More Stories New Batch of Rain and Snow Move Into the Area Today Updated: PALM DESERT - Alerts are already starting to come in regarding the next round of storms hitting the area. More >> Three School Hit By Vandals Over Weekend; Kids Arrested Updated: CATHEDRAL CITY - Three schools were hit by vandals over the weekend, and now police believe they have their suspects. More >> State of Palm Springs Relies on Innovation Updated: PALM SPRINGS - Mayor Steve Pougnet says the future of Palm Springs relies on being at the forefront of new technologies. More >> Riverside County Gets Go-Ahead To Hire Staff For Banning Jail Updated: RIVERSIDE - The Riverside County Board of Supervisors allowed the sheriff's department to begin the hiring process for the expansion of the Banning Jail. More >> Mayor To Deliver "State of the City" in Palm Springs Updated: PALM SPRINGS - Mayor Steve Pougnet will deliver his perception of what the state of the city is in a lunchtime event. More >> Senior Affordable Housing Development Has Sinking Feeling Updated: INDIAN WELLS - Later this month the Indian Wells City Council is expected to decide what to do with a cracking senior affordable housing development. More >> Indio Shooting Victim Identified By Coroner Updated: INDIO - The Riverside County Coroner's office released the name of the 19-year-old gunned down in Indio Friday night. More >> ONLY ON 3: Boy Battles Pituitary Tumor Updated: DESERT HOT SPRINGS - For one valley teen the unexpected became reality when he found out he had a tumor near his brain. It was halting his growth and could've led to death. More >> Two Die in Plane Crash in Redlands Updated: REDLANDS - Two people are dead after their experimental plane crashed in the Redlands area. More >> Interstate 10 Gets More Storm Fixes Updated: LA QUINTA - More storm repair work is headed for Interstate 10, and that could mean your commute will be affected. More >> Police Look For Motorist Who Ran Off After Pursuit In Indio Updated: INDIO - CHP officers are looking for a driver they tried to pull over, but the driver ditched the car and ran off. More >> Obama Administration Intervenes In Insurance Hike Updated: WASHINGTON - President Obama wants a California company to justify why it's going to raise its rates by as much as 39%. More >> Super Bowl Sunday Roadway Dangers Updated: PALM DESERT - Superbowl Sunday one of America's biggest national sporting events, but it's also become one of the most dangerous days on the road. More >> Saints Stop Manning, Top Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl Updated: MIAMI - The New Orleans Saints stymied Peyton Manning, then intercepted him to seal the Super Bowl, rallying to beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night. More >> Charges Likely Monday for Michael Jackson's Doctor Updated: LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's personal physician is expected to be charged Monday in connection with the pop singer's death from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative. More >> Gas Explosion at Conn. Plant Kills at Least 5 Updated: MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - The mayor of Middletown, Conn., says five people are known dead in a gas explosion at a power plant there. More >> Mayor Tells Feds: You Caused Mud, You Pay Updated: LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE - Visiting storm-ravaged areas of Los Angeles County today, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would cut red tape to help with recovery efforts and appoint a blue ribbon panel to investigate claims of federal mismanagement of last summer's Station fire. More >> Relatives Mourn Young Family Lost in RI Blaze Updated: SMITHFIELD, R.I. - A mother is grieving after a house fire in Warwick, R.I., claimed the lives of five people, including her daughter, granddaughter and future son-in-law. More >> NASA Fuels Space Shuttle 2nd Time, Weather Iffy Updated: CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA is fueling space shuttle Endeavour again. More >> Obama Invites GOP Leaders to Health Care Talk Updated: WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says he has invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss health care legislation later this month. More >> Cathedral City Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect Updated: CATHEDRAL CITY - Police are looking for a suspect accused of holding up a woman in Cathedral City. More >> Boeing Giant 747-8 Freighter Scheduled for First Flight Today Updated: SEATTLE - Boeing's giant 747-8 freighter is scheduled to make its first flight today. More >> Police Investigating Shooting in Downtown San Francisco Updated: SAN FRANCISCO - A shooting in downtown San Francisco has left several people critically injured. More >> Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Drunk Driving in Riverside