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Video shows a tiger at the 80-acre Magic Jungle Wildlife Preserve in Lucerne Valley having themselves a little snow play day this Thanksgiving. The 80-acre preserve is one of only 40 preserves in California licensed as a wildlife rescue shelter. It is a completely volunteer-based organization surviving solely on donations and grants. The preserve is

UPDATE: By 2:45 p.m., power restored for all but 95 customers in Palm Desert. *** Parts of Palm Desert were without power this Thanksgiving Day afternoon. More than 7,000 people were without power near Portola Avenue, just south of Highway 111, according to Southern California Edison’s outage map. Traffic lights were out at the intersection

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is serving more than 15,000 meals over the course of Thanksgiving week. “The pancakes, the eggs, the breakfast that they’re giving us…we’re very thankful and grateful,” said Collins McGriggs. Volunteers showed up as early as 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving to start prepping breakfast and dinner. Breakfast at the mission will

The Palm Springs Police Department has closed N Indian Canyon between the area of Tachevah & Mel due to a traffic collision. PSPD confirmed a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. The woman is in the hospital in serious/critical condition. Palm Springs police reopened the roadway at 12:30 Thursday morning

Grammy-nominated musician Sia surprised shoppers in Palm Springs Wednesday afternoon. Viewer video shows Sia going from register to register at the Palm Springs Walmart. Viewers told News Channel 3 when asked who she was, Sia claimed her name was “Cici” and that she had just won the lottery. (Video courtesy of Adri Buckles) Viewers said

A major winter storm is making for a travel nightmare across the southland. While some travelers are trying to beat the heaviest of the rain coming Thursday, other valley residents are staying put – and say they won’t let the storm dampen their plans. “I’m getting ready to make shrimp cocktail and realized I didn’t have any

News Channel 3 is keeping an eye out on holiday traffic. According to AAA, the worst time to be on the road this Thanksgiving is Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. As of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, we are seeing slow moving traffic on the I-10 and CA-60 heading west out of the valley. We

Founding Palm Desert Councilmember and Navy Veteran Jean Benson passed away Tuesday at the age of 95, a city spokesperson confirmed. “Palm Desert has lost a pioneering leader and passionate community advocate. We are deeply grateful for Jean’s many years of service to our community,” said City Manager Lauri Aylaian. “Our thoughts and prayers are

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – News Channel 3 is keeping an eye out for flight delays at Palm Springs International Airport. You can catch the latest on flight status by clicking here. AAA predicts over four million Americans are expected to fly this Thanksgiving holiday. We spoke with some travelers heading out of town the day