Month: July 2016

Four-legged friends of all sizes converged on the Renaissance in Indian Wells Saturday for the 18th annual Pets on Parade luncheon. It was an afternoon filled with fundraising and furry friends, all benefiting Pegasus Theraputic Riding and Loving All Animals. Dogs of all sizes and a cat socialized as their owners kept a close eye.

A motorcycle gang known for violence, drugs and human trafficking returned to the Coachella Valley over the weekend for its annual meetup. Hundreds of Mongol Motorcycle Club members took over the Palm Springs Hilton hotel. Motorcycles began arriving near Highway 111 and Racquet Club at about 11 a.m. on Friday. The Palm Springs Police Department

Las autoridades arrestaron al conductor de un vehculo que ayer a las 3 pm circulaba por el rea de las calles Kirk Douglas y El Cielo, repentinamente perdi el control y se volc en el rea de estacionamiento del Aeropuerto Internacional de Palm Springs. Una persona result heridas leves pero no especificaron si se trata

Cholla Drive is back open Monday morning after the Desert Hot Springs Police Department was called to investigate a suspicious package at the Boys & Girls Club. Officers said the package turned out to be an arts and crafts project. The package was found just after 7 a.m. Cholla Drive was closed between Pierson Boulevard

One person is in police custody for allegedly driving under the influence and crashing their car outside of the Palm Springs International Airport on Sunday. The single-car crash happened around 3 p.m. on Kirk Douglas and El Cielo Road. Palm Springs police said one person suffered from minor injuries. No word on the exact cause

Crews bracing for another round of dry winds are dousing hot Crews bracing for another round of dry winds are dousing hot spots as they continue to build containment lines around a smoky fire that forced weekend evacuations in the Santa Clarita Valley north of Los Angeles. Officials said late Sunday that the blaze in

Many gathered in Indian Wells Sunday for some good tunes, and for a good cause. Act for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) held their annual Jazz It Up fundraiser at the Indian Wells Golf Resort. Money raised at the event will help fund the non-profit’s year-round programs. Organizers said the concert helps spotlight local musicians, while helping

“It’s really hard to explain, but you have a connection with the sound.” Sound baths don’t involve water, but are believed to have healing abilities for individuals looking for deeper levels of relaxation and healing from trauma, insomnia, and depression. At Cielo Sober Living, sound baths are a method of recovery. Michele Garcia is the

Police in Beaumont are also paying tribute to the fallen officers in Dallas. Officers posted a picture of their station on their Facebook page Sunday to remember the officers shot and killed in Dallas. Officers also posted this statement on their page: “We, just like the rest of the country are mourning for the fallen

“They kept on searching 24/7, but there’s no trace of my mom.” Dahlia Ghaly’s mother Josephene Youssef has been missing since June 7. Ghaly says her mother had gone for a walk near her Pinyon Pines home and never returned. Now Ghaly is hoping to find answers with the Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau at their

Tommy is a six year old short haired chihuahua mix. He’s neutered and has all of his shots. He’s a sweet, well tempered dog who would be the perfect fit for any family. If you think he would be a good fit for your family you can find him at the PetSmart Saturday in La

Francoise Rhodes is taking a trip to Dana Point to go whale watching. The trip is planned for August 24, leaving from Palm Desert at 8 a.m. She said the Dana Wharf Whale Watching Company offers a marine mammal sighting guarantee. If you don’t see anything, you get to ride again for free. The boat

A former San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy is being held on $50,000 bail after accusations he had sexual contact with numerous female inmates while they were incarcerated at the Morongo jail. The investigation into Brian Derryberry’s behavior began July 1, when law enforcement received information that the deputy sheriff was “engaging in sexual activity with

With the murder of five Dallas officers on their minds, local police in our desert are still hard at work protecting and serving. “Even though it is in Dallas, that is still very close in our community,” said Mike Casavan, vice president of the Palm Springs Police Officers’ Association. “Police officers dying in any city,

A judge ruled Friday that 49-year-old Gil Lopez of Cathedral City must stand trial for the alleged assault of a woman during an overnight stay at Eisenhower Medical Center. Lopez is a former nursing assistant at the hospital and is facing a number of charges, including forcible sexual penetration. Investigators said prescribed pain medication weakened

Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision today to sign six gun control measures into law was roundly criticized by two Riverside County Republication legislators, who characterized the bills as an attack on the freedoms of` “law-abiding citizens,” while Democratic Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia praised Brown’s action. “I am disappointed that the governor sided with those who do not

Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes was live in studio on Friday’s News Channel 3 Live at 5 to discuss the sniper shooting in Dallas.

One winning ticket to Friday’s Mega Millions $540 million jackpot was sold in Indiana, according to California Lottery officials. The numbers drawn Friday night were 20, 19, 55, 73, 8 and megaball 5. No winning tickets were sold in California, according to the California lottery.

UPDATE 5:50 p.m. Desert Hot Springs Police Chief Dale Mondary said Friday marked a dark day in his 30-plus year career in law enforcement, after hearing about the deadly shooting of Dallas police officers. “I was shocked and stunned,” Mondary said. “It really has heightened our senses. Are we being sent on calls for services

49-dead in Orlando in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, then heartbreak last night in Dallas, and of course San Bernardino. Tragedy continuing to happen on our own soil. With our country facing tough times, the message at today’s blood drive becomes louder and clearer than ever. “We see it, we know the need