An investigation that was started a few months back by the Riverside County Sheriff’s department led to a raid that landed two people in custody on Thursday. Detectives said they are accused of running an illegal marijuana operation in Thousand Palms. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has an exclusive look inside this illegal grow house.
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The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church is closing for the rest of the week after the school’s director reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus. Some parents are concerned the school is not being completely safe amid the pandemic. One parent sent a video to News Channel 3 showing a teacher they saw -with
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The 25th annual Valleywide Employment Expo took place on Thursday. The expo was held virtually this year due to the pandemic. In years past, the event has been held at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio. But this year, jobseekers and employers simply logged on to desertjobexpo.com remotely. After uploading a photo, information and a resume,
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A hiker was shocked to find a malnourished and shaggy dog wandering around the desert on Ramon Road during temperatures surpassing 100 degrees. “We were almost to the hiking spot in Palm Desert when we saw what we thought was maybe a bobcat going across the street. So we slowed down, and we were like,
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The Coachella Valley Unified School District offices in Thermal were shut Thursday down for extensive cleaning and sanitization after staff members became infected with coronavirus. “Kind of scary and it makes me think that it’s not safe yet for the kids to return to school,” said Eva Figueroa, a Coachella Valley High School parent. According
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Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 225 new cases since Wednesday. This brings the total number of cases to 63,125. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Riverside County will remain in the red tier of reopening for now, but that could possibly change next week Riverside County remains
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Kidnapping and other felony charges were filed today against a convicted felon accused of stealing a vehicle with a toddler inside in Desert Hot Springs. Yadira Dolores Flores — who was on probation from a prior felony vehicle theft conviction — was arrested about 1:15 a.m. Monday in Cathedral City, about three hours after she
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It’s an election year unlike any other. The pandemic has brought uncertainty when it comes to in-person voting. As a result, each registered voter in California has been sent a mail-in ballot this year. To make sure a ballot counts, election officials are urging people to vote as soon as possible, make sure they sign
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The Great Shakeout is set for Thursday, October 15th. It’s a world-wide earthquake drill held each year on the third Thursday of October. Valley residents are encouraged to take part at 10:15 a.m. and make sure they have a plan in place for future earthquakes. Because of the recent local swarm of earthquakes, the County
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For those looking for a job, the 25th annual Valleywide Employment Expo is happening Thursday October 15th. The expo, which has taken place at the Fantasy Springs Casino Special Events Center in the past, will take place virtually this year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested should register at desertjobexpo.com ahead of time.
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The two-block portion of Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs that was closed last month to traffic is expected to reopen soon as the city adjusts its plan to help local businesses get through the pandemic. The street was closed from Tahquitz Canyon Way to Baristo Road in early September to allow restaurants to
Continue Reading We first reported Tuesday evening, there is an outbreak of coronavirus cases at the Coachella Valley Unified School District offices in Thermal. On Tuesday, CVUSD Superintendent Maria Gandera told News Channel 3 that at least three CVUSD staff members in the special education department have tested positive for COVID-19. “On October 4, 2020 CVUSD was informed
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What’s touted as the largest methamphetamine bust in the nation’s history was announced today by federal agents, who seized more than 2,000 pounds of crystal meth, along with nearly a thousand pounds of cocaine and heroin, from a Mexican drug cartel’s stash house in Perris. “This is enough dope (for) a dose of meth for
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It’s not the boulevard of broken dreams, but restaurant owner Michael Castelli calls it an “alley of broken promises”. It’s a well-traveled and well worn path behind his restaurant, Castelli’s Italian Restaurant, just off Highway 111 and Monterrey Avenue. “It’s an embarrassment and disgrace to the city to have this thoroughfare through this main part
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Riverside County Department of Public Health will be offering free drive-thru flu shots in Indio later this month. The drive-thru flu shots will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 26 at the Indio Fairgrounds Lot on 46350 Arabia Street. The flu shots will be free for all residents over the the
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Firefighters were able to contain a fire that engulfed an abandoned home in Desert Hot Springs Wednesday afternoon. The fire was first reported at 12:42 p.m. in the 12300 block of Cholla Drive. Southern California Edison crews were called to the scene followingthe discovery of several downed power lines. The fire was contained by 1:30
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A man accused with his son of running a butane honey oil operation inside an Indio home, sparking a fire that injured several firefighters last fall, pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Javriel Rodriguez Ochoa, 60, is charged with four counts of unlawfully causing a fire causing great bodily injury and one count of
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Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 347 new cases since Tuesday. This brings the total number of cases to 62,900. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Riverside County will remain in the red tier of reopening for now, but that could possibly change next week Riverside County remains
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The Fall Modernism Week Preview is normally four days in October. This year, the Modernism Week Fall Preview Online Experience will last from October 15 through October 31. There are seven virtual events this year including one live event. Two are free and the others range from $5 to $35. Tickets go on sale on October 15
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The city of Rancho Mirage is set to discuss plans to phase out short term rentals in public neighborhoods by the end of the year. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on what short term rental homeowners and neighbors are saying about the possible change. Homes in Magnesia Falls Cove in Rancho Mirage are
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