Month: November 2016

Mental health services in Palm Springs was given a boost Monday when a 24-hour urgent care mental health center held its grand opening. The center will serve as a resource for patients in the West Valley. The facility is operated by a contractor with the County of Riverside and is equipped for services such as

Thirteen young ladies from across Riverside County competed for the crowns of Queen Scheherazade, Princess Dunyazade and Princess Jasmine on Saturday night. And all three winners go to La Quinta High School. The Queen and her Court will act as goodwill ambassadors for the 2017 Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival on February 17-26.

Seven pedestrians were struck by a vehicle near the Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles Monday afternoon. Paramedics were sent to the 1200 block of South Figueroa Street about 1:15 p.m., said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The pedestrians were on or near a sidewalk when they were injured, Humphrey said. Their

The annual Snow Guessing Contest hosted by the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has come to an end, as the first measurable snow of the year has fallen in Palm Springs. The first ten contestants who submitted the correct date have been announced. One and a half inches of measurable snow was recorded at the Tramway’s

The River shopping center in Rancho Mirage will usher in the holiday season Tuesday with the opening of the Coachella Valley’s first outdoor ice skating rink. The River’s outdoor waterfront has been transformed into a skating rink that will be open daily through Jan. 8. Skating sessions will cost $15 and include skate rental. “We’re

The California Highway Patrol has released more details about the deadly crash involving a 20-year-old man who was reported missing in Palm Springs Thursday morning. Arthur Pembrook, from Desert Hot Springs, was reported missing by his family to the Palm Springs Police Department at about 11:30 a.m. that day. On Saturday morning, authorities found that

Desert Sands Unified School District students came together for some fun and games at a free community day Sunday afternoon. Students from more than a dozen DSUSD schools came together at the Coachella Valley History Museum in Indio. Events included Indio High School agricultural students showcasing some livestock, while Jefferson Middle students featured robotics endeavors

Sunday marked the 17th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, a movement recognized around the globe. People gathered in Palm Springs to remember those who died through transgender-related violence. Nearly fifty names were read aloud, honoring the lives of transgender people across the United States who have died. “These people that we lay to a peaceful

Four legged friends and their owners paraded in Palm Springs’ renovated, state-of-the-art dog park Sunday afternoon. The dog park was closed for nearly four months and locals say they’re happy to have it back. “We missed it while it was being renovated but they did an amazing job and the dogs are so happy to

A CAL Fire frefighter is being recognized for stopping a man from committing suicide Friday afternoon. Hector Barragan noticed a man near the 60 freeway near Orange Street Bridge in Riverside. Barragan called 911 and engaged the man attempting to kill himself. Barragan was able to successfully talk the man out of it. CAL Fire

One person is in jail after a hit-and-run in Twentynine Palms. A truck pulling a trailer crashed into another vehicle near the intersection of Twentynine Palms Highway and Indian Cove Road just before 5 p.m. Friday. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies said the truck then drove from the scene. The truck and trailer were found

Two men are in jail after being arrested on suspicion of three separate armed robberies. Riverside County Sheriff’s said 18-year-old Ethan Charnley and 19-year-old David Landeros were arrested Friday night on suspicion of second-degree robbery. They are accused of stealing purses from women in three different incidents earlier that afternoon. The first alleged robbery took

One person is in the hospital after a crash between a big rig and a vehicle on the eastbound side of the I-10 freeway Friday night. It happened at 9:34 p.m. Friday night on the eastbound side of the I-10 just west the Bob Hope exit. California Highway Patrol officers issued a SIG alert Officers

Authorities have identified the victim as 45-year-old Anthony Garcia from Mesa, Arizona. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers said it happened on the eastbound 10 freeway just after 6:30 this morning. Garcia was the passenger in a 2001 Toyota and was not wearing a seatbelt. He was ejected after the driver, 32-year-old Toni Jamison lost control.

Across different ages, genders and sexual orientations, the majority of a crowd in Palm Springs Saturday night stood as one, protesting President-Elect Donald Trump. “The election was a disappointment for us,” protester Bob Demaster said. “We don’t feel that Donald [Trump] is representative of our country, with what he’s said and done. And we feel

The Palm Spring Air Museum hosted the 5th Annual Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival. Many gathered at the museum this afternoon for beer tasting, live music, and food trucks. Hot Purple Energy sponsored the event that had two dozen breweries from around California. Tickets were $40 at the door to enjoy all the festival

It was characters galore at Hard Rock Hotel in Palm Springs. The second comic convention of the year is underway and Saturday marked day one of the weekend long event. It’s one of Land of the Losts most famous scenes, and now the original cast rowed their way out to Palm Springs Comic Con. Palm

Six people are without a home after a fire in thermal Friday night. It happened on the 82700 block of avenue 62 near Jackson street at 9:00 p.m. Friday night. Three people were taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries, and another two were evaluated by paramedics at the scene for

A car towing a travel trailer overturned on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 in Cabazon Friday night. It happened at 10:32 p.m just east of Ramsey street. The crash blocked two lanes for several hours. There are no reports of any injuries. The cause of the crash is not known.

Many cyclists for the past 17 years come to the city of Palm Springs to switch gears and take a day to bike for miles throughout the Coachella Valley. But a date change in the last few years, caused some cyclists to miss out. “We were down 30 percent the first year and this year