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Two men were arrested after officers found them, opening boxes in a transient encampment near train tracks in Banning, authorities said today. At about 4 p.m. on Sept. 9, Banning police responded to the tracks between Sunset and Highland Springs Avenue on reports of people breaking into train cars and stealing boxes. Officers allegedly found
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A pedestrian was hit at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 in the area of Fred Waring and Portola in Palm Desert. Riverside County Sheriff’s Investigators tell KESQ News Channel 3 that a vehicle hit the pedestrian. The victim was then taken to the hospital but is expected to survive. There is no word on the
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On September 17, 2022, at 8:08 a.m., Thermal patrol deputies responded to the 84100 block of Tera Vista in the city of Coachella, referencing a shooting that had just occurred. The investigation revealed a 30-year-old Coachella resident, and his 8-year-old son were in the area, when a man opened fire on them, striking a vehicle
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A 3.5 earthquake hit near Thermal just before midnight last night. According to the United States Geological Survey, or USGS, the area hit is about 14 miles away from Thermal. A second 3.4 earthquakes struck the area again at 2:13 a.m. There have been no reported injuries or damage to any structures. Stay with News
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As we wrap up the weekend and head into a new week, here are some things you should know! Temperatures are cooler than usual this time of year. We’re really starting to get a taste of Fall (at least what Fall feels like in the Coachella Valley!) But don’t get too used to these comfortable
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A major renovation project is in its early stages at the Palm Springs Public Library focused on ensuring the building, which was first constructed in 1975, is functional and safe for the community. The library was recently awarded a $6.5 million dollar grant by the California State Library and the city of Palm Springs is
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News Channel 3 got an inside look at how exactly the City of Coachella plans to use recently awarded grant money to revamp the old library. The $4.5 million dollar grant could be used to make structural improvements to the interior and exterior of the building on Seventh Street. That could include electrical and mechanical system
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Coachella Valley residents will gather at Frances Stevens Park in Palm Springs tonight for a Justice for Section 14 Unity Rally. The rally will take place from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Section 14 refers to a portion of downtown Palm Springs where minority residents were evicted from the land more than 55 years ago.
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Earlier this month, Californians saw a 10 day streak of Flex Alerts while the state’s power grid saw a record breaking demand. The California System Operator held back from issuing any rolling blackouts while the state faced an immense heat wave earlier this month. Jeff Monford, Senior Advisor or Financial Communications for Southern California Edison
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Friday marks Mexican Independence Day. It celebrates the cry of independence from Spain on September 16, 1810. It reminds many of the spirit of freedom helps maintain a bond between Hispanics here in the Coachella Valley and their home countries. Several latino-owned businesses can be found throughout the valley. One of them includes Seiden-Juku in
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Vote for which play you think should be named as the play of the week for week 5 of the high school football season. The winning play will be revealed Monday.
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A child from western Riverside County is the first pediatric case of monkeypox in the county, according to local health officials. The child, who is less than 10 years old, did not require hospitalization and is recovering at home. “In this case, what would be a family member to identify any possibility of where that
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Developers of the long-awaited Dream Hotel in Palm Springs are headed back to the drawing board after city planning officials pushed back on design changes amid concerns from neighbors over building heights and view obstruction. “Frankly I can’t believe we’re back at this again with more amendments and modifications to this site that has had
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The body of a Forest Falls woman who had been reported missing after Monday’s rainstorm was located by the San Bernardino County Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue Team after days of searching. The search teams found the body “buried under several feet of mud, rocks, and debris.” She has been identified as Doris Jagiello,
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As College of the Desert’s board discusses the next steps for a long-delayed Palm Springs campus, some city leaders in the east valley are weighing in on the project and are not happy about it. Related Story: Palm Springs sues College of the Desert for West Valley Campus planning records Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez is ramping
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What started as a dream is nearing reality for a Coachella boxer who is headed to train at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center. Jocelyn Camarillo is an 18-year-old who has been boxing for five years. She holds three National Championships under her belt and is ranked #1 in the 106 lbs division in the
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The annual film festival that celebrates the LGBTQ community called Cinema Diverse is underway at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This is the 15th year the film festival is being held. The first week started on September 15 and runs until September 18. It returns again on September 22 – September 25. The festival is
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College of the Desert board members are responding to growing calls from the public to build a west valley campus in Palm Springs at its full, originally planned size. You can watch the meeting in the player below. https://youtu.be/yWi35MKRq2A?list=PL64E2B4C5F2183BA1 A new report published this week shows the latest iteration of plans for a Palm Springs
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After several years, Indian Wells will soon once again have a grocery store within its city limits. On Thursday, the Indian Wells City Council approved plans to build a Sprouts grocery store at the Village at Indian Wells shopping center near the intersection of Highway 111 and Cook Street. The council voted to allow outdoor
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has appointed a veteran New York jurist to serve as an independent arbiter and review records seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s home last month. The selection of Raymond Dearie, a former federal prosecutor who for years served as the chief judge of the federal
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