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Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills shared the latest on the devastating officer-involved motorcycle crash at the Festival of Lights Parade that left 12 people injured. Check Out Our Coverage of the Palm Springs Parade Motorcycle Crash Mills told News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle on Monday that three people remain hospitalized, including the officer involved.
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A man was recovering at Eisenhower Health as police searched for a suspect who stabbed him at Miles Avenue Park in Indio Monday. Police say the female suspect, in her 30s, was known by them, and she posed no danger to the public. The 64-year-old victim was stabbed with a knife during a disturbance between
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An athlete died while participating in the swim portion of the IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells-La Quinta triathlon. Organizers confirmed the death on social media. They added that the athlete required medical attention near the swim finish. They were transported to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced dead. There was no information on the person
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It’s the holiday season and local officials say this is when burglaries tend to increase. About 1 million burglaries happen in the United States annually, with around 83,000 of them happening in December, according to a 2022 survey from Porch. Indio police are investigating a break-in at Johnson Photos on the 82000 block of Miles Avenue, where suspects
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One person was killed after a semi-truck overturned on Interstate 10 in Desert Center early Monday morning, causing a nearly 15-hour closure on the highway. The crash was reported at around 2:45 a.m. on the westbound side of the I-10, just east of Hayfield Road. CAL FIRE noted that the first on-scene engine reported a
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Update – 12/10/24 Los Angeles-based Formica Law Group announced it is officially representing multiple victims of the crash. The law group noted that the victims include a 4-year-old and a 12-year-old. More Details: Law group representing victim injured in police motorcycle crash at Palm Springs holiday parade Update – 12/9/24 Palm Springs police chief Andy
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A Cathedral City man was arrested after being accused of threatening firefighters with a knife after he started several fires in Morongo Valley over the weekend. The incident happened Saturday at around 3:45 p.m. on the 10200 block of Hawk Valley Road, near Cedar Drive. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, fire personnel
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An overturned big rig led to the temporary closure of both sides of State Route 62, north of Indian Canyon, Monday morning. The crash was reported at around 9:48 a.m. No injuries were reported in the crash, CAL FIRE confirmed, however, the big rig blocked southbound lanes. The eastbound lanes were fully reopened by 12:10
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A 47-year-old man was killed in a rollover crash over the weekend in Mecca. The California Highway Patrol said it’s unknown what time the crash happened at. The vehicle was found Sunday just after noon on Grapefruit Boulevard, south of Johnson Street. CHP – Indio spokesperson Officer David Torres told News Channel 3 that a
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The annual tree lighting ceremony took place at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Sunday evening. Towering over 8,000 feet above the Coachella Valley — the Christmas tree was brought to life as many residents got into the holiday spirit The big event drew crowds who were excited to see the featured guest,
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By Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, John Miller, Dakin Andone, Zoe Sottile and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New York prosecutors have charged Luigi Mangione with murder in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hours after he was apprehended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday. The 26-year-old Ivy
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has announced their investigation into Coachella Valley Unified School District teacher, Carissa Carrera, discovered allegations of misuse of funds to be “unfounded.” News Channel 3 first brought viewers this story late October, after the sheriff’s office opened an investigation into Carrera on October 15. Carissa Carrera is a teacher for the
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Desert Hot Springs Police were investigating a Saturday traffic collision that sent two people to the hospital and officers searching for the driver of an off-road utility vehicle who reportedly left the scene. The crash happened just before 2:30 pm in the area of Palm Drive and 20th Avenue. Police say the driver of a
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Following a long and slow summer, Palm Springs’ local businesses are bouncing back this winter season as local events drive tourism to the downtown area. This weekend, the city of Palm Springs is hosting the downtown Christmas tree lighting, the Festival of Lights Parade and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway annual tree lighting ceremony. The
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Santas enjoyed the sunny weather in Palm Springs Saturday despite an extremely local snow forecast at the Santa Paws 5K. DJ Rulis was spinning the Manilow as Santas and elves took photos at the step and repeat while others registered for the annual event and holiday favorite. 560 Santas gathered outside Temple Isaiah to let out some energy and support Guide Dogs
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Thousands turned out on Friday evening to watch the “Skellington Holiday Parade” in Coachella and enjoy the fun filled activities afterward. The streets were packed and the atmosphere was festive as the sparkling floats and displays entertained the crowds. Dancers and cheerleaders, including the Arabs, marched by as well as Skellington himself, along with Oogie
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A CHP Officer is recovering tonight after being assaulted by the driver of a disabled car on Interstate 8 just west of Imperial Highway in Imperial County on Thursday. CHP reports that the Officer stopped to help the suspect, a 43-year-old male from Phoenix, Arizona. The suspect “displayed altering mood swings” and attacked the Officer
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The IronMan Indian Wells La Quinta 70.3 will take place on Sunday morning, prompting road closures throughout the area. The bicycle portion of this race will be traveling from Lake Cahuilla to the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., utilizing several major roadways. Route avoids Washington St. Route does not cut
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After a structural fire broke out at a house in Palm Desert today, the residence partially collapsed. The fire was first reported at around 11:15 a.m. on the 900 block of Mesa Grande. Firefighters arrived at the scene of the single-story dwelling to battle a “well-established” fire in the attic. The department published an update
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Organizers of the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival today announced a series of panels from filmmakers connected to this year’s literary adaptations as part of the “Books to Screen” series. Directors and writers from four novel- and memoir-adapted movies will be present at the festival, according to Deadline, with writers from the entertainment publication
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