Month: December 2017

Authorities said the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged with first-degree murder in his death more than seven years ago. Memphis police said that Sherra Wright faces charged in the death of her ex-husband, a Memphis native who played for five teams over 13 seasons as a forward and center in

For most shoppers it was just like any other day at the mall. But for Chelsea Edwards, Sunday was anything but ordinary. Her boyfriend created an elaborate plan to get her to the mall: Creating National Chelsea Day with stores gifting her with goodies and family and friends handing her roses. Next, a flash mob

A small business is growing in the Coachella Valley. Folks gathered for Jadabug’s Kids Boutique’s grand opening Saturday afternoon at The River in Rancho Mirage. It’s the second location in the desert. Owner, Heidi McArthur turned the debut of her second store into a fundraiser for 5-year-old Riley Rose Sherman of La Quinta. “Twenty percent

On Sunday night people remembered a popular valley woman, Amber Lane, 36, who was shot and killed while sleeping in her Palm Springs home last month. Lane’s loved ones gathered at Wangs in the Desert to celebrate and pay tribute to her life. “This is important for people who haven’t had a chance to come

Hazmat crews are cleaning up a fuel spill after a truck caught on fire in Desert Center. Cal Fire said the truck caught fire on the eastbound side of I-10 just east of Eagle Mountain Road at 12:30 a.m. Saturday. California Highway Patrol said several thousand gallons of fuel spilled. No injuries were reported. Two

Two men have been arrested in connection with several burglaries reported in La Quinta, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said. Officials said they responded to burglary reports in the 50500 block of Calle Mandrina last month. The burglars entered private residences while the homeowners were asleep and stole personal property, deputies said. On Nov. 26,

Three cross country runners at Coachella Valley High School competed in the National Junior Olympics down in Tallahassee, Florida. Oscar Solis finished 66th, Andres Romero 39th, and Ashlee Huesca 83rd.

Sunday, dozens of special needs families gathered in La Quinta to celebrate the holidays at a party hosted by United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire. “It’s the highlight of our year for our families and the kids we serve and their friends. The kids, as you can see, love to be here, they love

Shadow Hills High School seniors Caleb Welmans and Quintcy Egson bought a pair of shoes & gift card for a military classmate.

In 2014 Mary Lake was named the CIF Player of the Year to go along with many other accolades for the Palm Springs volleyball team. She was forced to miss her entire senior season with a knee injury but has came back even stronger in her first two years with the BYU Cougars. Lake was

Baskets of Love held their 25th annual holiday fundraiser Saturday at Valley View Elementary School in Coachella. The organization invited 22 Coachella Valley families to stop by for an afternoon of holiday fun. Organizers said everyone should support less-fortunate families this holiday season. “Just seeing the joy and happiness because some of these families wouldn’t

CAL Fire/Riverside County Firefighters were called to a fire on the 81100 block of Pindo Drive in Indio on Saturday at 10:52 a.m. The first arriving engine company reported light smoke showing from a single story, single family home. Further investigation revealed a working attic fire. Two civilians were evaluated by paramedics for minor injuries.

What used to be a time of year filled with joy is now filled with pain for Roxanne, a surviving mother of the 2015 shooting near Candy Cane Lane. “Just seeing all the holiday spirit, the lights starting to come up. I try to get into it, but it’s really hard because all I can

Update: Two burglary suspects are now behind bars. Christian Espinoza, 22, and a 17-year-old male were arrested. Deputies said they recovered numerous items stolen from the residence including a stolen vehicle, taken from the residence by suspects. The juvenile had an active no bail warrant for shooting a firearm at an inhabited dwelling and was

A room full of 40 karate students meets three times a week at Tru MMA Gym in Indio to train under the direction of their sensei, Tamara Canedo. “Students here from age two all the way to 71,” Canedo said. Young or old, green belt or black belt, the inclusive open door family environment does

A 27-year-old ex-con charged with the ambush killings of two Palm Springs police officers has been ordered to stand trial. John Hernandez Felix now faces three additional charges of attempted murder, bringing the total attempted murder counts to six. The additional charges were added during a detailed hearing on Friday. “Attempted murder of a peace

Homeless advocate, Talie Rosa, is hoping to collect $400 for 350 safety vests for the homeless community in the west end of the Valley. It’s a small start for now, but she’s hoping it will make a big difference and homeless people with safety concerns think it can save lives. “My friends that passed away

A Murrieta child died of complications stemming from a flu infection, the first documented death of the 2017-18 influenza season in Riverside County, health officials said Friday afternoon. The victim, identified only as a child under 10 years old, succumbed to the illness Thursday, according to the Department of Public Health. “This is a tragic

Two Firefighters were injured while working to contain a structure fire in Desert Hot Springs. It was reported at 7:11 a.m. Thursday morning along the 8500 block of Warwick Drive, inside the Mission Lakes Country Club community. CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters said the first arriving engine company reported an attic fire at the home. Two

One lucky pet owner from Georgia is getting an early Christmas miracle, after their cat — missing since July 4 — was found in Riverside County. A driver of a soda truck found the cat earlier this week inside the vehicle, which carried the feline from Georgia to Riverside. The driver contacted the Western Riverside