County Updated: RIVERSIDE - Law enforcement agencies throughout Riverside County will be teaming up today to crack down on motorists who may have had too much to drink at Super Bowl parties. More >> Toyota to Announce Prius Action Plan Soon Updated: TOKYO - Toyota says it will soon announce a plan for dealing with braking problems in its Prius hybrid amid reports that the world's largest automaker plans to issue a recall in Japan. More >> Kindness Sweeps the Valley as Girls Battle Bullying Updated: RANCHO MIRAGE - Some call it the "mean girl" phenomenon, but these actions have devastating effects for those who are bullied and those who are the bullies. More >> SF Mayor Pushes Required Earthquake Retrofits Updated: SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's mayor wants to require owners to retrofit buildings most vulnerable to collapse during an earthquake while easing the cost of the upgrades. More >> Missionary who was Held in N. Korea Arrives in US Updated: LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles airport spokeswoman says a commercial airplane carrying an American missionary who was detained in North Korea for 43 days has landed in Los Angeles. More >> La. Lieutenant Governor Elected New Orleans Mayor Updated: NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu has been elected mayor of New Orleans, replacing term-limited Ray Nagin and becoming the majority-black city's first white mayor since 1979. More >> Palin says Obama Policies to be Short-lived Updated: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Sarah Palin is predicting a good year for conservative candidates for public office, saying the policies of President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders in Congress will be short-lived. More >> Indio Shooting Victim Dead Updated: INDIO - The Indio Police Department says the victim of Friday night's shooting is dead. More >> Annual Dickens Festival Held in Downtown Riverside Updated: RIVERSIDE - Downtown Riverside will be transformed into a Victorian-era London marketplace today and tomorrow for the 17th annual Dickens Festival, a tribute to the life and times of the famed author. More >> Big Bear Ready For Flock of Skiers and Snowboarders Updated: BIG BEAR LAKE - Friday's storm didn't dump much snow on Big Bear, but resorts are still expecting a lot of people this weekend. More >> Saturday: Another Rainy Day For the Desert Updated: PALM DESERT - The Palm Springs area could see some rain, today, with wind hitting later in the day. More >> Adam Lambert's 'Oldest Fan' Going to Indio Concert Updated: INDIO - An 89-year-old woman in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is headed to Indio to see Adam Lambert because of social media. More >> Authorities Arrest 16 People in Series of Raids Updated: INDIO - Sixteen people were arrested for parole violations as part of a massive sweep in Indio, this morning. More >> Gang Member Sentenced To Life In Prison For Cathedral City Killing Updated: INDIO - A gang member convicted of killing a Cathedral City man was sentenced to life in prison for his crime, today. More >> Pro-Immigration Protesters Rally Against Greyhound Bus Lines Updated: INDIO - Protesters want the border patrol to stop targeting people on Greyhound buses. More >> Coachella Valley Schools Delay Vote on Staff Cuts Updated: COACHELLA - The Coachella Valley Unified School District delayed a vote that could layoff more than 100 teachers. More >> Full Classes Push Some Students Out Updated: PALM DESERT - Enrollment at College of the Desert is higher than ever, but it's a problem for many students when it comes to getting the classes they need. More >> Two Found Guilty Of Provoking 2008 Murder Updated: INDIO - A jury has found a Desert Hot Springs man and teenager guilty of murder in the death of a fellow gang member. More >> 5.9 Quake Rocks Northern California Updated: PALM DESERT - A 5.9 earthquake hit an area near Eureka, California just after noon, today. More >> 'Chop House' Robbers Caught Updated: PALM DESERT - Two men are in jail, accused of robbing two other men outside a popular Palm Desert restaurant. More >> Beaumont High School Cheerleader Dies From Cardiac Arrest Updated: BEAUMONT - A 14-year-old student at Beaumont High School is dead after a brief illness and cardiac arrest. More >> Citrus Surplus In La Quinta Headed to Needy Families Updated: LA QUINTA  -  A gated community takes advantage of its citrus trees and donates the fruit to Hidden Harvest.  Last year's harvest yielded over 45,000 pounds of fruit. More >> One Injured In Rollover Accident Updated: DESERT HOT SPRINGS - One person was hurt, this morning, in a rollover crash in Desert Hot Springs. More >> Palm Springs Hands Out Two Medical Marijuana Co-Op Permits Updated: PALM SPRINGS - The city council voted Wednesday night in favor of easing restrictions and handing out two permits.  