Month: July 2014

Some 2.88 million Southern Californians are expected to travel for the Fourth of July weekend starting today, and more than 823,500 travelers are expected to pass through Los Angeles International Airport, a 6 percent jump over 2013. The Automobile Club of Southern California says the number of Southlanders who’ll travel away from home, mostly on

An overflow crowd in a Southern California community where protesters turned back Homeland Security busloads of immigrants gave a harsh reception to federal officials behind the decision to bring them to their city in the first place. Local politicians calling for secure borders proved far more popular with the crowd Wednesday night in Murrieta. “Send

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims like Ali Almasfor of Coachella fast beginning at sunrise as a sign of sacrifice to God. When Ramadan falls in the summer, the long days mean up to 16 hours of hunger, all in the name of devotion. And when the sun finally sets, they break the fast

You’ll find some wild names for sparklers, including Tiger Fury, Lucky Leprechaun and Hasta La Vista Baby and more, at “Safe and Sane” fireworks stands in the Coachella Valley. For customers, they spark excitement for Independence Day traditions. “I’m going to light some fireworks,” said Benjamin Mellinger, 10, of Indio. Before you fire them up

Jewish Family Service of the Desert is helping people with costs this summer — with everything from food to utility bills. Carol Mandel of Cathedral City says the organization changed her life over the past year. “Oh my god… I can’t even tell you how wonderful it’s been,” said Mandel. She needed to move, but

Un ex agente del Departamentod del Sheriff est bajo custodia de las autoridades por el asesinato de una persona en el Condado de San Bernardino. El departamento policial dijo que Steve Baumgartner de 53 aos le dispar a su vecino Michael Clark con arma de fuego despus de un desacuerdo que en la zona montaosa

La ciudad de Coachella estara recolectando alimentos, ropa, medicinas y juguetes para ayudar a los centros de reubicacin y refugios de miles de nios indocumentados que han huido de la violencia y la pobreza en Amrica Central en las ltimas semanas “Esta es una crisis humanitaria y tenemos que ayudar a estos nios y mostrar

El nio guatemalteco Gilberto Ramos, cuyo cadver fue hallado en el desierto de Texas, se ha convertido en un smbolo de los peligros que enfrentan un xodo de nios solos que cruzan la frontera ilegalmente con Estados Unidos provenientes de Centroamrica La del nio guatemalteco cuyo cadver fue encontrado en el desierto a una milla

The Riverside County Assessor’s Office is reporting the largest percentage increase in property values in the county since 2007. The latest numbers indicate a 7.74% overall increase this year, which is the highest total assessment-roll value since 2008, according to Assessor Larry Ward. Chart of this year’s numbers compared to last year And even better

Cal Fire was called to a house fire in Desert Hot Springs shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The blaze was reported in the 16500 block of W Via Corto. Our crew on scene confirmed that the house was unoccupied at the time of the fire and nobody was injured. Neighbors reported seeing large flames coming

El departamento del sherfiff confirma la muerte de una pareja de la tercera edad, Ambos perdieron la vida al este de Palm Springs, la fatalidad sucedio en Chiriaco Summit el dia de lunes por la tarde. Jos Bracero de 73 aos y su esposa Consuelo Bracero de 75 aos fueron transportados a un hospital de

The California Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who fled the scene after crashing into a pedestrian who was walking along Country Club Drive early Wednesday morning. According to a CHP release, 51 year old Bermuda Dunes resident Larry Morris was walking eastbound on the north shoulder of Country Club Drive, east of Adams

The Palm Desert Aquatic Center has extended its hours on the Fourth of July. City officials said the move will give guests an opportunity to watch the City of Palm Desert fireworks display while keeping cool in the pool or while sitting poolside. Valley residents and visitors can swim at the facility from 11 a.m.

A woman accused of allowing her 2-year-old granddaughter to drink a cup of tea laced with methamphetamine was charged Wednesday with child endangerment and possession of illegal drugs. Cynthia Ann Watson, 51, was arrested Monday after Riverside County sheriff’s deputies learned her grandchild was in distressed health from consuming meth. Watson, who is jailed on

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 19-year-old woman who disappeared over the weekend. Erin Corwin was last seen on Saturday at 7 a.m. when she was leaving her Twentynine Palms home on her way to Joshua Tree National Park, according to a release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Her

We’re learning new information about the security data breach at P.F. Chang’s that left some customers’ credit and debit card information susceptible to thieves. The restaurant chain began contacting customers via email to provide updates on the investigation. According to a statement released Wednesday, the data breach was a highly sophisticated criminal operation and its

A victim chased three suspects in his rental car after he said he was robbed at gunpoint at the Cabazon Outlets Monday night. Police responded to the call at 7:50 p.m. The victim, who is a tourist from Mexico, told authorities he was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot by three suspects. He said

In spite of high gas prices, 2.88 million Southern Californians — an increase from last year — are expected to travel for the Fourth of July weekend, starting Thursday. The Automobile Club of Southern California says the number of Southlanders who’ll travel away from home, mostly on road trips, is up 1.5 percent compared to

Seventy-five people in Hawaii will be celebrating Independence Day as new U.S. citizens. They are expected to take the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony Thursday aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services, the soon-to-be Americans range in age from 18 to 75 and are originally

A married couple in their 70s, missing since Monday morning, died in a vehicle accident in the desert east of Palm Springs. The accident occurred at Chiriaco Summit, on Interstate 10, around 12.20 p.m. Tuesday, a California Highway Patrol dispatcher said. An online incident report on the Riverside County website said the occupants suffered critical