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This year’s 47th Assembly District election is a re-match of 2022 which was decided by just 85 votes.  Republican Greg Wallis faces Democratic challenger Christy Holstege.  News Channel 3’s John White will profile the race, get the candidates reactions to each other’s ads, and take a deep dive into some of the allegations made during

Two Massage Envy clinics in La Quinta and Palm Desert are set to open on Wednesday, October 23rd after closing last month. The two clinics were closed after the previous owner cited financial pressures, but a new owner has since taken over. Mike Kostura is the business owner taking over the franchises. He owns other

The City of Banning is set to implement the Banning Re-Entry & Community Safety Project, a new nearly $7 million project aimed at reducing recidivism of formerly incarcerated individuals by addressing substance abuse and mental health disorders, homelessness, and other factors. Over a 3-year period, the project will provide a full wraparound service to about 900

The Palm Springs Police are ramping up efforts to improve safety downtown, and part of that plan includes helping to solve the homeless problem along Palm Canyon Drive. “We kicked off a surge of officers and increased the number of officers, actually doubling the amount of officers downtown,” said Police Chief Andy Mills. “We have

Today is the last day to register to vote in California, and College of the Desert is holding a voter registration and election fair event. The college’s Social Justice Club hosted the event at the amphitheater on the Palm Desert campus. Students flocked to the fair to directly ask questions to local leaders and candidates

Social media can be a space for inclusivity and connectivity, but it can also have it drawbacks. One local parent is raising concerns on what can be done to help schools better tackle social media misuse among students. PSUSD releasing a statement to families Friday: Dear PSUSD Families: We all share a commitment to helping

The 3rd annual Pride on the Page festival took place Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Cultural center. According to the organizers, “The festival features six panels of 25+ LGBTQIA+ and affirming authors and allies in conversation about their books and dynamic topics, book signings, a local authors table, typewriter

In the Coachella Valley, days are getting shorter as sunset times gradually shift earlier. As of mid-October 2024, sunset occurs at approximately 6:07 p.m., with daylight lasting about 11 hours and 16 minutes each day according to Time and Date. As darkness falls earlier, many people may experience a shift in their mental health according to experts. Dr.

“A future where all Coachella Valley families are healthy, stable and thriving.” This is Lift to Rise, a local non-profit organization’s mission. The group is a collaboration of more than 70 partners, that share a common goal — to radically increase housing stability and economic mobility for everyone in the Coachella Valley. The group is

Updated Post: California Highway Patrol confirmed a gray Dodge Charger was heading eastbound on Dillon Road and tried to make a left turn on Desert Crest Avenue. That’s when the motorcyclist of a Kawasaki, who was reportedly traveling westbound on Dillon, collided with the Charger. Investigators said the front of the motorcycle hit the right

A man that was killed in a Palm Springs motorcycle crash earlier this week has been identified by his family.  Nineteen-year-old Nathen Wilson was riding his motorcycle Monday night in the area of E Palm Canyon Drive and Golf Club Drive when he collided with a car. News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij spoke with Nathen’s