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There were plenty of sweet treats to go around at Desert Hot Springs Police Department’s ‘Trunk or Treat’ event Friday night at Mission Springs Park. “It’s always fun, it’s always been my favorite holiday since a kid and of course because of the candy,” said Francisco Morin. People celebrated the holiday once again after last

Update: 9:30 p.m. 133 customers remain without power, as they have since early Friday morning. IID announced that the estimated restoration time is approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday. Original Report: An estimated 2,200 Imperial Irrigation District power customers were left without service Friday morning, and traffic signals darkened, after a fire in Indio north of

A 30-foot Pride flag is now flying at Desert Regional Medical Center. Friday morning, four frontline LGBTQ healthcare workers were honored at an event where the Desert Care Network kicked off Pride festivities with its unfurling. Hassan Bencheqroun, an ICU specialist, says the flag symbolizes the hospital’s support for the LGBTQ community. “To be a part of today is a testament

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Experts say this year it’s especially important to shed light on the issue with studies showing an increase in domestic violence during the pandemic.  News Channel 3’s Madison Weil sat down with the executive directors of three valley organizations dedicated to helping victims of abuse or assault.  “I think

After going virtual last year, the DAP Health Desert AIDS Walk will be back in person Saturday, October 30 at Ruth Hardy Park and following a route through downtown Palm Springs. The event includes a Health and Wellness Festival presented by Walgreens.   The event is happening as the Coachella Valley experiences a rise in

Get those candy buckets ready because this weekend children will be out in full force with their families trick or treating. After not being able to trick or treat last year because of coronavirus, families are excited to get back out there this year. This year, the vaccine has been made available which is why

It was a busy night at Palm Springs city hall Thursday as the council looked to make progress on finding a spot for a new homeless navigation center. The council also announced they will lend support to the ACLU request for an investigation into Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. SHERIFF BIANCO INVESTIGATION City leaders want

Members of the Cathedral City community were shocked to learn Thursday of College of the Desert’s plan to halt construction of the Roadrunner Motors project at a designated location in the city. Mayor Raymond Gregory released a statement expressing his disappointment in the decision, stating in part, “it is concerning to learn that College of

Palm Springs officials were joined by county and state leaders as they broke ground on the city’s first affordable housing complex in 12 years. The Monarch Apartments will be built on 3.4 acres of land off of Indian Canyon and San Rafael, land that was donated by the city to the developer, Community Housing Opportunities

School Resource Officers (SROs) are expected to return to Palm Springs Unified School District campuses by next week.  The SRO program at PSUSD was temporarily suspended as the district took a look at how to improve interactions between officers and students.  PSUSD’s SROs, along with some district patrol officers and a few SROs from other