Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Six firefighters remained hospitalized Friday after their truck rolled over on a highway on their way back from working a 12-hour shift battling one of three massive blazes burning in Southern California. Two others were released after the crash, officials said. Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy
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Showers and storms will continue across the deserts and mountains through the afternoon. Skies will clear overnight, and more sunshine is expected on Saturday. An Air Quality Alert is in place for the Coachella Valley through early Saturday morning for blowing sand and dust. Be aware of localized reduced visibility out on the roadway. Temperatures
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The Healthy Desert, Healthy You Environmental Health Summit is a free, two-day event that will take place on September 20-21, 2024 at the Westin Rancho Mirage. The summit is presented by the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, and aims to raise awareness of the impact of the local environment on health. The summit will explore the challenges
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Governor Gavin Newsom says students and cellphones don’t go well together at school. His calls for new limits on cell phones for students have local schools telling News Channel 3 they may enact new restrictions in the coming months. By age 11, around half of children in the U.S. have a smartphone. Now, Newsom says a growing body of evidence suggests kids with cell
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There’s a chance of showers today as an area of low pressure pushes across Southern California. The best chance of precipitation would be late this afternoon as that low pressure system moves from California to Arizona. High desert and mountain storms are more likely, but even the Valley floor could see some showers this afternoon.
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The 3rd PSICF kicks off this weekend!The event lasts 3 weekends, and takes place at the Hotel Zoso. This Saturday, the festival is hosting their charity gala. The event benefits the growth and entertainment in the desert. “We’re looking to raise over $30,000 to benefit 501(c)(3). We’re going to have a red carpet, cocktail reception,
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Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — In 2019, Brandon McDowell was contacted by a sophomore in college who asked to buy Percocet, a prescription painkiller. What the 20-year-old sold her instead were counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid that can be lethal in a dose as small as 2 milligrams. Hours later,
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Hoy comenzamos con reportajes especiales sobre la herencia hispana en donde resalta el gran trabajo de miembros del valle, quienes están marcando la pauta y haciendo la diferencia al poner en alto a nuestra comunidad hispana con sus respectivos trabajos. El Dr. Tonatiuh Signoret, el primer superintendente Latino del Distrito Unificado de Palm Springs, nos abrió las
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Disney shared a preview of the first model homes in Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community, on Thursday. The event showcased three model homes built by Shea Homes, offering a first look at the designs. Jay Critcher, Vice President of Storyliving, said these include the cottage, grand and estate collections. He said the entry price
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Rancho Mirage city councilmember Meg Marker resigned suddenly from her position in the middle of Thursday’s meeting. Marker resigned after voicing strong opposition to a resolution discussion that would’ve seen the city council possibly adopt regulations that would prohibit council members from entering into contracts where they have a conflict of interest. The city council
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It’s another very comfortable September day in the Coachella Valley today. Winds will start to pick up throughout the afternoon and will become breezy to gusty later this evening, especially in the wind-prone areas along the I-10 corridor. We are also tracking wet weather across the region tomorrow ahead of a warming trend this weekend.
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College of the Desert has a date set for its groundbreaking ceremony for two major campuses in the West end of the Coachella Valley. COD’s Interim Superintendent/President Laura Hope announced the groundbreaking dates for the West Valley Campus in Palm Springs and Roadrunner Motors in Cathedral City during her “Happy Hour with Hope” listening sessions.
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Original Report: 9/23/24 Wemerson Rodrigues was found by the Sunnyvale Police Department, according to the Palm Springs Police Dept. Original Report: 9/19/24 Loved ones are asking for the community’s help in locating a missing San Jose man who was last seen earlier this month in the Palm Springs area. Wemerson Rodrigues, 28, left San Jose
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival is expanding into La Quinta, Mayor Linda Evans first told News Channel 3’s Peter Daut on Thursday. The Cinemark Century La Quinta will serve as a new screening venue for the 36th-annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), which will take place from January 2 to January 13, 2025.
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Government agencies, hotels, big box retailers, restaurants, insurance companies and other prospective employers were out accepting applications and interfacing with job seekers Thursday during the 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio. “The expo will feature hundreds of job openings across various industries, including education, healthcare, hospitality and more,” according to an expo statement. “Local employers
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Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the U.S., but many of these deaths can be prevented. To reduce the risk of serious injury and death, properly buckle children in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts appropriate for their age and size. In 2021, 711 child passengers ages 12
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Highs today and tomorrow will remain well below average, hovering in the 90s, but warmer weather is on the way. An area of low pressure will continue to bring cool temps to the region through Friday. As containment of local wildfires increases, the smoke advisories are shrinking and headed toward expiration. That lingering low pressure
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