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A new gun law that Governor Gavin Newsom signed this week has gotten mixed reaction from locals. The bill clears the path for gun violence victims to file civil suits against the companies that manufacture the firearms used in crimes. The move effectively tightens gun laws in California, which has the strictest gun safety measures
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Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash in Indian Wells Thursday evening. The crash happened on Fred Waring and Colony Cove at approximately 5:15 p.m. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation revealed that a silver-colored SUV was driving erratically eastbound on Fred Waring Drive, causing a white Range Rover to swerve
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Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hosted a media day at Palm Springs International Airport today for first looks at how their new technology is supposed to make travelers’ security checkpoint experience more efficient. This new technology is called Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) and it has a two-part component. First, when approaching the TSA
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After more than two years of debate and lawsuits, the city of Palm Springs removed the controversial statue of former mayor Frank Bogert in front of city hall on Wednesday. “After more than 30 years of Frank Bogert statue standing here in front of city hall in Palm Springs it was removed in less than
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Inflation is hitting communities across the Coachella Valley more than it has in the past four decades. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday the consumer price index rose to 9.1% from a year ago in June, reaching the highest rate since November 1981. Families and individuals are paying more for everyday goods including
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Local Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) were among those who voted in favor of a bill to help veterans who were exposed to burn pits or other dangerous toxins get access to care and benefits. The bipartisan The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT)
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Authorities found illegal firearms after responding to a call of a person who stayed passed their paid time at an Airbnb in Coachella, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced on Wednesday. The initial call came about Monday at approximately 3:30 p.m. The Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance patrol deputies, were called to
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD The U.S. is getting another COVID-19 vaccine choice as the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cleared Novavax shots for adults. Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. — and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries. Nearly
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College of the Desert continues to work to fix a “computer network disruption” that has affected online and phone access for more than a week. Since July 5, the computer outage has affected student and staff access to various College of the Desert online services, including email, phone, and internet access. COD officials told News
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Palm Desert City Hall has been shut down for the day after a contractor cut an electrical main line. If you need to reach city staff, you can do so by their direct email or by emailing info@cityofpalmdesert.org. For a staff directory, visit: http://cityofpalmdesert.org/our-city/staff-directory Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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A man was arrested today on suspicion of firing gunshots in Palm Springs while intoxicated. The man, a 24-year-old from Banning, was arrested Wednesday morning and booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center on suspicion of various weapons violations, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. He was being held on $10,000 bail.
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Update 8:15 p.m. After a nearly 11-hour closure, Sunrise & E Ramon is back open. Crews worked for hours to safely stop the flow of natural gas in order to make permanent repairs. We spoke with nearby businesses who were who impacted by the gas leak. “Definitely concerns me. And I’m concerned for all the
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The Palm Springs Unified School District board of education named two new principals and an assistant principal at three of its schools on Tuesday. Andrea Guaydacan will be the new Principal of Cabot Yerxa Elementary. She joins Palm Springs Unified with over 20 years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, grant coordinator and assistant
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Veterans of foreign wars who didn’t graduate from high school can apply between now and Oct. 14 for graduation certificates issued through a Riverside County program that awards diplomas to former airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines who gave up school to serve their country. The county Office of Education is conducting its 16th “Operation Recognition”
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The Palm Springs prowler, a shirtless man on a one-wheeled skateboard accused in a series of burglaries, has been arrested. On Tuesday, detectives were able to contact and arrest the suspect, a 31-year-old man, police announced. The man faces four counts of burglary and a parole violation. “We want to thank the community for their
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In a 4-0 vote, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors have passed a motion to study changes to the county programs and services for at-risk children and young adults. The vote came after a presentation by the law firm behind the in-depth report as well as heated public comment where one constituent called for Supervisor
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and College of the Desert have teamed up for the first time to lower crime in our communities through an inmate culinary arts program. “They are taught theory. How to buy the product, how to handle products. We practice in the kitchen,” said Chef Gordon Poster, Adjunct Culinary Instructor at
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Los Angeles County remains on pace to enter the “high” COVID-19 activity level as early as Thursday, the public health director said today, and absent a major reversal in virus-related hospitalizations, an indoor mask-wearing mandate will be imposed two weeks later. The county is already in the “medium” COVID level as defined by the U.S.
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The Board of Supervisors today approved a $288,000 contract with a Riverside-based marketing agency to conduct a campaign throughout Riverside County emphasizing the dangers of fentanyl use. “This is a very dangerous drug,” Supervisor Karen Spiegel said. “As we all know, it is increasing. That’s what this is all about.” Spiegel and Supervisor Chuck Washington
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Palm Springs Unified School District is holding a summer job fair to fill multiple positions within the district. Some of the current job openings include bus drivers, nutritional services, custodial and campus safety assistants. The school district is offering full time, part time, and substitute positions as well. The job fair will be on held
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