Month: June 2013

Two fugitives accused of gunning down a 23-year-old San Jacinto man waited for him to leave a house, then pulled in front of his car to block his path and opened fire on the unarmed victim, firing 16 rounds as he held up his hands as if to “surrender,” according to court papers released today.

Palm Desert police arrested a teenager Thursday accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an apartment complex on Fred Waring in Palm Desert. On Saturday, June 22, police began investigating a report of a sexual assault that took place in the 72000 block of Fred Waring in Palm Desert. Officers spoke to the victim, who

Riverside County residents were reminded today that lighting fireworks during the Fourth of July — or anytime — was strictly prohibited in all but a few locations within the county, and individuals who choose to ignore the law could face steep fines. “All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in Riverside County,” said sheriff’s Sgt. Lisa

American Legion members from around California will meet in Palm Springs starting Friday. The Legion’s Department of California will hold its 95th annual convention at the Riviera hotel Friday through Sunday. The convention will include a banquet, golf tournament and an awards ceremony, and business matters such as budget, annual reports and electing officers, organizers

BeaumontStewart Park9th Street and Orange AvenueBeaumont, CA 92223Live entertainment and other festivities begin at 5 p.m.Fireworks show at 9 p.m.(951) 769-8524 CoronaMain Street U.S.A. ParadeParade starts at Ontario and Main Street, travels down Main and concludes at Olive StreetStart time is 10 a.m.http://www.ci.corona.ca.us CoronaSantana Park598 Santana WayCorona, CA 92881Festivities begin at 4 p.m., with formal

The Senate has passed historic immigration legislation offering the hope of American citizenship to millions, while promising a military-style surge to secure the border. The vote was 68-32, far more than the majority needed to send the measure to the House. Prospects there are not nearly as good and many conservatives are opposed. Vice President

Riverside County’s largest law enforcement union announced today that it’s backing veteran Riverside County prosecutor Mike Hestrin for district attorney. The 3,400-member Riverside Sheriffs’ Association — which represents deputies, probation officers and District Attorney’s Office investigators — endorsed Hestrin, who is seeking to unseat his boss, one-term incumbent Paul Zellerbach. “RSA’s vote reflects the need

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a state spending plan for the coming fiscal year that makes budget-busting deficits a distant memory and funnels billions of additional dollars to K-12 schools. The governor was joined by Democratic legislative leaders on Thursday as he signed the budget for the fiscal year starting Monday. It includes a $96.3

President Barack Obama on Thursday praised the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage as a “victory for American democracy” but clashed with his African host over gay rights in a sign of how far the movement has to go internationally. Obama said recognition of gay unions in the United States should cross state lines and

June 27, 2013 The City of Palm Springs and the Desert Healthcare Foundation, in partnership with President Clinton’s Health Matters Initiative, announced Thursday that just under $350,000 in proceeds from the Mayor’s Healthy Planet, Healthy You Race and Wellness Festival, including matching dollars from the Desert Healthcare Foundation, will be distributed to six local nonprofits

Two teenagers were arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly breaking into a Palm Desert home on San Pascual Avenue. Around 2:30 p.m., police responded to reports of a burglary on the 44400 block of San Pascual. Two teenagers, one boy and one girl, were seen leaving the area of the crime. Deputies located a 15-year-old girl

The Senate has advanced historic immigration legislation across the last procedural test and stands on the brink of final passage of the bill offering the prize of U.S. citizenship to millions. The vote on final passage was set for Thursday afternoon. The bill, a top priority for President Barack Obama, would also pour billions into

The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from Arizona and Nevada involving the rights of same-sex couples. The justices let stand an appeals court ruling striking down an Arizona law that said only married state employees were eligible for health benefits and withdrawing domestic partner benefits for unmarried state workers. Arizona’s constitution bars same-sex marriage, so

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire decreased today for the third consecutive day following a 13-day streak of increases, falling nine-tenths of a cent to $4.071. The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties is 6.3 cents more than one week ago, 5.4 cents higher than

A strong ridge of high pressure will cause a heat wave in Riverside County from Friday to Tuesday, likely setting new record high temperatures throughout the region, meteorologists said today. According to the National Weather Service, the hottest days will be this weekend. An excessive heat warning for the mountains and Coachella Valley is scheduled

A fire broke out in a train engine in Cabazon Wednesday night, but no one was injured. The fire, which was reported at 9:40 p.m. south of Tamarack Road and Rushmore Avenue, was contained to the engine’s air compressor in just under one hour, said Mark Annas of the Riverside County Fire Department. The blaze

A driver who led authorities on an approximately four-minute chase after they tried to pull him over for a traffic violation was killed by police in Hemet today after he got out of his car and pulled a gun, according to a sheriff’s deputy and a broadcast report. The chase began when members of a

Hundreds gathered in downtown Palm Springs to celebrate a historic day for gay rights in America. Several groups including the Human Rights Campaign, Desert Aids Project, the LGBT Community Center and others put on a rally for same-sex marriage supporters to cheer and revel in huge victories in the high court. The Supreme Court gave