More >> Local Toyota Dealership Ready To Handle Recalled Vehicles Updated: CATHEDRAL CITY - Toyota of the Desert is calling all drivers who have a recalled car to come get their car fixed. More >> New 511 System To Help Navigate Traffic Updated: BANNING - Riverside and San Bernardino counties have teamed up to create a new hotline and website designed to help drivers plan their routes. More >> Man Arrested For November Robbery in Desert Hot Springs Updated: DESERT HOT SPRINGS - A man is in custody, accused of helping to rob a man whose car had broken down. More >> Big Rig Accident Blocks Interstate 10 Lanes Updated: BEAUMONT - A big rig accident has blocked all lanes of eastbound I-10 in Beaumont. More >> Hollywood Video Closures Affect Two Local Locations Updated: PALM DESERT - Two valley locations of Hollywood video will close as its parent company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. More >> Small Biz Owners Get the Facts About Bank Loans Updated: RANCHO MIRAGE  -  Small business owners got the low-down about banks loans Wednesday, as part of the Second Annual Small Business Resource Forum and Expo.  More >> Switch in Fuel Tanks May Have Led to Desert Plane Crash Updated: INDIAN WELLS - The NTSB says a switch in fuel tanks could have led to the crash of the small plane near the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens last week. More >> More Interstate 10 Roadwork Coming Thursday & Friday Updated: PALM DESERT - More roadwork is heading toward the Coachella Valley on Thursday on Interstate 10. More >> Palm Springs To Give 'Green' Light to Pot Shops Updated: PALM SPRINGS - The city council is expected to approve those new rules for medical marijuana, who can sell it, and where they can do it. More >> Deliberations Begin in Gang Shooting Case Updated: INDIO - Jurors will begin deliberations, today, in the trial of two men charged with gunning down a gang member in Desert Hot Springs. More >> 29 Palms Residents React To Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Updated: TWENTYNINE PALMS - News Channel 3 spoke with people living and visiting near the 29 Palms Marine Base who say they're ok with repealing the controversial policy. More >> South Korean Delegation Visits Palm Springs Updated: PALM SPRINGS - A group of South Koreans will be going home today with some ideas about business opportunities here in the desert. More >> Causes of Death Released One Month After Tragic Fire Updated: PALM SPRINGS - The Riverside County Coroner's office has confirmed the cause of death for the 5 victims of a New Year's Day fire. More >> Injured Woman Airlifted Off Mt. San Jacinto Updated: PALM SPRINGS - An elderly woman was airlifted from a hike on Mt. San Jacinto. More >> Palm Springs Film Fest Honorees Nominated For Oscars Updated: BEVERLY HILLS - The nominations for the Academy Awards were announced early this morning, and some of the nominated stars were just in Palm Springs. More >> Coachella Shooting Victim Was No Stranger To Authorities Updated: COACHELLA - Police now say the teenager shot and killed in Coachella, this weekend, had a troubled past. More >> New Storm Heads For Southern California Updated: PALM DESERT - Another storm system is heading toward Southern California, bringing the chance of rain to the desert once again. More >> Testimony: Friendship Turned To Murder in Moments Updated: BANNING - A former firefighter is accused of killing a man at his Banning home because he wouldn't leave. More >> California National Guard Gets Nation's First Black Female Leader Updated: SACRAMENTO - The first black woman to head the National Guard in any state has taken charge in California. More >> East Valley Students Can't Go Hungry With New Breakfast Program Updated: COACHELLA - Students at Palm View Elementary are taking a bite out of skipped meals.  Starting today, the school is serving free breakfast in the classrooms. More >> Three Children Mauled By Pack of Escaped Dogs Updated: FONTANA - Three children were mauled by a pack of dogs in Fontana, yesterday. One is listed in critical condition. More >> Small Fire Damages Spa At Riviera Resort Updated: PALM SPRINGS - A small fire broke out at the Riviera Resort, this morning, causing minor damage to the spa area. More >> Closing Arguments Set Today in Gang Shooting Trial Updated: INDIO - A jury will hear closing arguments today in a case that accuses two men of gunning down a gang member in Desert Hot Springs. More >> Hemet Man Charged With Posing As Officer Updated: HEMET - A local man is charged with posing as a police officer as he tried to deport a woman to the Philippines. More >> Riverside Deputies Arrest 3 Suspected Cat Burglars Updated: PALM DESERT - For a nearly a month they victimized a Palm Desert community. Now 3 people, included 2 juveniles face possible charges. More >> Indio Family Asks Killer To Turn Himself In INDIO - The mother of 18 year-old Max Mathew Grahiola is asking the person that killed her son to turn him or herself in.  