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Across the nation, the top 1% of extreme precipitation days have become, and will continue to become, more extreme. The areas that have seen some of the highest increases in precipitation extremes are the Northeast and Midwest. Warmer temperatures can hold more moisture. This means that more precipitation will fall over most places. This also
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The Palm Springs Unified School District is celebrating “School Lunch Hero Day” “There are a lot of families that these are the meals the kids eat, breakfast lunch and supper every single day and that’s important that we’re able to provide that for them and it’s all free of charge, which is even better,” said
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A College of the Desert nursing student is now the owner of a recycled ride! The 20-20 Hyundai Elantra was donated by Allstate and refurbished by Fix Auto Palm Desert South. It’s a part of the National Auto Body Council Recycled Ride program. Diane Von Kaenal balances her academic schedule with single parenthood. When her car
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American Idol is narrowing down its contestants and Indio native Abi Carter is still in the running. The top 7 will turn into the top 5 on Sunday night. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony spoke to Abi Carter about her journey. You can watch American Idol on Sunday live at 5PM PT on News Channel
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A second truck filled with new exhibits and play structures arrived Friday at the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert in Rancho Mirage. Ahead of the museum’s phase one grand reopening on May 24, crews have started the assembly process that will eventually bring to life colorful renderings community members have been eager to experience
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The Palm Springs Air Museum was selected as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by 47th District State Assemblyman Greg Wallis. It is one of about a hundred nonprofits being honored by state lawmakers for outstanding contributions to the communities they serve. The museum is dedicated to educating the public about the role of air
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Cinco de Mayo is on Sunday. The Mexican holiday celebrated Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire in the battle of Puebla. Here in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has become associated with Mexican-American culture. People celebrate with food, music and dancing. News Channel 3 is celebrating Cinco de Mayo at One Stop Tacos. The staff
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A 52-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Thursday evening. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was first reported at around 4:35 PM on the southbound side of SR-86 north of 70th Avenue. Police say the grey Kia Optima overturned after leaving the roadway towards the right shoulder. The reason
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Thursday was a busy day around the valley for CIF-SS baseball and softball as the playoffs are underway. La Quinta Blackhawks highlights after the game on @KESQ with @BlakeArthur24. @lqathletics @LQ_Birdcage pic.twitter.com/nXoJ10kgwf— Wes Williams (@williamswes) May 2, 2024 JC RAMIREZ – Walk. This. Way.@RMHS_Rattlers wins on walk-off RBI double from big #44. RM advances to
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Becoming an annual tradition, the special needs basketball game at Cathedral City is one of the best sporting events of the year. One of the best sporting events to cover every year, the CCHS Unified Sports Showdown always offers so much perspective, joy and gratitude. Happy for these kids. They teach us more than they'll
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Content creators throughout the U.S. are on edge about a potential Tik Tok ban. President Biden signed a foreign aid package last Wednesday providing assistance to Ukrainian, Israeli, and Indo-Pacific allies. The package also included a measure that could lead to a Tik Tok ban in the U.S. The bill gives Tik Tok’s Chinese owned
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The controversial Desert View Power Plant in Mecca will pause operations this week amid an ongoing dispute with Imperial Irrigation District over a power purchase agreement. A spokesperson confirmed to News Channel 3 that the utility’s dispute remains ongoing and that the “IID board directed general counsel to pursue legal action, if necessary.” In March,
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North Indian Canyon Dr. at Pierson in Desert Hot Springs will reopen on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. The road has been closed since it was devastated by Hilary in August of 2023. The city of Desert Hot Springs said that they didn’t want to just repair the road, but also make improvements to help mitigate
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California’s growing homelessness crisis has no easy solution but some people have broken free from living a life on the streets as the state’s unsheltered homeless numbers surge as much as 7.5% from 2022 to 2023. A Rancho Mirage homeowner has found a way into a new home and is now celebrating a new life he’s living he
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Thursday marks the fifth consecutive day with temperatures in the 90s in Palm Springs. These slightly above-average highs make for pleasantly warm evenings. A cool-down arrives this weekend, but unfortunately, it will bring gusty winds into the desert. A Wind Advisory will take effect Saturday afternoon for the San Gorgonio Pass, stretching into the northern
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One person was taken into custody after a pursuit turned into a brief standoff Thursday evening in Coachella. The incident started at around 5:05 PM when deputies attempted a traffic enforcement stop at Avenue 51 and Cesar Chavez Street, Sergeant Deirdre Vickers of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3. Vickers added that
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A La Quinta High School student, a security officer, and a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries after an altercation on campus Thursday afternoon. According to the Sheriff’s Office, at around 2:55 p.m., deputies were contacted by security regarding an intoxicated juvenile. “While attempting to detain the juvenile, they resisted and assaulted the security
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A state-level committee awarded the city of Coachella a $10 million grant with the intent of making the area “a more climate-resilient community,” a municipal spokesperson announced today. Approved by the California Strategic Growth Council, the Community Resilience Center (CRC) Implementation Grant Award will be used to modify the current Hidden Harvest facility on Peter
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The Coachella Valley Scorpions were introduced as the first professional 50+ pickleball team at the Desert Horizons Country Club in Indian Wells. Today was the offical team launch and media day for the Scorpions as Owner Rob Zwemmer, Owner/Player/General Manager Kim Jagd, and the team manager Ryan Willin spoke at the event. After the ceremony,
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