Month: May 2017

A house in Palm Desert caught fire before sunrise Sunday, but the two residents were not hurt. The fire was reported at 4:05 a.m. in the 100 block of Conejo Circle, said Jody Hagemann of the Riverside County Fire Department. First-arriving firefighters saw smoke emanating from the single-story house, she said. It took 25 firefighters

A brush fire burned at least 12 acres Sunday in Lambs Canyon, south of Beaumont. The fire was reported at 12:51 p.m. beside Highway 79 south of Dump Road, in an unincorporated area south of Beaumont, said Tawny Cabral of the Riverside County Fire Department. The first-arriving chief reported that the fire was spreading uphill

One person suffered minor injuries Sunday when a garage went up in flames in La Quinta. The fire was reported at 8:17 a.m. in the 61200 block of Cactus Spring Drive, said Jody Hagemann of the Riverside Fire Department. A garage, along with a car inside of it, were burned, she said. One person who

A house fire in Palm Desert has been extinguished after it broke out just after 4 a.m. Sunday. Cal Fire crews say the fire happened in the 100 block of Conejo Circle. The first arriving engine company reported smoke visible from a single family home. Crews contained the fire in about 45 minutes. The American

Students from all three valley districts put their minds to work Saturday at John Glenn Middle School. This is the 23rd year the Rotary Club of Indio, along with the Desert Sands Unified School District, hosted Math Field Day. Dozens of sixth, seventh and eighth graders spent the day solving problems and competing for the

Two people are in the hospital following a crash in Desert Center Saturday morning. The crash happened on the ten freeway near Dry Ford Lake at 2:09 a.m. CAL Fire crews said both victims involved in the crash were airlifted to the hospital. Fire official say one of the victims suffered major injuries and the

Local activists are joining forces today for a Day of Resistance against the Trump administration. It was hosted at the Mizell Senior Center in Palm Springs and dozens of supporters were in attendance. The agenda was split into different categories. The first part of the day was aimed toward activists, encouraging people to raise their

Dozens gathered in La Quinta to support Blackhawk Nation Saturday night. About 150 people came out for the 2nd Annual La Quinta High School Spring Social at the J & J Ranch. School administrators said the event allows groups to come together to raise money for the school, its clubs and athletic programs. “It just

California Governor Jerry Brown made a statement on immigration during this year’s State of the State Address. “We will defend everybody,” Brown said. “Every man, woman, and child who’s come here for a better life, and has contributed to the well-being of our state.” More I-Team investigative reports Immigration has been a topic of national

Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Desert Hot Springs man Tuesday, charged with possessing and selling drugs. Deputies said they found 22-year-old Ryan Elm standing next to the Yucca Valley library on Twentynine Palms Highway just before 8:00 p.m. They said Elm was intoxicated, and would not comply with deputies when asked to place his

Palm Springs Police Officers and Families of Jose Gil Vega and Leslie Zerebny deliver signed police car door to National Police Officer’s Memorial in Washington D.C.

A local group of activists are headed to the state’s capitol, in an effort to make California a sanctuary state. This weekend, activists of the organization TODEC, which provides services to migrant communities, will be making their way to Sacramento with one goal: to make “SB-54” a reality. It would make California the first sanctuary

St. Theresa Catholic School held a spaghetti dinner to help raise money for funeral expenses for 13 year-old Jarrod Dougherty. Hundreds of people attended the fundraiser showing large support for the Dougherty family. Cathedral City police are investigating his death, which they say was gun-related. However, detectives say they haven’t determined an official cause. A

A man who caused a deadly crash during a high-speed chase in Palm Springs faces 39 years to life in state prison. Frank Odu, 27, was convicted on a number of charges, including burglary and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, for the fiery crash that killed his passenger, who was also his alleged 26-year old

A 13-year-old boy died over the weekend, and now the community is raising support as the cause of his death is investigated. A Go Fund Me page is aiming to raise $10,000 for Jarrod Dougherty’s funeral expenses and at least two local fundraisers are joining the effort. Jarrod died over the weekend. A source tells

Former Los Angeles Mayor and 2018 Gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa spoke with Valley leaders, including State Assembly Members Eduardo Garcia and Chad Mayes, at the All Legislative Lunch at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. “California is a great place,” Villaraigosa told KESQ and CBS Local 2 in a one-on-one interview. “But, if we want to make

A former Shadow Hills High School teacher who recently moved to Winchester hasn’t been heard from since May 4. Now his family is asking the community to help search for Alfredo Rodriguez, 45, of Winchester. “I just need my husband back. I need my husband back,” said Angelina Rodriguez to a group of family and

INDIO, Calif.- Major League Baseball and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Coachella Valley have come together to bring a “Play Ball” event to the area for local youth. It is run across the country but the first in Indio and features former professional players such as Marquis Grissom (17-year pro and two-time All

Update 05/12/17: V. Manuel Perez was sworn in today as a Riverside County Supervisor, representing the county’s Fourth District. I am humbled and excited,” Perez said. “We have a lot of work to do together as a district. I will be reaching out to all communities in the form of listening tours to better understand

Oficialmente asume su cargo el Supervisor del Condado de Riverside Maneul Perez, iniciando de esta manera sus responsabilidades representando al cuarto distirto. Fue juramentado al filo de las 10 a.m. en las oficinas del Comite de Supervisores en el centro de Riverside. Perez dijo que se sentía humilde y emocionado. Agregó que tiene mucho trabajo