Month: November 2013

It’s the first time in history something like it exist. A national monument, dedicated to hero dogs and their handlers. The U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland was created thanks to tireless efforts by author and Veitnam veteran, John Burnam. He says it’s something that should have been

Despus de mucha discusin el concilio de Palm Springs aprob invertir $5 mdd en varios proyectos de revitalizacin y mejoras en diferentes puntos de la ciudad, incluyendo $700 mil dlares en el pavimento del estacionamiento del City Hall que est seriamente deteriorado, en ese punto un empleado municipal se cay el mes pasadoy result con

The board that oversees California’s high-speed rail project is endorsing a 114-mile route for the second segment of the bullet train, stretching from Fresno to Bakersfield. The California High-Speed Rail Authority board gave approval to proceed with the route during its meeting Thursday. The move allows the agency to request approval from federal rail and

Actor Matthew McConaughey will be presented with the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) in January. This will be the 25th year for the Festival which runs January 3rd through 14th. “Matthew McConaughey is the rare actor who effortlessly moves between cinematic genres. From drama to thrillers to romantic

Opponents of two recently signed bills related to abortion have until Jan. 7 to submit enough valid signatures to qualify referendums attempting to overturn them. One proposed referendum challenges AB 154, which allows nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives and physicians assistants with special training to perform abortion by aspiration. The other challenges AB 980 which repealed

News Channel 3 has learned that Desert Hot Springs is preparing for a potential bankruptcy filing. A report done by the city’s Interim Director of Finance and Administration paints a very bleak picture of the city’s finances. The report found the city is facing a potential budget deficit of $3,077,299 by the end of the

(AP) California Highway Patrol investigators who inspected the wreckage of a tour bus that crashed in the San Bernardino Mountains, killing seven passengers, discovered something startling: All six of the brakes were defective. The February crash also killed a driver whose pickup truck was smashed as the bus careened out of control down the mountain

For the homeless, the conditions this time of year can be miserable. Local students are taking to the streets to experience it first-hand. With no electronics and nothing much but sleeping bags and the clothes on their backs, more than 50 eighth-graders from Sacred Heart School in Palm Desert took shelter in an empty warehouse

Developer Terry Manley plans to build 2,200-acre housing, retail and commercial development in Coachella. At a cost of $1 billion, his vision, called La Entrada,would be on desert land south of Interstate 10, to the east of the All American Canal. Manley is devoting his time and money to the project because he believes the

The Indio Police Department is one of 34 police agencies in the country to try a unique approach to law enforcement. “We’re going to be able to project, deter and prevent crime impacts,” said Chief Richard Twiss. The Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) is a collaboration between IPD and a University of California, Riverside sociologist. The

Each year the U.S. Marine Corps pays tribute to its past with special birthday celebrations held at bases around the world. “Marines are very proud, we feel accomplished with what we’ve done. We respect our traditions and hold them close to our heart,” said Cpl. John Dolezal. At the base in Twentynine Palms, Marines donned

“Opportunities to learn through the arts are so important for their creativity and development. They may end up in the spotlight and decide they want to pursue it,” choreographer Jennifer Backhaus said. Desert Mirage senior Estefania Salgado already knows she wants to pursue the spotlight. “I do want to be an actress. It would be

Two sporting goods megastores are teeing up for their grand openings this weekend. “Both are big name companies, so it’s good for the valley,” said Vince Heliker, a resident of Cathedral City. Don’t let the exterior construction deceive you, consumers can already shop Dick’s Sporting Goods at Westfield Mall in Palm Desert. Dick’s is the

Two Coachella girls born conjoined at the head were reunited Thursday with the Doctors at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital who saved their lives. The little girls, known to everyone one at the hospital as the miracle babies, are now 9 years old. The surgery to give them separate was the first of its kind

Con el afn de combatir y prevenir el crimen en la ciuad de Indio, la polica de dicha entidad esta colaborando con la Universidad de Califronia Riverside (UCR) para hacerle frente a esta problemtica. Lo hacen implementando la tecnologa, un programa de computadora que predice en donde se cometern los crimenes. El departamento de polica

Two giant retailers are holding grand openings this weekend, bringing selection and competition to the Coachella Valley. The PGA Tour Superstore is opening at Highway 111 and Fred Waring. Dick’s Sporting Goods is also opening at Westfield Shoppingtown. Store executives and consumers agree the competition will be a plus for the local economy, two sporting

Doctors and staff at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio now have an extra focus on improving patient services. That is the word from hospital CEO Gary Honts. The comment came after the hospital received word on Monday that it won’t be cut off from receiving Medicare reimbursements. State officials warned the hospital last Summer that

UPDATE: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department served a search warrant at a secondhand jewelry dealer in Palm Desert Wednesday. Deputies recovered the ring stolen from El Paseo Jewelers on October 21st. The ring is being held in evidence in the case against Doris Payne. UPDATE: an 83-year-old Doris Payne pleaded not guilty today to stealing a

Prosecutors throughout California will be in Riverside today, hammering out legislative priorities for 2014 and comparing notes onhow recent changes in state law have impacted their counties. The California District Attorneys’ Association’s Legislative Summit will be held at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office headquarters at Orange and 10th streets, starting around 8 a.m. This

One Southern California city has nixed a Pamplona-style bull running event because of safety concerns. The Riverside Press Enterprise reports Lake Elsinore City Manager Grant Yates said Wednesday he denied an application for the event slated for March 8. The city received hundreds of emails from people worried that participants could be injured. The Great