mountain Wave”.For the publica”Down

Dr. Bobby was educated at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, CA. He completed his residency at Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center New York, NY. , furthered his education with a Fellowship at University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA., where he trained with world renowned surgeons and was a

Just about everyone is being hit by these tough times. Even one of the Coachella Valley’s wealthiest people appears to be in financial turmoil. Dozens of her employees tell News Channel 3 they’ve been left jobless and unpaid. This case involves Edra Blixseth, a well-known, part-time valley resident, who devoted a lot of time and

LA QUINTA – One valley school will soon be tested for toxic chemicals. Recent tests showed La Quinta High School has “elevated levels” of a chemical often found in industrial sites. The same thing is true for Valley View Elementary School in Coachella. While scientists say there is no immediate danger to students, teachers or

One school district is waiting for the results of a new test into toxic chemicals at a local high school. News Channel 3 first told you about the mysterious leak of the chemical Carbon Tetrachloride at La Quinta High and Valley View Elementary on Monday. While scientists say there’s no immediate danger to students, teachers

Hello. My name isNicole Givens. I am the Laser Vision Correction Coordinator for The Vision Professionals. I have enjoyed working with all of our patients and learning the latest laser medical advances in ophthalmology. To make a difference in such a crucial aspect of someone’s life is extremely rewarding. My job as the laser Vision

Six months ago, you performed a miracle I call the Lasik laser eye surgery — a miracle because I no longer wear glasses. The alarm clock is visible in the morning; sweat doesn’t for my glasses; swimming is spontaneous and worry free; and best of all: I will be able to see my new baby

Have you seen the fantastic difference between high-definition TV and “conventional” TV? Would you like to have glasses that provide true high-definition, whether for day or nighttime activity, up-closeandat a distance? Ophthonix has introduced iZon Customized Eyeglasses, based on new vision technology that allows your unique optical fingerprint, or “iPrintTM,” to be corrected with fully

After surgery for a cataract (blurred vision due to clouding of the eye’s lens), patients have often still needed reading glasses or bifocals. Now, with a unique technological development, the new ReSTOR® intraocular lens (IOL) can eliminate that need for additional vision help, giving cataract patients the best opportunity ever to see well without glasses,

The onset of the latest winter storms Wednesday has flooded several roads. Here are the latest road closures in the area: Jefferson Street northbound, between Fred Waring Dr. and Country Club, will be closed until 12 noon Friday. Ave 44 at the Whitewater wash Country Club west of Ave 42 Roads and intersections open as

In these tough times, we’re all looking for bargains. One of our viewers, Carol Davis, came up with the idea. “Just as you do Gasline 3, you could start a similar deal for services “More for less”. For example, people are paying $40-$100 for haircuts and literally do not know they can get good service

La Quinta resident Christine O’Kelly loves her brand new Kia Sorento but now wishes she’d gone elsewhere to get it. She bought the vehiclein October at Kia of La Quinta for around $16,000 after a rebate.She owed $8,000 on her old car, which was worth about $4,000. The dealership gave Christine $4,000 in a trade-in

Fire crews are investigating smoke and a possible fire at a surgery room at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, officials said Wednesday. Initial reports indicated a two-alarm fire at the medical center at around 1:40 p.m but that was not confirmed. CalFire officials could only say that they are investigating and no evacuations were