Month: February 2019

A horse died while performing at the 73rd Annual Presidents Day Parade in downtown Indio this morning. The horse was a part of a group of horses walking and performing along Highway 111. Thousands were in attendance as the horse collapsed in the middle of the road. Benjamin Guitron, administrative officer for the Indio Police

A rally was held at Palm Springs City Hall Monday as part of a nationwide set of demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency, which allows him to shift funding away from Congress-approved national security initiatives and toward completion of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The local protest was organized by

Beaumont police are looking for two men who allegedly robbed a business with a shotgun and then fled in a red pickup truck. The Beaumont Police Department received a call regarding a possible robbery in progress just after 5 p.m. Sunday, police said. Officers arrived at La Michoacana at 777 East Sixth St., where employees

Un caballo murió mientras se presentaba en el desfile anual del día de los presidentes en el centro de Indio esta mañana. El caballo era parte de un grupo de escaramuza y se desplomó ante los ojos atónitos de miles de personas que se encontraban disfrutando de esta festividad el deceso se dio en la

Hoy se celebró una manifestacion en el Ayuntamiento de Palm Springs al mediodía como parte de un conjunto nacional de manifestaciones contra la declaración de emergencia nacional del presidente Donald Trump, que le permite desviar fondos de las iniciativas de seguridad nacional aprobadas por el Congreso y hacia la finalización de una Muro a lo

A fire Sunday damaged an Indio house, authorities said. The fire was reported at 8:07 p.m. in a single-family home on the 83000 block of Avenue 44, the Riverside County Fire Department said. First arriving units determined the patio cover was well-involved with flames, fire officials said. Firefighters put out the flames at 8:27 p.m.

On January 16, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a “vicious animal attack” at the 59000 block of Sunflower Drive. When deputies arrived, they found 70-year-old Lana Bergman suffering from major injuries as a result of being mauled by four pit bulls. She died a short time later. A

The President’s Day Parade in Indio hosted the usual phantasmagoria of floats, bands, and equestrian teams today, with Grand Marshals Esai Morales and former Los Angeles Rams tight end David Hill. “Both Esai and David are true examples of leadership, character, and excellence in their professions,” Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez said.

Thursday’s chaotic weather has left many drivers dealing with issues like flat tires after driving over road debris, potholes and other hazards in the aftermath of the storm. Local car technicians at MountainView Tire & Auto in Palm Desert say they’ve seen a spike in customers who have come in to fix broken or damaged

A local group called “Moms Demand Action” held a meeting today — hoping to raise awareness and support for gun safety in the wake of recent shootings. The group meets regularly and attendees say they’re concerned that their children and grandchildren feel increasingly unsafe in school environments and regularly practice active shooter lockdown drills. “These

A man and woman were arrested and remained jailed today in connection with several burglaries at a La Quinta car dealership, a sheriff’s sergeant said. Deputies served a search Friday night at a home in the 52000 block of Avenida Alvarado in an effort to locate property stolen from Torre Nissan during the burglaries, according

A portion of Highway 111 reopened Sunday night, days after a powerful downpour washed away parts of the pavement and scattered debris across the roadway near Palm Springs. Caltrans said one lane will open to traffic in each direction and cautioned drivers to “use extreme caution due to work crews and large equipment and trucks.”

Several valley golf courses are still dealing with extensive damage from last week’s storm. “It was brutal…but we wanted to play golf…and this was one of the places that was open” said Steve Gill, a valley visitor from Minnesota just wrapping up a round of golf at Mesquite Golf & Country Club. “Because of the

Thursday was the official start of Modernism Week, and the headquarters saw some rain damage. CAMP stands for community and meeting place. This central hub for information is not set to officially open until tomorrow at 9 am, but inspections by the Fire Marshall were expected today. “The tent is designed for this sort of

The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival is open from February 15 – February 24. Two new food stops you can make are Eddie’s Asian Food and West Coast Weenies. Both restaurants will feature date-inspired items. Eddie’s Asian Food will have a date-strawberry tea and West Coast Weenies is trying a date beer battered

The African Children’s Choir performed over the weekend at Desert Springs Church in Palm Desert. These performers, ages 8-10, are on the road for a nine month tour. They come from Uganda, and each have underprivileged backgrounds. The tour aims to raise awareness and provide funds to increase educational opportunities for the children the program

Officers from the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team were investigating several burglaries and a theft from Torre Nissan in La Quinta. During the investigation, officers identified a suspect as John Schiavone, 35 of La Quinta. On Friday, February 15, 2019, officers from the La Quinta Police Special Enforcement Team arrested Schiavone and served a search

A man who claimed to have a bomb was taken into custody without incident Saturday evening at a Colton shopping center after an hourslong standoff with police, authorities said. Shortly before 4 p.m., Colton Police Department officers and members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s bomb squad responded to Plaza Las Glorias near the

Storm clean up continues as roads continue to reopen in Palm Springs — some local businesses downtown say they’re feeling the hit after this week’s weather. “This valley was not meant for rain…it was not meant for it…a lot of road closures,” said Edgar Suarez, an employee at “Eight4Nine” restaurant. “I closed the store because