Month: November 2018

A Desert Hot Springs resident gunned down a man in order to avenge his friend’s death, a prosecutor told jurors today, while a defense attorney conceded his client was at the shooting scene but said the evidence did not show that he committed the killing. Orlando Archuleta, 28, is charged with the March 29, 2017,

The November Spotlight recipient is Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. This Indio based shelter provides those in need with a safe place to stay and access to health evaluations, nutrition, housing, education, skill training, and counseling. CVRM hopes to work with clients to improve their circumstances so they may become self-sufficient in the community. The funds

PGA West hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this on Saturday — celebrating the opening of their new multi-generational sports complex. General Manager Ben Dobbs says the idea is to keep members while also attracting new members and families. Members can enjoy a brand new swimming area, bar, restaurant, state-of-the-art gym equipment, bocce ball, sports courts…even

The man killed in a crash on Interstate 10 east of Coachella was a Phoenix resident, authorities said Saturday. He was Michael Bilevich, 46, the Riverside County coroner’s office said. The single-vehicle, rollover crash was reported about 6:15 p.m. Friday on the westbound side of the interstate, about nine miles east of Coachella, the California

A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a car Sunday night in Beaumont. California Highway Patrol say the crash was a hit-and-run. Officers say the crash happened around 6 p.m. at the intersection of San Timoteo Canyon Road and Palmer Avenue. The name and age of the victim, who died at the scene, is

A very loved member of the community, Peggy Greenberg, celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday. “A 100 birthday isn’t so common…but there are those of us who have reached it. It’s exciting…it’s fun,” said Greenberg. Surrounded by friends and family at her party, she explains she’s the oldest living volunteer of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic:

People in La Quinta came out for a day of family fun and performances Sunday. About three thousand people showed up for the 12th annual Fall Family Festival at La Quinta Community Park. Over 50 exhibitors and vendors came out. Entertainment included drummers and dancers from Xavier Prep, a petting zoo and pony rides. The

Families and volunteers gathered at Patriot Park in Cathedral City on Saturday for a closing ceremony honoring our valley’s veterans. Over 5,000 flags have lined the park as part of the annual tradition during the week of Veteran’s Day, in what has become known as “the Healing Field.” “There’s a lot of other communities that

People are taking in the views up high in Cathedral City, as the hot air balloon festival is underway. A special balloon was able to give some kids with disabilities a ride. “Scary…exciting…and adventurous,” Damian Sanchez said. That’s how he describes the balloon ride he was able to take Saturday morning, still processing what he

One person was killed and another trapped in a vehicle that crashed Saturday morning in a drainage ditch in the center divider of eastbound Interstate 10 in Cactus City, according to the California Highway Patrol. Firefighters responded at 2:50 a.m. to the freeway east of Frontage Road and located the vehicle, according to a statement

Cathedral City’s annual Hot Air Balloon Festival takes flight bright and early today, with hundreds of balloons set to populate the desert skies over the weekend. The fifth annual festival starts at 5 a.m. Friday with a pancake breakfast and more than 35 hot air balloons taking off from Big League Dreams Sports Park. Guests

Xavier College Prep’s historic football season fell just short of the championship game. The Xavier Saints had a chance to reach the championship game in Division 12 but could not get passed Temecula’s Linfield Christian, the top-ranked team in the division. Linfield Christian came out on top 57-13. The Saints were the lone local high

Earlier this week we spoke with an 8th grader at Palm Valley School and her teacher who collected donations after some had family members lose everything because of the wildfires. After receiving donations of clothes, toiletries, and gift cards from the community, today they packed it all up to be sent up to Northern California.

Two family-run businesses in Morongo Valley have been targeted in a string of burglaries, according to the owners. Sand to Snow Monument Bar and Grill was burglarized twice this month, owner and manager James Edward said. And All American Fuel & Food was burglarized between 3 and 4 a.m. Wednesday, with more than $9,000 of

The Riverside County Family Justice Center received over 25,000 domestic abuse calls in 2017 alone. Rachel Whitten, a survivor of domestic abuse herself, sought help from the Family Justice Center after her boyfriend of three years physically assaulted her. “I really wish I had spoke up sooner…and I wish I would have stuck with it

Soldiers Organized Service’s Palm Desert resale boutique store is closing, and this weekend the organization will be holding a final liquidation sale. Erica Stone, the founder of the organization, said they hope to refocus their core mission of transporting active duty Marines and Veterans. “We’re just closing the store, our mission of providing daily rides

El centro de ayuda Galilee para familias desamparadas de la ciudad de Mecca necesita de nuestra ayuda para poder brindarle una comida decente a las familias mas necesitadas del Este del Valle para este dia de accion de gracias. Y es que de acuerdo con Claudia Castorena dice que para estas fechas en años anteriores

A felon who allegedly injured two Riverside County sheriff’s deputies during an arrest was charged today with battery and resisting arrest. Devin Dalton, 29, of San Bernardino, is accused of injuring a deputy while resisting arrest Monday night in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs, then injuring a second deputy while he was handcuffed and being treated

Two men who allegedly took part in an armed robbery at a Palm Desert ATM were charged with multiple felonies today, including robbery and burglary. Marco Hernandez, 24, of Palm Desert, and Joshua Stratton, 37, of Desert Hot Springs, are accused in the Monday afternoon robbery at an ATM in the 74900 block of Country