Joy Grant discusses activities at the Golf Center at Palm Desert
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Cheer on Abi Carter at American Idol finale viewing party at Jackalope Ranch in Indio
Indio-native Abi Carter is in the finals of American Idol. The finale airs this Sunday, May 19 at 5:00 PM on News Channel 3. Don’t forget to vote for Abi to win it all. Go to https://idolvote.abc.com/ on Sunday to vote. Come cheer on Abi in her big moment with the Coachella Valley! News Channel 3 is
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More mosquito control treatments after samples in Indio & Mecca test positive for West Nile
The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is increasing mosquito control efforts after West Nile Virus was found in mosquito samples in Indio and Mecca this month. Two samples came from mosquito traps in Mecca, one near the intersection of Buchanan Street and Avenue 68 and the other at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Avenue 72. The disease was
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Weather Insider: We’re seeing more fire weather days
Just about every region of the country sees some form of wildfire, with some seeing far more than others. In Particular, areas in the west tend to see the highest number of days with fire weather conditions. Over the last 50 years, many areas have also seen an increase in the number of fire weather
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Warm and windy evenings continue into the weekend
As of Friday afternoon, N. Indian Canyon at the wash remains closed. Check in with News Channel 3 before you head out on the roads this weekend to learn the latest on possible impacts on your commute. Wind will continue to be a part of our weather story as we close out the work week
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Local wheelchair tennis pro hopes to use his platform to motivate young athletes
Charlie Cooper, a wheelchair tennis professional who suffers from spina bifida, unexpectedly found his passion for tennis. “It wasn’t until I met someone at a guitar store with the same disability as me, and they said, try wheelchair tennis at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden,” Charlie said. “I gave it a go on a Friday
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Police rule out abduction, but locate victim of domestic violence incident in Palm Springs
Update May 17, 2024: The Palm Springs police department located the suspect vehicle and potential victim on Thursday just before 11:30 p.m. Police are saying it was not an abduction but a domestic violence incident. Detectives are now conducting follow-up investigations to identify any criminal violations. The Palm Springs police department says they encourage anyone
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Gradually cooler conditions into next week
The weekend promises highs near 100 for tomorrow, but by Sunday we start to see a touch of a cool down. Today, highs will also approach triple digits. We’ve seen gusty winds through the overnight, and there’s still a modicum of blowing sand and dust. Air quality remains in the “Good” or “Moderate” range this
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Local students receive ‘Do the Right Thing’ award; Program awards scholarships to 23 PSUSD graduating seniors
Four local students are being recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing” award, which is a partnership between the Palm Springs Police Dept. and News Channel 3. Mattheo Estrada Rios, Rose Wells, Josiah Cecena, and Martinez Shanti Turner were all honored today. The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to the
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Ribbon-cutting held for 1M square-foot cannabis cultivation campus in Coachella
A new one-million-square-foot cannabis cultivation campus is now open in Coachella. Green Horizons is on Avenue 48 near Dillon Road. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma was at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, pushing for more banking access for marijuana businesses. “I also testified in Congress about the Safe Banking Act. It was the first-ever Congressional hearing and
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I-Team: Latest on possible litigation between Palm Springs and Section 14 group
The City of Palm Springs is moving forward with what it’s calling “equity efforts” for Section 14. Section 14 is an area of land next to downtown Palm Springs that is part of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. The City of Palm Springs participated in clearing Section 14 in the 1960s after the various landowners
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Indio teacher named 2024 Riverside County Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Amy Torres, a math teacher at Indio High School, was named 2024 Riverside County Teacher of the Year.
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Weather Insider: April 2024 global climate report
According to a new report from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), April 2024 came in as the warmest April in their 175-year record. Globally, the month was 2.38°F (1.32°C) warmer than the 20th-century average. This is an alarming trend as it marks the 48th consecutive April with temperatures above the 20th-century average and the
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La junta de CVUSD se prepara para votar sobre aumentos salariales, lo que genera preocupación en el sindicato de maestros en medio de despidos
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Coachella votará el jueves por la noche sobre la propuesta de aumentos salariales del 7% para docenas de puestos directivos. Según la agenda de la reunión, el Director de Servicios Nutricionales, el Director de Compras y Almacén, el Director de Gestión de Riesgos y
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Warmer temperatures for the rest of the workweek
Air quality remains a concern today as elevated evening and overnight winds pick up dust and sand. As of now, Indian Canyon is closed while Gene Autry and Vista Chino remain open. The elevated winds are expected to continue into the overnight hours as well. The strongest winds will be in the usual areas of
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