Month: May 2018

Authorities today identified a senior citizen who drowned in a backyard pool in Palm Desert. Walter Tebeau, 82, of Palm Desert was found at 9:11 a.m. Tuesday at a home in the 72000 block of Somera Road, just off state Route 74. Tebeau was found unresponsive in the pool by responding county firefighters and sheriff’s

A man who allegedly carried out a Russian roulette-style armed holdup targeting a homeless couple in Desert Hot Springs pleaded not guilty today to felony assault with a gun and robbery counts. Johnny Artis, 32, is accused along with Santiago Dorado, 21, both of Desert Hot Springs, of robbing the couple of a mirror on

Durante una investigación en torno al robo de vegetales en campos de Thermal, Mecca y Oasis, la policía le ordenó detenerse al conductor de una camioneta que circulaba por el área de la Avenida 70 y la calle Pierce en Thermal, al inspeccionar el vehículo encontraron 800 libras de calabaza amarilla que había sido robadas.

A woman was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash in Palm Desert. The crash between a sedan and truck happened at around 9:40 a.m. near the intersection of Cook Street and Varner Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, an 87-year-old woman was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. The driver of the other vehicle

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose today for the 15th time in 17 days, increasing a half-cent to $3.696, its highest amount since Aug. 20, 2015. The average price has increased 8.6 cents over the past 17 days, including seven-tenths of a cent on Wednesday, according to

A former Marine already serving time for three killings in Chicago was convicted today of murdering five women in Southern California, including victims in Palm Springs and Cathedral City. Andrew Urdiales, 53, faces a possible death sentence for his Southern California killing spree, which stretched from 1986 to 1995 and also left women dead in

Man arrested after deputies allegedly found 800 pounds of spaghetti squash in his vehicle. Thermal Deputies arrested Jose Castellanos, 55, of Thermal after an investigation into recent agricultural thefts in Thermal, Mecca, and Oasis. Deputies allegedly found approximately 800 pounds of Spaghetti Squash in Castellanos’ vehicle during a traffic stop at the intersection of Avenue

For many laser hair removal is a luxury and a choice, but for one population it’s a different story. ‘Laser Med Spa’ in Palm Desert is breaking barriers, catering to the transgender community. Local resident Nicole Snow said since she started her treatments, she’s never felt more like her true self. “You look in the

A new training simulator in Cathedral City is helping officers train in escalation and de-escalation tactics, and educating the public on police use of force. A domestic disturbance is occurring at a home, one of the most dangerous calls for a police officer to respond to and is one of the scenarios presented in a

Un equipo local de fútbol juvenil está solicitando la ayuda de la comunidad despues de que un incendio destruyera su equipo. Los Raiders Junior del Valle de Coachella tenían alrededor de $ 30,000 a $ 40,000 en equipos destruidos en el incendio de la noche del lunes en Silva’s Radiator & Air Conditioning en la

Lideres del Valle de Coachella reciben el mas importante reconocimiento de la Santa Sede, despues de más de 25 años de servicio a la comunidad del Valle. En un último esfuerzo por proveer casa y comida a los menos favorecidos Gloria Gómez y Claudia Castorena fundaron el recien inaugurado Centro Galilee en la Ciudad de

UPDATE: 5/23/18 9:00 a.m. – The male suspect and the female victim have been identified. The woman killed in the initial shooting was 23-year-old Ronda Ebeling of Joshua Tree and the suspect killed in the deputy-involved shooting was 58-year-old Ray Wyatt of Joshua Tree. *** A murder investigation is underway in Joshua Tree following three

Agentes federales emprendieron una operación sin precedentes en las calles de los Angeles, se llavaron a cabo mas de 30 arrestos de supuestos vinculos de criminales que estando en la cárcel domina la mafia mexicana según versiones de la Policia. Los informes indiacn que desde el intertior de las celdas angelinas mas de 15 mil

Two arrested for attempted burglary and grand theft in La Quinta Tuesday afternoon. The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force arrested Indio residents Daniel Ruiz, 22 and Marcos Mijarez, 21 Tuesday at approximately 2 p.m. More Local Crime Stories The CVVCGTF had identified Ruiz and Mijarez as suspects in an attempted burglary and grand

Felony charges were filed today against a parolee and a woman accused of embezzling money from a senior citizen in Palm Desert. Johnathan Domenici, 25, and Kimberly Ray, 23, both of Palm Desert, are due in an Indio courtroom this afternoon for arraignment on charges of willfully embezzling from an elder. She is additionally charged

Two people are behind bars on suspicion of elder abuse and weapons violations in Palm Desert, authorities said. Deputies went to the 73800 block of Mondrain Place just before 2 p.m. Friday to investigate reports of elder abuse. During the investigation, they found a parolee in possession of firearms. On Saturday, officers served a search

A pedestrian was fatally struck by three vehicles in Cabazon early today, and one driver fled the scene. The victim, a 47-year-old Cherry Valley man whose name was not immediately released, died at the scene of the 12:14 a.m. collision at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and Elm Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Hay preocupaciones entre empleados y padres de familia despues de anuncios de renovación de las escuelas de primarias. Los maestros y padres de familia de Palm Desert Charter Middle School expresaron su preocupación por las negociaciones sobre el estatus de la escuela. Los interesados acudieron al al superintendente para obtener respuestas. “Los maestros están asustados