Month: May 2013

Memorial Day often marks the beginning of the summer vacation season, with thousands hitting the road to take advantage. The resulting increase in traffic made it’s way to the valley again this year, but many people decided to keep it local. Pools and parks were full of people relaxing and firing up the grill on

Thousands of neighbors from all walks of life turned out at the Palm Springs Air Museum to honor the brave men and women who fought and died for our country. “It’s a time we can hopefully remember those who protected our freedoms,” said Ross Willour, of Palm Springs. The Cathedral City High School color guard,

The American Legion Owen Coffman Post in Palm Springs honored a long time valley resident and member of the “Greatest Generation.” Sergeant Roaul Prieto lost his life during a bombing mission in Germany during World War II. “He gave all his tomorrows for us,” said his nephew Eugene Prieto. The American Legion dedicated its club

United States Armed Service veterans made up a large part of the assembled group that filled up Forest Lawn for, “A Day to Remember.” As tough as some of the memories that come flooding back on a day like this can be, those veterans will never forget to take time to reflect on Memorial Day.

Motorists reported a “slow-go” on roadways through the Coachella Valley Monday afternoon. Izzy Torrez Tweeted, “An hour and a half in traffic and we’re not even out of Palm Springs yet.” Westbound Interstate 10 traffic appeared to be moving at a moderate to slow speed west of Ramon Road in Thousand Palms. Motorists headed toward

Daniel Valenzuela de 24 aos de edad, sospechoso de ocasionar la muerte de Jorge Lizarraga nio de dos aos. Residente de la ciudad de Thermal, el incidente ocurrio el 17 de mayo, cuando las autoridades acudieron an llamado de emergencia en el Boulevar Airport de mencionada ciudad, al este del Valle de Coachella. Al llegar

On Memorial Day Monday, life slows down a bit. While many notably celebrate the holiday with barbeques and such, Congressman Raul Ruiz urges us all to remember… “Our life and our freedom and what we enjoy is a result of the sacrifice they made throughout the many years in the life of our country,” Congressman

A Thermal man suspected in the beating death of a 2-year- old boy was found near the border in Calexico this weekend and arrested, a sheriff’s spokesman said. Deputies received a call May 17 about a medical aid involving young Jorge Lizarraga in the 88000 block of Airport Boulevard in Thermal. The toddler was taken

Despus de dos aos de angustia, la polica log 162o el arresto de Raymundo Garca Vsquez de 27 aos quin es acusado me matar a Karina Seplveda en Mayo 2011. El cuerpo de Karina fue descubierto en un predio de cultivo de elote en el rea de Ave 50 y Fillmore en Coachella. Familiares de

FBI agents arrested a 23-year-old man accused of trying to open an emergency exit during his plane’s descent into Portland International Airport. FBI spokeswoman Beth Anne Steele says passengers and crew aboard the Alaska Airlines flight from Anchorage to Portland told investigators that Alexander Michael Herrera made “unusual statements” before trying to open the door

Top federal water managers plan to meet with officials from Indian tribes, conservationists and seven Western states to begin hammering out rules for squeezing every useable drop from the overtaxed Colorado River. The meeting Tuesday in San Diego comes amid dire predictions of looming shortages. Just five months ago, the secretary of the interior declared

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire dropped Monday for the ninth time in 10 days, decreasing three-tenths of cent to $4.017. The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties is 2.6 centsless than one week ago and 26.9 cents lower than one year ago, according tofigures

Amandalee Merryman cherishes times when the entire family can get together. “We were out as a family which we rarely get to do. There’s so many of us, our schedules clash. We were here to have a good time,” Merryman said. Friday night, Merryman and her family came to see Fast & Furious 6, a

Organizers say protesters rallied in dozens of cities today as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces. The say “March Against Monsanto” protests were held in 52 countries and 436 cities, including Los Angeles where demonstrators waved signs that read “Real Food 4 Real People” and

Combine the love of Liberace and the chance at a sneak peak — major excitement. “The diamonds, the fur, the bling. He wasn’t afraid to say or do anything he wanted to do,” Liberace fan Lon Michels said. Hundreds of people came to the Palm Springs Convention Center to get an early look at the

Coachella City officials were on hand to unveil the 3.5 million dollar expansion to Bagdouma park this afternoon. Children who attended were the first to use the new playgrounds, walking paths and water features. Coachella Mayor Edwardo Garcia says the community is succeeding with the opening of the park. He says he grew up on

Film producer Jerry Weintraub will screen his new HBO film about Liberace, “Behind the Candelabra,” tomorrow at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Screenings are scheduled for 4 and 7 p.m. in the Primrose Ballroom, and popcorn, candy and beverages will be available, according to city Director of Communications Amy Blaisdell. The film contains adult content

Two years ago terror struck Carmina Sepulveda and her family. It was the day her missing 19-year-old sister Karina was found dead in a cornfield in Coachella. “Everything that happened was a nightmare come true,” said Sepulveda. Charged with Karina’s murder, Raymundo Garcia Vasquez, 27, was arrested on Thursday at the Calexico border crossing, according

A Palm Desert country club is gearing up to host its third annual Memorial Day golf tournament for Marines. More than 30 Marines from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms will participate in the tournament on Monday at Oasis Country Club. They will be treated to lunch and a round of