Month: January 2018

The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright will be heading to Tennessee to face first-degree murder charges in his 2010 shooting death. On Monday, during Sherra Wright’s third extradition hearing in Riverside, her extradition was waived and a judge ordered a status hearing for Jan. 22. According to Sherra Wright’s attorney, he expects his

Ambulance services are severely strained by an unprecedented number of flu-related visits to hospitals and emergency rooms. Health officials in Riverside and San Bernardino counties are offering residents advice about the best ways to avoid the flu, when to call 9-1-1 and when to visit the emergency room. The Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency

Desert Hot Springs police have released new information on the woman who was arrested Saturday afternoon after leading police on a pursuit through the Coachella Valley. The incident shut down the area’s main travel artery, Interstate 10, for a short period of time. Police said the incident happened at around 12:15 p.m., after officers conducted

A car fire at a parking structure in Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs caused a brief evacuation Monday afternoon. Richard Ramhoff, director of marketing for Desert Regional Medical Center, said that Palm Springs Fire Department contained the fire and will remain on scene to get the smoke off the 2nd floor of the

A man accused of fatally beating his 64-year-old father in the victim’s Desert Hot Springs home was found incompetent to stand trial and committed to a state mental hospital. Jose Angel Velasco, 36, is charged with murdering Jose Luis Velasco, whose body was found about 10:45 p.m. Aug. 3 in his home in the 16000

La Policía de palm Springs confirmó que si hubo manos criminales tras el hallazgo del cuerpo de una mujer encajuelada. La autopsia reveló que la victima sufrió un golpe en la cabeza , sufrió una hemorragia que le provocó la muerte. Michelle Walsh de 58 años, fue identificada la mujer envuelta en sábanas y transportada

Un hombre terminó arrestado por involucrarse en una violenta pelea con estudiantes de la preparatoria de Yucca Valley, el sujeto de 46 años esta acusado de golpear a uno de los jóvenes. Oficiales del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de San Bernardino respondieron a la llamada de un supuesto apuñalamiento en la escuela secundaria, personal

A 46 year old man was arrested Friday afternoon following a fight involving students from Yucca Valley High School. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to a stabbing at the high school. Deputies contacted three students who had gotten into a fight with an adult male, who they later identified as Heriberto Pena. The victims

A winter storm expected to slam the Southland starting Monday was set to bring strong winds, thunderstorms and up to a half foot of mountain snow to Riverside County, forecasters said today, and the increased moisture could cause flash floods and mud slides in burn areas. The National Weather Service predicted the storm will dump

Xavier Prep track stand out Taylee Undem committed to UCLA in December where she will continue her track career next fall. The senior finished 2nd in the CIF Finals for triple jump last spring and 3rd in the long jump earning All-CIF honors with those performances.

Xavier Prep and Shadow Hills cheer teams both competed this weekend in Fontana where they earned a spot into the USA Nationals this coming February in Disneyland.

5-locals advanced to the finals of the Riverside Country Wrestling Meet while the La Quinta Blackhawks finished in 5th place as a team. Troy Mantanona- Palm Desert (1st in 152) Gabriel Felix – Shadow Hills (1st in 120) Michael Cochran- Palm Desert (2nd in 145) Kurt Tan – Rancho Mirage (2nd in 120) Noel Magallanes-

It was a sweet ending to the weekend for one local non-profit, all thanks to the generosity of employees at a new local business. Lala’s Waffles, Crepes and Shakes in Cathedral City presented a $1,000 check to Ezekiel’s Gift of Love, the Coachella Valley Down Syndrome Foundation. The money was from tips collected at the

it was a busy day at the Galilee Center as hundreds of families gathered for the annual shoe giveaway. Families lined up for a chance to get their children a new pair of shoes and a warm blanket. “We actually come out here every year just to help with the families with shoes. Even though

The 29th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival is in full swing. Saturday morning movie lovers thanked their lucky stars for beautiful weather as they waited to see “Sammy Davis Jr: I’ve Gotta Be Me”. “Just a little insight on the man behind the music,” said Edith Jones from Oceanside. Jones and her friends come

Two of the valley’s best football players in the 2017 season have now officially received their first offers to continue their career in college. Rancho Mirage’s Marques Prior was offered from Seton Hill in Greensburg, PA while Cathedral City stand out James Green the III heard the news from nearby Redlands University.

A woman was taken into police custody Saturday afternoon after leading police on a pursuit through the Coachella Valley. The incident shut down the area’s main travel artery, Interstate 10, for a short period of time. “Cars were just stacked,” Andy Luna Jr. told reporter Katie Widner. “It really affected a lot of people traffic-wise.”

Major injuries reported in a multi-vehicle accident in Palm Springs. The accident happened near the intersection of Vista Chino & Palm Canyon at around 3:15 PM. Palm Springs police said a 65-year-old man suffered serious injuries. He was transported to the hospital for treatment. Police suspect alcohol played a role in the crash. Officers closed

Authorities are investigating a collision that left one person dead Friday morning in Desert Hot Springs. Cal Fire, Riverside County firefighters said they responded to a traffic collision just at 7:41 a.m. It involved a motorcycle and a truck on Dillon Road, just east of Mountain View Road. They confirmed one person died at the