More >> Interstate 10 Work Done For Today; More Coming Updated: PALM DESERT - Drivers will have a break during tonight's commute, but workers could be back on the roads later this week. More >> Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty Against Accused Child Killer Updated: INDIO - A man accused of killing his daughter, stuffing her in a garbage bag in the trunk, and traveling to Arkansas could face death if convicted. More >> California Candidates Battle Over 'Threats' Updated: SACRAMENTO - Republican candidate for governor Steve Poizner claims challenger Meg Whitman is resorting to threats to win the party nomination. More >> Teen Hit & Killed in Banning Caught on Tape Updated: BANNING - The death of a teenager in Banning was caught on surveillance tape, and now investigators are looking for anyone with answers. More >> 'Lambert Mania' Hits Fantasy Springs Casino Updated: INDIO - The Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio has sold more than 2,0000 tickets for "American Idol" runner up Adam Lambert's Feb. 27 concert, his first in the Coachella Valley. More >> Sneezing Today? You're Not Alone Updated: PALM DESERT - Tree and mold spores are reportedly very high in the Coachella Valley right now. More >> Groups Band Together To Bring Traffic Updates Updated: PALM DESERT - A new service for the Inland Empire aims to help drivers here in the Coachella Valley. More >> Interstate Construction Makes A Mess of Commute Updated: PALM DESERT - Construction on Interstate 10 created massive backups during the morning commute, and could do the same for the evening commute. More >> High Court Wants More Answers in 'Jessica's Law' Challenge Updated: SAN FRANCISCO - State Supreme Court justices want more investigation into whether a law that blocks sex offenders from living near schools and parks is constitutional. More >> Condo Fire Sends Resident to the Hospital Updated: INDIO - A fire at a desert condominium sent the resident to the hospital with smoke inhalation. More >> President Cheers New Budget, Republicans Not So Sure Updated: WASHINGTON - Rep. Mary Bono Mack is among those coming out fighting against the new budget unveiled by the Obama Administration. More >> Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Rattles Baja California Updated: SAN DIEGO - A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the Baja California shore this morning and was felt in San Diego County. More >> Yucca Valley Infant Killed in Murder-Suicide Updated: TWIN PEAKS - The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating an apparent murder/suicide involving an infant from the high desert. Around 1:30 a.m. More >> Korean Delegation Visits Palm Springs Updated: PALM SPRINGS - A delegation from South Korea visits Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, this week. More >> Beyonce', Taylor Swift Big Winners at Grammy Awards Updated: LOS ANGELES - Beyonce's hit "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" won the Grammy tonight for song of the year -- one of five early awards for Beyonce, while upstart sensation Taylor Swift claimed three, including best country album for "Fearless." More >> Medical Assistance Flights from Haiti Resuming Updated: WASHINGTON - The U.S. will resume airlifting injured earthquake victims out of Haiti. More >> Aid Groups in Haiti Call American Group's Plans Reckless Updated: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Child welfare organizations in Haiti are calling an American church group's plan to take children from Haiti to the Dominican Republic reckless. More >> Armed Men Attack Party in Mexican Border City, Kill 13 Young People Updated: CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico - Mexican law enforcement officials say a group of armed men stormed a party in the northern border city of Ciudad Juarez Saturday night, killing 13 people and injuring about two dozen. More >> Obama's $3.8T Budget Heading to Congress Updated: WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's 2010 budget proposal is dripping with red ink. More >> Plans for Toyota Gas Pedal Fix Due Monday Updated: LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Toyota's plan for a fix to its huge recall problem is coming Monday. More >> Indio Teen Dies After Shooting in Coachella Updated: COACHELLA - Authorities are investigating a shooting that took place overnight in Coachella. More >> French Film Festival Returns to UC Riverside Campus Next Month RIVERSIDE - French film gets its time to shine in Riverside this winter as the Tournees Festival returns to the UCR campus. More >> Transient Arrested After Deadly Stabbing Near UC Riverside Updated: RIVERSIDE - A 40-year-old transient was arrested on