The Coachella Valley’s swimming community was mourning the death of a beloved swim teacher and friend Saturday. Helene Barker taught local children how to swim for decades. “One of her great moments was to watch her swimming with dolphins,” said Rocky Barker, a cousin. “She was at home, it was like she and the porpoises
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A Yucca Valley man is in jail and is accused of abusing a three-month-old boy. Phillip Candeleria was arrested after the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was notified that the severely injured child was admitted to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Doctors determined the injury was not accidental and say it was caused by severe
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With hospitals full and coronavirus cases spiking in Imperial County, just south of the valley, people there are being urged to stay at home. Governor Newsom called on Imperial County officials Friday to “reinstitute” their stay at home order. The problem – it’s remained in effect since March 31. County leaders said they are pleading
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People across the Coachella Valley have been hearing illegal fireworks that have been set off on a regular basis, and police departments are responding. “It sounds like a crack..like crack…crack..crack,” said Warren from Palm Springs. “Repeated loud booms…booms… and there are some that are different that are like quick sets of pops,” said Ashton Blake.
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Lawmakers and hospital officials are sounding the alarm, Riverside County’s intensive-care capacity is nearing 100 percent. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the chief medical officer at Eisenhower Health, Dr. Alan Williamson. Peter: Today, Congressman Ruiz posted that Riverside County’s total ICU usage is at 94 percent, 25 percent COVID-19 patients, which is dangerously
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Tom Nolan has resigned as executive director of the Palm Springs International Airport, a position he held for 13 years. Nolan accepted a job as president and CEO of the Sanford Airport Authority in Orlando, Florida, according to Al Jones, Chairman of the Palm Springs International Airport Commission. According to Jones, Palm Springs International Airport
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The California Highway Patrol – Indio Station released the description of a vehicle wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run collision that occurred on June 13 in Mecca. The crash was reported at 8:50 p.m. in the area of 66th Avenue and Date Palm Street. A pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect
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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held an emergency meeting and press conference Friday evening to discuss Governor Newsom’s recommendation to the county to reinstate the stay-at-home orders. During Friday’s address, Governor Gavin Newsom said the state was recommending that Imperial County reinstate its stay at home order, the first county to have to do
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A wildfire burning north of Highway 371 in Anza is up has grown to 45 acres. As of 6 a.m. on Saturday, the fire is 75 percent contained burning 55 acres. Cal Fire aircrews were called to help establish fire retardant lines to prevent the flames from approaching several properties on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation.
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As of Friday Riverside County reported a spike in Coronavirus cases among younger age groups. There were over 5,500 people ages 18-39 who were infected as of this week. People ages 40-64 also demonstrated a large infection rate. Ages 65-79 showed a significant difference, with nearly 1,500 people being infected. Riverside County Department of Public
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Behind-the-wheel driving tests are back in action starting today at California DMV’s. These tests were suspended mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was kind of a bummer because, like, obviously I want to drive by myself,” said Emilio Madrigal, a local high school student who was taking his written test at the Palm Desert
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All board offices at the County Administrative Center and the executive office have been temporarily closed after several employees at the CAC tested positive for coronavirus, the county announced on Friday. According to the county, approximately 200 employees in the affected offices are in the process of being tested. The office spaces have been cleaned
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Indio police have arrested a suspect in a deadly shooting earlier this week, however, one other suspect still remains outstanding. A man in his 20s was shot to death Wednesday night on the 81-500 block of Armata Street. The victim has not been identified at this time. Oscar Bustos Detectives identified two suspects responsible for
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Riverside County health officials released updated data on the county’s progress during the coronavirus pandemic. Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news. Riverside County reported 501 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 15,642 with over 209,000 tested. 7,383 patients
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During Friday’s address, Governor Gavin Newsom said the state was recommending that Imperial County reinstate its stay at home order, the first county to have to do so, due to high positivity rate and hospitalization. Hospitalizations as of June 25 Imperial County hospitals reached capacity last month, according to officials, and many patients have been
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Robert Barrett, 19, of Oceanside remains behind bars after being accused of uploading child pornography while stationed at the Twentynine Palms base. According to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the Morongo Basino Station detectives were first tipped off by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on May 14. The tip contained information that
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Members of the national coronavirus task force are holding a briefing detailing the latest updates on the federal response to the outbreak. Watch it live here: The announcement comes as at least 30 states are seeing a resurgence in cases of Covid-19, and California, Oklahoma and Texas are seeing fresh high peaks. The briefing will
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UPDATE: As of 5 a.m. Friday morning, Grapefruit Boulevard was reopened to traffic after being shut down for several hours. Grapefruit Boulevard was closed to traffic in both directions early Friday morning following a deadly hit-and-run collision. The closure extended from Leoco Lane to Cesar Chavez Street. An unidentified woman died in the roadway after
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A tense police investigation and standoff at an apartment complex in Indio ended peacefully Thursday night with a man being detained and hospitalized for evaluation. Residents at the Monte Azul Apartment Homes on Dr. Carreon Blvd called police when they smelled something suspicious coming from one of the units. A Sheriff’s Dept. hazardous device team
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