Month: July 2013

Residents who live near Mountain Center always have a plan in case of fire. But, when flames spread this quickly, plans fall apart. The wildfire started around 1:45 PM on Monday and thanks to a second straight season of drought conditions, grew exponentially. The only thing helping to slow the spread of the fire is

The iconic, cream-filled golden sponge cakes are back. Twinkies, now under new ownership, officially hit store shelves nationwide Monday and some Valley folks couldn’t resist but get their hands on them. The sweet treats made their return after they were pulled in November. “I have to share or I’ll eat the whole box, I’m not

A judge has decided to postpone a hearing for 16-year old Skyler Atilano, accused of killing his half-brother 11-year old Terry Smith Jr. last week in Menifee. Last Friday, the Riverside County District Attorney’s office made the decision to file a charge of murder against Atilano, in connection with the death of his 11-year old

Frank Landfield says he loves his Tesla and what it represents. “I’m not contributing to global warming and wars,” he said. He doesn’t love the electric car parking situation, though. “On Thursday night at the Street Fair, there is always a gas car parked in the charging station,” Landfield said. He said this happens often

The city attorney for Rancho Mirage sent out a list of do’s and don’ts to city council members that are seeking re-election. The campaign rules reminder was initiated by potential violations of laws with regards to use of public resources by Rancho Mirage Council members. Officials holding public office can not use any public property

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says a man was found dead lying in a roadway near the Windmills North of Palm Springs Monday afternoon. Sheriff spokesman Deputy Albert Martinez says they got the call around 1:20 p.m. stating that a man was lying in the roadway. They got on scene and found the man on Garnet

El tema de inmigracin en Washington DC ha dado paso a un candente debate incluso dentro del mismo partido republicano el partido mayoritario. En la camara baja hay desacuerdo sobre como proceder con el proyecto de ley. Con la reforma migratoria en pleno debate, y ambos lados defendiendo sus posiciones a capa y espada, el

El sbado a las 6:30 p.m. la polica recibi una llamada por parte del personal de la sala de emergencias del San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital de Banning, que reportaba que un hombre de 23 aos haba llegado con dos heridas de arma blanca en el pecho. El Sargento Alex Daz del Departamento de Polica de

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire rose Monday for the fifth consecutive day, increasing a half-cent to $4.044. The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties is 3.3 cents more than one week ago, 7.1 cents higher than one month ago and 36 cents greater than

A man was stabbed twice in his chest during a fight with a co-worker at a Banning warehouse, and sheriff’s deputies later arrested a suspect for allegedly attacking him, officials said. Dispatchers received a call at 6:30 p.m. Saturday from emergency room staff at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in Banning about a 23-year-old man who

A Banning police officer shot at a suspect who broke free from him during a domestic violence call early Sunday, but missed, police said. Police were dispatched at 2:30 a.m. to a home in the 1200 block of Hargrave Street where officers found a woman who had been beaten. Johnny Ray Vaughan, 31, was identified

Parts of State Route 74 in the Palm Desert and Idyllwild areas will be closed this week for paving work, according to Caltrans. One-way closures on eastbound and westbound 74 are planned from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday from Pinyon Drive to Cahuilla Way and Hurkey Creek to Morris Ranch Road. Asphalt

Hundreds of people celebrated animals big and small at the 15th annual Pets on Parade at the Doral Desert Princess Resort in Cathedral City. The event, benefiting the Pegasus Riding Academy for the Handicapped and the Humane Society of the Desert, also paid tribute to our American war dogs. County Supervisor John Benoit presented the

A blown transformer in downtown Palm Springs knocked out the power to a busy stretch of restaurants and businesses Saturday afternoon. According to Palm Springs police Sergeant Harvey Reed, the transformer blew around 3:30 PM on Saturday. An upended manhole cover and pieces of concrete were the results of the explosion next to the parking

Thousands of people across North America put on their birthday suits and jumped in the pool, all with hopes of a world record. The American Association for Nude Recreation and the Naturist Society sponsored an attempt at the Guinness world record for most people skinny dipping in one day. “There were 14,110 people all across

Desert Hot Springs City Manager Rick Daniels is looking for a new job. According to the newspaper “The Oregonian,” Daniels is a finalist for the county administrator position in Clackamas County. The article lists him as one of three finalists that the public can meet at a public reception on July 17. Here is a

Sunday marks what would have been President Gerald Ford’s 100th birthday. After leaving the White House, Mr. Ford made the Coachella Valley his home until his death the day after Christmas in 2006. Many remember him for pardoning President Nixon after Watergate,but, others remember Mr. Ford for saving the lives of thousands Vietnam orphans. Now,

Saturday marks what would have been President Gerald Ford’s 100th birthday. After leaving the White House, Mr. Ford made the Coachella Valley his home until his death the day after Christmas in 2006. Many remember him for pardoning President Nixon after Watergate,but, others remember Mr. Ford for saving the lives of thousands Vietnam orphans. Now,