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A Mexican wolf at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, “Soleil,” is back in the habitat with her pack after a major accident. The zoo says she fractured her leg in an accident. Veterinarians made the difficult decision to amputate her leg. “The good news is, though, that she has recovered very quickly from that.
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With rain coming to Southern California during the holiday season, road safety is a priority. According to the California Highway Patrol, in 2021 there were over 40 crashes in the Coachella valley area. In 2022 there was an increase to 58 crashes. Officer Torres from California Highway Patrol says there is an increase in crashes
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Riverside County commemorates Homeless Persons Memorial Day, known as the “Longest Night.” The event’s significance coincides with the winter solstice, the year’s longest night. It aims to raise awareness of the challenges the unhoused face and honor those who have died. The “Longest Night” signifies two things: a call to action for the county’s most
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens celebrated the tallest animal on the shortest day of the year. Thursday morning, visitors had the chance to go into the giraffe habitat and explore the savanna while the animals were off-habitat. The Living Desert called the event as World Giraffe Day, which is technically on June 21 but the
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A 39-year-old man who broke into his neighbor’s home in Palm Desert was sentenced today to two years of formal probation. Stephen Eric Cunningham of Palm Desert was convicted Nov. 8 of one felony count each of possession of an assault weapon, possession of a firearm, and vandalism, according to court records. He was
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A 26-year-old Joshua Tree man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fentanyl overdose of a 33-year-old last year. The investigation dates back to Nov. 2, 2022, when deputies responded to the death of Steven Lockhart of Yucca Valley. The death was determined to be an overdose, prompting the San Bernardino County
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“Crüe Year’s Eve” has been canceled. On Thursday, legendary rock band Mötley Crüe’s announced their upcoming New Year’s Eve show at Acisure Arena was canceled. “It is with deep regret we must inform you the Crüe Year’s Eve show in Palm Springs is being canceled. The very short timeframe to produce the event resulted in
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A two-month investigation into drug smuggling throughout the Riverside County correctional system netted nine arrests, with the majority of the suspects in custody today. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the probe was initiated in October to ferret out sources of the fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine being funneled into the county’s five jails. Sgt.
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A 59-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Desert Hot Springs, and the man who allegedly drove through a red light and crashed into the victim was arrested, police said today. The suspect, a 38-year-old man from Arcata, was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police
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Six people were injured after a rollover crash near Interstate 10 in Banning Thursday afternoon. The three-vehicle crash was reported just before 1:00 p.m. at Ramsey Street and 22nd Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, crash involving a grey Toyota Corolla, a white GMC Sierra, and a white Dodge Ram. A Cal Fire spokesperson
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A 34-year-old man suspected of stabbing three of his family members, one fatally, following a dispute in Indio, must stand trial on murder, a judge ruled today. In addition to the murder charge, Anthony William Piña-German of Indio is charged with two felony counts of attempted murder, according to court records. He also faces sentence-enhancing
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The Firebirds fell 5-1 to the Henderson Silver Knights on Wednesday night at Dollar Loan Center. Connor Carrick scored the lone Firebirds goal in the defeat that dropped the team to a record of 14-9-1-0. It was only the second loss on the road all season for Coachella Valley. The Firebirds had a goaltending change
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Five local students are being recognized with the “Do the Right Thing” award for December. It’s a partnership between News Channel 3 and Palm Springs Police Dept. The following students were honored this month: Cali Lee of Katherine Finchey Middle SchoolMonica Jimenez of Desert Hot Springs High SchoolLucas Easter of James Workman Middle SchoolSusana Reyes-Zendejas
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The Indio City Council unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday condemning the Hamas terrorist attacks and anti-semitism, but it wasn’t without controversy. The resolution was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oscar Ortiz to allow for public comment. This led to 30 minutes of public comment with all of the speakers urging the council
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A 27-year-old woman who hit a DUI signboard at a checkpoint in Palm Springs while driving under the influence pleaded guilty today to misdemeanor charges and was immediately sentenced to three years probation. Clarissa Hernandez of Texas was arrested shortly after midnight on Aug. 11 at the intersection of East Tahquitz Canyon Way and North
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A driver was killed Tuesday night and another driver was arrested in Indio following a traffic collision police said was possibly alcohol or drug-related. First responders responded to Indio Springs Parkway at 9:45 p.m. just east of Golf Center Parkway and near the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino. That’s where police said two vehicles, a white GMC pick-up
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The Southern California Association of Governments has identified about 1,900 transportation improvement projects for the Inland Empire over the next 25 years, officials said today. SCAG released its draft Connect SoCal 2024 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy last month as a long-term vision for transportation investments throughout the six-county region, which comprises Imperial, Los Angeles,
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Tara Silva has been a teacher for 29 years and currently teaches AP Biology and Anatomy at Shadow Hills High School in Indio. Silva was thrilled to accept the One Class At A Time Award, after she was nominated by her mother. The award is made possible through News Channel 3’s partnership with the Walter
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Palm Springs International Airport and Agua Caliente Casinos announced a naming rights sponsorship agreement today, with the airport’s RJ concourse to be renamed the Agua Caliente Concourse. “This announcement is just one of the many `firsts’ PSP hopes to achieve,” PSP Executive Director of Aviation Harry Barrett said in a statement. “Our partnership with Fuse
Continue ReadingVariety will honor “Ferrari” actor Penélope Cruz with the Creative Impact in Acting Award during the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival. The award will be presented as part of Variety’s annual 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch presented by DIRECTV on Jan. 5 at the Parker Palm Springs. Credit: Tabercil /
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