More federal funding for infrastructure projects across the Coachella Valley could soon be on the way. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced Tuesday that he secured over $75.5 million in federal funding for 27 projects across the Inland Empire in the first package of FY 2024 appropriations bills. The package includes the Agriculture; Energy and
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Rafael Nadal, a 22-time grand slam champion and one of the greatest players of all time, has withdrawn from the 2024 BNP Paribas Open. Nadal, 37, issued a statement on his decision Wednesday evening. “It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this amazing tournament. Everyone knows how much I love this
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It’s a major project the city of Palm Springs is calling a “game changer” for addressing the homeless crisis. City and county officials gave News Channel 3’s Peter Daut an exclusive tour of the new Palm Springs Navigation Center, ahead of its opening. While most of the Navigation Center remains under construction, the early-entry facility
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Out of the 2,500+ public middle schools and high schools in California, the California Department of Education (CDE) has named Cathedral City High School as a 2024 California Distinguished School. The California Distinguished Schools Program, established in 1985, recognizes California schools whose educators and staff work above and beyond to close the achievement gap and
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A sentencing date is slated to be confirmed tomorrow for a 25-year-old man who fatally stabbed his girlfriend at her Palm Desert apartment, where her young son was present. After deliberating less than a day, a Banning jury on Tuesday convicted Richard Colin Holbrook of first-degree murder for the 2019 slaying of 33-year-old Nicole Henderson.
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The U.S. Postal Service today revealed the artwork of a commemorative forever stamp celebrating former First Lady Betty Ford, with a dedication ceremony set for Rancho Mirage next month. The stamp design was unveiled at the White House by First Lady Jill Biden, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Betty Ford’s daughter Susan Ford Bales. “Mom
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A 27-year-old man who was convicted of a fatal shooting in Desert Hot Springs almost three years ago was sentenced today to 48 years and eight months to life in prison.  Michael Leslie Goehner was convicted Feb. 6 of one felony count each of murder and discharging a firearm, and two felony counts each of
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22 residents of the long-troubled Oasis Mobile Home Park, along with a tenant association called Juntos Por Un Mejor Oasis, settled their civil suit against the park’s owners. Oasis Mobile Home Park has been a fixture of controversy for years, most recently due to high levels of arsenic in drinking water, resulting in three emergency administrative
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By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year. The Senate is expected to take up the legislation before a midnight Friday shutdown deadline. Lawmakers are negotiating a second
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The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is renowned for its stunning views and exceptional tennis. The BNP Paribas Open offers a fan experience unlike any other. Various culinary delights from around the world and locally sourced options from the Coachella Valley are available. Daily live music concerts are held in the garden’s courtyard. Fans relish the
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News Channel 3 is tracking the 25th and 41st Congressional Districts, as well as the Senate races. Incumbent Representative and Democrat Raul Ruiz leads the contest in the 25th District. Trailing behind are Republican Ian Weeks and Cecil Truman. Also in the race is Indio council member Oscar Ortiz. Ruiz says he wants to be
Continue ReadingBy STEVE PEOPLES and MEG KINNARD Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, according to people familiar with her decision, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination. Three people with direct
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Get Election Results Here Ruiz holds big lead, Weeks looks to hold on to advance to November election Gonzalez leads, Acuña Jr. looks to hold on to head to November in State Assembly race Holstege, Wallis advance to November election Middleton, Ochoa heading to November election Calvert, Rollins moving on to November general election in
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A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, in Tuesday night’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, was sold at a Stater Bros. supermarket in Cathedral City and is worth $2,151,945, the California Lottery announced. The Stater Bros. that sold the winning ticket is located on the corner of Ramon Road and
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One person was rushed to the hospital after being injured in a drive-by shooting in Palm Springs Tuesday evening. The shooting was reported at around 7:50 p.m. on the 1500 block of E San Rafael Drive, near N Sunrise Way. Police said the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries while walking in a nearby mobile home park.
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The BNP Paribas Open is offering dozens of dining options during this year’s tournament. Several of the featured restaurants and cafes are locally-owned, including: -Sumo Dog -Dragon Lili Cafe + Boba Bar -Chef Tanya’s Kitchen -Coachella Valley Coffee News Channel 3’s Tatum Larsen is at the BNP Paribas Open for more on how local restaurant
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An estimated 10,000 people in the Coachella Valley have Parkinson’s disease. This past year, News Channel 3’s John White has been serving on the board of the “Parkinson’s Resource Organization” and is now the co-chair. He introduces us to Jo Rosen, founder of Parkinson’s Resource Organization and a “Neighborhood Hero” who’s been making a difference
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert welcomed its second giraffe calf in a month. This new calf was born on February 26 to Shellie (mom) and Kelley (dad). According to the zoo, at birth, the male calf weighed 160 pounds and stood tall at 6 feet, 1 inch. During the past week,
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A woman suspected in a break-in at an Indio storage unit, where items were stolen including the ashes of the victim’s deceased son, pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Taylor Spencer, 31, of Thousand Palms pleaded not guilty at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to one felony count each of burglary and receiving
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Desert Hot Springs Mayor Pro Tem Jan Pye was honored on Tuesday by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors as Woman of the Year in the Fourth Supervisorial District. 4th District Supervisor Manuel Perez selected Jan Pye for this honor as part of Riverside County’s commemoration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. During
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