suspicion of stabbing and killing a man near the UC Riverside campus today, police said. More >> Results from this Year's Director's Guild Awards Updated: CENTURY CITY - Kathryn Bigelow won the top Directors Guild of America award tonight for her Iraq drama "The Hurt Locker," becoming the first woman to do so and beating out ex-husband James Cameron and his blockbuster "Avatar." More >> Palm Desert Police Arrest Four People During DUI Checkpoint Updated: PALM DESERT - Police are making sure the streets are safer this weekend. Palm Desert Police held a DUI checkpoint that wrapped up early Sunday morning. More >> Police Search for Suspects Involved in Cathedral City Armed Robbery Updated: CATHEDRAL CITY - Cathedral City Police are on the search for suspects this morning, accused of holding up two people at gunpoint. More >> NATO Promises Investigation into Mistaken Airstrike Updated: KABUL, Afghanistan - NATO is promising a full investigation of a joint U.S.-Afghan force airstrike on what turned out to be an Afghan army post. More >> Illegal Calif. Immigrant Inmates Denied Training Updated: SACRAMENTO - California prison inmates who are in the country illegally will no longer be allowed to participate in vocational training and work programs. More >> AP Sources: Gov't Clears Toyota Gas Pedal Fix Updated: DETROIT, Mich. - Three people briefed on the matter say Toyota Motor Corp. has received clearance from federal regulators on a fix for the company's sticky gas pedals. More >> Plane Fell Rapidly Before Crashing into Mountain Updated: JOSHUA TREE - Investigators have released new information in a report on a plane crash in Joshua Tree National Park. More >> Teen Killed in Hit and Run Updated: BANNING - The county coroner has identified the victim of a deadly hit and run crash that occurred early Saturday morning. Meanwhile, the search continues for the driver. More >> South and Mid-Atlantic Blanketed with Ice, Snow Updated: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A winter storm that has blanketed the Southeast and mid-Atlantic states with snow is moving rapidly eastward. More >> LA Coroner's Office Putting Off Determination in Brittany Murphy's Death Updated: LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office is putting off a determination in the Dec. 20 death of actress Brittany Murphy while trying to gather more information about what medications she may have been taking, it was reported today. More >> Brother of Convicted Arsonist and Murderer Raymond Lee Oyler Pleads Not Guilty Updated: RIVERSIDE - The brother-in-law of convicted arsonist and murderer Raymond Lee Oyler pleaded not guilty Friday to jury tampering charges linked to Oyler's trial. More >> Los Angeles-Based First Regional Bank Shuts Down Updated: WASHINGTON - Regulators have shut down a big bank in California, along with two banks in Georgia and one each in Florida, Minnesota and Washington. More >> Cathedral City Man Faces New Charges For Laser Pointing Updated: RIVERSIDE - A Cathedral City man faces federal charges for shining a laser at a CHP helicopter last year. More >> Mecca Power Outage Puts Exotic Fish Farm at Stake Updated: MECCA  -  Police are on the manhunt for a hit-and-run driver who slammed into an electrical pole in Mecca and fled the scene.  The incident could kill $500,000 worth of exotic fish. More >> Toyota Sends Gas Pedals To Factories, Not Dealerships Updated: DETROIT - Toyota is sending out new accelerators - not to dealerships to replace the sticking ones, but to the factories for new cars. More >> Convict's Relative Says He Didn't Tamper With Jury Updated: RIVERSIDE - The brother-in-law of a convicted arsonist says he did not tamper with the jury in the trial. More >> Police Look For Travel 'Scammer' in Palm Springs Updated: PALM SPRINGS - Police are looking for a man who allegedly bilked thousands of dollars out of would-be travelers. More >> Coachella Valley Homes Sales Jump 21% in December Updated: PALM DESERT - Home sales in the Coachella Valley rose a stunning 21% in the month of December. More >> Steven Tyler Sings To Audience At Rancho Mirage Home Depot Updated: RANCHO MIRAGE - Aerosmith's Steven Tyler surprised a lot of people at the Home Depot by singing to them on the intercom. More >> Hammond Road Closed Due To Car Accident Updated: MECCA - A major thoroughfare in Mecca will be shut down for at least half of Friday due to an accident. More >> Verizon Customers Without Land Line Phone Service & Internet Updated: INDIO - Close to 500 Verizon landline phone and internet customers should get their service back sometime today. More >> Riverside County Deputy Hit At DUI Checkpoint Updated: MORENO VALLEY - A Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy was hit by a car at a DUI checkpoint early, this morning. More >> Toyota Ready To Tell Customers About 'Fix' Updated: DETROIT - Toyota says