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Coachella Valley locals call for action against the Riverside County Department of Animal Services and its funding of animal shelter euthanasia. These calls for action come after the RCDAS announced the hiring of its new director as Mary Martin, who is said to have prior experience in taking shelter live release rates to 90% or

Catholics across the world – and in the Coachella Valley – continue offering their prayers for Pope Francis as he continues to stay in the hospital amid ongoing health struggles. The Vatican said that Pope Francis has shown slight improvement today, though he remains in critical condition. “No episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress occurred today,

With warmer temperatures in the Coachella Valley this week, officials are warning hikers to stay safe and be prepared. This comes as local trails are seeing an increase in foot traffic. Captain Skyberg says preparation can benefit everyone. “Hiker rescues out here we end up having to commit quite a number of resources. We’re here

The relocation of the “Forever Marilyn” statue in downtown Palm Springs officially began this morning, marking the next chapter for the iconic 26-foot-tall sculpture. While the move is not far — just a little less than 100 feet — it comes with a hefty price tag and continues to stir debate among locals and visitors

A significant amount of Californians face domestic abuse. According to National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 34.9 % of California women and 31.1% of California men experience intimate partner physical violence. In 2020, Riverside County received 6,344 domestic violence calls for assistance according to data from the Population Reference Bureau. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson is

The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Desert Recreation District, is hosting the First Annual “Just for the Health of It” Health & Wellness Fair today, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Palm Desert Civic Center Park. This free community event is designed to educate, empower, and inspire individuals on their

The 2nd Annual Desert Pet Walk is back, running from 9 AM to 12 PM today. Participants and their furry friends are invited to stroll through the scenic Demuth Park area in Palm Springs on routes designed for pets and people of all abilities. Starting and ending at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, the walk raises

The annual Black History Month Parade and Town Fair took place with a flyover from a historic Tuskegee Airmen Redtail P-51 airplane provided by the Palm Springs Air Museum. The parade began at 11 a.m. on Palm Canyon Drive and Baristo Road with a variety of local non-profit organizations parading down the street. “I love