JFK Memorial Hospital and County health officials have confirmed there are no patients that tested positive for the coronavirus at the hospital. This was in response to a rumor that has spread through social media. “JFK Hospital is a definitive NO on a case of Corona Virus in Indio,” officials told News Channel 3. Todd
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The Torres Martinez Band of Desert Cahuilla Indians received a $3.7 million federal grant to build a dozen single-family homes on tribal land, it was announced today. ‘Adequate and affordable housing is essential to the well-being and health of a community,” said Rep. Raul Ruiz, who represents the Coachella Valley in Congress.”That is why I
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The BNP Paribas Open will, once again, be a regular who’s who of tennis greats and rising stars in 2020. On Wednesday, the tournament announced its entry list, which is packed out with plenty of champions of the Indian Wells tournament. A rundown of some of the noteworthy names, and their respective desert trophy cases:
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The Palm Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a vehicle wanted in connection with a hit-and-run two weeks ago. On January 11 at 12:20 a.m., officers responded to the intersection East Palm Canyon Drive and Escoba Drive after receiving a 911 call about a car striking a pedestrian. Officers say they found
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An uncooperative suspect needed medical attention after an incident in Bermuda Dunes Wednesday morning, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. No deputies were injured during the incident. According to CAL FIRE, the medical incident was reported on Balaclava Drive, a residential street between Washington Street and Adam Street, at 9:58 a.m. A heavy RSO
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You’ve probably heard of the name BB Ingle around the Coachella Valley or have even attended his legendary parties over the past 30 years. News Channel 3 sat down with Ingle to hear how these parties got started and he also shares with us some of the personal health struggles he’s been dealing with behind
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A U.S. State Department-chartered aircraft carrying up to 240 U.S. citizens from the Wuhan region of China, where the deadly coronavirus was first detected, arrived at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside this morning. A news conference on the plane’s arrival is slated for 11 AM. You can watch the full event through the live
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story STATE COLLEGE, PA (WNEP) — Penn State University is urging its students to be cautious when traveling to Asian countries. The university sent out an advisory to students warning them about the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China. “The coronavirus has sort of burst onto the scene in the
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The City of Coachella paid tribute to fallen Laker legend Kobe Bryant on Tuesday. Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna “Gigi” Maria Onore Bryant were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash while on their way to a basketball game on Sunday morning. Gianna was expected to play in the game and Kobe was
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The 2020 Point in Time Count starts Wednesday morning. The annual survey of homeless adults and youth across Riverside county helps secure funding to help combat the issue. The count provides an estimate of how many individuals are living on the streets, in cars or in shelters. More than 700 volunteers are expected to help
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As health officials across the Southland continue to monitor potential cases of the deadly coronavirus, shoppers and employees at the outlet malls in Cabazon are taking health precautions, like wearing protective masks. At the Desert Hills Premium Outlets, some shoppers said they’re surprised to see as many protective masks as they did, taking note of
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The 7th annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival kicked off Tuesday evening with its Angel Night event featuring exclusive speakers at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa. The festival focuses on the upcoming 2020 election, offering politically themed sessions and speakers including Senator Jeff Flake, Robin Wright, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jon Meacham, Karl Rove, James
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A man wanted for nearly a month for his alleged role in a deadly hit-and-run in Anza has been taken into custody, jail records show. 23-year-old Antone Wayne Bayard was arrested on Tuesday at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Corkill Road, according to county jail records. Corkhill road is located in Sky Valley/Desert Edge, according to
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Longtime scout for the Chicago Cubs and La Quinta resident Denny Henderson fought back tears as he remembered his friend, coach John Altobelli, who Henderson and others affectionately called “Alto”. Henderson met the coach more than 25 years ago when Henderson scouted Altobelli’s players at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. “It is tough for
Continue ReadingDozens of parents and students gathered Tuesday morning to protest what they’re calling a recent wave of ‘student violence,’ at La Contenta Middle School in Yucca Valley. Parents and faculty say several students have become involved in what is known as a ‘friendly fade.’ They explain it as a new trend that involves two friends
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2019 was the second hottest year on record and the 2010s was the hottest decade on record. Cold temperatures, especially during the winter, are important in limiting pest populations. As temperatures warm over the years, pest populations get a head start. Brief spells of cold temperatures are known as “cold snaps” and these are becoming
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High school basketball teams across the Coachella Valley plan to honor Kobe Bryant and the eight victims of Sunday’s tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas with moments of silence. Many playing for the first time tonight following the tragedy.
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“Leave it to Beaver” star, Jerry Mathers came in town to speak at the Coachella Valley Repertory Theater’s Luminary Luncheon. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay got the chance to catch up with “the Beav” to hear what he’s up to today and why he believes local theater is so important. “Leave it to Beaver” entered
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The Living Desert is once again welcoming a new pack of painted pups. On Tuesday, it was announced that Beatrix and Kiraka, the mother and father African wild dogs, had welcomed their second litter. The 11 puppies were born on January 18. Beatrix and Kiraka’s last litter came into the world on April 24, 2019.
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