Month: January 2018

Dozens of people showed up to East Valley Republican Women’s Federated for a State of the Union viewing party and an Indio pastor used the opportunity to announce his run for state Assembly. More than 50 people gathered together to watch the speech. Many clapped along during the several long applause breaks during the State

The Board of Supervisors today affirmed the appointment of Riverside County Deputy Fire Chief Dan Talbot as the interim fire department chief until a permanent replacement can be found. “I look forward to providing the highest level of service to citizens from one end of the county to the other,” Talbot said during the board

Goldenvoice is hosting a job fair February 9 in Indio. The job fair will be held at El Dorado Clubhouse at 50950 Madison Street in Indio. The event will run from 10 am to 1 pm. The following jobs will be available: Camping Catering Festival Operations Information Pathways Resources Stagehands Ticketing Truck Stop Venue Operations

Riverside County supervisors signed off today on a $1.83 million contract with an Ontario-based firm selected to conduct environmental and engineering studies in preparation for the proposed reconfiguration of a nearly 50-year-old interchange along Interstate 10 in Indio. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the Board of Supervisors authorized an agreement with Michael Baker International

El Departamento de Policía de Palm Springs rescató a un excursionista de 67 años justo despues de las 10 a.m. de la mañana, según el sargento. William Hutchinson. El hombre comenzó su caminata detrás del Museo de Arte de Palm Springs en el sendero Skyline. La policía recibió el llamado de un excursionista que pedio

The 36th Congressional District is listed as a target race for the NRCC. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) puts a spotlight on candidates in competitive districts in a program called “Young Guns”. In the first round of selections called “On the Radar” the NRCC picks candidates that have met certain benchmarks in their candidacy.

Una familia local está pidiendo la ayuda del público para encontrar a los dueños de un perro que atacó fatalmente a su Yorkie de cinco años en un parque Palm Desert la semana pasada. El ataque ocurrió el viernes en el Civic Center Park en Palm Desert. Los dueños del Yorkie dicen que un perro

Palm Springs Police Department rescued a 67-year old hiker just after 10 a.m. this morning according to Sgt. William Hutchinson. The man began his hike behind the Palm Springs Art Museum on Skyline trail. Police received a hiker in distress call just before 4 a.m. this morning. The man was rescued via helicopter and transported

La familia identifica a la víctima que sufrió quemaduras en el 50% de su cuerpo y que se encuentra en condición crítica despues que su propio hijo arrojara un liquido flamable y la prendiera en llamas en las bodegas de la tienda Mathis Brothers de la Ciudad de Indio. La mujer fue identificada como Francisca

Cerca de 80 inmigrantes indocumentados fueron encontrados en un camión cerca de la frontera de texas. Agentes localizaron a las 76 personas que intentaban inmigrar a los estados unidos y detuvieron el conductor del camion que viajaba por la carretera en laredo, texas. El hombre fue interrogado sobre su estado migratorio y, aunque es ciudadano

Just one day after the College of the Desert (COD) garnered attention for its new Palm Springs temporary campus, the center of learning is back in the limelight. COD announced via news release that it would be one of the recipients of a 2018 Bellwether award for its innovative EDGE Program. “The Board of Trustees

El propietario de Empire Polo Grounds está en el proceso de realizar una compra importante en la ciudad de Indio con la posibilidad de la remodelación completa del conflictivo Indio Fashion Mall que está vacio en más del 70%.. Según la ciudad, la compañía Alex Haagen está tratando de comprar el centro comercial. El alcalde

A construction site gas leak has been reported east of the Bank of America at the intersection of Highway 111 and East Veldt Street in Rancho Mirage. Southern California Gas Company is on the scene addressing the problem. No injuries have been reported. Cal Fire initially responded to the leak but have since left the

The owner of the Empire Polo Grounds is in the process of making a major purchase in the city of Indio that could lead to the complete redevelopment of the struggling Indio Fashion Mall. The mall is more than 70 percent empty. According to the city, the Alex Haagen Company is trying to buy the

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians will break ground today on a Coachella site to be used for open-air music festivals, sporting events and other recreational activities. Construction on “Coachella Crossroads” is expected to be completed by this summer, with 30 acres of grass fields for a variety of events. The venue is adjacent

The first ever classes at College of the Desert’s temporary Palm Springs campus begin today, offering a glimpse of what could be in store at the planned permanent West Valley campus nearby. Students in Palm Springs will start the spring semester at the temporary site until the development of the permanent campus can be completed,

An ex-con pleaded guilty to robbery and firearm possession counts Monday, for taking part in several Palm Springs armed robberies. Avante Gant, 25, of Palm Springs, was scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 9. He pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery, three counts of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and admitted

One person died in a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Cathedral City. It happened at Cathedral Canyon Dr. north of the wash shortly before 6 p.m. Monday. Cathedral City police confirmed that former Cathedral City Councilmember Paul Marchand was the driver of the vehicle that struck the motorcycle. Marchand served two terms

A local family is asking for the public’s help in finding the owners of a dog who fatally attacked their five-year-old toy Yorkie in a Palm Desert park last week. The attack happened Friday at Civic Center Park in Palm Desert. The owners of the Yorkie say an off-leash dog came out of nowhere and