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International students are increasingly heading abroad to study. As of the 2023-24 school year, the United States hosted over 1.5 million international students, which marked significant growth from previous years according to the Association of International Educators. However, many of these students face a significant challenge — finding a supportive and welcoming home away from home.
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Dos incendios puntuales han quemado aproximadamente cinco acres cerca de la ruta estatal 62 en Whitewater. El incendio se informó por primera vez alrededor de las 3:20 p.m. en SR-62 cerca de Painted Hills Road. CAL FIRE confirmó que se solicitaron cinco motores adicionales y una licitación de agua. A las 3:40 p.m., CHP había cerrado
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Contraband in schools. From prohibited substances to dangerous items – this issue poses significant risks to both students and staff. “We’re seeing a reduction in students bringing things to school that they shouldn’t bring,” said Laura Meusel, executive director for student services for the Palm Springs Unified School District. Meusel said every school in the
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Peter Marshall, who began his career as a radio personality and actor before landing the job as host of the original “Hollywood Squares,” a role he filled for 15 years, died today at his Encino home at age 98. His publicist, Harlan Boll, said Marshall died of kidney failure, “although as Peter remarked, his cause
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The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission hosted its annual “backpack bonanza,” donating about 2,500 backpacks to low-income families Wednesday morning. The backpacks were filled with school supplies with folders, markers, calculators and more. They were handed out to students ranging from Pre-K all the way to high school. CVRM did it with the support of the community and
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Southern California has seen a number of earthquakes the past few weeks, Bakersfield, Pasadena, and Lake Elsinore just this morning. Even Las Vegas experienced some shaking earlier this week. Seismologists are warning of increased earthquake activity in the region. This is putting people on high alert for the next tremor here in the Coachella Valley,
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CNN By Scott Glover, John Miller and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Five individuals have been charged in connection with the 2023 death of actor Matthew Perry, according to the US Attorney’s Office. The charges were announced Thursday morning at a press conference in Los Angeles. The defendants – who include two doctors, Perry’s
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Temperatures will run close to our seasonal norms, putting us near 110 heading into the weekend, but with lower dew points it is drier today. High pressure is the dominant force in our atmosphere today, and will stay in place through the weekend. That will keep temps near the 110 mark through the weekend, with
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A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a vehicle Wednesday morning in Indio. The crash was reported just before 8:30 a.m. on the 81200 block of Avenue 48, near Hjorth Street. CAL FIRE confirmed the motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner identified the person as Bryan Rodriguez, 20, of Indio.
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More than half of Americans who experience stress also endure anxiety and depression. Stress can be harmful to our health, and that’s why it’s important to take time for yourself to relax. Today is National Relaxation Day, and News Channel 3 is spending the morning at Spa Rosa to show some ways you can relax.
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Con el 29% de los niños en el Valle de Coachella viviendo en el nivel de pobreza, la iniciativa es fundamental para proporcionar las herramientas necesarias para el éxito académico. “Yo soy una madre de familia, y se lo que es el costo de vida actualmente con la inflación, se que a veces es una
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The Shadow Hills Knights are coming off a disappointing 1-9 season, but the Knights are ready to show that this year’s team is different. “We’re going to work more, being more disciplined this year,” Knights head coach David Palmer said. “We had a problem with discipline last year where offsides penalties affected the team, so
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Xavier Prep didn’t have a girls flag football team last year. In fact, most local schools didn’t. Palm Desert and Desert Hot Springs were the lone two local high school girls flag football programs. This year, that is changing with other schools adding girls flag football as a sport. The Saints are one of those
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This week is being characterized by significantly drier weather compared to last week. A large mass of dry air is blanketing virtually the entire state, as well as parts of neighboring states. This is helping to keep conditions fair and seasonable throughout the entire region. Highs today hovered around 110°. When looking at the weather
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60 animals were rescued from a home in Cabazon earlier today by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. Five horses are a part of that total. All of the horses were described by authorities as underweight, with three of them being “significantly” underweight. Four dogs, six puppies, and 45 fowl were also taken from
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Un motociclista murió en un accidente con un vehículo el miércoles por la mañana en Indio. El accidente se informó poco antes de las 8:30 a.m. en la cuadra 81200 de la Avenida 48, cerca de la calle Hjorth. CAL FIRE confirmó que el motociclista fue declarado muerto en el lugar. El forense identificó a
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Raahshaun Thomas suffered a broken ankle after being assaulted in a road rage incident on August 8th. She was on her way home from work when she encountered an SUV that she says was driving recklessly. She says the driver was trying to bully her off the road, eventually throwing soda bottles at her vehicle
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A man who beat a German shepherd to death in Palm Springs pleaded guilty to a felony count of animal cruelty today and was sentenced shortly afterward to 120 days of custody and two years probation. Local resident Hyapa Strebe, 39, entered his plea during an arraignment Wednesday afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in
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College of the Desert’s newly expanded Indio Campus hosted two exciting events prior to opening its doors to regular student activity. On Wednesday, August 14, current and potential students attended the inaugural Roadrunner Rally from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At Roadrunner Rally, new and continuing students receved personalized assistance with the application process, course
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