Month: July 2016

The skies lit up with more illegal fireworks this year than last year in Cathedral City, Fire Chief Paul Wilson said. The illegal fireworks were to blame for sparking a palm tree fire and burning a grass area at a home in the city during the holiday weekend, the chief said. “We had a lot

Before you leave for summer vacation, you should know that thieves, in growing numbers are stealing air conditioning units from homes around the Coachella Valley, according to desert security expert Chris Madain. Watch Tom Tucker’s special report Summer Survival Guide on Tuesday at 5:30PM on CBS Local 2 as he breaks down simple steps for

Oficiales del Departamento de Salubridad del Condado de Riverside confirman el martes el primer caso del Zika en el mismo condado. Un hombre de 50 aos quien recientemente viaj al Caribe dio positivo con el mal. El paciente radica en el sudoeste del Condado de Riverside y se piensa que fue contagiado con el virus

The California Highway Patrol Indio Area has released traffic statistics following the 4th of July weekend. The Maximum Enforcement Period began Friday at 6:01 p.m. and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 4. Here are the results from the M.E.P: Total collisions – 2016: 16; 2015: 10; 2014: 9 Fatal collisions – 2016: 1;

On a day where we celebrate our freedom, one teen wants to fight for the nation, but not on the battlefield. 16-year-old La Quinta boxer Santos Ortega has risen through the ranks of boxing in the Coachella Valley, starting in local competitions like the Desert Showdown at Fantasy Springs, and now national fights. He hopes

Officials have determined the cause of a vegetation fire that ignited in the Banning Bench area early Tuesday morning. Firefighters said two bear cubs climbed up a power pole and made contact with the high voltage power lines, electrocuting them. According to Cal Fire, the two bear cubs fell into the surrounding vegetation, which ignited

El forense del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside revel la identidad de un hombre quien muri en el hospital despus de haber luchado por su vida dos das debido a las graves heridas que sufri cuando el viernes a la 1pm conduca su camioneta sobre Dillon Road cerca de la calle Little Morongo

UPDATE 7/4/16 5:00 p.m. Riverside County Coroner’s Office ID victim as 90-year old Arthur Shine of Desert Hot Springs. According to the Coroner’s Office he died at Desert Regional Medical Center on Sunday from injuries sustained in the crash on Friday. UPDATE 7/4/16 5:14 a.m. We now know a 90-year-old man died. The crash happened

Tras meses de investigacin, el FBI concluy que la exsecretaria de Estado y virtual candidata demcrata a la presidencia, Hillary Clinton, no debe recibir cargos por el uso de su email personal. No obstante, el FBI confirm que Clinton utiliz “varios servidores” privados de correo electrnico para abordar asuntos oficiales como secretaria de Estado de

A former police dog was spotted wandering in a Riverside County street and chomped into the leg of a man who gave it water, and bystanders resorted to steak knives to get the dog to let go of its toothy grip on the good Samaritan’s leg, officials said today. The dog’s microchip revealed it to

The Coachella Valley sparked off the Fourth of July holiday with fireworks and some ice cream. At La Michoacana ice cream parlor in Cathedral City, it’s homemade and family owned. “It’s pretty fun, get to help make ice cream,” 12-year-old David Bermudez Jr. said. Bermudez and his family are celebrating their first Fourth of July

While many opt to take in one of the big shows, others set off their own fireworks on the Fourth of July.Fireworks stands were busy across the Coachella Valley Monday. Families stocking up, getting ready to put on their own fireworks show. “We just got a variety, one of the variety packs and Purple Rain

His home may have eclipsed his legacy, but Ken Irwin Sr. was a pioneer in the Coachella Valley. On Friday, Irwin, 86, lost his battle with cancer. Irwin’s family tells CBS Local 2 and KESQ he passed away at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, surrounded by his family. Irwin Sr. ran La Mancha Villas

Searchers continue to try to locate an Azusa Man, after he reportedly went missing in Joshua Tree National Park on June 20. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, 58 year-old, Michael Rodriguez , left his home located in the city of Azusa, California. Rodriguez has not been seen by family members or friends since

UPDATE: The Riverside County Coroners Office identified the drowning victim as Eric Perez, 39, of La Puenta. He was pronounced dead at 5:55 p.m., at Desert Regional Medical Center a half hour after he was pulled from the water. ———– One man is dead after a drowning incident at a Palm Springs hotel Sunday evening.

Investigators say a 9-year-old girl in Compton lost her left hand and fingers on her right hand in an explosion that was likely caused by the use of illegal fireworks. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says the girl also sustained blast injuries to her face following the explosion at a city park Saturday afternoon.

There’s plenty of fun to be had this Fourth of July holiday in the Coachella Valley. While personal fireworks are illegal to possess in Palm Springs once again this year, there are plenty of city-planned fireworks display for you to enjoy with your family and friends. Fireworks are also illegal to possess in any unincorporated

It’s known as Mary Jane, ganja, Chronic and even the sticky icky and has been featured in countless movies, including one that warned of its dangers, “Reefer Madness.” Now, marijuana is the subject of a contemporary history and science exhibit. “Altered State: Marijuana in California,” a one-of-its-kind museum exhibition focusing on the topic, is open

UPDATE: Roads were reopened just after 2:00 PM. Deputy Armando Munoz of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says the Hazardous Device Team determined there were no explosive materials in the package. __________ 2:01 PM:Palm Springs Police says they were notified around 10:20 AM of a suspicious package located between Vista Chino and the exterior fencing of

Palm Desert 10 Cinemas celebrated its opening at the Westfield Mall with free movies all day on Sunday. This opening comes only two days after the closure of Cinemas Palme d’Or. Tristone Cinemas to take over Cinemas Palme d’Or Customers at today’s free event expressed concern with the new ownership, wondering if some of the