Month: February 2014

The California Highway Patrol is asking for witnesses to come forward as it investigates a suspected drunken driver who sped the wrong way on a Southern California freeway, causing a crash that killed six people. The suspect, 21-year-old Olivia Culbreath, remains hospitalized Monday with a broken femur and a ruptured bladder. Los Angeles County Coroner’s

A Southern California diocese has paid $3.8 million to settle two child-abuse lawsuits brought against a former Catholic priest. The Diocese of San Bernardino which serves about 1.6 million Catholics across San Bernardino and Riverside counties including the Coachella Valley announced Sunday that payments settling the two civil cases involving Alejandro Castillo came from a

Beginning Monday, incumbents and other candidates vying for elected offices in Riverside County can file their nominating papers. Hopefuls have until March 7 to submit their candidacy declarations and other required materials, as well as pay filing fees to the Office of the Registrar of Voters. At the local level, three supervisors are up for

A trough of low pressure brought gusty west winds to the Coachella Valley and the Riverside County mountains early Monday, meteorologists said. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for the Coachella Valley and local mountain areas until noon, saying there were sustained west to northwest winds of 15 to 30 miles per hour

President Obama is set to meet with the King of Jordan Friday at the Sunnylands Estate in Rancho Mirage. One of the major talking points for the meeting will address the war in Syria and its impact on both the United States and Jordan. The U.S. has invested more than a billion dollars in the

“It’s important because I feel like we’re getting our foot in the door nationwide,” said Rusty Chandler, a Cathedral City resident who married his partner of 42 years last December. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Saturday the Justice Department will treat legally-married gay couples the same as heterosexual couples. “On Monday, I will issue a

(CNS) – A pre-teen girl nearly drowned in a pool in an unincorporated area south of Desert Hot Springs Saturday, authorities said. Firefighters were called at about 4:30 p.m. to the 70800 block of Dillon Road, said Mark Annas of the Riverside County Fire Department. “Bystanders pulled the child out of the pool and administered

The 20th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala marks three decades of service by the Desert Aids Project in the fight against HIV and AIDS. “Thirty years ago if you were HIV positive it was a death sentence, now it’s actually gone so far on and it’s about helping them live and thrive and give

Update: The Corner’s office identified her as 55-year-oldLavonneKoester of Alta Loma. Earlier: A bicyclist was struck and killed Saturday by a truck hauling a trailer in Thermal, the California Highway Patrol reported. CHP officers were dispatched at 12:12 p.m. to the corner of 60th Avenue and Harrison Street where the incident happened. CHP reports a

A clothes dryer caught fire today in the garage of a Moreno Valley home, a fire department spokesman said. The fire at a home in the 12500 block of Peachleaf Street was reported at 2:56 p.m. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze about 10 minutes later to the garage, Riverside County Fire Department spokesman

Jennifer Gutierrez’s son, Angel, needs round-the-clock care. As a single mother, taking care of him is a full-time job. “I know people my age have kids and they take them to the park, they take them to do certain things. I can’t do that,” Gutierrez said. Doctors had a difficult time delivering Angel. His limbs

(CNS) – The Desert AIDS Project will hold its 20th Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center Saturday. The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., will serve as a “dual anniversary,” honoring those who have been active with Desert AIDS Project in its work in the Coachella Valley for the past

Plumes of smoke from the Mountain and Silver fires made national headlines last summer. Flames burned thousands of acres and destroyed more than two dozen homes. The town of Idyllwild was evacuated, but the flames didn’t reach the community, they only charred its reputation. More than six months later, many businesses are still trying to

Indio Police are searching for a suspect that robbed the Wells Fargo Bank in Indio late Friday evening. The robbery occurred just after 4:00 p.m. Friday evening at bank located at 45-020 Monroe Street near Highway 111, per Indio Police Public Information Officer Ben Guitron. According to Guitron, the Hispanic man entered the bank and

The Coachella Valley Unified School District may have to lay off more than 50 teachers in an effort to avoid bankruptcy. The school board has approved the move as part of a fiscal recovery plan. Due to several years of overspending that reached as much as $11 million a year, the school district is looking

You know those times when you can’t decide just what you’re craving for dinner – Mexican or Italian food? Say goodbye to them. “It’s our first gathering since the ban has been lifted in December. I know people are really excited to taste the food and see what we have to offer,” Reggie Cameron, one

Three Valley recycling businesses are facing possible charges for allegedly buying stolen metals. From water mains in Desert Hot springs, water values in Bermuda Dunes to fire hydrants in Palm Springs; thieves are trying to cash in on scrap metal causing thousands of dollars in damage. “Were are having an increase in stolen fire hydrants,

La tenista estadodunidense nmero uno del mundo, Serana Williams se ha dado de baja y no participara en el torneo abierto BNP Paribas Open que se realiza e marzo en Indian Wells, Ca. El siguiente cominicado fue emitido por Steve Simon, director de dicho evento: Serena Williams“Despus de reflexionar y analizar cuidadosamente, este ao no

Former U.S. Army Infantryman Rob Flores can breathe a sigh of relief tonight. The Purple Heart recipient is now a proud homeowner in the country he fought to protect. “It’s a big burden off the shoulders, that way there’s one less payment I have to worry about,” Flores said. We were there as Rob and

Cal Fire responded to a fire at a homeless camp in the area of Vista Del Sur and Tyler Street near I-10 just east of the Dillon Road exit. Firefighters said they’re working to put out a debris pile that’s about 50 feet by 50 feet. There’s no word on how many people were in