Month: August 2018

An investigation regarding a mailer distributed by the city of Palm Springs that opponents claimed was intended to sway voters against a recent vacation rental ballot initiative has been resolved with no wrongdoing found on the part of the city, officials announced today. The Fair Political Practices Commission advised city officials in a letter dated

The city of Palm Springs put a call out today for residents interested in serving on more than a dozen city boards and commissions. Locals have until Nov. 1 to apply for available positions on a volunteer basis. The following boards and commission have available positions: Administrative Appeals Board; Palm Springs International Airport Commission; Board

State lawmakers honored Palm Springs Councilmember Lisa Middleton Monday for her efforts in advancing causes supporting the LGBT community. Middleton, the first transgender person to be elected to a non-judicial office in California, was honored by the California Legislature’s LGBT Caucus during a special Pride Month Ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento. “This is

The Palm Springs City Council, which became the nation’s first entirely-LGBTQ governing body last fall, was recognized by the California Legislature LGBTQ Caucus in Sacramento Monday. The council’s historic status was solidified in last November’s municipal election, which saw Lisa Middleton, the first transgender person elected to a non-judicial office in California, and Christy Holstege,

A suspected drunken driver who allegedly caused a head-on crash that killed two people north of Desert Center pleaded not guilty today to felony counts of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter and drunken driving causing injury. Austin Bly Ellington, 19, of Anza, is accused in the June 29 crash on state Route 62, east of state

Desde mayo pasado cuando la ciudad de Palm Desert aprobó entrar a la industria del cannabis, han aprobado permisos para seis dispensarios de marihuana y cinco invernaderos, pero los miembros de una Iglesia ya se manifestaron en contra ya que un gran invernadero de marihuana estará a menos de 100 pies de distancia y les

Thursday is the first day of school for students in the Coachella Valley Unified School District. CVUSD enrolls over 18,000 students district-wide with nearly half of them being English language learners. The district currently has 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 3 high schools, plus one continuation high school and one special school for

Students all over the Coachella Valley are heading back to school. This time of year is also close to the start of high school football season, as fields are filled with young football players running drills getting ready for the season, usually during very high temperatures. “It’s very hot gotta stay hydrated make sure you’re

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped nine-tenths of a cent today to $3.512, its lowest amount since April 12. The average price is 2.7 cents less than one week ago and 7.2 cents lower than one month ago but 58.3 cents more than one year ago, according

Riverside County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a stabbing that happened early Thursday morning in Thousand Palms. Deputies received a call around 12:15 a.m. of a report of an assault with a deadly weapon near Washington Street and Varner Road, according to Investigator Armando Munoz. A man was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warning issued for the areas affected by the Cranston Fire. The severe thunderstorm warning lasted until 4 p.m. for 60 MPH wind gusts and up to quarter size hail. The flash flood warning was expected to last until 5:45 p.m. for heavy rain developing over and near Cranston Fire-affected areas.

The first day of classes for the Coachella Valley Unified School District is close and they’re pushing to provide different educational opportunities for students. A new year means new opportunities for students at CVUSD. After-school and hands-on programs are being expanded district wide to enhance learning. “We have the best students in the world so

Mass shootings. Bullying. Paying for school supplies. The list of things families worry about before school starts can be long. But for hundreds of children in our valley, something as inoffensive as a peanut can instill just as much fear. For some kids it’s eggs. Others it’s strawberries. But for third grader Alissa Klein? “I’m

In May, Palm Desert began to pave the way for a thriving recreational marijuana industry within its city limits. A handful of fertile spots were selected for future dispensaries. City officials reviewed more than 30 applications and ultimately decided on spots for six dispensaries and five cultivation sites. But members of one local church have

A former U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement agent from Riverside who’s accused of sexually assaulting two women pleaded not guilty today to felony charges and was released from custody on bond. John Jacobs Olivas, 43, was indicted earlier this month on three counts of deprivation of rights under color of law following an investigation that

A 67-year-old man who allegedly set fire to his estranged wife’s Banning home last month pleaded not guilty today to arson and burglary charges. Prosecutors allege that while the victim was out of town on July 8, Edward Clark called her and threatened to destroy her things, then went to the home about an hour

A Yucca Valley mother has been arrested for child neglect over the living conditions of her three children. Deputy R. Alfaro responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 6300 block of Indio Avenue in Yucca Valley. Sara Renee Haney and her three children, ages 2, 3, and 8, occupied the residence, according

Mañana es el primer dia de clases para los estudiantes del distrito escolar de Caochella, y María Gandera asistente del súper intendente dice que están muy emocionados por este nuevo año escolar en el cual tendrán nuevos programas para los alumnos despues de clases. Una de las preocupaciones de los padres de familia es la

Esta Noche: Medio nublado, posibilidad de tormentas electricas de la mínima alrededor de 85. Viento del sureste de 5 a 10 mph y luego se pondrá en calma. Jueves: Lluvias y tormentas electricas aislada despues de 11am. Mayormente soleado, la máxima alrededor de 105. Índice de Calor de hasta 111. Viento del sureste entre 5