Month: March 2015

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed on Interstate 10 in Banning Saturday. The victim was struck about 8:15 p.m. on the eastbound side of the freeway west of Highland Springs Avenue, said Jennifer Fuhrman of the Riverside County Fire Department. Traffic on the freeway was completely stopped after the crash, Fuhrman said.

The third annual ‘New Beginnings’ gala to benefit Shelter From the Storm was held Saturday night at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The fundraiser celebrates a fresh start for survivors of domestic violence, and raises much-needed money for the shelter. Shelter From the Storm emergency shelter, counseling, and legal and social service advocacy for more

The City of Indio is celebrating 85 years in the Coachella Valley. Saturday the community gathered for a free day of fun at the Heritage Festival. Families learned about Indio’s rich history through photos and cultural activities at the Coachella Valley History Museum. There was music, dancing, costumes, and even a look at Indio’s Japanese

Martha’s Village and Kitchen is celebrating a milestone of service in the Valley. It’s commemorating 25 years of providing homeless services. Saturday the organization held an event to say thank you to supporters, staff, family, friends, and community members who have helped the non-profit over the years. There was music, food, face painting a petting

Arizona got the rematch it wanted from last year’s disappointment against Wisconsin, but the Wildcats couldn’t slow down the hot-shooting Badgers in the second half. For the second straight year, Wisconsin eliminated Arizona in the West Regional Final of the NCAA Basketball Tournament 85-78. The Badgers shot 10-for-12 from beyond the arc in the second

Palm Desert has thoroughly dominated the DVL on the baseball diamond in the last six seasons, but Palm Springs broke through, handing the Aztecs a humbling home loss. The Indians beat Palm Desert for the first time since 2008 with a 2-0 shutout win. Palm Springs pitcher Zeke Ibarra went five strong innings, getting out

Authorities have identified the woman who died in a house fire in Desert Hot Springs early Friday morning. She was 64-year old Barbara McClure. “I heard a popping sound, and when I opened the door I saw all the smoke and flames,” said Stephanie, who lives next door to the Desert Hot Springs home that

The first triple digit temperatures of the year may be heading our way this weekend. These high temperatures can be very dangerous for children and for seasonal visitors. “It’s really hot, unusually hot for this time of the year,” said Pam Grossman of Palm Desert. She brought her daughter to the Palm Desert Aquatic Center

Residents are reacting to the state’s decision to loosen restrictions on where sex offenders can live. The 2,000 foot rule now only applies to offenders whose crimes were against children. “You don’t want them too close to parks and schools,” said parent Nik Cirimele. It’s called Jessica’s Law. The 2006 voter approved ban, preventing all

El segundo hombre acusado en el robo a mano armada en North Shore el 13 de marzo fue aprehendido a tempranas horas del viernes, justo un da despus que su supuesto cmplice fuera arrestado y llevado directamente a la crcel del Condado de Riverside en Indio. Rafael Isais Murua fue arrestado al filo de la

Se inform por parte de la policia que cuatro personas quedaron sin techo tras un incendio en la ciudad de Indio. Este orden de acciones sucedio al filo de las 6:30pm en el estacionamiento de casas mviles Arabian Gardens localizado sobre Clinton Street. Segn la versin de los bomberos, se percataron de una columna de

Friends of an Indio family are asking for help after the family was displaced by a fire that sparked at their home last week. The fire happened just before midnight last Wednesday in the 81000 block of Avenida Gonzalez. It didn’t take long for firefighters to contain the blaze but the garage and two bedrooms

The Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs has selected a Cathedral City High School senior for its 2015 Youth of the Year award. Congratulations to Alejandro Flores! Club members said the Youth of the Year award is the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs’ premier way to recognize one exceptional member for serving

The second man accused in a North Shore armed robbery from March 13 was arrested early Friday morning, just one day after his alleged accomplice was booked into the Riverside County Jail in Indio. Rafael Isais Murua was taken into custody around 1 a.m. Friday in the 72000 block of Fantail Drive in North Shore

Officials with Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs announced a new nightclub will be opening at the hotel this spring. Bardot (bar-dough), located in Hollywood, is expanding its brand of nightlife to Palm Springs. Construction of the new lounge is already underway and it’s expected to open in June, according to the release. The hotel is

Hoy a la 1:20 a.m. las autoridades recibieron una llamada que reportaba un incendio en una casa ubicada sobre la manzana 12600 de Sumac Road en Desert Hot Springs. Cuando los bomberos llegaron al lugar se encontraron con que las llamas que haban iniciado en la cochera ya se haba extendido al resto de la

The USGS reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck in Joshua Tree National Park at 8:37 am Friday. The preliminary magnitude was 3.7. The temblor was centered 14 miles south of Twentynine Palms and 17 miles northeast of Indio. This is the fourth quake in the last 30 days with a magnitude greater

Un agente del Departamento de Polica de Indio est bajo investigacin por supuestamente divulgar informacin confidencial. De acuerdo con el reporte oficial, el Departamento del Alguacil del Condado de Riverside inicio el proceso de investigacin la semana pasada y fue despedido temporalmente con gozo de sueldo el pasado jueves. La polica de Indio seal que

El Departamento del Alguacil del Condado de Riverside emiti la causa de muerte de Omar Meza, un empresario de Los Angeles que fue encontrado muerto en un estanque de agua en un campo de golf en Palm Desert el pasado mes de enero. De acuerdo a los resultados de la autopsia, Meza muri a consecuencia

The family of a Desert Hot Springs teenager who ran away from home said their daughter is back home after “five gut-wrenching days.” The girl ran away from home just before midnight on Sunday, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department. Officers put out an alert to the community a few days after the