A study conducted by Quote Wizard revealed overall California is the second-worst driving state in the nation. The company said it used over six million car insurance quotes from drivers in some of the largest cities in the United States. The four factors used to determine the overall driver quality were speeding tickets, citations, accidents,
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It’s your chance to eat for a good cause all month long in in Rancho Mirage! Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage is back with an opportunity to help local non-profits raise money and support restaurants in the area. It’s being held from July 17 to August 13. To participate you can purchase a $10 wristband
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UPDATE – 7/17/23 8:00 PM All evacuations and road closures have been lifted, Cal Fire announced. The fire remains at 338 acres with 50% containment. Update – 7/17/23 7:00 AM The fire remains at 338 acres and is 50% contained. Road closures in the area and evacuation warnings are still in place. Update -7/16/23 The
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News Channel 3 is following an investigation involving residents at Oasis Mobile Home Park in Thermal. Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez wants to know why residents received a letter demanding that they remove and replace their mini-split air conditioning units. Lupita Lua works with the Leadership Counsel to advocate for Oasis Mobile Home residents and
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Fire crews have been busy responding to multiple wildfires throughout western Riverside County in recent days. At the same time, Big Morongo Canyon Preserve has issued a reminder to the public about the risk of unintentionally sparking a wildfire. The organization shared an image on its Instagram account that shows what appears to be a
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Eisenhower Health is now the first hospital to provide a patient with an FDA-approved Bionic Pancreas in the Coachella Valley. The patient, Jeff Porras, has been outfitted with the iLet Bionic Pancreas, designed to act as a real pancreas which is ideal for people with diabetes. Porras says the device is game-changing for people like
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The city of Coachella was awarded a $2 million grant through the state-funded Regional Early Action Planning from the Southern California Association of Governments. The grant money would be used to fund a study that focuses on the multimodal transit-supportive rail station district in the City, including a land use-focused development strategy, investments into the
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We all know the feeling of getting into a hot car and glancing over at the temperature on the dash and thinking “that can’t be right”. Often times, the temperature recorded and displayed by cars can be several degrees hotter or cooler than reality. This is a result of how vehicles measure temperature. Credit: Haley
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This week, aspiring climate stewards are invited to learn more about UCR Palm Desert’s annual UC California Naturalist Climate Stewards Course. The 10-week course, taught by a panel of climate experts, aims to teach about the environmental and social impact of climate change and actionable ways to improve the ecosystem. “It’s hard to escape the
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Update 7/17/23 A new opening date has been set for the Dave and Buster’s in Rancho Mirage. The restaurant will now open a week earlier than expected! Officials said Dave and Buster’s will now open its doors at the River in Rancho Mirage on Monday, Sept. 18. Original Report 6/22/23 We now know when Dave
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A man who sold a deadly dose of fentanyl to a 26-year-old Lake Elsinore resident was bound for state prison today to serve an 11-year sentence. Everardo Martinez Rodriguez, 31, of Lake Elsinore pleaded guilty in May to voluntary manslaughter and sentence-enhancing allegations of targeting a vulnerable victim and taking advantage of a position of
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Update 7/17/23 8:00 PM Containment on the Reche FIre burning in Moreno Valley grew to 90%. The fire remains at 437 acres. Update 7/17/23 7:00 AM The fire remains at 437 acres and is now 85% contained. There are no road closures or evacuations in the area. Update 7/16/23 9:45 PM The fire remains 437
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Update – 7/17/23 7:00 AM The fire remains at 105 acres and is 98% contained. There are no road closures or evacuations in the area. Update – 7/16/23 9:40 PM The fire remains 105 acres and is 95% contained. There are no road closures or evacuations in the area. Update – 7/15/23 9:40 PM The
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We’re learning more about a pursuit that ended as a fiery crash at a gas station in Indio. Investigators say a 24-year-old Desert Hot Springs man was spotted running a red light in Cathedral City. Officers tried to pull him over but say he didn’t stop and led a pursuit. It finally ended near the
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The Palm Springs International Film Society welcomed Susan Sack as the new Business Development and Sponsorship Manager to help the organization with fundraising efforts. Sack’s first day on the job is Monday, July 17. She is described to have more than two decades of experience in the field. Her role includes working with sponsors, partners,
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Lawmakers in California are considering a proposed measure that would make this “Outdoor workers appreciation week” in the state. It can be brutal to be an outdoor worker in our summer heat, the city of Palm Desert and a local business want to recognize those who are out there daily. They are urging everyone to show
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Got school supplies? News Channel 3 and SunLine Transit Agency return to host the 9th annual “Pack the Bus” school supply drive on Thursday, July 20, between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Walmart in Palm Desert off of Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive. Pack the Bus, co-sponsored by Alpha Media, KESQ, and
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A Desert Hot Springs man is behind bars, accused of leading a pursuit while intoxicated. The chase ended when he crashed into two gas pumps in Indio. Investigators said around 3 a.m. Saturday, the suspect was seen running a red light in Cathedral City. Officers tried to pull him over but said he took off.
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Cal Fire says three of the four fires that have been burning in Riverside County may soon be coming to an end. At the command center in Beaumont, all the firefighters were set up to have round the clock fire support. “We have approximately 200 firefighters that are out right now,” says Cal Fire Lucas
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While some people went home after evacuations, a few pets were still at a pet evacuation center. As people were cautioned to leave their homes, folks were looking for emergency locations for their pets. Care and reception center set up for evacuees at Beaumont High School, 39139 Cherry Valley Boulevard, Beaumont. Animal Services will be at
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