Month: August 2009

NORTH PALM SPRINGS – There are new developments in the murder of a 75-year-old man. Ed Keeley may have been murdered as part of a robbery. Ed Keeley often left the gates at his ranch near Desert Hot Springs unlocked. His family and local church group say he helped out the poor and homeless who

Some parents of students with disabilities may be faced with a tough decision thanks to budget cuts. After-school programs are being cut and that may force some to put their kids in an institution. However, the community can help the students overcome the economy and their personal challenges. “It’s dreadful, absolutely dreadful,” says Greg Wetmore,

LA QUINTA – A former La Quinta American Youth Soccer Organization commissioner suspected of embezzling more than $100,000 from the organization surrendered to authorities Wednesday and immediately posted bail, prosecutors said. Sharon Schumaier, 41, was charged Tuesday with 39 counts of felony embezzlement by an official agent of an organization. Schumaier surrendered, posted $113,000 bail

MEXICO CITY – Miguel Sabah scored in the 82nd minute, lifting Mexico to a 2-1 victory over the United States in a World Cup qualifier Wednesday. The win strengthened Mexico’s chances of reaching next year’s World Cup in South Africa. The Mexicans entered the game fourth in CONCACAF qualifying, with only the top three teams

LA QUINTA- Traffic is down to one lane in each direction along Highway 111 west of Washington Street as crews widen the roadway.It’ll be that way for the next several months, and businesses say it’s affecting their sales.The construction is adding on an extra 10 to 15 minutes to some commutes. The La Quinta Cliff

PALM DESERT- A local politician is sounding the alarm on a new scam targeting small business owners. Ray Rodriguez co-owns Palm Desert’s Casuelas café. He’s seen his share of scams. But, one new letter making the rounds is is very sneaky. It demands $150 must be paid to register a company’s name with the California

PALM SPRINGS – Nearly 100 residents took to the streets in Palm Springs Tuesday to vocalize how they felt about healthcare reform. It took place outside Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack’s office along Tahquitz Way. Heated words were exchanged as demonstrators crossed paths. “They’re going to take away your Medicare!” said one anti-reform bill protestor. A

RANCHO MIRAGE – A controversial new medical study gaining supporters claims living close to windmills can give you migraines and panic attacks. These windmills are at the center of a medical debate brought on by this controversial new study. Dr. Nina Pierpont in New York lists a dozen possible health problems ranging from migraines to

FRESNO – Records show a California beef processor that recalled tons of hamburger meat due to salmonella fears was slapped with humane handling violations in a government review of meatpacking plants last year. At least 28 people in three Western states have reported salmonella-related illnesses since Fresno-based Beef Packers Inc. recalled nearly 826,000 pounds of

NEAR DESERT HOT SPRINGS – Dr. Nina Pierpont in New York lists a dozen possible health problems ranging from migraines to panic attacks. She calls it “wind turbine syndrome.” It works like this: a dog can hear sounds people can’t. It’s beyond our frequency. So, spinning windmill blades allegedly cause a vibration we can’t hear.

The heinous acts of the Manson family 40 years ago still mesmerize and frighten people all over the world. The murders brought the city of Los Angeles to its knees in terror when seven people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate, were shot and stabbed during two August nights in 1969. In what came to be

A new prison photo of Charles Manson shows the convicted murderer graying and balding with his forehead swastika ever present. He’s locked away at Corcoran State Prison, about 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Manson turns 75 later this year. Manson has been denied parole 11 times since 1978. He is next eligible in 2012.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS – The search is on for the suspects in two separate shootings that took place early Sunday morning, both happened in Desert Hot Springs just about a mile apart from each other. The first was around one in morning, the other about an hour later. A total of five victims were taken

DESERT HOT SPRINGS – Foreclosed homes and their neglected lawns are creating eye sores throughout the valley, but a new program is helping out and saving neighborhoods. The Coachella Valley Coalition is launching its residential rescue program to keep neighborhoods looking good. The program saves plants and trees at homes where water service had been

After an arson fire and months of reconstruction, a well-known Indio bar opened its doors to the public for the first time Friday night.The popular joint, Neil’s Bar is asking customers to come back for the first time since the arson fire in April. The bar owner tells News Channel 3 the firecouldn’t have happened

PALM SPRINGS – After months of anticipation, dozens of staff members from Palm Springs Unified learned Fridat they will not have a job next school year, and those who will have a job will work even harder. “They are going to have more kids in their class and they are already struggling,” says Timothy Walker,

A Smackover, AR woman is auctioning off the naming rights to her seventh child on eBay. Click here to view the auction listing.

PALM SPRINGS – Drivers continue to seedelays on Interstate 10 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews repave 20 miles of the interstate.Overnight crews shut down three of the four lanes creating a backup for miles. Kerin Howard spent two hours in the traffic on Tuesday night. “I think it’s wrong. There’s too many

INDIO – These days the average length of marriage in the United States is 7 to 10 years, and more than 40 percent of marriages end in divorce. However, one valley couple has beat the odds, as they celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary. ” I liked him right away,” says Charlotte Salazar, Indio resident. Seventy