Financial scams targeting the senior population of Riverside County and elsewhere are an ongoing concern, prompting authorities today to urge residents to be alert to potential fraud and use simple steps to prevent being victimized. “Bad actors continue to target seniors in fraudulent financial schemes,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said during a briefing at
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Alaska Airlines today announced its addition of new coast-to-coast routes, including one from Palm Springs to New York, set to take off in winter. “We extend our sincere gratitude to Alaska Airlines for their commitment to enhancing travel options and for choosing Palm Springs International Airport as a key part of their expanding network,” PSP
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After a tough loss overtime loss last night in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals, the Firebirds took it easy on Wednesday. News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur visited Firebirds practice Wednesday morning where the majority of the team wasn’t on the ice, using the opportunity to rest and recover. Series off day
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A felon suspected in a Desert Hot Springs residential break-in in which his accomplice was fatally shot by an occupant of the home must stand trial on murder, a judge ruled today. In addition to murder, Nathan Michael Alger, 22, of Desert Hot Springs is charged with one felony count each of attempted murder, burglary,
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Nearly everyone agrees that homelessness remains one of the Coachella Valley’s top issues. So News Channel 3 wanted to know what’s happening right now with the new homeless navigation center planned to open in north Palm Springs. When completed, the center is expected to provide 80 beds for the homeless, in addition to a variety
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Palm Desert Alum and La Quinta resident Berry Henson is living the dream in the City of Angels on one of golf’s biggest stages. After 20 years of professional golf, the 43-year-old will make his major championship debut at LACC. It’s U.S. Open week! ⛳️ We are dialed in for our guy Berry Henson, the
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Update 6/14/23 1:30 p.m. The jury found Miguel Bustamante guilty on nearly all counts, including first-degree murder, in his retrial for the killing of Palm Springs retiree Clifford Lambert in 2008. COUNT 1: GUILTY (First-degree murder) Allegation: intentionally and for financial gain – true; Allegation: Lying in wait – trueCOUNT 2: GUILTY (Conspiracy to commit
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Two people who allegedly broke into a Palm Desert business and stole approximately $40,000 of merchandise pleaded not guilty to burglary and are due back in court next week. Michael James Graham, 53, of Lakewood in Los Angeles County, and Ali Danielle Castillo, 27, of Orange County, were charged with one felony count of burglary,
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Last Thursday, June 8th, 2023, the Climate Prediction Center, a division of NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) issued an El Niño Advisory. An El Niño (or La Niña) advisory is issued when El Niño (or La Niña) conditions are both observed and expected to continue. Across the globe, there are a wide variety of
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A Palm Desert man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fentanyl overdose death last year. Gregory Gauto, 37, was arrested on last week by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Gauto’s arrest was the result of a months-long investigation into the suspected fentanyl poisoning death of a 30-year-old man in Palm Desert
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College of the Desert reached a new milestone in its long-awaited Palm Springs campus. On Wednesday, the College wrapped up its schematic design phase. It was the fourth public meeting of the project management team charged with expediting the completion of the schematic design plans for the campus. COD student JJ Espino is taking film classes at the temporary campus in Palm Springs.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is reporting a rise in people seeking its behavioral services as tensions against LGBTQ+ communities heighten in certain areas across the country. Dr. Sean Ferri, the Senior Manager of Clinical Support at The Center said its behavioral health clinic sees nearly 105 patients a month. Just last month
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The City of Palm Springs is launching R.I.S.E. which is a new outreach program that will provide several needed services to those in unhoused communities. The first of these efforts will be on Wednesday when city, county, and health officials will be canvassing two major homeless community hotspots to offer services. These services include assistance
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Editor’s Note: The video of News Channel 3’s report has been removed at the request of the Palm Springs Police Department due to clearance issues with images included in the department’s original video. Here is a link to the updated video. Palm Springs Police Department launched Tuesday a video series titled “Behind the Badge,” aimed
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The Hershey Bears survived a remarkable Coachella Valley Firebirds comeback Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals. The Bears won 5-4 in overtime after blowing a two-score lead late in the third period. The Firebirds still lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. AIN’T THAT SWEET! @TheHersheyBears | #CVvsHER | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/VTc5LDEjbg— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) June
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The revitalization of Downtown Indio is in the works. “We’re creating the perfect atmosphere for downtown, which our residents want, deserve and need,” said Councilmember Waymond Fermon. Fermon has had this vision to revamp the Downtown area since 2021. The strategic plan includes public safety, business and job growth, community infrastructure and beautification. He calls
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The Board of Supervisors today closed hearings on the proposed $8.6 billion budget for Riverside County government in fiscal year 2023-24, signaling support for greater appropriations to fund public safety projects and reopen an animal shelter. “We heard from several departments this year that requested morefunding to better serve our residents,” Board Chairman Kevin Jeffries
Continue ReadingThe SAT is offered nationally seven times each year, in March, May, June, August, October, November, and December, usually on a Saturday. Last week, Joel Lentzner’s 16-year-old daughter was signed up to take the SAT at Palm Springs High School. The Indio father said the day before the test was supposed to take place, his daughter
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The Board of Supervisors today directed the Riverside County Executive Office to initiate the creation of an ordinance intended to crack down on catalytic converter thieves by establishing local regulations and penalties where none exist at the state level. Board Chairman Kevin Jeffries and Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez brought forward the proposal, noting in documents
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a summer-long run of the public service announcement campaign Faces of Fentanyl which originally aired last October. CEO Jeff Van Wagen proposed a $275,000 media contract with 3 Olives Media, who will re-distribute the campaign across media platforms. 3 Olives Media has also been contracted to handle a
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