they have a plan to fix their cars' problem, and will start telling customers next week. More >> Rain Erosion Shuts Down Interstate Exit Updated: INDIO - Jefferson Road's off ramp from Interstate 10 is closed because of rain erosion. More >> Agua Caliente Chief Operating Officer 'No Longer With Us' Updated: PALM SPRINGS - The Chief Operating Officer for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is no longer with the tribe. More >> Authorities Identify Human Remains Found in Desert Updated: LANDERS - A human skull found by a dog playing in someone's yard as been identified by investigators. More >> Adam Lambert To Play Coachella Valley Updated: INDIO - Adam Lambert of "American Idol" will appear in concert here in the desert. More >> Sex Offender Arrested For Moving, Not Telling Authorities Updated: DESERT HOT SPRINGS - A man was arrested and booked into jail for moving to a new address, and failing to tell authorities. More >> Suspected Hit & Run Driver Injures School Crossing Guard Updated: PALM DESERT  -  A school crossing guard is hospitalized after a suspected hit and run accident Thursday morning near Lincoln Elementary School. More >> Former Champions Headline 35th Annual BNP Paribas Open Updated: INDIAN WELLS - The BNP Paribas Open announced its lineup of former champions headed to the desert for this year's event. More >> One Man Shot During Indio Shooting Updated: INDIO -  Indio Police are looking for five men possibly all Hispanic who they say shot an Indio man Wednesday night.  More >> Police Crack Down After String of Deadly Accidents Updated: BEAUMONT - The California Highway Patrol is going to start extra patrols around the pass area after a string of deadly accidents. More >> Palm Desert Crossing Guard Hit Before School Updated: PALM DESERT - A school crossing guard was hit by a car, this morning, right before school started. More >> Indio City Manager Retires Early Updated: INDIO - The city manager of Indio says he will take advantage of an early retirement plan that will leave him with money.  Some are opposed to the plan. More >> New System Helps Ease Traffic Headaches Updated: PALM SPRINGS - There's a new system is aimed at helping people stay clear of trouble and delays. More >> State Lawmakers Consider 'Roy Wilson Highway' Updated: PALM DESERT - State legislators could rename a stretch of Highway 74 after the late Roy Wilson. More >> Golden Apple Winner Works Hard in Class and at Home Updated: INDIO - Stefanie Riggins from James Madison Elementary School in Indio. She's getting recognized for her hard work in the classroom and at home. More >> Toyota Dealers Cope With Suspended Model Sales Updated: PALM DESERT - People are trying to find out how to get help amid a massive recall by Toyota. More >> Fifty Riverside Gang Members In County Crackdown Updated: RIVERSIDE - A massive gang sweep in Riverside County netted 50 arrests and charges of drug selling and hate crimes. More >> Indio Hospital Among 13 Facing Fines For Endangering Patients Updated: INDIO - The California Department of Health issued three citations against JFK Memorial Hospital for steps that endangered its patients. More >> Indian Canyon Drive & Araby Back Open After Rains Updated: PALM SPRINGS - Indian Canyon Drive and Araby are back open after being closed for nearly a week after torrential downpours. More >> Emirates Becomes Premier Sponsor of BNP Paribas Open Updated: INDIAN WELLS - Emirates, the official airline for the United Arab Emirates, has become a premier sponsor for the BNP Paribas Open. More >> Predawn Crash Kills Motorist Near Beaumont Updated: BEAUMONT - One person is dead after an early morning accident on Route 79. More >> Palm Springs Hotel Makes 'Dirtiest' List Updated: PALM SPRINGS - A Palm Springs hotel has made the list of "dirtiest hotels" in the nation. More >> Local Doctor Starts Relief Efforts in Haiti Updated: PALM DESERT - News Channel 3 spoke with a doctor from Eisenhower Medical Center now in Haiti helping with relief efforts. More >> Palm Springs Census Office Cuts Ribbon on New Count Updated: PALM SPRINGS - City leaders will cut the ribbon on a new census office in Palm Springs, later today. More >> San Manuel Mission Indians Sends $1.7 Million to Haiti Updated: RIVERSIDE - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will contribute $1.7 million to the American Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders. More >> 'Onion Field' Killer Faces Parole Hearing Updated: LOS ANGELES - The man known as the "Onion Field Killer" will face a parole hearing today. More >> FAA Investigates Indian Wells Plane Crash Updated: PALM SPRINGS - We're learning more about the people on board a small plane that crashed in Indian Wells, Monday as FAA investigators probe for a cause. More >> Hemet Men Accused of Trafficking 100+ Pounds of Cocaine Updated: WICHITA, Kan. - Two Hemet men