A Palm Springs cannabis owner is defending herself after the city revoked all three of her licenses amid allegations that she was illegally cultivating in a space she was not licensed to. Joy Meredith is a familiar name for many in Palm Springs. In an exclusive interview with News Channel 3’s Jake Ingrassia, she said
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The Palm Springs City Council continued discussions Thursday evening on a number of agenda items, including the possible location of a new homeless navigation center. There are several industrial buildings under consideration to begin construction on the facility, with the two main contenders located on McCarthy Road and E. Ramon Road. 3589 McCarthy Road 4775
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A dog has been rescued from the American Canal in the North Shore area. Wednesday afternoon, CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department assisted with the operation. The sides of the canals are mossy, slippery and steep and officers have been called from time to time about pets getting stuck in
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Every year Judy and Micael Sullivan create hand-crafted wooden toys to give to children in need during the holiday season. The toys vary from different vehicles, puzzles, keepsake boxes, and trinkets. The Sullivans spend several days in the year in their wood workshop designing, cutting, and painting each toy. Judy also goes through each toy
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One person was killed following a two-vehicle crash in Palm Desert Wednesday night. The crash was initially reported at approximately 8:24 p.m. on Washington Street and Avenue 42. Cal Fire officials reported the crash as a two-vehicle collision with extrication required. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. One person sustained moderate injuries while
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Southern California Edison is in the process of moving millions of customers to new “time-of-use” rate plans that are expected to increase bills for many in the Coachella Valley. The new plans charge more for power during peak hours of 4 to 9 p.m. An SCE official said that could cost people extra money around
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A man arrested with his son following the discovery of drugs and weapons at their Bermuda Dunes home pleaded guilty to felony charges today and was immediately sentenced to a one-year probationary term. John Terrill Hackett, 69, and Collin Daniel Hackett, 36, were arrested on Dec. 30, 2020 at their home along Darrell Drive. During
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For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, DAP Health will launch a 12 week in-person group therapy program on Thursday November 4, 2021. ‘Mind Over Mood’ will launch in DAP Health’s newly remodeled Behavioral Health Purple Clinic and will be free of charge to anyone who wants to join. Director of
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In case you haven’t heard already, a new American Hockey League team is coming to our desert, expected to make their debut next Fall for the 2022-2023 season. Before our local team takes the ice as the 32nd AHL franchise, they need a name, logo, colors and more, which will all be announced on Friday,
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Health officials are urging pregnant women and new mothers to get vaccinated if they have not already done so — adding that new studies place pregnant women in the ‘high risk’ category when it comes to COVID-19. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with Bobbi Batres, a new mother from Cathedral City. Weil first met
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The U.S. has started its administration of the coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, which is the latest group to become eligible for the shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine after it was authorized by the Food and Drug Administration. The California Department of Public Health announced
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You’ll soon be able to fly non-stop from Palm Springs to the “Golf Capital of the World,” Reno, Nevada. aha! airlines announced on Wednesday that it is the non-stop flight service will begin on January 3, 2022. “The City of Palm Springs is delighted to welcome aha! to Palm Springs International Airport,” said Mayor Christy
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A gas leak in a Desert Hot Springs neighborhood led to a shelter-in-place order for residents for more two hours Wednesday morning. The leak occurred along the 11000 block of Bald Eagle Lane in Desert Hot Springs, near Desert Hot Springs High School. The school was not affected by the gas leak. Fire officials said
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens is hosting a five-day “Coachella Valley Days of Los Muertos” celebration with multiple free events and activities starting on Nov. 3. Officials said the public is invited to the gardens to see the ofrendas, or altars, that community groups erect to represent their organizations, as well as nichos, or shadow boxes,
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Earthquakes are a fact of life in Southern California, but no one can predict with certainty when the next massive quake, known as “the Big One” will hit. Experts define the big one as a quake of at least a 7.8 magnitude along the southern part of the San Andreas fault. That fault line runs
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Two men accused in the drug-related robbery and killing of a Palm Desert man on Christmas Day 2016 allegedly met the victim the same day and decided to rob him because he “had a lot of drugs and a lot of guns,” according to a co-defendant who took a plea deal for lesser manslaughter charges.
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The California Department of Public Health announced that children ages 5 to 11 will be able to get the COVID vaccine throughout the state starting November 4. Parents are encouraged to call their child’s health care provider to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Parents can also visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call the hotline at 833-422-4255 beginning this Thursday to find a nearby vaccination site. A look
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As more members make their way back to local links and country clubs, there are new positions available for those looking for work. At Andalusia Country Club in La Quinta, the general manager tells News Channel 3 they need some extra hands heading into their busy season. John Cummings is proud of the community in
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A decision on moving the controversial statue of a former mayor of Palm Springs outside city hall will have to wait. Tuesday night the Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board delayed a vote on the Frank Bogert statue. The board is tasked with determining if the statue plays a significant role in city hall’s historic
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As we’re entering the holiday season, health officials are encouraging the public to consider extra precautions — especially if you will be around immunocompromised or vulnerable loved ones. “We do recommend masking if you’re going to be in closed indoor spaces, masking if you’re unvaccianted but masking also if you’re going to be around people
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