Ayer durante una junta el concilio de Coachella voto a favor de contratar como city manager a Bill Pattison quien años atrás ya habÃa ocupado dicha posición. Cabe recordar que el manager anterior Gabriel Martin fue puesto en cese administrativo, pero el concilio no ha dicho porque tomaron la decisión durante las juntas de la
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Debido a los fuertes vientos los cortes de luz han afectado casas y negocios de Cabazon en la última semana en medio de un mayor riesgo de incendios forestales que pudieran ocurrir si el viento derriba postes de la luz. Además, comentaron que tienen cientos de estaciones meteorológicas que evalúan las condiciones en determinados lugares
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Among a slew of executive orders passed by President Donald Trump following his inauguration was an order on birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship is granted to anyone born in the United States. But now, President Trump hopes to reinterpret the practice under the 14th amendment. Under the president’s plan, those born in the United States could
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Red Flag Warnings have been extended yet again, now into Friday morning as gusty Santa Ana winds continue. New wildfires broke out in L. A. County yesterday afternoon and overnight. Winds are expected to ease and change direction this weekend. High Wind Warnings remain in effect through this afternoon and evening for areas West of
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The Coachella Valley Teachers Association is blasting the Coachella Valley Unified School District ahead of its meeting on Thursday. In December 2024, the District’s Board of Trustees adopted a fiscal stabilization plan after reports that the District was facing a $44 million budget shortfall. The plan includes the reduction of nearly 200 staff members. Wednesday
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Electric vault inspections from Southern California Edison’s contractor may cause lane reductions on two Rancho Mirage streets, the city’s Public Works Department announced today. Potential traffic delays are anticipated between Thursday and Friday on southbound Monterey Avenue and westbound Country Club Drive, according to a statement from the agency. City officials advised drivers to exercise
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Some local students are being recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing” award, which is a partnership between Palm Springs Police and News Channel 3. We congratulate recipients Andrea Hernandez, Divina Pope, Qwania Gamble, Franki and Jani Gonzales, and Alberto and Oliver Ramirez. These students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to
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It’s that time of the year again! Egg watch at the bald eagle nest in Big Bear. Jackie laid her first egg of the 2025 season Wednesday evening. You can watch a live camera of the nest below: Last year, Jackie laid her first egg on Jan. 25. She ended laying three eggs by February
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It was a busy Wednesday night in the Desert Empire League for high school basketball and soccer, headlined by Rancho Mirage’s win over rival Palm Springs in boys basketball. Watch for highlights and reaction. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school sports.
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In a four-to-one vote, the Coachella City Council has appointed former City Manager Bill Pattison as Acting City Manager beginning Thursday, January 23. Before the vote, Pattison made comments to the Council, thanking it for putting him in the position and saying that he will try to get up to speed on city issues as
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Otro tema que también preocupa a la comunidad migrante es el acceso a servicios de salud. El programa Covered California aún ofrece asistencia médica a los beneficiarios del DACA. Por primera vez desde la aprobación de la Ley de Asistencia Sanitaria Asequible, los inmigrantes indocumentados que llegaron a Estados Unidos siendo pequeños pueden adquirir planes de
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Firefighters are staying ready. As dry, gusty weather continues to prompt Red Flag Warnings across Southern California, Noble Creek Park in Beaumont is the staging ground for hundreds of firefighters who are ready to attack any new wildfires in the area. The park has been home to personnel fighting fires in the past, like the
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Public Safety Power Shutoffs by Southern California Edison have impacted Cabazon communities in the last week amid heightened wildfire risk. Jeff Monford, spokesperson for Southern California Edison, said the power shut offs are used as a public safety tool. “We want to prevent is the hazard that would come when debris becomes airborne and could
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Riverside County officials anticipate the new Palm Springs Homeless Navigation Center will help to bring down the number of homeless in the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 has reported in depth on the nearly $40 million dollar Center in North Palm Springs that fully opened in November 2024. The Center provides 50 emergency shelter beds
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With President Trump now in office, concerns are growing over potential ICE raids and deportations. On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security ended a policy that restricts ICE from arresting undocumented people at or near sensitive locations, including schools, houses of worship, and hospitals. As a response, sanctuary cities like Coachella are ramping up efforts to ensure
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County officials and local volunteers took part in the 2025 Riverside County Point-in-Time Homeless Count. Volunteers were out at various locations across Palm Springs to conduct the count. The goal is to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in the area, providing data for local and federal agencies. This information will help the county
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Critical fire weather conditions continue for Southern California as strong Santa Ana winds and low relative humidifies linger through the end of the work week before a big shift in our weather pattern. Northeast Santa Ana winds 30-45mph for High Wind Warning/Red Flag Warning zones with some gusts up to 70-80 mph possible in the
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La organización TODEC brinda apoyo e información valiosa en respuesta de las amenazas contra nuestra comunidad inmigrante. Las amenazas del presidente Donald Trump podrÃan significar la expulsión de millones de inmigrantes y muchos de los cuales viven aquà en el valle de Coachella. “Yo misma he sido inmigrante en el pasado y sé lo que
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