Month: April 2017

A case of mistaken identity — have you seen larger than normal mosquitoes lately? Or perhaps more than usual? It might not be what you think. Officials said winter weather conditions were just right to create a spring full of buzz, and not necessarily the kind most of us like. “I notice lately when I’m

An Eastvale man was under indictment today for allegedly possessing a cache of child pornography from boys whom he persuaded to send explicit images and videos of themselves — and threatening those who refused him. Francisco Javier Soledad, 24, could face a maximum 60 years to life in federal prison if convicted of six counts

A 19-year-old man who accidentally shot himself during an alleged attempt to kill a black employee at an auto parts store pleaded not guilty Wednesday to attempted murder and hate crime charges. It was one of many shootings Desert Hot Springs police have been investigating over the past few weeks within a concentrated area of

Ver quien te llama o responder al chiste que te enviaron por WhatsApp mientras manejas,te puede costar la vida; es por eso que la oficina de seguridad de trafico del estado de california usa el mes de abril y la campaña “No manejes distraído ” para crear conciencia y además que las personas se informen

The Palm Springs Police Department reopened a portion of Gene Autry Trail after a motorcyclist crashed into a Lexus sedan south of I-10 Wednesday morning. The crash occurred at about 10:45 a.m. Sergeant Mike Villegas said the motorcyclist was driving southbound and ended up rear-ending the Lexus, which was legally stopped and about to make

The Fresno Police Department is trying to identify a woman, currently referred to as Jane Doe, who claimed to be a mermaid when police found her walking by herself Tuesday in Friant, California. Officers said she was only wearing a black sports bra while she walked in the middle of Millerton Road, about a mile

La policía de Desert Hot Springs investiga un fatal percance ocurrido hoy poco antes de las 6:00 a.m. en la intersección de Palm Drive y Ironwood Drive. Según información preliminar, la víctima no caminaba por la zona peatonal cuando fue impactada, el conductor del auto involucrado paró y en todo momento cooperó con las autoridades.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – More store closings are coming to a mall near you. Payless ShoeSource filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday. There are several Payless ShoeSource stores located throughout the Coachella Valley, but all of them have been spared in the company’s restructuring plan. Cathedral City Palm Desert La Quinta Coachella Indio KESQ

Construction continues on a new hotel and a number of shops and restaurants in downtown Palm Springs even as a former mayor and two developers prepare to defend themselves against corruption charges. Michael Braun is the new face of the project, taking over for John Wessman who announced his retirement the day the District Attorney

California is attempting to resolve tricky conflicts in its legal marijuana laws. Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration on Tuesday outlined a series of proposed changes intended to reconcile its medical cannabis law with Proposition 64, which voters approved last year and legalized recreational pot in the nation’s most populous state. Differences in the two laws posed

UPDATE: As of 5:55 a.m. eastbound traffic was backing up to the west past Washington Street, but the freeway was reopen and traffic was beginning to clear. As of 6:15 a.m. the roadway was open again and traffic was up to speed. ————– An overnight construction freeway closure was slowing traffic on EASTBOUND Interstate 10

Homeowner said burglar stole family heirlooms, jewelry and identification documents from her gated community home. “The safe was tucked under all the clothes, it was a small safe with a handle, it would be very easy for someone to pick it up,” Maureen said. Maureen is a Palm Desert homeowner who didn’t want us to

The names 125 people all of whom were taken from loving families, all victims of crimes, were read aloud at Civic Center Park during a candlelight memorial on Tuesday night to remember those lost. Dozens of people attended the event and shared support for others grieving the loss of someone important to them. The candelight

The East is taking over the West for a weekend at Parker Palm Springs. The hotel’s New York location is bringing it’s award winning restaurant “Indian Accent” to Palm Springs this weekend. The original location of the restaurant is in New Delhi and is the most acclaimed restaurant in India. Parker Palm Springs Executive Chef

Governor Jerry Brown stopped in the city of Riverside on Tuesday afternoon to tout his proposed Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair & Accountability Act of 2017, which would impose a new tax on gasoline and an increase in vehicle fees. “California roads are deteriorating, so we have got to fix them,” Brown said to

Festival season is upon us and with less than two weeks until the first weekend of Coachella it’s time to start planning your outfits. So to break it all down we turn to Johnny Was, one of the newest stores on El Paseo. “We are known for our bohemian chic, embroideries, silk prints and we

An 18-year-old Cathedral City man accused of triggering a deadly collision while under the influence of alcohol and drugs was charged Tuesday with gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges. Jose Bustamante Meza was arrested on suspicion of DUI after officers said he caused the deadly crash at Whispering Palms Trail and McCallum Way at about

Emergency crews were called to a crash in Thousand Palm Tuesday afternoon on Varner Road. It involved three vehicles and one man was sent to the hospital with significant injuries after being extracted from his vehicle. The crash happened near the intersection of Varner Road and Ramon Road, just after 4 p.m. The other two

Attempted murder and hate crime allegations were filed Tuesday against a 19-year-old man who accidentally shot himself during an alleged attempt to kill a black employee at an auto parts store. Watch: Desert Hot Springs residents voice concern with police after string of recent shootings in the city Rudy Arana allegedly brought a sawed-off shotgun