Temperatures have dropped significantly from yesterday due to today’s gusty winds. A First Alert Weather Alert is in place in response to strong winds across the region. Here’s a look at what winds speeds are expected to look like by 11:00 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for the valley and surrounding
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Israel 75 YOM HA’ATZMAUT is the State of Israel independence day says a Board Member of the Jewish Federation of the Desert. Nearly 40 booths showcasing all of the synagogues, temples, and organizations in the community all to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Israel at the Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage. There were Kosher
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Indio Police Department confirmed a motorcycle crash that happened Sunday evening on Highway 111 and Madison Street. The crash was reported before 7 p.m. Investigators are trying to determine why the rider crashed into a palm tree. First responders rushed the person to the hospital and there is no word yet on their condition. Traffic
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds went into overtime in their battle against the Colorado Eagles. Despite the loss, fans say they are in it for the long haul. We’re gonna go deep into that into those rounds,” says Kyle Garman, a Firebird fan. “We’re gonna be here all day. We’re not going anywhere.” Fans showed up
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An art exhibit in Palm Springs sought to raise awareness and pay tribute to drag culture admid attacks on LGBTQ+ rights across the nation. “Slay: The Art of Drag” at Mr. Mann’s Design in Palm Springs is an immersive experience featuring dozens of larger-than-life portraits of drag queens local to the Coachella Valley. Artist Craig
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Several earthquakes have struck near Niland on the southeastern side of the Salton Sea over the past 24 hours. Multiple quakes were over four in magnitude, including the largest, a 4.5 at 12:09 a.m. roughly 4 miles deep. This was followed by several quakes of similar magnitude. A similar swarm was detected near Mexicali at
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The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for 78-year-old Salvador Gutierrez. He was last seen around 7 p.m. Saturday in Coachella. He is 5 foot 6, 175 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. Gutierrez is believed to be walking wearing a red shirt, tan pants, and brown shoes. If you see him, you
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Firefighters were battling a vegetation fire in Thermal that broke out Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported around 12:20 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Pierce Street and Avenue 68, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Authorities said it was burning at a moderate rate of spread in heavy fuels, and resources were expected
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The American Red Cross was helping one person, who was left homeless after a fire broke out in Sky Valley on Saturday. Cal Fire said it broke out after 12:30 p.m. at Sky Valley Mobile Home Park, located off Dillon Road. Firefighters were able to knock out the fire before it was able to spread
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Contractors and employees of the Boys & Girls Club in Palm Springs are busy putting some finishing touches on renovations to the facility, located on Sunrise Way. Ahead of the grand opening this Saturday, News Channel 3 got an exclusive sneak peek of the facility. The event will feature food and fun but aims to
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The City of Palm Desert is celebrating International Sculpture Day. Officials are asking the community to use today to take an in-person or virtual tour of sculptures throughout the City of Palm Desert. Civic Center Park features popular sculptures including “The Dreamer” and “Messenger of the Puul”. The City’s Public Art collection is made up of
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The City of Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) is having its 9th annual PRESERVATION MATTERS Symposium, A Mirage Becomes an Oasis: Water and Tourism History in Greater Palm Springs, April 29 – 30, 2023, at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event will run for two days. You will have the chance to engage with scholars who will present
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The attorney of the Section 14 survivors and descendants, Areva Martin, is calling the City Council’s vote to delay the hiring of a consultant a major setback. In a 3-2 vote, the council struck down a proposed 12-month, $502,304 contract with The Trustees of Columbia University. If approved, the team would’ve spent the next year
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California is moving ahead with a first-of-its-kind regulation, planning to ban the sale of new diesel trucks in the state by 2036. The California Air Resources Board voted Friday to approve the Advanced Clean Fleets rule which includes requiring all trucks to be zero emission by 2042. It’s all in an effort to fight against climate change and
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A gay man who visited Palm Springs is speaking out after being brutally attacked by someone he met on a dating app. Rand Snell traveled from St. Petersburg, Florida, and was drugged and assaulted at his hotel by a man during what he expected to be a casual hookup. “I felt the rush of drugs
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There are still places around the southland where you can see the “Super Bloom” in the valley. At the Whitewater Preserve, visitors enjoy the sounds of the water and the sight of blooming flowers like the brittlebush and apricot mallow. “We have here a lot of native plants that are blooming,” says Citlalli Gonzalez, education coordinator of
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A 40-year-old man suspected of sending sexually motivated messages to someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy in Palm Desert pleaded not guilty to felony charges today. Brandon Devon Bourgeois of Hemet was charged with one felony count each of contacting a minor with intent to commit a crime and possessing matter depicting a minor
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The Palm Springs City Council voted not to approve a consultant agreement to develop reparations program services for Section 14 survivors. In a 3-2 vote, the council struck down a proposed 12-month, $502,304 contract with The Trustees of Columbia University. If approved, the team would’ve spent the next year working on a reparations plan for
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The Palm Springs City Council passed an amended agreement Thursday night, allowing overnight shelter for the homeless during the hot summer months. It’s in partnership with Martha’s Village and Kitchen. “The truth is, it just becomes deadly for homeless people. If they’re under a bridge, that’s it’s no relief from the heat constant and relentless,”
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Ranch owners in the eastern Coachella Valley have made some progress with Riverside County on a new noise ordinance pertaining to large events at the rural properties. Last night, a group of about 20 ranchers, which included Claudia Lua Alvarado who owns Rancho 51 and Date Garden in Coachella, met during a private meeting to
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