Month: July 2017

Two new restaurants are coming to the River in Rancho Mirage this fall and winter. “We’re excited to tell you this weekend that MidiCi, The Neoplitan Pizza Company will be opening up this winter. And Coachella Wine, which will be a great new wine bar. So two new additions coming to the river this fall

Friday marked round 2 of Palm Springs leaders addressing illegal vacation rentals in the city. “These appeals boards meetings are a great opportunity for anyone interested in the community to really see the process in action,” City Attorney Edward Kotkin said. The meeting’s agenda originally included four appeal cases. One case involving a home related

Teens with a passion for animals are learning the ropes at the Living Desert. ZooTeens are experiencing everything from learning how to interact with guests of all ages, to handling some of the zoo’s most beloved animals. The Living Desert has put on the volunteer program for more than 15 years, teaching kids ages 14

A woman was rescued after being stuck in a body of land in the middle of the Whitewater River near the I-10 Friday evening. Palm Springs Firefighters received the call at just before 6:00 p.m. They were assisted by Riverside County Fire, the California Highway Patrol, and the Riverside County Fire Department. The CHP provided

A California deputy attorney general who lives in Coronado faces federal child pornography charges, according to media reports. FBI agents arrested 53-year-old Raymond Joseph Liddy Tuesday at his home in Coronado for possession of child pornography, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He pleaded not guilty to charges in San Diego federal court and was

The Saint Louis Encephalitis virus was detected for the first time in the Coachella Valley this year in mosquito samples found in Mecca, where vector control officials said Friday that West Nile virus was also on the rise. Mosquitoes testing positive for both diseases were recently found in traps throughout the Eastern Coachella Valley. Encephalitis

Jason Smith, teaching professional at Classic Club, explains the basics on how to hit a greenside bunker shot – important to know to manage your score and stay away from big numbers. Smith says that when in the bunker you must widen your stance with the ball in the front, open the club the face

Craig Freeman, director of instruction at La Quinta Resort Mountain and Dunes Course demonstrates a useful drill to help with your pace when putting to eliminate 3-putts and possibly make some longer attempts. Craig emphasizes how important it is to feel the putt and put to memory that data so that when you’re on the

Nick DeKock, head golf professional at Thunderbird Country Club demonstrates the importance of posture, grip and alignment in making a good golf swing. Nick says that good posture starts with good balance and relaxed arms. He then says the grip should be loose and comfortable, admitting there are thousands of different ways to hold the

Rick Ruppert, Desert Horizons Country Club head golf professional demonstrates how to hit out of the bunker with a buried lie. With the buried lie or fried egg, Ruppert says you need to dig the ball out. In order to that, you close the face of the wedge to have the leading edge digging but

Willie Maples, director of golf at Eagle Falls golf course explains the importance of aerification on the greens. Maples says that aerification is a process the golf course must go through in order to maintain it and keep it healthy. The process begins with punching the greens, then filling the holes with sand, adding minerals

Bus driver blacks out and crashes into bus stop in Palm Springs Friday evening. Authorities told KESQ & CBS Local 2 reporter Joe Galli, that the bus was arriving at the bus stop on Ramon west of San Luis Rey when the driver blacked out. The bus mounted the curb and the Front LED board

A mother from Twentynine Palms was arrested Thursday after San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies say she choked her 7-year old son and threatened to kill him after he accidentally spilled food. Brittany Phillips, 27, is being held on a “no bail” probation hold at the Morongo Basin Jail. A witness alerted law enforcement to child

Joshua Tree residents are being advised to boil tap water for drinking and cooking purposes. The Joshua Basin Water District said the issue was caused by a mainline water break on Center and Dixie Roads Residents are being warned that not boiling tap water could result in stomach or intestinal illness. Officials advise letting water

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have released surveillance video and a sketch in hopes of catching a sexual predator who assaulted a woman who was jogging in South El Monte. The frightening incident occurred in the early evening hours of June 1 in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, which is regarded as

The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office held a Law & Leadership Summer Youth Academy for incoming 8th and 9th graders for the first time at its Indio and Murrieta offices this week. The camp was held in Indio from July 24-28. DA officials said this is the second summer the program has been held in

Four people wanted in a Coachella Valley shooting case were detained Friday by police in Banning. (Watch video of their arrest in Banning below) The suspects were arrested sometime before noon at a gas station near the intersection of Ramsey and Hargrave streets, said Banning police Chief Alex Diaz. We’re still waiting for more specific

For Gina T Calicinto Ranch is so much more than a place to spend her summers. It’s a part of who she is. “When I was young and I came, I felt safe and I felt like I could express myself and there was a lot of people who loved me and there was a

2016 Pro Bowler DJ Alexander was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on Friday after playing two full seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. Alexander appeared in all 32 games for the Chiefs in those two seasons, leading the team in special teams tackles with 23. He also earned AFC Special Teams Player of the week