Month: May 2016

Riverside County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a death at Highway 111 and Portola Drive, but officials said there are no signs of foul play. Deputy Armando Munoz said someone called at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday to report a body at a bus stop near the intersection at about 7:30 a.m. There are no road closures

The wife of former Riverside County District Attorney Paul Zellerbach was acquitted Tuesday of driving under the influence of prescription drugs. After deliberating just under an hour, a Banning jury found 51-year-old Paige Elizabeth Zellerbach not guilty of the misdemeanor charge stemming from a December 2014 crash near the dentist’s residence on Overlook Parkway in

Video: Barbara Boxer talks about challenges of working in the Senate She’s spent the better part of her life in public office. 40 years! And she’s ready to retire from office. But U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D, Calif.) says she’s not done working. In an exclusive interview with CBS Local 2’s Brooke Beare, Boxer shares

Coachella Valley Water District customers will no longer face drought penalties after June 1st. The Board of Directors voted Tuesday to lift the penalties after the state decided to end mandatory conservation targets in favor of water supply-based targets, giving local water districts more control. The water district also announced changes to its water use

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are both holding local campaign events Tuesday evening as they rally support ahead of the June 7 California Primary. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has events scheduled in South Los Angeles, Commerce and Riverside while her opponent for the Democratic presidential nomination, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, will preside over

A man from Joshua Tree is dead after crashing on Route 62 in the Morongo Basin. The 57-year-old man who has not been identified was driving a cement truck just after 6 a.m. Monday. CHP says he was traveling eastbound on Route 62 when he suddenly started to drift to the soft shoulder and lost

Being bitten by a dog or having your dog bite someone else can be a traumatizing and difficult experience. It can also be very expensive if a dog owner is not insured. Last year State Farm paid a record $118 million as a result of 3,100 dog-related injury claims. The majority of claims were made

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and fellow Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders will be making appearances in Riverside Tuesday, two weeks before the California primary. What the Sanders campaign has dubbed “A Future to Believe In” rally will be held at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, with doors opening at noon. A large crowd

The defense rested Monday in the trial of former Riverside County District Attorney Paul Zellerbach’s wife, who is accused of crashing her vehicle into a tree while riving under the influence of prescription drugs. Paige Elizabeth Zellerbach, a 51-year-old dentist, is charged with misdemeanor DUI for the December 2014 wreck near her residence on Overlook

The Vietnamese want to strengthen ties with their Cold War era enemy in large part because of the threat posed by a militarily aggressive China, seizing territory in both the east and south China seas.In an effort to stop that land grab, President Obama made the decision Monday to sell Vietnam American weapons, removing a

A man stranded while rock climbing on Monday was airlifted to safety near Idyllwild, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a report of a climber in distress at about 11 a.m. at Tahquitz Peak, a popular rock climbing area in the San Jacinto Mountains. At about 2:35 p.m., a Cal Fire helicopter came to the aid

Deputies in TwentyninePalms are investigating a shooting that resulted in a leg injury on Saturday night. Authorities said they were called to the 6400 block of Desert Queen Avenue after shots rang out at about 10 p.m. Authorities said they found a man with a wound to his right leg. But at this time, it’s

The Indio Police Department’s participation in a national policing initiative focused on community involvement and departmental reform was recognized Monday at a White House event attended by city leaders. The Indio Police Department is among 15 law enforcement agencies nationwide tasked with implementing recommendations set forth by a presidential task force on policing. The President’s

Update: Officials said Sunday night 20 people were injured when a shuttle bus carrying women back from a mountain church retreat overturned as it drove down a highway in the San Bernardino Mountains. They had previously reported 26 injuries. San Bernardino County fire Capt. Jeremy Kern said six people had serious injuries and 14 had

More than 100 bloggers and entrepreneurs from across the country experienced InstaCamp in Palm Springs Saturday. The event took over the Saguaro Palm Springs for a day as participants took pictures and learned the importance of an online presence. Bloguettes, a Phoenix-based company focused on being a resource for bloggers and entrepreneurs, welcomed Instagram influencers

A major computer company did a large scale drone test in our desert sometime in late March. Intel did an elaborate drone test just north of Palm Springs. Flying 100 drones simultaneously that were lit up and choreographed with music. “We are excited to use these Inteladrones,” said Natalie Cheung, Intel Drone Project Manager in

An uprooted tree, knocked over by wind, caused a gas leak in the La Quinta Cove Friday evening, Southern California Gas Company officials said. Cal Fire Riverside County responded to the leak just after 7:15 p.m. on Avenida Ramirez near Avenida Durango. Neighbors told CBS Local 2 and KESQ they could see gas coming from

For about four decades, Patrick Service and his family have served dozens of big name guests at Las Casuelas Terraza. But he said his latest visit came about during another occasion. “My wife jokes that Bernie Sanders just sat right behind me at breakfast, and I told her that’s not possible, until he started speaking

Over 700 on hand for the 5th Annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast including Mark Leno. “Such a diverse group of people with elected officials from across the valley and these extraordinary young people.” Leno addressed the audience. Also in attendance as the key note speaker, civil rights activist Dolores Huerta and many from the youth,

With the California Primary just a few weeks away, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a pit stop in the Coachella Valley this week. KESQ and CBS Local 2’s Zak Dahlheimer spoke to a local restaurant manager about his experience meeting Bernie during the senator’s surprise visit to the Coachella Valley. Noon Report: Bernie Sanders