are behind bars, accused of trying to traffic 114 pounds of cocaine. More >> Toyota Tells Dealers To Stop Selling Some Cars Updated: TORRANCE - Toyota Motors told U.S. dealers today to stop selling cars involved in accelerator recall. More >> Boyfriend Arrested For Attempted Murder Updated: PALM SPRINGS - A Beaumont man is in jail, accused of throwing his girlfriend out of a moving car during an argument. More >> Storm Damage Hits $20 Million; More Rain Moving In Updated: LOS ANGELES - Another storm system is moving into Southern California, while damage from last week's storms hits a huge number. More >> Gene Autry/Palm Drive Interchange Approved By County Updated: RIVERSIDE - The county board of supervisors approved a construction bid for a new interchange at Gene Autry and Palm Drive. More >> Berger Foundation Pledges $1 Million in Haiti Disaster Aid Updated: PALM DESERT - The Berger Foundation has pledged a hefty sum to help the people of Haiti with essentials after their massive earthquake. More >> Woman Arrested For Setting Indio House Fire Updated: INDIO - A family is forced to stay with friends as police arrest a woman, and accuse her of setting fire to their home. More >> Two Recovering After Indian Wells Plane Crash Updated: INDIAN WELLS - Two people are using Tuesday to recover after their plane crashed near a busy Indian Wells intersection. More >> Snow in the Mountains Cause For Flooding Concern Updated: PALM SPRINGS - The snow may be gorgeous, but when it melts, it could cause a lot of problems. More >> Supervisors Expected To Approve New Interchange Updated: RIVERSIDE - The county board of supervisors will consider bids today on a new interchange at Gene Autry and Palm Drive. More >> Palm Desert Softball Coach: Out! Updated: PALM DESERT - The Palm Desert High School softball coach has been fired for allowing her husband, a convicted sex offender, to volunteer for the team. More >> Stepfather Arrested for Toddler's Murder Updated: CABAZON - A stepfather was arrested for the death of a 3-year-old in Cabazon, this weekend. More >> Firefighters Rule Indio Fire as Arson Updated: INDIO - Firefighters made quick of a house fire in Indio, which they now say was intentionally set. More >> Bill Haas Wins Bob Hope Classic Updated: LA QUINTA - Bill Haas has won the Bob Hope Classic in La Quinta. More >> Road Information for Coachella Valley and Mountains Updated: PALM DESERT - Roads are starting to reopen as the weather subsides a bit. More >> Rep. Bono Mack Launches Campaign To Block Gitmo Detainees Updated: PALM SPRINGS - Rep. Mary Bono Mack is using her campaign website to help send a message to President Obama. More >> Restaurant Workers Tied Up and Robbed at Gunpoint Updated: RANCHO MIRAGE - Workers were robbed at gunpoint at a Rancho Mirage restaurant. More >> No Bail For Accused Sex Offender Killer Updated: INDIO - A Riverside County judge denied bail, today, for a self-avowed white supremacist accused of hunting down a sex offender. More >> Plaintiffs Rest Case on Same-Sex Marriage Updated: SAN FRANCISCO - Lawyers representing two same-sex couples challenging the ban on same-sex marriage have rested their case. More >> Mobile Home Fire in Coachella Displaces Four Residents Updated: COACHELLA - Four Coachella residents are out of a home after a vehicle fire spreads to their mobile home. More >> Brigade From Southland To Help Iraq Rebuild Updated: MORENO VALLEY - Many soldiers from the desert area will head out to help Iraq rebuild its economy. More >> Final Round of Bob Hope Classic Tees Off Today Updated: LA QUINTA - After rain delayed the start of it, the Bob Hope Classic starts its final day today. More >> Watson, Prugh Tied after 4 Rounds at Bob Hope Classic Updated: LA QUINTA - Bubba Watson double-bogeyed the final hole in the fourth round at the Bob Hope Classic, dropping him back into a tie with PGA Tour rookie Alex Prugh at 23-under 265 heading into the finale in the five-round event. More >> Rain Washes Away Business For Bob Hope Classic Updated: Every year fans at the Bob Hope Classic spend millions of dollars at the tournament and all around the valley. The event is a big boost for our economy, but this year's unusual weather put spending and plans off course. More >> Wal-Mart Cuts More than 10,000 Sam's Club Staffers Updated: by News Channel 3 newsline3@kesq.com PALM DESERT - Fifteen Sam's Club employees are part of a nationwide downsizing. Employees in the membership and demonstration departments at the Palm Desert store More >> Visitor Dies in Traffic Collision while Crossing Street Updated: PALM SPRINGS - One man is dead after a collision involving a pedestrian and a truck. More >> Field Poll: Calif. Got Worse Under Schwarzenegger Updated: SACRAMENTO - A new Field Poll suggests a bleak view of California politicians. More >> World-Renowned Pianist Earl Wild Dies in Palm Springs