A moratorium is currently in place in Cathedral City for the expansion of cannabis businesses or inception of new ones. In December, News Channel 3 reported on the complaints from Cathedral City residents in nearby RV park about the odor coming from Cat City Cannabis Co., one of the largest marijuana manufacturers in the state,
Continue Reading
Las protestas continúan en el Valle de Coachella, expresando sus inconformidades con las acciones del Presidente Trump. Hoy líderes políticos como el Congresista Ruiz y el ex candidato presidencial Julián Castro se unen a esas protestas. “Es un momento difícil para muchas personas de la población Latina, especialmente la comunidad inmigrante y las familias de
Continue Reading
Historically, storm surge has been the leading cause of (direct) deaths from hurricanes. Interestingly, however, between 2013 and 2022, freshwater flooding accounted for the lion’s share of direct deaths (according to the National Hurricane Center). This is likely the result of a wide array of different factors. One of those factors is the improved and
Continue Reading
Protests continued in the Coachella Valley on Thursday, amid a week of nationwide and local protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. This following a protest on Monday, as part of the “Day without Immigrants” movement, and another on Wednesday in Palm Desert/Cathedral City, part of the 50501 movement. Local immigration organizations, like Comité Latino,
Continue Reading
Un hombre de 48 años acusado de matar a una mujer en un parque de casas rodantes de Aguanga y provocar múltiples incendios en un intento de encubrir el crimen fue acusado hoy de asesinato en primer grado y otros delitos. Preston Garrett Young de Aguanga fue arrestado el martes luego de una investigación del
Continue Reading
En una votación unánime en su reunión del miércoles, el Ayuntamiento de Indio aprobó agregar 27 cámaras adicionales de “Reconocimiento automático de matrículas de seguridad Flock” (ALPR) alrededor de la ciudad, para un total de 72. El jefe de policía de Indio, Brian Tully, describió al Consejo las pistas exitosas que han generado las cámaras
Continue Reading
Desert Arc honored its retiring President and CEO Richard Balocco in its seventh annual “Champions of Change” Recognition Awards Luncheon. Balocco is retiring as the Desert Arc’s Champion after a 17-year legacy of “making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and his unwavering dedication” to the non-profits mission, according to Desert Arc.
Continue Reading
A moderate storm system will bring slightly cooler weather and the chance of rain to SoCal as we wrap up the week and head into the weekend. In addition to some light to moderate showers, we’ll see some gusty winds around the region. That storm will move through slowly from this evening into Saturday morning,
Continue Reading
Really nice second half of the week for the Coachella Valley. Warm and dry conditions through the weekend, with daytime highs in mid 70s—slightly cooler then the first 80s of 2025 we just experienced. Thursday morning shaping up pretty nice too: It’s still going to be really nice however some isolated showers are possible through
Continue Reading
Is your home prepared for an emergency? News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson is looking out for you and met with Cathedral City Fire Chief Michael Contreras. He shared what you need to do to protect your family. Outside “First of all, we look at vegetation. Is the vegetation neatly kept?” Contreras said. “If this bush
Continue Reading
El Movimiento 50501, también conocido como el Movimiento ’50 Estados, 50 Capitales, Un Día’, tuvieron protestas a nivel nacional hoy contra las políticas y la agenda del presidente Trump. A nivel local, varios grupos organizaron protestas en Palm Desert. Inicialmente, se planearon dos protestas separadas cerca del Centro Cívico de Palm Desert, pero finalmente se
Continue Reading
On Jan. 15, Palm Springs Unified School District released a survey to the community seeking input on the best approach for a possible limit or ban on cell phones in district schools. This survey came after a policy release from Governor Gavin Newsom for the Phone-Free School Act, which requires districts to develop a regulation
Continue Reading
A new era for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services is being ushered in with the hiring of executive director Mary Martin. The department hasn’t had a director since September 2024, and is in need of work following high tensions between officials and animal advocates, who have criticized high euthanasia rates in the four
Continue Reading
As egg prices continue to rise nationwide due to a surge of bird flu cases, local business owners are starting to worry. “El Cielo Bakery” in Cathedral City is one of the businesses feeling the punch. David Cervantes, owner, says they now have to pay twice as much for the same amount of eggs. It’s
Continue Reading
Los funcionarios de la ciudad publicaron información sobre cierres temporales de calles que estarán vigentes el viernes y sábado para el Tour de Palm Springs. Cierres de carreteras para la feria de vendedores: Palm Canyon Drive desde Baristo Road hasta Tahquitz Canyon Way estará cerrado desde las 6 a. m. del viernes 7 de febrero
Continue Reading
El lunes, decenas de residentes de la región se unieron en una marcha en la ciudad de Coachella. De la misma manera miles más participan en un “día sin inmigrantes” en todo el país, cerrando sus negocios durante el día y no asistiendo a la escuela ni a las actividades habituales. Laura Rincón, dueña de
Continue Reading
The 50501 Movement, otherwise known as the ’50 States, 50 Capitals, One Day’ Movement, is planning nationwide protests today against President Trump’s policies and agenda. Locally, several groups organized protests in Palm Desert. Initially, two separate protests were planned near the Palm Desert Civic Center, but they ultimately merged. More than 200 protestors lined the
Continue Reading
Actualización 5/2/25 La oficina forense del sheriff del condado de Riverside identificó a la persona como Edward Wilson, de 76 años, de San Diego. La investigación continúa sobre cuánto tiempo pudo haber estado en el canal y una posible causa de muerte. Las autoridades dijeron el martes que no había signos de crimen. Se llevo a
Continue Reading Update 2/5/25 The Riverside County Sheriff coroner’s office identified the person as Edward Wilson, 76, of San Diego. The investigation continues into how long he may have been in the canal and a possible cause of death. Authorities said Tuesday that there were no signs of foul play. Original Report 2/4/25 COACHELLA, Calif (KESQ) –
Continue Reading
Un ex ayudante correccional del sheriff del condado de Riverside que fue sorprendido transportando más de 100 libras de fentanilo en la Interestatal 10 quedó hoy en libertad condicional después de declararse culpable de delitos graves. Jorge Alberto Oceguera Rocha, de 26 años, de Banning, admitió la semana pasada transporte de sustancias controladas y
Continue Reading