17 people have been indicted in a massive multi-state drug trafficking and money laundering scheme dating back six years. Â So far, the Drug Enforcement Agency has seized more than 250 pounds of drugs (mostly methamphetamine and fentanyl), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Check Out the Full News Conference Below: According to court records, over
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Residents at Caliente Sands Mobile Home Park in Cathedral City are expressing frustration and concern after experiencing multiple power outages this week with little or no prior notice. The sudden blackouts occurred during a period of extreme heat, creating a dangerous situation for the mobile home community. “It was like 115 outside,” said Barbara Cleary.
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The pool can provide some relief from the temperatures. However, experts say it can also present some dangers. Local swimmer Breanna Delair knows life poolside isn’t as bright as it may seem. The risk of heat illness is still a serious concern. “I love the sun. I love the water. I love just laying out and
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A two-vehicle crash left two people injured Friday afternoon in Desert Hot Springs. The crash was reported at around 5:27 p.m. on Indian Canyon Drive and Two Bunch Palms Trail. Cal Fire said two patients were extracted from the vehicles. One person sustained moderate injuries while another person’s injuries were described as minor. There were
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UPDATE: The man has been located and returned to his family, police announced. We have removed his name from the article. Authorities are calling for the public’s help in locating an 81-year-old man reported missing in Yucca Valley Friday afternoon. The man was last seen Friday at around 2:15 p.m. Authorities said he was seen
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“Chorus Cares” is a Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus program providing outreach initiatives throughout the Coachella Valley. On Saturday the 22nd and Saturday the 29th, the group will be accepting school supply donations at the certified farmer’s market in Palm Springs, from 8AM to 1PM. The choir said kids need a variety of school supplies:
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Mosquitoes collected in Palm Springs tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced on Friday. The sample was collected near Patencio Road and Hermosa Place. This is the first sample from the valley to test positive for WNV in 2023 although regular detections of St. Louis encephalitis virus
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Bill Geddie, co-creator of “The View” and longtime producer for Barbara Walters died Friday at the age of 68. Geddie died in his home in Rancho Mirage. The legendary TV news producer’s family told Variety that he died from coronary-related factors. “He was a big deal in TV, but at home he was an even ‘bigger than
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An airline spokesperson now confirms to News Channel 3 that the extreme heat was a factor in a flight that was at first delayed, then canceled from departing Palm Springs International Airport. A viewer who was on United flight 5512 to Denver told News Channel 3 on Thursday that passengers were told the flight was
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A single-engine airplane with a student pilot at the controls, flying with his young sons, stalled, rolled inverted and then crashed next to a building during a touch-and-go landing at French Valley Airport, killing the airman and severely injuring the boys, according to federal investigators. The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday released its preliminary
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College of the Desert (COD) Trustee Dr. Joel Kinnamon is pursuing a criminal investigation against his former opponent, the college’s former president, and its former attorney – alleging illegal use of college resources to negatively impact his campaign during last fall’s trustee election. After defeating Aurora Wilson in the Area 4 trustee election, Kinnamon said
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Food Truck Fridays is back again in Indio bringing a variety of flavors to one location. The event is from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the corner of Bliss Avenue and Towne Street. You are advised to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Other foodie events happening around the Coachella Valley include the Southwest Food
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Our extensive coverage on the fentanyl crisis continues with some explosive new information from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. So far this year, there have been more fentanyl-related deaths in the Coachella Valley than in any other part of Riverside County. I-Team Reporter Karen Devine speaks with the people on the front lines of the fentanyl fight
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Riverside County regularly collects data on heat-related illnesses and deaths but has yet to publish it. News Channel 3 has reached out to the county before asking for the weekly updated data and was told it was unavailable. The county collects data on heat-related deaths and illnesses daily, but its latest public report only shows data through 2021. Heat is the most
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A large ridge of high pressure continues to meander over the desert southwest. We are still not tracking any significant changes to our upper-air pattern. Until there is something to shake up our weather patter, we will continue to feel high heat. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for the vast majority of southern
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It can be brutal to be an outdoor worker in our summer heat. The city of Palm Desert wants to recognize outdoor workers by celebrating its outdoor staff with a breakfast at Desert Willow at 8:30 a. Upon the initiative of Renova Energy, the City of Palm Desert hosted its first Outdoor Worker Appreciation Day
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The Palm Springs Public Library today announced that it will host a Passport Fair next month for residents in need of their first passport. The fair will be held Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Learning Center of the library, 300 South Sunrise Way, according to Julie Warren, library and public
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Renovated sports courts at Bagdouma Park are ready for play and will be unveiled next week as Coachella city officials celebrate with a  ribbon-cutting ceremony. The festivities will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, in Bagdouma Park, located along Douma Street, according to Coachella spokeswoman Risseth Lora. The basketball, pickleball and tennis courts
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Nonprofit organizations in Riverside County may be eligible for thousands of dollars in grants under a program established by the Board of Supervisors, but applications for funds must be submitted by Aug. 10. Â Â The Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund was established last July as part of the 2022-23 fiscal year budget, and a total
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SunLine Transit Agency’s annual “Pack the Bus” school supply drive is Thursday, July 20, between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Walmart in Palm Desert off of Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive. The proceeds for Pack the Bus will benefit children part of the local non-profit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the
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