Month: October 2016

Two Indio schools were under lockdown as an abundance of caution due to a mentally disturbed person in the area on Wednesday morning, according to Sgt. Dan Marshall with the Indio Police Department. DSUSD Public Information Officer Mary Perry confirmed that Amistad High School and Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School were the schools under lockdown and

The first Dunkin’ Donuts location in the Coachella Valley opened Tuesday to much fanfare from local residents. People lined up at the door or the drive-thru to get their first taste of the East Coast and Midwest staple. There were people that waited since Monday night in order to get a shot to win a

An Indio Police Sergeant is improving after being involved in a crash on Sunday. According to the California Highway Patrol, just after 3:30 pm, the sergeant was riding a motorcycle in the area of Jackson Street and Odlum Drive when he was struck by an SUV being driven by 53-year old Margaret Kendric, from Orange

On Tuesday afternoon, KESQ and CBS Local 2 spotted a small police procession moving the body of Officer Jose Gilbert Vega to a funeral home in Cathedral City. Officers announced memorial services for the two slain Palm Springs police officers earlier in the day. The procession was made up from Palm Springs police cars and

On Tuesday morning,The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has released some new information about the deadly shooting of two Palm Springs police officers over the weekend. Officials said the suspect used an assault rifle to fire on the officers in an unprovoked attack as they were talking to him through a metal screen door in attempt

Hollywood icons are coming together for a brand new movie that tells the story about getting older while trying to hold onto your dreams. Alexandra Pierce sat down with the legendary George Hamilton to talk about his new role in “Silver Skies” The movie centers around a group of elderly tenants who are forced to

LifeStream blood bank is holding several “in memoriam” blood drives this week in honor of Officers Vega and Zerebny. All drives were previously scheduled; however, due to the tragic events of last week the focus now is on the loved ones of those who recently lost their lives in the line of duty. Local residents

Dozens of people participated in a second vigil to honor Palm Springs police officers Jose Gilbert Vega and Lesley Zerebny on Monday in downtown Palm Springs. Organizers set up this vigil for people who missed the larger vigil in front of the Palm Springs police station on Sunday. Several people shared their thoughts and prayers

The first weekend of Desert Trip is in the books. While many rock and roll fans left the concert feeling happy and strolling down memory lane, one couple said their experience left a lot to be desired. Jerry and Anna Alcorn wanted to see the Rolling Stones. Jerry lost use of his legs three years

The Coachella Valley continued to mourn the loss of two officers with the Palm Springs Police Department Sunday night. The officers were gunned down in the line of duty over the weekend. Officer Jose Gilbert Vega, a 35-year-veteran who was set to retire in December, and Officer Lesley Zerebny, a 27-year-old with a four-month-old daughter,

Frances Serrano lived across the street from the residence where suspected shooter 26-year-old John Felix. Felix is suspected to shooting and killing Officer Jose Gilbert Vega and Officer Lesley Zerebny and wounding another Palm Springs police officer last Saturday. The officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call that day. Serrano said the parents of

Palm Springs Emergency crews were called to the Airport on Monday after a car crashed into a fence near the runway. According to Palm Springs Police, just before 11:30 am they responded to a single vehicle traffic collision just north of the intersection of Gene Autry Trail and Ramon Road. The investigation revealed that a

An ex-con accused of killing two police officers remains jailed, as the Palm Springs Police Department deals with the loss of two police officers, a veteran training sergeant nearing retirement, and a young mother who had just returned to work as a rookie cop. A still-shaken police chief, Bryan Reyes, said today that the third

A memorial growing in front of the Palm Springs Police Department as community members share their condolences for the two officers killed in Saturday’s shooting. Hundreds of community members stopping by all day leaving flowers, balloons and anything else they can to show support. Ken Ross is a volunteer chaplain for the Riverside Police Department.

Author Chris Formant shares more on his mystery novel being called the Da Vinci Code for Rock and Roll fans. Bright Midnight follows an investigative reporter for Rolling Stone who starts getting anonymous packages containing cryptic notes about the deaths of rock and roll legends. Formant, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of

Kittyland Cat and Kitten Rescue is hosting a fundraiser from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday at Georgie’s Alibi Azul in Palm Springs. The country themed fundraiser aims to raise money for a new medical building for their cats. There will be performances by the valley’s top performers, including Carol Kamenis, Katie Burd and Bella da

A Yucca Valley teen is in San Bernardino Juvenile Hall Sunday morning after allegedly leading police on a pursuit. The 14-year-old was arrested Saturday around 4 p.m. after police say he fled from them on an off-road motorcycle. A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to pull over the off-road motorcycle after seeing it riding

Governor Jerry Brown shared his condolences for the Palm Springs Police Department and the families of the fallen officers in a statement. “Officers Vega and Zerebny were killed doing what they do every day, protecting their community. We grieve with the family members, friends and fellow officers coping with this senseless tragedy. Anne and I