Month: March 2019

The Coachella Valley Water District has confirmed they’ve hired an outside investigator to look at allegations that a longtime employee was forced into an affair by his supervisor and his supervisor’s wife, a human resources specialist at the CVWD. Alfonso Cruz filed a lawsuit earlier this month accusing the couple of harassment and threats during

Congratulations to Cameron Keys! Keys is in his junior year at Palm Springs High School. In February, he won first place at the regional English-Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition, advancing to the national competition in New York City at the Lincoln Center next month. Allyson Boylan, theater director at PSHS, says this is the first time

An increase in the number of reported coyote sightings in Palm Springs led city animal control officers today to recommend ways that residents can protect themselves and their pets. The increased sightings are not isolated to any particular part of the city and do not indicate an increased threat to humans, according to city officials,

A person has been transported to the hospital following a multi-vehicle near Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. Two vehicles were involved in the crash on Bob Hope Drive and Casino Drive shortly before 4 p.m. A person was transported with neck and back pain. Only one lane is currently open on Southbound

El DMV de Palm Springs cerrará durante seis meses a partir del 5 de abril a las 5 p.m. La oficina se cerrará por reparaciones , renovaciones y mejoras . El departamento está ahora en el proceso de ” identificar el espacio de oficina temporal y coordinar eventos de alcance comunitario para ayudar a los

A rollover crash is causing a significant backup on I-10 westbound near the Jefferson Street exit in Indio. The vehicle, a Silver Toyota Camry, appears to have rolled over and then crashed into the center divider. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and CAL FIRE are on scene. The airbags in the vehicle did not deploy

Home prices rose 1.7 percent in Riverside County in February, compared to the same month a year ago, while home sales dropped by 8.9 percent, a real estate information service announced today. According to CoreLogic, the median price of a Riverside County home was $381,500 last month, up from $375,000 in February 2018. A total

A bill authored by Senator Jeff Stone which aims to curb drunk boating has passed unanimously through the Senate Committee on Public Safety. Senate Bill 392 seeks to crack down on boating while under the influence by allowing boats that have been operated by an intoxicated individual to be impounded for up to 30 days.

La Policia y bomberos respondieron a un accidente en la Calle Jefferson, salida del Interestatal 10 en Indio, Dos pasajeros fueron atendidos por paramedicos en la escena , mientras no reportaron fatalidades . Autoridades trataron de despejar vias para evitar congestionamientos .

Los oficiales del Sheriff del condado de Riverside buscaban a un sospechoso despues de un intento de secuestro el miercoles por la mañana . Los oficiales dijeron que recibieron la llamada del incidente aproximadamente a las 2 de la mañana en un complejo de apartamentos en la cuadra 53500 de la calle Cesar Chávez .

A man and woman accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit during their string of armed robberies throughout the Coachella Valley are due in court today for a hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for the pair to stand trial. Javier Taylor, 34, is accused of taking part in 11 robberies and

Desert Hot Springs High School juniors and seniors began a two-day responsible-driving program Tuesday, complete with a simulated car crash and mock trial for drunk drivers. The “Every 15 Minutes” program is hosted over two days with the goal of reducing drunk driving among youth, city officials said. The first day of the program will

Officers from the Palm Springs Police Department are continuing to investigate a report of an unlawful discharge of a firearm in Palm Springs. According to PSPD, officers were notified of shots fired near a home on the 700 block of Desert Way today just before 9 a.m. A home and a vehicle parked outside were

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced Tuesday two suspects were arrested in relation to an officer-involved shooting Friday night at a hotel in Indio. According to a news release by ATF, Manuel Luna, 20, of Corona and Matthew Hetrick, 21, of KlamathFalls, Oregon were planning on robbing the Best Western Date Tree

Former ABC News broadcaster Elizabeth Vargas rounded out the Rancho Mirage speaker series for 2019. Vargas spoke Tuesday night at the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences in Rancho Mirage about her extensive career in the television news industry. Her main focus of the evening was discussing mental health in America, addiction, and the opioid crisis,

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz to make reforms to Medicaid. According to Ruiz, H.R. 1839, or the Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act, seeks to help children with complex medical needs, people with mental health issues, and senior citizens get access to the care

High school students in Desert Hot Springs are getting the opportunity to learn the importance of driving responsibly. Desert Hot Springs High School is hosting the ” Every 15 Minutes ” program today and tomorrow complete with a simulated car crash and mock trial for drunk drivers. ” There are people who pass away in

A prescribed fire has started on the Thomas mountain. It’s a project that authorities have been planning for over 15 years. Crews are burning 1,074 acres along the northeast slope of Thomas Mountain in the San Bernardino National Forest. The burn is done to promote forest health and create defensible space during wildfires. ” This

A local developer is demanding a member of the Indio Planning Commission recuse himself from any additional votes on the developer’s projects. A letter obtained by News Channel 3 where an attorney for Chandi Group USA accuses Commissioner Sam Torres of being biased against it. Chandi Group has a number of projects in Indio including