Month: May 2018

Four caretakers at a Palm Springs retirement home were arrested today for alleged neglect that led to the death of a resident more than two years ago. Edna Malagar Pelen, 61, of Thousand Palms, Andronico Malagar Pelen, 29, of Thousand Palms, Josie Rose Dolajan Ramos, 25, of Palm Springs, and Librada Dondonayos Paje, 70, of

We first brought you the story of the Palm Springs Public Library chairs in January. The devastating condition of the furniture even caught the attention of Jimmy Kimmel Live! $65K to be spent on new chairs, tables for Palm Springs library Thursday, the chairs were finally put to rest and eulogized. Over a dozen mourners

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) – A continuación lo más reciente sobre el anuncio de Estados Unidos de imponer aranceles a las importaciones de aluminio y acero de Europa, Canadá y Mexico. Todas las horas son locales. El secretario de Economía mexicano Ildefonso Guajardo tachó de “incomprensible” la decisión de Estados Unidos de remover las excepciones

Entre enero de 2018 y abril de 2018, se produjeron numerosos robos de vehículos en áreas residenciales de toda la ciudad de La Quinta, de acuerdo a la Policia se logró localizar a los sospechosos en la ciudad de Indio. Luis Alfonso Burgos, de 26 años de Indio, y Jennifer Selene Reta, de 27 años

The city of Coachella today renamed Harrison Street in honor of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, who fought for the rights of farmworkers and led a series of protests in Coachella during the 1960s and 70s. Cesar Chavez Street was christened during a morning dedication ceremony attended by Chavez’s son, Anthony, as well as city

Hoy, Coachella renombró Harrison Street en honor al líder de los derechos civiles Cesar Chávez, quien luchó por los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas y encabezó una serie de protestas en Coachella durante los años 60 y 70. La calle fue renombrada durante una ceremonia de dedicación matutina a la que asistieron el hijo de

Los funcionarios de aduanas de Estados Unidos descubrieron a un hombre escondido en un cargamento de virutas de madera en el puerto de entrada de Otay Mesa Cargo. El envío desde Mexico estaba dentro de un gran remolque arrastrado por un camión Freightliner 2009. Un oficial de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza remitió al conductor de

A tres años en una prisión estatal fue sentenciado un hombre que finalmente admitió haber disparado contra una casa en Indio. Jason Díaz de 23 años y de Indio, cometió el crimen cerca de las 8 a.m. el 29 de agosto pasado cerca de Garden Avenue y Daisy Street, según el sargento de policía de

A man admitted firing off two handguns in Indio, striking a nearby home, and was immediately sentenced today to three years in state prison. Jason Diaz, 23, of Indio, fired the shots around 8 a.m. last Aug. 29 near Garden Avenue and Daisy Street, according to Indio police Sgt. Daniel Marshall. Officers found “fresh bullet

Ayer a las 5:45 a.m. explotó un transformador ubicado en los apartamentos Sandalwood cerca de la carretera 111 y la calle Sunrise en Palm Springs, provocando un incendio que por fortuna fue sofocado antes de que las llamas alcanzaran alguna estructura. Residentes de dos apartamentos fueron evacuados mientras los bomberos realizaban su trabajo además de

Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin is upset about a mailer being sent-out by Palm Desert Councilwoman Jan Harnik in her campaign for county supervisor. Hestrin says he wants Harnik to immediately remove his name, photo and any quotes of his she’s using on her campaign. The ad is referring to the Manuel Perez’s support

A Riverside jury deliberated for another day today without reaching a verdict in the trial of two men accused of carrying out a triple killing in Pinyon Pines when the pair were teenagers. Robert Lars Pape, 30, and Cristin Conrad Smith, 29, could each face life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted

It has been about a month since dozens of homeless people were evicted from an encampment off Highway 86 in Coachella. Many of those folks, who were given 30-day hotel vouchers, are now finding themselves knocking on the doors of the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission for shelter. The facility is at full capacity, employees said

Ten pre-school graduates are now moving on to the next step of their lives. The students graduated from the Child Development Center at Martha’s Village and Kitchen in Indio, putting on a performance for their teachers and their families before receiving their diplomas. The center offers free childcare to more than fifty children ages zero

Republican Incumbent Jeff Stone of Temecula faces challenges from two Democrats in the State Senate 28th District election. They are Joy Silver who’s hoping to expand affordable housing and protect health care. Also Anna Nevenic of Riverside, campaigning on affordable education, health care reforms, and well-paid jobs. The district runs from Blythe, through the Coachella

Some residents in a Palm Springs neighborhood were without power for several hours after a transformer exploded this morning. People in the Sagewood Complex said the underground explosion sounded like gunshots around 5:45 am. Two homes had to be evacuated as firefighters worked to put out the fire. Those homes were left without power and

People are speaking out after a shooting in a Coachella neighborhood left one man hospitalized Tuesday night. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies said the shooting took place at the 84000 block of Calle Diego. A neighbor who did not want to be identified said he heard the gunshots and believed it was a drive-by shooting. He

Big Bear City resident arrested for soliciting minors for sale as prostitutes, among other related charges. Big Bear Sheriff’s Station detectives arrested Eric Rauch, 44, on Tuesday after they determined Rauch was “targeting underage girls on social media for purposes of meeting them, having sex with them, and offering them for sale for sexual acts

A motorcyclist who was seriously injured when he crashed into a curb while allegedly leading Palm Springs police on a chase, then later sued the pursuing officer, pleaded not guilty today to a felony charge of evading arrest. According to an arrest warrant declaration, police received reports of a motorcycle being revved up and down

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was reported 8 miles North-Northeast of Thousand Palms Wednesday. The earthquake was reported at 12:22 p.m. Callers reported feeling the quake from Desert Hot Springs to Yucca Valley, all the way down to Thermal. The US Geological Survey reported people feeling minor shaking from Escondido to San Bernardino and Twentynine Palms.