Month: May 2017

50 people were taken into custody after being arrested by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Morongo Basin and Yucaipa stations, along an agent from California State Parole during a warrant sweep throughout the High Desert. The sweep took place Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley and in

Firefighters have contained a brush fire in Reche Canyon, just north of Moreno Valley, which charred 35 acres Sunday, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department. The blaze broke out near the intersection of Reche Canyon and Smiley Boulevard about 4:12 p.m., according to fire department spokeswoman Jody Hagemann. A total of 105 firefighters, one

Today history buffs came together to re-live the glory days of Palm Springs’ Desert Regional Medical Center. Volunteers hosted a special screening. All funds raised went straight to local charities. Spanning 20 acres, built for $1 million in 1928, The El Mirador was a hot-spot for Hollywood stars, including; Dr. and Mrs. Albert Einstein, Frank

All games Tuesday at 3:15pm: Baseball La Mirada (24-5) at Palm Desert (20-7) Pacifica (16-8) at Palm Springs (16-12-1) Moreno Valley (13-3) at Rancho Mirage (19-3) Southlands Christian (18-7) at 29 Palms (15-7) Joshus Springs (9-11-1) at Gladstone (13-10) Softball La Quinta (25-2) at Santa Monica (24-4) Alemany (19-7) at Coachella Valley (18-8)

One person was seriously injured Sunday when a vehicle plowed into a tree in Banning. The crash was reported at 12:19 p.m. on the eastbound 8th Street off-ramp from Interstate 10, said Jody Hagemann of the Riverside County Fire Department. The vehicle had to be cut open, and the driver was hospitalized with serious injuries,

A brush fire injured one person, burned four vehicles and destroyed an outbuilding in Beaumont. The fire was reported just before 12:30 Saturday afternoon in the 10000 block of Beaumont Avenue. Firefighters said the person injured was treated at the scene for a minor burn. The fire destroyed a travel trailer. It took 20 firefighters

The second annual Veterans University is back in the desert. The event hosted by Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz aims to connect veterans, their families and the community with resources available to them. Joe Aviles and Jason Ward stood proud after being honored with medals they deserved but hadn’t received until now. Aviles who survived Iwo

Three people are in the hospital after a crash involving two cars in Indio Saturday morning. The crash happened at 2:06 a.m. near the intersection of Indio Boulevard and Sun Gold Street. Both the condition of the victims and the cause of the crash is not known. Stay with KESQ/CBS Local 2 for any updates

Saturday night is shaping up to be a warm evening. If you are looking for something to do, round up the troops and head over to the visitors center at the Santa Rose-San Jacinto National Monument in Palm Desert. Non-profit organization, Friends of the Desert Mountains, will be hosting a Monument Night Adventure event where

Many gathered in Desert Hot Springs Saturday to a support a local historic landmark. The Cabot’s Pueblo Museum hosted their annual Evening at the Pueblo gala. Organizers and city leaders said the western-themed, end of the year party is a big fundraiser, with ticket proceeds and donations helping the musuem and its school programs that

A vehicle fire on the shoulder of the freeway caused heavy backup on eastbound Interstate 10, just east of Dillon Road Saturday. The fire was reported just before 10 a.m. Saturday morning. California Highway Patrol officers say a mobile home caught fire on the side of the freeway, causing oil to spill on the freeway.

A brush fire Saturday injured one person, burned four vehicles and destroyed an outbuilding in Beaumont. The fire was reported at 12:24 p.m. in the 10000 block of Beaumont Avenue, said April Newman of the Riverside County Fire Department. One person was treated at the scene for a minor burn, she said. The blaze destroyed

Update 5/20/17: According to her grandson, police found Curwick’s body inside of her car, five miles outside of Blythe Friday afternoon. KABC says the grandson, Kris Greening, told them her body was found 5:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. The cause of her death is not yet known. ————————————————————- Sheriff’s deputies sought the public’s help today to

The late Harvey Milk, a civil rights leader for the LGBT community, was honored Friday morning at a breakfast here in the valley. More than 900 valley residents celebrated his memory at the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The fundraiser is aimed at supporting justice and equality for all. This

A parolee taken in custody following a high-speed police chase is facing murder and other charges in the stabbing death of a senior citizen found dead in his Palm Springs home, the District Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday. Prosecutors plan to file one count of murder, with a sentence-enhancing knife-use allegation, against 30-year-old Jonathan Flora, along

Former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet, and developers John Wessman and Richard Meaney were all together in a Riverside court for the first time Friday. This came about 3 months after District Attorney Mike Hestrin filed bribery and corruption charges against the three men, alleging Meaney and Wessman paid Pougnet $375,000 hundreds for political influence,

In Indio, Palm Springs, La Quinta and Palm Desert — AT&T employees who sell the company’s products and services are on strike after failed contract negotiations. “We do a lot of extra work with no pay increase. We’re fighting for equal pay for our workload, we’re also fighting for our health insurance costs not going

Multiple golf carts and a couple of lawn mowers erupted in flames at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort tonight. Residents heard explosions in the area. Firefighters arrived quickly and put out the flames. No word on a cause. Stay with News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2 for the latest information on this story.

Family, friends and students gathered at Saul Martinez Elementary School in Mecca Friday morning to remember the life of fallen California Highway Patrol Officer, Saul Martinez, who died in the lined of duty 20 years ago. Photos: Saul Martinez remembered on 20 years after death The morning started with a 5K run, followed by a