A new art installation will be unveiled in downtown Indio on Wednesday afternoon. ‘Happy Alley’ is located on Miles Avenue between Towne Street and Oasis Street. The area consists of murals on both the north and south sides. On the north side of the alley, there is a mural of umbrellas and another of palm
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The Palm Springs Public Arts Commission will discuss the possibility of relocating a mural of George Floyd at meeting this Thursday. The mural was painted on the side of a building in downtown Palm Springs in the summer of 2020. You can watch and read our coverage of the mural unveiling here. According to the
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The Joslyn Center has announced that it has been certified as the first Autism Center for Seniors in the nation. The Certification by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards demonstrates that The Joslyn Center “front facing” staff and volunteers have undergone autism-specific training to better understand and accommodate the needs of autistic
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A man drowned Tuesday afternoon in a pool in La Quinta. The incident was first reported at around 4:05 p.m. on the 8000 block of Via Portofino. Deputies arrived at the scene and found an unresponsive man. They attempted lifesaving measures until CAL FIRE could get to the location. CAL FIRE continued lifesaving measures, however,
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The 12th annual Palm Springs Police and Fire Appreciation Luncheon, which recognizes the men and women who serve and protect the city has held Tuesday morning at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event was hosted by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by Eisenhower Health. During the luncheon, police and fire department
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The Palm Springs International ShortFest will return this summer, celebrating its 30th anniversary, organizers announced today. The short film festival will take place from June 18 to June 24 at the Regal Palm Springs, sponsored by the city of Palm Springs. The event will feature film screenings, along with classes and panel discussions featuring industry
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By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A teenage girl who had been kidnapped by her father was following sheriff’s deputies’ instructions and appeared to be surrendering when deputies fatally shot her during a gun battle on a Southern California highway, according to recently released video and audio. Savannah Graziano, 15, was shot
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Palm Springs police are taking a closer look at how the community may be able to help in ongoing investigations. News Channel 3 previously reported on a deadly stabbing that took place on March 24 in the Tiki Drive area in Palm Springs. One man is now in custody, and Palm Springs police continue investigating
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Desert Arc is hosting its 14th annual Charity Golf Classic Fundraiser. The organization is celebrating its 65th anniversary of providing services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The funds raised today will help to support that mission. “The funds will go to our various programs, to our kitchen program, to our recycling program to
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The City of Palm Desert is warning drivers and residents about two road work projects that will take place this week. On the city government’s Facebook Page, a post announced those projects are set to begin on Monday, and last through Tuesday. The affected roads include the outer lane of Monterey Avenue northbound from Hovley
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Spring is in full swing and so is spring wildflower season here in the desert. Thousands upon thousands of flowers are in bloom all across the desert. This year’s superbloom has been in the making since last summer thanks to all the rain from Hilary and the monsoon. While the peak time to see the
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Indio native Abi Carter is in Hollywood this week, continuing her journey to become the next American Idol. News Channel 3 Anchor Peter Daut got to speak with her about her experience returning to the competition after her special send-off concert from the city of Indio. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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Fast-food workers are now making $20 an hour due to a new California law that went into effect on Monday. According to the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, AB 1228 was signed into law last September to bump hourly wages from $16.21 to $20 to improve the quality of life of over 500,000 fast-food workers
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News Channel 3 and the Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley held a town hall meeting earlier this month, “Combating the Fentanyl Crisis.” The event was hosted by News Channel 3 Anchor Karen Devine. Multiple panelists including professionals in healthcare, education, and law enforcement spoke at the town hall. They all shared the work they’ve
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Firefighters rescued a woman while working to contain a garage fire at a home in Palm Springs Monday afternoon. The fire was reported on the 900 block of Grace Circle, north of E Racquet Club Road, at around 1:30 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Palm Springs Fire (@palmspringsfire) Viewer video
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Catching a glimpse of the total solar eclipse that will occur a week from today across the nation’s midsection will be possible from California, even though the “path of totality” will be over 1,000 miles away, and College of the Desert will be hosting a viewing event for the duration. “A solar eclipse is a
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The body of a 71-year-old man was found floating in the pond of the golf course at the Date Palm Country Club on Monday. The Cathedral City Fire Department extracted the man from the water and confirmed he had died Cathedral City police detectives, along with the coroner’s office, were able to determine that there
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Update Monday 1:10 p.m. N Indian Canyon is back open at the wash. Update Monday 10:15 a.m.:Gene Autry Trail at the wash is now open. Update Monday 7:50 a.m.: East Vista Chino Road has reopened to traffic, but N. Gene Autry Trail and North Indian Canyon Drive remained closed to traffic due to flooding. Updated
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A horse that was stuck in the Santa Ana River has been taken by firefighters and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to a location where it will receive food and medical care today. Authorities were searching for a possible rider after responding to a call about the distressed horse in Eastvale. The incident was
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As the nation’s leading center for child abuse prevention treatment and education, the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center is raising awareness throughout the month. The center is partnering with Aly Raisman, a three-time gold medal Olympic gymnast and survivor of sexual abuse. “I cannot speak highly enough about the
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