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A local 3-year-old boy, Nathan Johnson, is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with brain cancer. A GoFundMe has been started to help cover the boy’s unexpected medical expenses. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with the boy’s mother, Mandy Johnson, about his prognosis. Johnson shares that Nathan’s first symptoms began in May. “Well
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The past 11 winners of the Play of the Week throughout the regular season are back, help us crown the Play of the Year! Voting closes at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, you can vote one time a day. The winner will be announced Monday at 6 p.m. on News Channel 3. Whoever wins
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Kristen Stewart will receive the Spotlight Award, Actress for her role in the film Spencer at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival. The Palm Springs International Film Festival is returning for the 33rd year in 2022. Friday morning, organizers made the first announcement of the award winners. Stewart is being honored for her performance
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Three new restaurants/eateries will be opening up at the River shopping center in Rancho Mirage in early 2022. On Friday, officials announced the opening of Bobby Botina’s Mexican & American Grille, Chakaa Tea Shoppe, and Sushi Kawa. Bobby Botina’s Mexican & American Grille offers (as it’s name suggests) both Mexican and American cuisine along with
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A person has been rushed to the hospital after a vehicle fire Friday morning in Palm Desert. Cal Fire confirmed the fire was reported at around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Washington Street and Varner Road. California Highway Patrol officers told News Channel 3 at the scene that the vehicle. also went off the
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Police have released the identity of the woman killed in a shooting last week in Palm Springs. The shooting happened Monday, Oct. 25 at approximately 12:01 a.m. Police said a security guard found Dayana Hernandez, 38, of Desert Hot Springs with an apparent gunshot wound while seated inside white Fiat. The vehicle was parked on
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It’s National Philanthropy Day in the Desert! The Association of Fundraising Professionals present National Philanthropy Day in the Desert. It’s a special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy – and those people active in the philanthropic community – have made to our lives, our communities and our
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Traffic was at a crawl on Interstate 10 in Palm Desert Friday morning after a 3-vehicle wreck involving a Jeep, a truck towing a trailer, and a white sedan, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision was reported at 8:18 a.m. on the freeway’s westbound lanes just east of Cook Street. The trailer and
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Palm Springs Pride is hosting several events over the weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ community on Pride week. The 7-week long event is coming to an end this weekend with a busy weekend ahead as many people come in from out of town to celebrate. Palm Springs Pride was canceled last year because of the
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A Palm Springs cannabis owner is defending herself after the city revoked all three of her licenses amid allegations that she was illegally cultivating in a space she was not licensed to. Joy Meredith is a familiar name for many in Palm Springs. In an exclusive interview with News Channel 3’s Jake Ingrassia, she said
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The Palm Springs City Council continued discussions Thursday evening on a number of agenda items, including the possible location of a new homeless navigation center. There are several industrial buildings under consideration to begin construction on the facility, with the two main contenders located on McCarthy Road and E. Ramon Road. 3589 McCarthy Road 4775
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A dog has been rescued from the American Canal in the North Shore area. Wednesday afternoon, CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department assisted with the operation. The sides of the canals are mossy, slippery and steep and officers have been called from time to time about pets getting stuck in
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Every year Judy and Micael Sullivan create hand-crafted wooden toys to give to children in need during the holiday season. The toys vary from different vehicles, puzzles, keepsake boxes, and trinkets. The Sullivans spend several days in the year in their wood workshop designing, cutting, and painting each toy. Judy also goes through each toy
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One person was killed following a two-vehicle crash in Palm Desert Wednesday night. The crash was initially reported at approximately 8:24 p.m. on Washington Street and Avenue 42. Cal Fire officials reported the crash as a two-vehicle collision with extrication required. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. One person sustained moderate injuries while
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Southern California Edison is in the process of moving millions of customers to new “time-of-use” rate plans that are expected to increase bills for many in the Coachella Valley. The new plans charge more for power during peak hours of 4 to 9 p.m. An SCE official said that could cost people extra money around
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A man arrested with his son following the discovery of drugs and weapons at their Bermuda Dunes home pleaded guilty to felony charges today and was immediately sentenced to a one-year probationary term. John Terrill Hackett, 69, and Collin Daniel Hackett, 36, were arrested on Dec. 30, 2020 at their home along Darrell Drive. During
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For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, DAP Health will launch a 12 week in-person group therapy program on Thursday November 4, 2021. ‘Mind Over Mood’ will launch in DAP Health’s newly remodeled Behavioral Health Purple Clinic and will be free of charge to anyone who wants to join. Director of
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In case you haven’t heard already, a new American Hockey League team is coming to our desert, expected to make their debut next Fall for the 2022-2023 season. Before our local team takes the ice as the 32nd AHL franchise, they need a name, logo, colors and more, which will all be announced on Friday,
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Health officials are urging pregnant women and new mothers to get vaccinated if they have not already done so — adding that new studies place pregnant women in the ‘high risk’ category when it comes to COVID-19. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with Bobbi Batres, a new mother from Cathedral City. Weil first met
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The U.S. has started its administration of the coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, which is the latest group to become eligible for the shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine after it was authorized by the Food and Drug Administration. The California Department of Public Health announced
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