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Pair of Coachella Valley vandalism suspects plead not guilty
Two suspected vandals accused of causing more than $10,000 of damage to public and private property in Coachella Valley made initial court appearances today. Austin Levens of Desert Hot Springs and Jayce Creeden of Rancho Mirage, who were 27 and 23 at the time of arrest, respectively, each pleaded not guilty to a felony count
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Watch: President Biden holds briefing on LA County wildfires
President Joe Biden is set to hold a briefing on the federal response for wildfires burning across Los Angeles County. You can watch live below: According to the White House, Biden will convene senior White House and Administration officials for a briefing on the full Federal response he has directed to the wildfires Get the
26-year-old woman killed in multi-vehicle crash in Palm Desert
Authorities continued investigations today into a multi-vehicle traffic collision that killed a driver Wednesday night in Palm Desert. Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a “major injury” collision shortly after 9:45 p.m. Wednesday on Country Club Drive, according to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department statement. Deputies observed three vehicles in the westbound lanes,
Residents rally against Medicaid cuts outside Congressman Calvert’s office
A group of local residents held what they called a “Hands off our Healthcare” rally at Republican Congressman Ken Calvert’s office in Palm Desert, urging him to oppose any potential cuts to Medicaid. Local seniors, patients and healthcare workers were among those that gathered on Wednesday for the rally, one of many statewide opposing Medicaid
Palm Desert resident accused of selling fatal fentanyl dose to stand trial
A 42-year-old Palm Desert woman accused of selling fentanyl that led to a man’s death must stand trial on a felony count of murder, a judge ruled Wednesday. Tiffany Wright is due back in court on Feb. 5. Wright was arrested on May 3, 2022 by personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Overdose
Riverside County Sheriff’s motorcycle deputy killed in crash
A Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy was killed in an on-duty crash on Wednesday, the agency announced. The deputy was identified as Timothy Corlew, who was assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station as a member of its motor team. With immense sadness & a heavy heart, I must report that the Riverside County Sheriff's Office
How to prepare for wildfire evacuations
Amid dangerous winds and elevated fire risk, officials are advising residents to prepare for any emergency. A fire can happen in an instant and spread quickly, often doubling in size within seconds, meaning there is little time to react once a fire starts; therefore, it’s crucial to have a plan and act immediately if you detect a
Local firefighters join fight against LA fires
As wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, Cathedral City firefighters are on the front lines, assisting with the battle through California’s mutual aid system. The local crew of 5, along with other state resources, are helping contain the flames and protect communities from further destruction. Cathedral City Fire Chief Michael Contreras, explained that the