Month: July 2017

The infamous jewel thief Doris Payne struck again, but this time she wasn’t stealing a diamond or gold ring she became well known for, she was busted on accusations of stealing $86 worth of various items from an Atlanta Walmart. Watch KESQ News Channel 3 & CBS Local 2 Online According to police, Payne was

Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz introduced the “Marketplace Certainty Act” Tuesday, which would permanently fund cost sharing reduction subsidies and expand access for families. Currently, seven million Americans rely on these critical subsidies to afford out-of-pocket costs, like deductibles and co-payments. Estimates show that if cost sharing subsidies are not funded, health insurance premiums could rise

Dozens of people got a chance to get up close with nature in Palm Springs with a guided tour from the bureau of land management. People explored the massive sand dunes at Windy Point Tuesday night. The dunes are home to several endangered species of plants and animals. Experts were on hand to point out

Frontier Airlines will begin seasonal nonstop service between Denver and Palm Springs beginning November 10, 2017. According to City of Palm Springs spokesperson Amy Blaisdell, the new flights will run Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, with one-way fares beginning as low as $59. Frontier Airlines served Palm Springs between late 2011 through January 2015. “With

Landscapers who work in Palm Springs are coming together against a proposed ban on leaf blowers. They are hoping city leaders will hear their concerns about a big part of their business. “The blowers are one of the main components of our equipment. We use them all day long, ” Alvaro Rochin of Al Landscape

El Centro Border Patrol agents found an abandoned backpack filled with methamphetamine on a bus at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. after a passenger bus approached the checkpoint and was referred to secondary for a passenger inspection. At secondary inspection, a Border Patrol canine team alerted to the

Lindsey Winch, head golf professional at Andalusia Country Club, explains how to sink more putts on the golf course by training your mind to visually see the ball go in the cup when practicing. Winch says it’s important to make putts when practicing rather than just continually miss long putts. By doing this, you train

A Coachella Valley congressman was among six Democrats targeted today in an ad campaign assailing the lawmakers for their votes on a Republican-led proposal to streamline dam permits. The National Republican Congressional Committee’s “Running Us Dry” campaign on YouTube targets Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, and five other congressmen from California and Arizona for voting

We all know it’s hotter than the dickens in the valley at this time of year; tough enough on us humans, but let’s not forget little Fido and Sam the cat. CBS Local 2’s Summer Survival Guide continues with Kris Long’s special report to help you protect your pets from this dangerous heat. June was

A couple who were severely injured in a BHO explosion in Palm Springs are sharing their horrifying experiences as part of a new campaign about the dangers of making butane honey oil. It happened in February of 2015. A man named Alex Gonzales was in the bathroom of the Knights Inn, trying to extract BHO

By Paul J. Young – City News Service A Coachella legislator’s bill to extend the state’s cap-and-trade system requiring utilities, fuel suppliers and others to purchase credits aimed at curbing polluting activity will likely be signed by Gov. Jerry Brown within a week — despite opponents’ criticism that it will further ratchet up gas and

New revelations Tuesday did not yield a lot of answers in the toxic chemical incident that took place at a pool inside the Marriott Shadow Ridge Resort in Palm Desert the day before. “It was a huge scene for hours but we have gotten zero information,” said Allison Wagner, who is staying at the resort

A San Diego woman accused of leading police on a 70-mile chase in a recreational vehicle, culminating in a standoff that forced a full closure of a stretch of Interstate 10 for several hours in January, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity Tuesday. Related: Accused PSPD cop killer to undergo mental health review prior

Fracasó la propuesta de salud del liderazgo republicano y su nuevo plan desde ya está en la cuerda floja. La incertidumbre legislativa en torno a la eliminación y remplazo del llamado “Obamacare” tiene a los republicanos divididos y a millones de estadounidenses sin saber que va a pasar con su seguro medico. Más hoy por

El día de mañana se llevara acabo una reunión entre los jardineros y las autoridades de la ciudad de Palm Springs para discutir que opciones tienen para no usar las sopladoras ya que desde hace varias semanas están viendo si definitivamente prohiben una de las herramientas mas importantes de los jardineros en el Valle de

La patrulla de Carreteras de California y el Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside están investigando un cuerpo sin vida que fue encontrado bajo un puente en la interesta 10, al este del Valle de Coachella el martes por la mañana. Los oficiales comenzarón a investigar el descubrimiento despues de que el cuerpo fue

A man was in custody Tuesday on suspicion of grand theft for allegedly stealing merchandise at the Westfield Palm Desert mall in June. READ: Crime headlines from the Coachella Valley Michael Decanto Salas, 25, was arrested Monday in connection with the June 18 thefts, which investigators later tracked to Salas, according to sheriff’s Sgt. Matthew

El procurador del distrito del condado de Riverside Mike Hestrin, anuncio una nueva campaña dirigida a advertir a la gente sobre los peligros de los laboratorios de aceite de miel “HONEY OIL “que han dejado a personas con graves quemaduras. El oficial del procurador del distrito esta lanzo al público tres videos en forma de

Un motocicleta muere este fin de semana fue identificado como Stephen Miller de 37 años de Palm Desert, murió el sábado por la noche despues de sufrir lesiones graves en un accidente en Palm Springs. La policía de Palm Springs dijo que el choque entre la motocicleta y un automóvil ocurrió en la intersección de