A day after a Gold Star father from Southern California interrupted the State of the Union address to remind President Joe Biden of the 13 Marines killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a Congressman today joined the parents of some of those killed in criticizing Biden’s “silence”
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Officials from Lake Elsinore are implementing measures ahead of time in anticipation of another “Super Bloom,” following the winter rains, that may attract large numbers of visitors to the hills surrounding Interstate 15.   “The city, in collaboration with … public safety officials,  is taking proactive steps to ensure a coordinated response,” according to a municipal
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Riverside County’s unemployment rate began the year higher than where it ended the last one amid a series of payroll losses, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. Â Â The countywide jobless rate in January, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 5.5%, compared to 5.1% in December. Â Â The EDD posted
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The Coachella Valley Unified School District is moving forward with a resolution to lay off about 70 full-time employees. The decision was made during the CVUSD board meeting Thursday night. Most of the layoffs will consist of K-thru-8 credentialed teachers. An additional 40 teachers will be retiring after the end of the current school year,
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Interstate 10 eastbound was reopened at 7:36 a.m. Friday morning after a SigAlert was issued and eastbound traffic lanes closed at Dillon Road in Coachella. The closure came after a big rig truck rolled over blocking lanes near the Cactus City rest stop. There were no reports of injuries in the 2:00 a.m. rollover wreck. The
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It’s the first weekend of competition at the BNP Paribas Open. The tournament expects to host thousands of fans. “We’re ready to welcome our guests,” said Philippe Dore, Chief Marketing Officer of the BNP Paribas Open. “We have two packed days of action. We play on nine stadiums and 20 practice courts. We have activities
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News Channel 3 is spotlighting the challenges and solutions surrounding the fentanyl crisis in Coachella Valley. You can watch a Town Hall meeting moderated by anchor Karen Devine on Saturday, March 30 at 9 a.m. on KESQ News Channel 3. The Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley held a town hall meeting earlier this
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The father a Marine who was killed in a bombing during evacuations at a Kabul airport in 2021 was arrested by U.S. Capitol police for disrupting the State of the Union address. The Capitol Police said officers arrested Steven Nikoui, 51, after he disrupted the State of the Union Address by yelling. Video of the
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 loss to qualifier Nao Hibino at the BNP Paribas Open.
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The Palm Springs Police Department said Thursday it is transitioning from Operation Relentless Sun into Operation Restore Hope. Relentless Sun was a three-part plan. The first step was counting and understanding the depth of the homeless problem, and the second step was offering people resources at every encounter. News Channel 3: What is the difference
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Singer/actor Steve Lawrence, who gained fame singing alongside his wife Eydie Gormé in the 1950s and 1960s but also became a regular comedic guest on television programs and even appeared in “The Blues Brothers,” died today at his Los Angeles home at age 88.  According to his publicist, Lawrence died due to complications of Alzheimer’s
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President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union address. You can watch live below: Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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Several suspects were arrested after a police pursuit ended in a Palm Springs neighborhood Thursday afternoon. The Palm Springs Police Dept. announced there was heavy police activity in the area of the 400 block of Sunview Avenue. A law enforcement helicopter was seen circling the area assisting officers and deputies. By 4:00 p.m., police confirmed
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A man who aided his younger brother in trying to cover up the alleged killing of a 16-year-old Moreno Valley girl pleaded guilty today to being an accessory after the fact and was immediately sentenced to a year in jail. Â Â Gary Anthony Shover, 27, of Hesperia admitted the felony count under a plea agreement
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Former Assemblymember Brian Nestande has died at the age of 60. Nestande died in the 73000 block of Vermeer Way on Wednesday. According to the Riverside County coroner’s office, he was found at around 2:00 p.m. There was no word on the cause of death. He represented the Coachella Valley in the California State Assembly
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A former Riverside County sheriff’s correctional deputy who engaged in sex acts with female inmates on home detention as part of an extortion scheme was sentenced today to five years in state prison. Christian Phillip Heidecker, 32, of Menifee, pleaded guilty last month to four counts each of extortion, a public official seeking bribes and
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The BNP Paribas Open has launched a new partnership with Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella to bring some new additions to this year’s tournament at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. “This is the jewel of desert, and we couldn’t be more fortunate than to have the BNP Paribas select us as their exclusive casino resort for
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LGBT Days returns to Cathedral City for its 8th year. The pride celebration marks the first pride event of the year, uniting hundreds of LGBTQ+ celebrities, artists, performers, and community members. “We’re really excited to celebrate our vibrant LGBT community,” said City Events and Communications Manager, Ryan Hunt. “8 years has been fantastic.” LGBT days
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By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Seven Western states are starting to plot a future for how much water they’ll draw from the dwindling Colorado River in anticipation of a warmer, drier world. The river is the lifeblood for the West – providing drinking water for tens of millions, irrigating crops, and powering homes and industry with
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With the largest number of registered voters in the nation, it may take some time to process every single eligible vote in California. We had the chance to hear directly from local voters at the polling centers Tuesday, about the issues motivating them. “I think it’s really important that we get to exercise our right
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