Month: January 2013

Here is a complete list of nominations announced today for the 85th Academy Awards: Best Picture — “Amour,” Nominees to be determined — “Argo,” Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck and George Clooney, Producers — “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Dan Janvey, Josh Penn and Michael Gottwald, Producers — “Django Unchained,” Stacey Sher, Reginald Hudlin and Pilar

There’s concern over an aggressive flu strain that is spreading across the country and heading our way. It has spread to 41 states where more than 2,000 people have been hospitalized with the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the virus has also caused the death of more than a dozen children. The

After years of double-digit deficits, California’s fiscal outlook is looking brighter. Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday will propose his third budget since reclaiming the governor’s office. It’s expected to be the first time in many years that the nation’s most populous state does not face drastic budget cuts. The state still must address a $1.9

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire rose nine-tenths of a cent today to $3.639, the 13th increase in 14 days. The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties is 4.7 cents more than one week ago but 2.4 cents less than one month ago and 7.1

“He was a teenager who had his whole life ahead of him. He was only 17 years old,” saidGiovanni Flores. Flores is talking about his nephew Daniel Matus of Cathedral City. Daniel just recently started his new job working at Five Guys in La Quinta. The 17-year-old was killed after he was struck by a

A black bear that had been spotted wandering the desert area near Whitewater has been captured and killed says the Department of Fish and Game. They came out and got the sick bear after our report aired Tuesday night. The bear had been spotted in the desert area wandering around, looking for food. “Everyone was

We’re in the thick of cold and flu season. That’s just one thing local doctors are talking about when looking at “What’s Going Around” the area where you live. Dr. Michael Jardula reports the casualties of cold and flu season are heavy in Palm Springs. The chill in the air, along with holiday travel and

We all think we know Health 101 — eat more vegetables and eat fewer chips. Yet, getting an A+ body still eludes a lot of us. The Coachella Valley Health Collaborative kicked off its 2013 Health Challenge. “We use a website that tracks the number of steps. We have mayors from different cities, school board

The mother of a marine shot in Desert Hot Springs last December is asking for help with medical funds. Corporal Craig Maddy is hanging on for life in the ICU at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. Maddy was shot in the head on December 5th, 2012 and police still do not have a

President Bill Clinton announced the program and featured attendees for the Clinton Foundation’s second annual Health Matters: Activating Wellness in Every Generation Conference slated for next week in La Quinta. The event will bring together more than 400 stakeholders from the worlds of health care, public policy, business, education, individual wellness, and sports to identify

An 84 year old woman was killed Tuesday night while crossing South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs and hit by a car. The accident was reported just before 6:00 p.m. at South Palm Canyon Drive near Avenida Palmera and Sonora Road. Palm Springs Police spokesperson Mike Kovaleff confirms that the pedestrian died on scene

The “Twilight” finale had better reviews than the franchise’s previous four movies, but you’d never know it from the Razzie nominations singling out Hollywood’s worst of the year. “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” led the Razzies lineup with 11 nominations, including worst picture, lead-acting slots for Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and

San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies arrested a teenager Tuesday accused of posting threats against Yucca Valley high school via a social media network. The 14 year-old was booked into Juvenile Hall in San Bernardino on Tuesday. The alleged threat was posted on a social networking site just days after the Newton, Conn., school shootings. Investigators

Riverside County supervisors Tuesday accepted a $2,000 grant for the Department of Animal Services to apply to programs that save the lives of pets that might otherwise be euthanized. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — ASPCA —awarded the funds, which the nonprofit received from FidoPharm, a New York-based pet health

Firefighters responded to a residential fire in Thousand Palms around 12:45a.m. today. The blaze broke out at an unoccupied single story home located at 72900 La Canada Way. Arriving firefighters found smoke coming from the attic and were able to contain the fire in a half hour’s time. No injuries were reported. The cause of

A witness described being shot and carjacked today in the trial of a man charged with attacking him and killing another man in an alleged crime spree in the Coachella Valley. Walter Garrett testified in the trial of Carlos Contreras and Daniel Cervantes, both 34, who face murder and other charges stemming from the May

A local high school student is under arrest today after carrying illegal drugs on campus. A police officer suffered minor injuries after confronting the student at Summit Continuation School in La Quinta. The officer confronted the student after finding illegal drugs in his backpack. The student took off but the officer was able to catch

The Idyllwild Film Festival, featuring nearly 100 movies, documentaries and short films, will get under way today. “We believe 2013 will deliver on the promise of high-quality films and a great overall visitor experience,” said festival Chairman Phil Calderone. He said a total of 96 productions will be screened during the third- annual festival, which