Palm Springs is set to take the next steps to secure the return of the popular “Forever Marilyn” sculpture. The 26-foot-tall, 34,000-pound sculpture of Marilyn Monroe that stood in the middle of downtown Palm Springs from May 2012 to March 2014. The Palm Springs City Council is set to possibly authorize a new location for
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City officials say people have been visiting Palm Springs in record numbers. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with business owners downtown who say this is, at least in part, because people are seeking out destinations that make them feel safe. “People are coming to Palm Springs. Not only are the hotels doing very well…the
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Murder and other felony charges were filed today against a man suspected of gunning down the 24-year-old mother of his children in Desert Hot Springs. Jesse Rico Valenzuela, 28, of Desert Hot Springs was arrested Sunday, a day after officers were called to 66789 Eighth Street and found Amina Duro of Desert Hot Springs fatally
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Caltrans is looking for 150 volunteers for research on a “road user charge” — an alternative to the state gas state. They are offering participants up to $100 for their time and feedback. The company says as more people in California are opting for electric cars, there is new discussion on alternatives to the gas
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A California state veterans council is pushing Governor Newsom to allow VFW posts and halls to reopen. In a letter sent to the governor last week, the CaliforniaState Commanders Veterans Council (CSCVC) claimed VFW posts are being wrongly categorized as bars, and keeping them shut down is preventing veterans from accessing critical services and support.
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Coachella Valley native Cub Swanson has his next fight. “Killer Cub” will take on Daniel “the Pit” Pineda at UFC 256 in Las Vegas on Dec. 12. UFC 256 🐻🔪 #KillerCub2020 pic.twitter.com/GPj7bBRyJg— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) November 12, 2020 The 37-year-old has been out since suffering a leg injury last December. Swanson essentially snapped his left
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An old empty pool and worn out tennis courts used to be hangouts for the “rat pack” back in the 60’s, according to those who live on the property. But now, rats of a four-legged variety are overrunning the place, according to residents. It’s just one of a number of problems they’re complaining about at
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The City of Palm Springs organized a drive-thru luncheon to honor veterans after the annual Palm Springs parade was canceled due to coronavirus. Dozens of vehicles drove through the Palm Springs City Hall parking lot to receive their free meals. The city provided a variety of sandwiches from Aspen Mills, in addition to beverages. “We
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A Beaumont man killed early Wednesday morning after a vehicle ran off North Palm Canyon Drive (111) in the Palm Springs area desert and rolled over was officially identified by the coroner’s office. The crash was reported at 12:50 a.m. on North Palm Canyon Drive at Angel Canyon Trail, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Since the pandemic started, the number of local families struggling to put food on the table has nearly doubled. FIND Food received a donation that will provide fourteen thousand meals for families. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on why the big donation will make a difference in a difficult time. An Oroweat truck
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A 14-year-old was arrested following a shooting in the La Quinta cove Tuesday night. Deputies cordoned off with tape Avenida Diaz and Avenida Juarez on Calle Durango shortly after 9:00 p.m. Deputies located evidence that a shooting had occurred once they arrived at the scene, according to a Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman, Deanna Pecoraro. Viewers in
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A suspect was arrested after leading police on an hours-long high-speed chase from the High Desert through Los Angeles County Wednesday morning. The chase started around 9:15 a.m. in Joshua Tree after the driver failed to yield for a traffic stop. There was no further information available on the exact reason for the initial traffic.
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A police vehicle parked near the Palm Springs International Airport was covered in graffiti early in the morning. PSPD officials told News Channel 3 that this happened at around 2 a.m. on Tuesday. The Palm Springs Police Department shared the photos of the vandalized vehicle on social media letting the suspect know that they have
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The holidays are right around the corner and as tough as it may be health experts are still encouraging people to avoid large gatherings to stop the spread of the coronavirus. For those not planning to follow that guidance and visit people outside their household, News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay shares some practical ways to
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The Joslyn Center hosted a drive-through birthday celebration for John Curran, a World War II veteran, who turned 105-years-old on Veterans Day. The community knows him as Uncle John. His nephew JD Lewis and members of the Joslyn Center, where Uncle John spends much of his time, organized the event and the surprise parade was
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Every year for past decades people have honored the men and women who served our country on November 11th but due to pandemic many events across the valley have either been postponed or gone virtual. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on what we can expect this Veterans Day. The Palm Springs Veterans Day
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The Palm Springs Unified School District’s four-month timeline to bring students back into the classroom has gone as planned so far, but it could be affected by Riverside County’s tier status. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mike Swize provided an update on the district’s hybrid implementation timeline is going on Tuesday during Board of Education. Swize said
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Don’t miss out on a chance to win your dream home! News Channel 3 is partnering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to give away another beautiful home that could be yours. St. Jude Dream Home Crews continue to make progress inside Genesis on Millennia Way near Portola Drive and Gerald Ford in Palm Desert.
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Coachella Valley Unified School District is asking parents to choose between keeping their kids at home through the rest of the school year, and sending them back to the classroom once it’s permitted. There’s no set date right now for “hybrid learning,” or a combination of in-person and virtual teaching, to begin. But CVUSD says
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The Board of Supervisors today tentatively approved caps on campaign contributions to local candidates in any Riverside County election, generally limiting individual offerings to $20,000 per election. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board gave its initial nod to Ordinance No. 963, following revisions that were applied by the Office of County Counsel following
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