Updated: PALM SPRINGS - Earl Wild, a world-renowned classical pianist and leader of the Romantic revival, died at his home in Palm Springs at age 94. More >> Southern California Teen Set Out to Become Youngest Person to Sail the World Alone Updated: MARINA DEL REY - A 16-year-old has set out to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone. More >> Two Killed in Crash on State Route 79 Near Beaumont Updated: SAN JACINTO -  Two people are dead, another in critical condition after a crash on State Route 79. More >> Wild Weather Boosts Local Business Updated: The rainy weather halted some people's plans and made for some slow days at local stores. Yet, some businesses in Downtown Palm Springs saw a flood of customers thanks to the valley storm. More >> Palm Springs Tram Reopens After Ice Strands Passengers Updated: PALM SPRINGS - The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which temporarily stranded 89 people amid a snowstorm Friday, resumed normal operations Saturday. More >> Police Looking for Jewelry Robber in Coachella Updated: COACHELLA - Police in Coachella are looking for a man accused of holding up an employee at a jewelry store. More >> Search for Suspects Involved in Robberies Near Desert Hot Springs Updated: Near Desert Hot Springs - Riverside County Sheriff's Deputies are on the lookout for two suspects accused of holding up several people near Desert Hot Springs. More >> Two Cars Stuck in Palm Springs Wash Updated: PALM SPRINGS - A car is trapped in the wash area just above Highway 111 in Palm Springs. More >> Armed Robber Arrested After Hitting Coachella Market Updated: COACHELLA - Police caught a 19-year-old who held up a convenience store at knife point Friday. More >> Eisenhower Cuts Ribbon On New Health Center LA QUINTA - Officials with Eisenhower Medical Center cut the ribbon on a new campus, today. More >> Founding Member of Desert AIDS Project Dies Updated: PALM SPRINGS - Warner Engdahl, a founding member of what is now the Desert AIDS Project, has passed away. More >> Temporary Palm Springs Courthouse To Close Updated: PALM SPRINGS - A temporary courthouse designed to handle a backlog of cases will be closed in Palm Springs. More >> Social Media Helps Us Tell Your Storm Stories Updated: PALM DESERT - Hundreds of KESQ viewers have sent in pictures and video of what the winter storm of 2010 was like at their home. More >> Friday: Cleanup Day From Week of Torrential Rain Updated: PALM DESERT - The governor says many people are still without power as crews try to rescue some people and many more are still out of their homes. More >> Morongo & Beaumont Schools Closed Friday Updated: TWENTYNINE PALMS - It's a snow day in the high desert and the Inland Empire. More >> Woman Dies in Overnight Fire Updated: PALM SPRINGS - A woman is dead, today, after her mobile home caught fire overnight. More >> 'State of Emergency' Declared In Wake of Storms Updated: SACRAMENTO - Acting Governor Jerry Brown has issued a state of emergency for much of Southern California. More >> Mecca Homes Hit By Floodwaters Updated: MECCA - Eight homes have been hit by inches of water as flooding hits the town of Mecca. More >> Roof Collapses At Palm Springs Department Store Updated: PALM SPRINGS - The roof of the Palm Springs Ross Dress For Less Store collapsed as the bad weather hit. More >> Power Outage Sends Indio High School Students Home Updated: INDIO - Indio High School sent all of its students home today as the rain caused a power outage. More >> Wintry Weather Hits High Desert Updated: YUCCA VALLEY - Snow is falling in the high desert as another round of storms rolls into Southern California. More >> Flood Waters Damage Homes, Businesses and Roads Updated: PALM DESERT - Homes and businesses are flooding, roofs are collapsing, and the roads are almost impassible in some areas. More >> Bob Hope Classic Cancels Thursday Play Due To Rain Updated: LA QUINTA - Rain has delayed the start of the Bob Hope Classic until Friday. More >> Cathedral City Man Dies in Freak Accident Updated: CATHEDRAL CITY - A man died last night in a car accident right outside his home. More >> Rain Heads Into Desert For Third Day Updated: PALM SPRINGS - The Coachella Valley is bracing for another punch from Mother Nature, while the mountains are bracing for more snow. More >> 'Race to the Top' Funds May Not Fund Local Schools Updated: PALM DESERT - Some local educators hoped "Race To The Top" funds would help them out of the red, but that's not the case. The program may help our schools, but not financially. More >> Coachella Crews Arrest Rape Suspect Updated: COACHELLA - Coachella police captured the man they say raped a woman this weekend. More >> Unemployed Construction Workers Trained For "Green Jobs" Updated: PALM SPRINGS - College Of The Desert opens tech college training people to fix wind and solar power plants. More >>