The mayor of Palm Springs said the city is receiving “overwhelmingly supportive” feedback for its new mask and vaccine mandate. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Mayor Christy Holstege on that requirement and how it’s being enforced. More Details on Palm Springs’ requiring vaccination or testing at bars, restaurants, large events
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Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum shared his thoughts with Peter Daut on the decision for Palm Springs Unified to not begin the semester with School Resource Officers. He said parents should be concerned about their kids’ safety. Palm Springs Unified School District’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mike Swize, responded in a statement sent to
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After a difficult year, students around the Coachella Valley area going back into the classrooms but there are still some questions as the first day of school approaches. All three superintendents for the valley’s school districts joined Peter Daut to answer your questions about students going back to school.
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On Friday, the ACLU filed a federal complaint alleging that Riverside County misused millions in coronavirus CARES funding by giving that money to the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Dept. used $2.7 million for furniture and other office renovations, another $1.3 million to upgrade its key card/video camera systems, and another $660,000 to bulletproof its windows.
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With the California recall election set for September, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters office is preparing for a busy next few months. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the registrar of voters Rebecca Spencer on what voters can expect for this upcoming election and when you can expect to receive your ballots.
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Last week, Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage reported an increase in coronavirus patients. Now, Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs is seeing a similar trend. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Dr. Kinji Hawthorne on that trend and his concerns over the delta variant, even among those who are vaccinated. “Things are starting starting to
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There is a renewed sense of optimism for Palm Desert businesses. The city is welcoming back customers and also preparing for its annual golf cart parade. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the CEO of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, Randy Florence.
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The need for food assistance has never been greater for people in the Coachella Valley and that’s why AAP – Food Samaritans is providing support to help improve the quality of life for those who need it most. News Channel 3’s spoke today with publicist Tim O’Bayley about a Fourth of July fundraiser to help
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Housing advocates fear there could be a million people across the state who could be evicted if the moratorium ends in nine days, but tonight there is help for valley families that haven been financially impacted by the pandemic. “United Way of the Desert” is providing up to $500 to eligible applicants through its COVID
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After being closed for more than a year because of the pandemic, the Cathedral City Senior Center is now back open for in-person programming. Also back is executive director Geoff Corbin who had resigned earlier this year. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke today with Corbin and associate director Rebecca Ruffing. Check out more of
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As we’ve reported, there are pandemic-related supply-chain snags affecting all kinds of products — including cars and construction materials. The same goes for bicycles — where demand has exceeded supply on a global level. the situation is creating growing frustration for bike shop owners. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke today with the owner of
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Home prices in the valley are rocketing past record highs, limited housing inventory and a surge in demand have driven the price boom for more than a year but is a cooldown coming? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the president of “Greater Palm Springs Realtors,” formerly the “Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors,”
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With California ready to lift its coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday, how safe will we be here in Riverside County? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the county’s public health officer, Dr. Geoffrey Leung, to find out where the county stands when it comes to infections, vaccinations and more.
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Officials finally broke ground on the 11,000 Coachella Valley Arena in Thousand Palms. The arena will certainly be a game-changer for the valley.. giving residents and visitors new, year-round options for entertainment. Joe Walsh of the Eagles spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony, even hinting that the legendary band could play on opening night. Rock guitarist,
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On Tuesday, Goldenvoice announced the highly anticipated return of the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals after a two-year delay. Coachella will be held on April 15-17 & 22-24, 2022. See you in the desert 🌵 Coachella returns April 15-17 & 22-24, 2022. Register now to access the 2022 advance sale beginning Friday, June 4 at
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Memorial Day is a time to honor the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation. We’d like to introduce you to a Rancho Mirage man who is helping to provide service-dogs to wounded veterans. Andy Gladstein is the founder of “Dogs for Our Brave,” learn more about this wonderful organization. You
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