A childhood illness is making a comeback in the Mid-Valley. And it’s not only affecting kids. That’s just one thing local doctors are talking about when looking at “What’s Going Around” the area where you live. Despite the summer heat, people in Palm Springs are still being plagued with upper-respiratory and sinus infections courtesy of
Continue ReadingThe falling price of scrap metal is still not enough to keep thieves away. Vandals stole fifteen copper sheets from a familiar target over the weekend. The Rancho Mirage Public Library fell victim to theft for the second time in twoyears. “Why here? I mean if they wanted to steal copper, why here?” asked Renee
Continue ReadingThe massive wildfire in Colorado Springsis still too dangerous for investigators to begin tracking down the cause. U.S. Forest Service agents want to wait for firefighting commanders to indicate it’s safe for them to enter the burned area. The FBI, state and local police want to know if someone deliberately set any of the fires.
Continue ReadingAn 87-year-old Palm Springs man was behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of assisting in the death of his ill wife. Palm Springs police Sgt. Mike Kovaleff said William Bentinck was arrested at a home on La Condesa Drive late Monday, where the Riverside County Coroner’s Office reported a possible unattended death earlier in the day.
Continue ReadingAutoridades del Condado de Riverside confirmaron la muerte de un nio de 14 meses de edad que se estrangul con el cordn que cubra una ventana. El pequeo y su hermano de 3 aos miraban la televisin en su casa de San Jacinto cuando la madre sali de la habitacin por unos minutos, al regresar
Continue ReadingA tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire on Interstate 10 east of Coachella today, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said. Click here for live traffic conditions from KESQ.com. The fire on eastbound I-10 west of the Cactus City rest area was reported shortly after 5 a.m.. The driver wasn’t hurt, CHP Officer Donovan Rice said. The
Continue ReadingRiverside County authorities say a toddler was strangled after a window-covering cord became wrapped around its neck. The 14-month-old child died at a hospital Monday afternoon, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. A spokesman says the mother told deputies that she had left the room for only a few minutes while the child and
Continue ReadingRiverside County authorities say a toddler was strangled after a window-covering cord became wrapped around its neck. The 14-month-old child died at a hospital Monday afternoon, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. A spokesman says the mother told deputies that she had left the room for only a few minutes while the child and
Continue ReadingRiverside County authorities say a toddler was strangled after a window-covering cord became wrapped around its neck. The 14-month-old child died at a hospital Monday afternoon, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. A spokesman says the mother told deputies that she had left the room for only a few minutes while the child and
Continue ReadingRiverside County authorities say a toddler was strangled after a window-covering cord became wrapped around its neck. The 14-month-old child died at a hospital Monday afternoon, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. A spokesman says the mother told deputies that she had left the room for only a few minutes while the child and
Continue ReadingRiverside County authorities say a toddler was strangled after a window-covering cord became wrapped around its neck. The 14-month-old child died at a hospital Monday afternoon, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. A spokesman says the mother told deputies that she had left the room for only a few minutes while the child and
Continue ReadingRiverside County authorities say a toddler was strangled after a window-covering cord became wrapped around its neck. The 14-month-old child died at a hospital Monday afternoon, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. A spokesman says the mother told deputies that she had left the room for only a few minutes while the child and
Continue ReadingRiverside County authorities say a toddler was strangled after a window-covering cord became wrapped around its neck. The 14-month-old child died at a hospital Monday afternoon, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. A spokesman says the mother told deputies that she had left the room for only a few minutes while the child and
Continue ReadingRiverside County Supervisors John Benoit and Jeff Stone today will propose establishing a web-based map that makes it easier for area visitors and residents to find farms and wineries countywide, partly to help boost point-of-sale purchases at the locations. Benoit and Stone will outline their proposed “Ag Trail” during the policy agenda. “The establishment of
Continue ReadingThe average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire fell today to its lowest amount since Jan. 11, dropping eight-tenths of a cent to $3.706, one day after falling a half-cent. The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties has decreased for 43 consecutive days and 46 of the
Continue ReadingFor the Taylor family, a typical summer evening consists of relaxing playtime together — after a summer day of staying smart. “We have some simple flash cards that we review the alphabet, or just writing the alphabet on paper and having the kids trace it,” mother Maria Taylor said. It’s a small activity with a
Continue ReadingFirefighters throughout the southwest continue to work around the clock to contain severallarge brush fires. Therecent outburst of flames in Arizona, New Mexico, andColorado has put local forest officials on high alert. They are pleading for campers to be cautious especially during the Fourth of July holiday. Tim Samuelson and his family are part of
Continue ReadingAfter shutting its doors for good, many diners in Palm Springs wondered what would happen to the venue that used to be called The Blue Pear.” Monday, Daniel Doiron made the announcement he had purchased the location at 2249 N. Palm Canyon Drive and planned to open a new restaurant and entertainment venue. “The pool
Continue ReadingLa Patrulla de Carretaras de California incrementar el nmero de agentes y patrullas durante el feriado del 4 de Julio en el Valle de Coachella. CHP casi duplica la vigilancia en un periodo en el que ejecutarn la ley en su mxima expresin, iniciando maana martes a las 6:00 p.m. y terminando la media noche
Continue ReadingThe California Highway Patrol will increase patrols in the Coachella Valley beginning tomorrow night for the Fourth of July holiday. The CHP is “almost doubling” the number of officers on patrol during the Fourth of July Maximum Enforcement Period, which starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday and ends at midnight Wednesday night, Officer Joe Zagorski said.
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