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In honor of Rare Disease Day, we honor four-year-old Matty, who lives without the middle part of his brain. Mathius, also known as Matty, is a Coachella boy with a rare genetic disorder since birth. It is called Agenesis of the corpus callosum. Matty is intellectually disabled. His mother, Kassie Ortiz, found out her son

Palm Springs is known for its arts scene.  There are theaters, museums, galleries, and live music venues that attract creative minds and art enthusiasts. A recent study conducted by the California Desert Arts Council, in collaboration with research from Americans for the Arts, reveals that nonprofit arts programs are not only appreciated in the Coachella

Today marks the end of Black History Month, with a final block party scheduled outside the Palm Springs Art Museum. The block party will commemorate Black History and 50 years of Hip Hop. Hip Hop was shaped by Black Americans for decades, and is now one of the most popular genres in the United States. 

Officials from Desert Regional Medical Center say they’ve closed one of two kitchens at the hospital because of evidence of pests.  This comes just days after the California Nurses Association launched a billboard campaign in Palm Springs complaining about health and safety concerns at the hospital which is operated by Tenet Healthcare.  News Channel 3

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve $416,219 in state funding that will allow the city of Desert Hot Springs to continue operations at its homeless “access hub.” The funding is part of an agreement for the County’s Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program, which outlines that scope of services

News Channel 3 evening anchor Karen Devine was inducted into the Coachella Valley Media Hall of Fame! “Over her 30 years in this business, Karen has covered many stories, uncovered many valley issues won countless awards for her work. Two Murrows, half-a-dozen Emmys, two Golden Mics. She’s been inducted into the Emmy’s Silver Circle in

Update 2/28/24 – 3:15 p.m. Indian Canyon through the wash is now open   Palm Springs Police closed North Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail Monday evening through the Whitewater Wash. As of 10:30 a.m. N Gene Autry at the Wash between Via Escuela and Salvia has been reopened. The Gene Autry Trail closure was

Tonight is News Channel 3 Night at Acrisure Arena!  We are giving our viewers 20% off Firebirds tickets at this link.  Before the game, watch a live forecast from our Chief Meteorologist, Haley Clawson, right outside the arena. Want to be featured on TV? Swing by our booth for the opportunity! And, don’t miss out

Initial plans are underway for a new bridge project on Avenue 50, a portion of which is prone to flooding and oftentimes shuts down during stormy weather. The City Council last week approved an agreement with Mark Thomas & Company to provide plan specifications and engineering services for the project, which will replace the existing