Month: January 2009

Riverside County is gearing up for a new homeless count. Homelessness threatens nearly 20,000 people in the countybut, with foreclosures at an all-time high, the county expects much higher numbers. This year, the county is also focusing on the “hidden homeless”or people who are on the brink of homelessness and living temporarily with friends or

INDIAN WELLS- A motorist killed when his Toyota Prius crashed into a guard rail in Indian Wells, trapping him inside, was identified Tuesday as a 63-year-old Palm Desert resident. Victor E. Leon died at the scene of the crash, which was reported at 1:06 p.m. Monday on Miles Avenue near Highway 111, said Cal Fire

A local community activist is hoping to attend President-Elect Barack Obama’s inauguration next week. The problem is the invitation from Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R) came on such short notice he doesn’t have the money to go. Kris Benz knows a lot of people at the Desert Gateway Highland Estate of Palm Springs. He, like

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WASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama is calling the latest employment numbers a “stark reminder” of the need for action. The Labor Department reported earlier today that the nation’s unemployment rate shot to 7.2 percent in December — the highest since early 1993. Employers cut 524,000 jobs last month, underscoring the fallout from the deepening recession.

The family of a man killed in a weekend crash wants a driver accused of being drunk brought to justice. Jose Moreno, 29, died after a crash on Mountain View Road near Desert Hot Springs Saturday night. The California Highway Patrol arrested Osniel Venegas, 18, for drunk driving and causing the three-car crash. “I am

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PALM DESERT – A man described as having a very swollen face robbed a Palm Desert bank Wednesday afternoon, marking the second time the branch has been targeted within the past three weeks, authorities said. The man, who appeared to be in his mid-20s, escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash from Canyon National Bank

Palm Springs, CA – Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), scheduled from January 6-19, 2009, will include over 400 screenings of more than 200 films from approximately 60 countries. The Festival presents a majority of the films submitted for consideration in the Best Foreign Language category for the Academy Awards,

Medical marijuana patients are suing San Bernardino County in an effort to get the county to issue ID cards to keep them out of jail. Unlike Riverside County, San Bernardino County forbids the Department of Health to issue ID cards to marijuana patients. “The supervisor will maintain his position until the federal question is decided,”

Local Muslim and Jewish groups are rushing aid to rocket and bombing victims in Israel and Gaza. The Islamic Society of the Desert in Coachella made pledges and donated money by the thousands in just minutes. “In less than 5 minutes, we were able to raise $10,000 and probably more. I haven’t even emptied the

The economy is having a significant impact on the travel industry, and 2009 could end being a great year to take a trip. If you do plan to get away there are some great deals on the horizon. Tracy James is a district manager for AAA. He says there are a lot of good deals

A local school district says a new test proves there is no chemical leak at La Quinta High School. We first told you last month about recent testing showing elevated levels of the toxic chemical “carbon tetrachloride” at La Quinta High. Carbon tetrachloride is considered a “volatile organic compound” that can be harmful in high

Dozens of parents join a candlelight marchWednesday nightto raise awareness of families unable to afford their children’s funeral expenses. The new local group calling themselves the “Unforgettables Foundation” marched from Palm Desert Civic Center Park to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They’ve already helped around 200 Southland families pay for funeral expenses after the sudden loss