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A SpaceX launch was visible throughout the Coachella Valley Monday evening. Space X’s Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The rocket launched at 6:09 p.m. PT. Check Out: News Channel 3’s Spencer Blum travels to the Vandenberg Space Force Base to learn how weather impacts rocket
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The Southwest region was the only region in the county that increased in attempted suicides every year from 2018- 2021. Riverside University Health Systems-Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Response Teams MCRT reports that 60% of crisis response is for youth 25 and under, including 585 crisis requests from schools during the 2021-22 school year. On average, one attempted suicide
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Rides, rich food, and – rain? It wouldn’t be the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival without a little bit of rain. The fair expected to have a wet start. Organizers say rain or shine, they’re ready. “We’re here rain or shine so we encourage everyone to check that weather, there are a lot
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Reducing accidents and saving lives – that’s the goal of a bicycle safety presentation held at a local senior center. The Joslyn Center, in Palm Desert, hosted the presentation with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions regarding bike safety and the rules of the road, which deputies were able
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It’s a day News Channel 3 anchor Karen Devine said she won’t soon forget. Karen traveled to Altadena to meet up with a friend who lost her home in the Eaton Fire. A friend who made a last-minute decision that saved her life. “I’ll be safer if I stay, I’ll be safer if I stay,
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It’s a beautiful start to the workweek here in the Coachella Valley. Today we can expect temperatures in the mid to upper 70s with dry conditions holding firm. Winds won’t be much of a concern today but will begin to pick up tomorrow. Taking a look at the weather pattern shows us fair and mild
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Students from the Palm Springs Unified School District are learning more about the arts and inclusion through the Dance into Disability program. More than 44 million people in the U.S. live with disabilities, making up 13.4% of the population, according to the American Community Survey. However, those with disabilities are still underrepresented in the media,
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From the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles to multiple plane crashes across the county, many say 2025 has been overwhelming. Experts said protecting your mental health is crucial. One key recommendation? Take intentional breaks. “There’s a lot going on. The importance of connectedness, the importance of making sure we have spaces to be around each
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Super Bowl Sunday is off to a fantastic start! Some upper clouds have stuck with us, but besides that, we’re seeing mostly sunny skies and beautifully warm temperatures in the Coachella Valley. Here’s a look at temperatures we’re expecting as the Super Bowl gets underway. If you’re attending any watch parties, expect pleasant temperatures throughout
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The Tour de Palm Springs is one of the largest and most festive cycling charity events of its kind in America. Every year, the valley entertains up to 10,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries. Since 1998, and with the help of 2,000 volunteers, the Tour de Palm Springs has distributed nearly $4,000,000.00
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Happy Super Bowl Sunday, Folks! It will be nothing short of a perfect day to get together with friends and family here in the Coachella Valley with highs in the mid-upper 70s. We continue to keep an eye on deteriorating drought conditions across the entirety of Southern California. As of Thursday, more than 21% of
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We’re seeing some of the best weather in the country again this weekend. Highs hit 81° in Palm Springs today with mostly sunny skies. Expect similar conditions tomorrow as we continue warm and dry weather in the desert for the weekend, but be ready for some big changes later this week. Skies were sunny for
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The playoffs are here for the winter sports. Seven teams for both boys’ basketball and girls’ soccer, three for water polo, and five for both girls’ basketball and boys’ soccer all look to claim the title. Here is a look at the schedule. WEDNESDAY, FEB 12 BOYS BASKETBALL – Palm Springs at West Ranch (Division
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The City of Indio’s Black History Month celebration welcomed Coachella Valley residents for an afternoon of cultural celebration, entertainment and fun Saturday. The Indio Black History Committee and others partnered with the city for the free event in downtown Indio. Games, food, vendors, guest speakers and panel discussions accompanied the event, which is one of
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Protesters in downtown Palm Springs took over the Arenas District Friday night in support of LGBTQ+ rights and protections. “We’re not going back,” is the clear message echoed by protesters, back to a time where some say the LGBTQ+ community had less rights and protections. “We are here to stay. Palm springs is our city
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The year of the snake was honored at this year’s Lunar Festival at The River at Rancho Mirage. The third annual festival honored Asian art, cultures and traditions just a few weeks after the Lunar New Year. Food and retail vendors also commemorated the event, with some saying it was their first time participating in
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Gusty winds linger, especially in the deserts, where winds could gust between 25-35 mph and even up to 45-55 mph near the mountain slopes, then decreasing later this evening.Looking at the weekend: Expect sunny skies and milder temperatures in the mid-70s, not quite as warm as the past few days–we are in a cooling trend–but
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RANCHO MIRAGE, California (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian Thursday night. Investigators said the incident was reported before 5:00 p.m. in the area of Bob Hope and Columbia Drive, across the street from Eisenhower Health Emergency crews worked to save the pedestrian before they were pronounced dead
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