Month: December 2011

Local law enforcement agencies issued a stiff warning to drivers Friday by adding more patrols onto the roads to ensure a safe New Years. Riverside County sheriff’s deputies held driving under the influence checkpoints in Palm Desert and Coachella at undisclosed locations Friday, which aside from getting drunk drivers off the roads, was used to

Police arrested a Bermuda Dunes man Thursday night on multiple counts of lewd acts with a child. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said 59-year-old Eugene Lee Johnston was also arrested on charges of possession of child pornography. Johnston saved several hundred pornographic images of children on his home computer, the Sheriffs Department said. Deputies arrested

The Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells brought the new year in with a bang. Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald held his traditional New Year’s Eve party. Invited guests enjoyed an evening of jazz, champagne, gourmet food, and a balloon drop at midnight. The leader of the band, Art of Sax- voted best band in the

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The Coachella Valley Arabs eeked out a 1-point win the first time they met geographic rival Desert Mirage this season. On Friday, C.V. made it clear they wanted no part of a close game when they met the Rams in a rematch at the Max Preps Holiday Classic. The Arabs opened the game on a

The Rancho Mirage City Council named a new city manager on Thursday night. After a closed session vote, council members emerged naming Randal Bynder, 50, the city’s community development director, as the new leader. His new job will begin after his contract details are finalized and after current City Manager Patrick Pratt retires on Feb.

The 2011 homicide rate in the state of California was down almost 8 percent, according to the California Department of Justice, but locally, the Coachella Valley homicide rate rose, authorities said. Several cases remain unsolved. There is no clear indication as to why there was an increase in homicides, authorities said. This year, the homicide

Coachella Valley business owners love what they see — heavy foot traffic. Snowbirds and tourists are packing hotels, restaurants and shops. “We come down mostly to relax and eat some good food,” said John Friesen, a Canadian visitor spending a couple of weeks in Palm Springs with his wife. The Coachella Valley is definitely a

Ruthie Darling is a local author who is helping pave the road to teaching young children about an important concept. Her book called “The Hole Story” is making it easier for young children to understand the concept of the space around them. Darling volunteers at the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert in Rancho Mirage

Las autoridades del Valle de Coachella tendrn en la mira a toda persona que quebrante la ley este fin de semana, durante los festejos para recibir el ao nuevo. El orden empieza en su propio hogar, recurdele a sus nios el no jugar en la calle de noche y si est celebrando con msica y

Existen alternativas si toma y no tiene quien lo lleve a casa, puede aprovechar el servicio de transporte gratuito que estarn brindando varias compaas de taxis locales. Debe llamar para solicitar el servicio y mencionar que se trata del programa “Safe Ride Home”. Estar en marcha maana a partir de las 8 de la noche

Authorities will be on the lookout for intoxicated drivers and those shooting off firearms over the New Year’s weekend in the eastern Coachella Valley. The Indio Police Department will have extra officers on duty to enforce laws against drunken driving and illegally discharging firearms, spokesman Benjamin Guitron said. Sheriff’s deputies in Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis,

As we count down to the new year, California motorists should be aware of some of the new laws going into effect Jan. 1, 2012. These new traffic laws were passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor earlier this year, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is asking the motoring public to familiarize

Actor/comedian Russell Brand filed for divorce today from his wife of about 15 months, singer Katy Perry. The couple were married on Oct. 23, 2010, in India. In a statement, the 36-year-old Brand said, “Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.” Rumors about troubles

The California Supreme Court says Gov. Jerry Brown and state lawmakers have the authority to eliminate community redevelopment agencies but they cannot force them to redirect their taxes to local services. The state’s high court released a decision Thursday that will likely send both sides back to negotiations. The state is counting on $1.7 billion

An experienced 32-year-old Canadian skydiver has died from a hard landing at Perris Valley Airport, the fourth skydiving fatality at the facility this year. Michael Ungar, 32, of the Canadian province of Ontario was killed Tuesday, apparently while landing after a difficult aerial maneuver, said Riverside County Sheriff Sgt. Sergio Rodriguez. The accident was reported

“Todo lo que sube tiene que bajar”, este lema aplica en estos das festivos. Con esto en mente las autoridades estan desalentando a los residentes disparar al aire libre con motivo de las celebraciones de fin de ao. Este acto no tan slo es peligroso pero tambin ilegal. La ley criminaliza a toda aquella persona

Cuatro automviles quedaron completamente destruidos por el fuego y uno ms sufri daos en un estacionamiento de Indio. El incendio se report cerca de las 5:30 de la maana en la cuadra 45 mil de la calle “Citrus”; les tom a los bomberos casi 3 horas sofocar las llamas. Por fortuna no se reportaron personas

Las protestas realizadas a nivel local por los llamados “Indignados” tendrn un costo para usted, como contribuyente. El ayuntamiento de Palm Desert se vi obligado a pagar unos 89 mil dlares en horas extras a los agentes de polica, inspectores y empleados de obras pblicas en los meses de Marzo y Octubre para mantener el

Esta tarde se report un incendio en el estacionamiento de casas mviles “Garca” en Coachella. Segn los bomberos al llegar a la escena el fuego ya haba sido sofocado por los habitantes del complejo. El incendio se desat a eso de la una de la tarde. No se reportaron mayores percances ni heridos, slo una