Investigators from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office are asking for the public’s help locating relatives of a Mexican national killed and dumped alongside a regional highway 35 years ago, hoping to let them know the fate of their loved one.    Jorge Lopez Serrano was shot to death in March 1989, and his remains

Despite the big crowds, snarled traffic and other challenges, the number of arrests during the first weekend of the 2024 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival were down 20% compared to last year’s starting weekend, authorities said today.    The Indio Police Department’s detention and citation figures for Friday morning to Sunday night at the

A 30-year-old transient accused of igniting a fire that destroyed four businesses in a Palm Desert strip mall was charged today with recklessly causing a fire resulting in property damage and other offenses. Natalie Ann Marie Radu was arrested Sunday following a Cal Fire arson investigation at the Plaza de Monterey Shopping Center. Along with

The Coachella Valley Local Government Vendor Fair is taking place at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Wednesday, April 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Public agencies will speak to local business owners about how cities can hire them for business. Participating agencies include: City of Cathedral City City of Coachella City of Desert

A News Channel 3 I-Team follow-up on the ongoing legal battle surrounding Section 14 in Palm Springs. Last year, I-Team investigator John White brought you an in-depth look at the city’s role in removing tenants, mostly minority families, from Agua Caliente Reservation land near downtown Palm Springs in the 1960s. News Channel 3 is now

Ira Mosley, the owner of a beloved pizza shop in Palm Desert is in disbelief after losing his restaurant. “I’m still in shock to be honest with you,” said Mosley. “I don’t think it’s totally sunk in yet.” Mosley watched Papa Dan’s Pizza and Pasta burn to the ground early Sunday morning in a fire

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has addressed recent speculation about a potential future gubernatorial run in California. Last week, Politco reported that Bianco, who was first elected sheriff in 2018 and then re-elected in 2022, is considering a bid for Governor in 2026. Bianco addressed the report in an interview with News Channel 3 today,

The Palm Springs International Film Society announced it is expanding programs aimed at nurturing young talent and fostering a deeper appreciation for the cinematic arts. The “Filmmaker in the Classroom” workshops and youth jury opportunities will reach students of all ages throughout the valley. The workshops will be led by ShortFest alumni and industry professionals,