Month: October 2018

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is up and running again after being shut down for its annual scheduled maintenance. “So many things happened this year,” said Cara Youngman, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway spokesperson. Youngman tells us the tram is celebrating its 55th anniversary this month. And while there were talks of adding new features,

Coachella man arrested following an investigation into a spree of mail theft. According to the La Quinta Police Department, members of the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team conducted a probation check on Arturo Sanchez. During the check, officers allegedly found over 40 pieces of stolen mail and credit cards in Sanchez’s room. Officers located Sanchez

We now know at least two of the musicians performing at next year’s Garden Music Festival. The 2nd annual festival, formerly named the Indian Wells Music Festival, takes place on April 5 & 6, 2019 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Soulful country music group, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real will headline on

The candidate for the State Assembly seat in the 42 district, DeniAntionette Mazingo, joined News Channel 3’s John White and CBS Local 2’s Brooke Beare live in-studio to discuss the upcoming election. Mazingo is an attorney who practiced Family Law and Wills, Estate, and Trust Formation for sixteen years in Washington D.C. Since moving to

Coachella Valley residents looking for work can attend a job fair today at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa. The casino is looking to fill open food and beverage service positions during its event today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Agua Caliente Casino Event Center, 32250 Bob Hope Drive. Available full-time,

Una compañia de banquetes de Palm Springs capta en video como un sujeto se apoderaba de gasolina de la Van del lugar, despues de sorprenderlo en un video y tratar de alertar a las autoridades para que lo atraparan. El propietario de la compañía, The Butler Did It, está pidiendo la ayuda del público y

Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza arrestan a un recipiente de Acción Diferida en el punto de control de inmigración por presunto tráfico de metanfetamina. Según un comunicado de prensa de la Patrulla Fronteriza del Sector El Centro, alrededor de las 11:24 a.m., un hombre de 22 años se acercó al punto de control en

Border Patrol agents arrest Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient Tuesday morning at the HWY immigration checkpoint for allegedly smuggling meth. According to a news release by the El Centro Sector Border Patrol, at around 11:24 a.m., a 22-year-old man approached the checkpoint in a grey Kia Optima. During inspection, a canine team alerted agents

El 8 de octubre de 2016, los agentes de la policía de Palm Springs, Jose Gil ‘Vega y Lesley Zerebny fueron asesinados a tiros mientras respondían a una llamada por disturbios domesticos. Mucha gente dice que recuerdan el día como si fuera ayer. Algunos dicen que sienten que Palm Springs es una comunidad más fuerte.

Dan Armstrong had a successful 23 seasons as the head coach for La Quinta football. He brought the Blackhawks multiple league titles and two CIF championships in 2000 and 2001. But a messy divorce after the 2017 season has Armstrong now at Shadow Hills high school as an assistant under head coach Ron Shipley. This

An appeals court today upheld the assault with a deadly weapon conviction of an Indio man accused of attacking his uncle with a pickax. Juan Francisco Ochoa was convicted earlier this year for the April 2017 attack outside the defendant’s workplace, where he worked for the victim. Jurors acquitted Ochoa of an attempted murder charge,

Un pequeño incendio en la tienda 7-11 cerca de la intersección de Ramon Rad y Crossley Road en Cathedral City ha llevado al cierre de la tienda, el fuego se extinguió poco despues de la llegada de los bomberos que atendieron el llamado de emergencia de inmediato. El incendio inicio en el techo del edificio,

A man who accidentally shot himself during an alleged attempt to kill a black employee at a Desert Hot Springs auto parts store will return to court next month after jurors were unable to reach a verdict in his attempted murder trial. Desert Hot Springs police say Rudy Arana, 20, brought a sawed-off shotgun to

A small fire at the 7-11 near the intersection of Ramon Rad and Crossley Road in Cathedral City has led to the store’s closure, The fire was extinguished shortly after emergency responders’ arrival on the scene. The fire, located within the ceiling of the building, was reported at 9:30 a.m. Cathedral City fire was still

California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have let bars in some cities serve alcohol until 4 a.m. He rejected the legislation Friday because he says it would cause more drunken driving. California lets bars serve alcohol until 2 a.m. Brown says the bill would have added two hours of early morning

On October 8, 2016, Palm Springs Police officers Jose ‘Gil’ Vega and Lesley Zerebny were shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. Many people say they remember the day like it was yesterday. Some say they feel like Palm Springs is a stronger community. “That first year was actually a blur and

When it comes to water polo here in the valley there is no question who the best player is this season. La Quinta’s Brayden Smith can never be left open cause if he is left open he will make you pay. “I’m trying to get used to it. Being the guy is definitely hard. People

Two men already facing charges for allegedly breaking into 22 Coachella Valley hotel rooms were charged today with a string of residential burglaries throughout Palm Desert. Jeremiah Jackson, 22, and Francisco Segovia, 19, both of Palm Desert, are accused in eight burglaries that occurred between April and June 2017 in the area south of the

The Department of Motor Vehicles is warning Californians about unofficial websites charging fees. Officials say websites are charging customers to complete the Electronic Driver License and ID Card application for DMV appointments and other online transactions. The DMV’s investigations division is investigating these websites and wants to remind people that there are no additional fees

It’s an annual event designed to help create better police-community relations. The Palm Springs Police Department hosted the event tonight at the Palm Springs Stadium. “The goal is to interact with the community,” said Araiza of the police department. “It makes a huge difference,” Araiza said of this event. “We get on a first-name basis