In a Friday news conference, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco asked that anyone with information regarding the 2020 mass killing out of Aguanga come forward. The murders happened about 20 miles east of Temecula – Seven people working at an illegal outdoor marijuana grow were shot and killed in a home. Most recently, in mid-December,
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It’s been a gorgeous day in Palm Springs with a number of upper-level clouds overhead. It was ultimately on the warmer side; we recorded a high of 78°. A broad onshore flow pattern has been funneling these upper-level clouds into the region today. As a low pressure system passes to our north, we should see
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Hollywood’s brightest stars gathered Friday night for the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, celebrating standout performances and cinematic achievements. Nicole Kidman, honored with the International Star Award for her role in Babygirl, dedicated the recognition to her mother. Ariana Grande received the Rising Star Award for her performance in Wicked. “I’ve
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We are tracking a broad onshore flow pattern today across Southern California. This is helping funnel some upper-level clouds into the region. The flow pattern will help bring some slight, minimal, cooling over the weekend. By Saturday afternoon, however, the winds will switch and a broad offshore pattern will take over. This, combined with some
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Nancy Gutierrez arrived to the emergency room in September 2007 after a bad fall crushed her arm. Her arm was shattered from shoulder to elbow, the emergency doctors said that they had never encountered a break so severe. 82-year-old Gutierrez was then sent to Loma Linda University Health where she was treated by Wesley Phipatanakul,
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One hiker was airlifted Wednesday afternoon after an inaccessible rescue one mile from the Palm Springs Station trail, per Riverside County Fire Department. It was unclear what caused the person to need aid. The hiker complained of undisclosed minor pain. Following this latest incident, officials are urging hikers to be safe. Daniel Coleman, with the
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UPDATE: The Riverside County Coroner reports that 72-year-old Patrick Petre, the bicyclist involved in the Palm Desert traffic collision on Thursday, died from his injuries Friday afternoon. The driver involved is cooperating with the investigation. An early morning collision in Palm Desert sent a bicyclist to the hospital with major injuries. According to the Riverside
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A Las Vegas man arrested at a Donald Trump rally in Coachella last October had a court date in Indio Thursday morning to face charges of carrying a loaded firearm in a public place. Vem Miller, 49, was arrested Oct. 12. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the rally. Miller did not appear before the
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Opening night for the Palm Springs International Film Festival kicked off at Palm Springs High School. The Festival is celebrating its 36th year, with the opening night screening of ‘Better Man,’ a biographical film about British pop superstar Robbie Williams. It takes a creative twist by portraying main character Williams through the lens of a
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Happy Thursday! Another beautiful, sunny, and warm day across the Coachella Valley as we wrap up day 2 of 2025. This evening will be mild, with temperatures in the low 40s, though some of our cooler locations, like Thermal may dip into the upper 30s. Overnight lows were a bit cooler last night, even though
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The Valley’s traffic safety issues have become more apparent in recent days following three major accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists, two of which were fatal. And in Cathedral City, where pedestrian-related deaths aren’t uncommon, the city has taken a new proactive measure. Orange fencing placed down Ramon Road before Landau Boulevard prevents pedestrians from running
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We have continuing coverage of the violent incidents in Las Vegas and New Orleans that left communities shaken and concerned. Tonight, new concerns are rising over the use of mobile applications and the San Francisco company Turo. News channel threes Garrett Hottle has more.Turo rental cars were both involved in these attacks. “So we wanted
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds hosted an indoor fireworks show today, this is the first time ever that the celebration took place inside Acrisure Arena. The show is the highlight of the New Years Eve Celebration after versing the Colorado Eagles. This will be an immersive experience, featuring pyrotechnic and cryogenic elements synced to a customized
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News Channel 3 has brought you special reports wrapping up the year 2024 around the Coachella Valley. We’re also exploring what we can expect city-by-city in the new year 2025. INDIO In Indio, a long-awaited expansion of the Monroe I-10 interchange will go to bid this year to relieve traffic congestion and accommodate rapidly expanding retail north of
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High will be running about 10 degrees above average through the weekend thanks to a ridge of high pressure hanging just off the coast. High pressure is also keeping some pollutants close to the ground, so Air Quality is taking a hit today in the Inland Empire and Coastal areas. The S. C. A. Q.
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Fair and warmer weather to kick start 2025 in the Coachella Valley! We’ll be very nice and pleasant today and Thursday under a high-pressure ridge with weak offshore flow. The high pressure, building from the south/southeast, will peak on Thursday before shifting eastward toward the Rockies on Friday. Friday looking like our warmest day of
Continue ReadingNews Channel 3 took a look back at 2024’s Impact Grant recipients, presented in partnership with the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. Ten Coachella Valley nonprofits received grants to improve lives and help those in need. In January, the Impact Grant was launched with a special surprise: A charitable gift of $30,000 awarded to
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After a celebratory period of New Year’s Eve, people are returning to their normal routine and responsibilities. This is often accompanied by a sense of disappointment as the excitement of new beginnings fades and the reality of daily life sets in again. According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans foresee a somewhat challenging year ahead
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A bicyclist was killed in a Rancho Mirage collision with a driver on New Year’s Day. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called to a major injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist just after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Highway 111 and Frank Sinatra Drive.  Deputies located a man on
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At least 15 were killed after an individual drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said the posts meant to keep vehicles from driving onto Bourbon Street were not in place at the time
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