Month: April 2010

As the strains of Frank Sinatra singing “My Way” echoed in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Daryl Gates was eulogized as a one of a kind police chief today. Thousands of law enforcement officers and civic leaders from across the state attended an invitation-only funeral for the former police chief, the city’s

Amed Woo is going to see the movie “How To Train Your Dragon” with his younger sister. He’s going for the 2-D version because that extra dimension costs a bit too much. “It?s just like a regular movie just the price are way up there,? he said. ?I think its ridiculous.” The price of a

“Oh, how adorable!” If grown-ups like Susan Francis love teddy bears this much, then so will the kids! Jack Williams from the Desert Outreach Foundation delivers these boxes of furry creatures every year to groups that deal with high risk households. “What could we do that might bring a smile to a child’s face? And

The clock is ticking for first time home-buyers. Sales need to be completed by this Friday in order to take advantage of a tax credit being offered by the federal government. On the line, 10 percent of the purchase price up to 8 thousand dollars on a new home or resale. First time buyers have

Across the United States, including right here in the Coachalla Valley, criticism continues to mount over a new Arizona law aimed at stopping illegal immigrants from heading into that state. The law signed by the state’s governor Friday will allow police to stop people they believe may be in Arizona unlawfully, and ask for identification.

It’s not too late to be counted, even if you didn’t send back your Census form. Riverside County’s “Complete-Count Committee” will meet in Cabazon this afternoon to talk about the response rate. Only 68-percent of households in Riverside County have sent their surveys back. That’s below the national average which is 72-percent, and also lower

Ira Laufer called off a hand recount today for a third seat on the Rancho Mirage City Council after results showed his opponent had gained an additional lead. The recount gave Scott Hines a 14-vote lead over Laufer, who had requested the recount last week when his opponent’s margin of victory was 11 votes. Scott

On Monday, deputies at the Morongo Basin Station responded to the 2600 block of Lighter Way in Wonder Valley to a report that 73-year-old Betty Blevins was missing. Deputies and volunteer members of the Morongo Basin Search And Rescue team conducted an extensive search of the area with assistance of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s

A Cathedral City man has been convicted of second-degree murder in a drunken driving crash that killed his passenger. Jason Rutan Pappas was also found guilty of evading arrest, misdemeanor driving under the influence and driving with a blood- alcohol level greater than 0.08 percent in the June 3 death of 56-year-old Gregory Fisher of

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Hoy martes a las 6:41 a.m. se registr un accidente en Oasis Street y Dr. Corren en Indio y como consecuencia una persona result seriamente lesionada y fue transportada al hospital. Hasta el momento las autoridades no han revelado ms detalles al respecto.

Por tercer mes consecutivo en Marzo contino incrementando la actividad en el sector inmobiliario en California. En los Condados de Riverside y San Bernardino subi un 45% la solicitud de permisos de construccin. Segn la Asociacin Industrial de Construccin de California es un signo positivo de que el sector se encamina a una recuperacin, que

El prximo 10 de Mayo a las 6:00 p.m., se llevar a cabo una junta en el saln de conferencias de la escuela James Workman Middle de Cathedral City con el fin de discutir los trminos de construccin de una nueva High School que sera la cuarta del Palm Springs Unified School Districto. Tentativamente la

Ya hace un ao que la cadena de tiendas Gottchalk?s cerro sus 58 establecimientos, uno de los cuales estaba en el Valle de Coachella al declararse en bancarrota dejando sin empleo a ms de 4 mil trabajadores. Recientemente, Joe Levy, descendiente del fundador de Gottchalk?s anunci sus planes de reabrir bajo el nombre de Gottchalk?s

A causa del sismo del 4 de Abril pasado se han creado nuevos empleos en el Valle de Coachella. Se trata de la compaa consultora ?Fault Line? que ofrece asesora de como estar preparados para el ?Gran Terremoto? ?The Big One?. Ellos identifican las reas ms peligrosas y vulnerables y ayudan a hacer un kit

? No se convocados a la Seleccin Nacional peg en el nimo de muchos jugadores, y de paso a nivel torneo que ha perdido inters ? Pachuca y Monterrey abrirn la fiesta grande del ftbol mexicano cuando se enfrenten el sbado 1 de Mayo ? Pachuca est molesto por no jugar en domingo ? Todas

The next big earthquake to shake the Coachella Valley could be just around the corner, according to scientists. Aftershocks from the April 4 Baja, Calif., quake continue to rattle the border, and some in the Southland are taking matters into their own hands. “We’re ready to help you get ready,” said Pamela Henry, an earthquake

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded about 18 miles west southwest of El Centro early today. The quake struck at 3:55 a.m., according to preliminary information from the U.S. Geological Survey. It was originally reported as a 4.7 magnitude, but revised stronger later in the morning. USGS maps show the quake was felt in San

A federal judge today ordered a Palm Desert woman to stop inferring that her charity was endorsed by the late Michael Jackson. U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Gee granted a request from Jackson’s estate for a preliminary injunction enjoining the “Heal the World Foundation” from using Jackson’s name, image and likeness. Melissa Johnson is accused

The pueblo buildings have stood for more than 70 years — long before earth day existed. And Saturday the museum built to honor it hosted its first Earth Day event with substantiality in mind, with music, organic food, an art exhibit using recycling materials and displays highlighting local environmentally-friendly products. Leaders hope the event will