Month: December 2017

It’s a morbid conversation, but one that needs to be had and probably sooner rather than later: end-of-life planning. According to Fitzhenry-Wiefels advanced planning manager Ernesto Rosales, most people are not financially ready for it. “80% of families who walk in here have no idea what things cost,” Rosales said. “$8,000, $10,000 funerals…[are] a surprise

Bomberos rápidamente contuvieron un incendio que estalló en el ático de un hogar de Thousand Palms el lunes, y que desplazó a cinco personas de su vivienda. El incendio se inició justo antes de las 12:30 p.m. En una casa localizada en la cuadra 31000 de Arbol Real Avenue, así lo dio a conocer Jody

De acuerdo a las tradiciones fue un 12 de diciembre de 1531 que la virgen de Guadalupe se le apareció por cuarta vez al indígena Juan Diego,desde entonces millones de personas alrededor de el mundo veneran y festejan a la virgen morena patrona de Mexico y todo el mundo. Aquí en el Valle de Coachella

A man was arrested Saturday at the Highway 86 checkpoint for allegedly smuggling methamphetamine inside his vehicle’s gas tank. It happened around 9:15 a.m., when a 26-year-old man approached the checkpoint in a 2012 Hyundai Accent. Read: Border Patrol agents seize over $270K worth of meth Before the driver reached the primary inspection area, a

Firefighters quickly contained a blaze that broke out in the attic of a Thousand Palms home Monday, which displaced the home’s five residents. The non-injury fire sparked just before 12:30 p.m. in a single-story home in the 31000 block of Arbol Real Avenue, said Jody Hagemann of the Riverside County Fire Department. About two dozen

Un hombre de 35 años acusado de robar objetos de metal de varias granjas en el valle de Coachella fue arrestado en Thermal, el sábado. Las autoridades dijeron que Ramiro Valladares, residente de la ciudad de Meca, estaba en posesión de herramientas de robo cuando lo aprehendieron a las 12:41 p.m. En la cuadra 89500

El domingo marcó siete meses desde queAudrey Moran y Jonathan Darling Reynoso fueron vistos por última vez. Moran, de 26 años, y Reynoso, de 28, no han regresado a sus casas desde el 10 de mayo, cuando Moran dejó su hogar en Coachella para recoger a Reynoso, según la policía. El SUV de Moran fue

Some local students at Hoover Elementary School in Indio got an active crash course in emergency preparedness Friday morning. They sat through a unique assembly where they were introduced to an animated puppy named Rocket. The program is being put on by members of The Hero In You Foundation, where they used new technology to

Nominations are out for the Golden Globes and quite a few nominees are also getting honored just days before at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Golden Globe Nominations: Jessica Chastain was nominated for best actress in a drama for “Molly’s Game.” Read: Jessica Chastain to be honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival

Police were investigating an early morning collision that closed Ramon Road between El Cielo and Compadre Road for a period of time Monday. Police on scene said one person was in a car that crashed into a power pole shortly after 3 a.m. The vehicle was flipped on it’s side in the collision. The person

Firefighters have a residential structure fire under control this morning in Palm Desert Firefighters said the fire was reported just after 8 a.m. Sunday on the 45900 block of Quailbrush Street. Firefighters said the fire has been contained and no injuries were reported.

A Cathedral City man who allegedly took more than $260,000 from his grandparents, then hid the couple in a nursing home across the border, pleaded not guilty today to 21 counts of embezzlement of an elderly adult. Luis Carlos Fernandez, 41, is accused of taking $267,335.85 from his 82-year-old grandfather and 86-year-old grandmother, the bulk

Palm Springs resident Mike Caster was one of the nearly 500 people wounded during the Las Vegas shooting that left 58 people dead back in early October. Caster, who works at Eisenhower Medical Center, was shot in the back. His girlfriend risked her life to get him to the hospital. Doctors said it was too

A man is in custody accused of stealing metal from farming communities in Thermal, Mecca and Oasis. Friday afternoon, while investigating the recent thefts, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies say they located a suspicious person on the 89500 block of Avenue 78, near Harrison St. Ramiro Valladares, 35, was arrested for felony vandalism, metal theft and

The season of giving is in full swing as Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert rewarded hard working students with a new set of wheels. On Sunday more than 400 kids throughout the valley went home with a brand new bike. “The kids are here, 4th and 5th graders, their teachers nominate them.

One person was injured Saturday morning by a fire that ignited in a residence and later spread to two acres of surrounding brush just outside the Cahuilla Indian Reserve in Anza. The fire was reported at 9:08 a.m. in the 38100 block of Cary Road, just north of State Route 371. Forward spread of fire

Christmas came early for the boys and girls of Kelsey’s Heroes’ baseball league. The non-profit aims to develop the skills of special needs athletes. Sunday families enjoyed a day of baseball, dinner and a delivery from Santa too. “She’s swinging on her own and hitting off the tee. She knows where to run and everything,”

A truck spilled fuel and part of its load of metal pipes onto Interstate 10 today crashed with two sedans, prompting the CHP to close at least one lane. Around 3:30 p.m., Caltrans officials reported all lanes are back open. The crash was reported at 11:18 a.m. on the eastbound side of the freeway east

While Brandon Gonzalez will be heading home for Christmas, the Marine said he felt right at home in Indio this weekend. “I’m honored to have served my country, and to have people acknowledge it,” Gonzalez said. “It’s nice to see other veterans and people actually support us. It’s really nice. It makes us feel better

It was the first of what is hoped to be an annual tradition in downtown Cathedral City Saturday night. Many people came out for the inaugural ‘Snow-Fest.’ It started with a light-parade and was followed by a tree-lighting ceremony. There was food and vendors galore. Santa Claus made and appearance, and there were even live