Month: April 2019

The Palm Springs Unified School District is making a push to inform drivers about school bus safety after a few recent collisions. Bumper to bumper traffic is expected during the morning rush at Rio Vista Elementary School with parents navigating among school buses. “The bus is like a traveling sanctuary for kids, and some people

Un choque entre dos vehiculos terminó cerrando parcialmente la calle Fred Waring Drive en Palm Desert durante aproximadamente una hora esta tarde. El accidente, ocurrido alrededor de las 12:15 p.m., sucedió en la intersección de Fred Waring Drive y San Pablo Avenue. Fue una colisión de tres vehículos; un SUV gris se volcó y sufrió

Three suspects are behind bars after a Wednesday high-speed police chase in Banning. Jacob Estrada, Selena Holmes, and Anthony Ramirez were arrested by Banning Police officers around 8:35 a.m. At 8:27 a.m., officers were about to serve a felony arrest warrant for Estrada, 25, who is suspected of trying to run over a Banning Police

The Banning Police Department arrested a man following allegations of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor. Ronald Stuart Wansor, 46, of Banning was arrested Wednesday afternoon on the 200 block of Apex Avenue in Banning. Police had originally opened an investigation into Wansor on August 2015 after he was accused of inappropriately touching a

A rollover crash partially shut down Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert for about an hour this afternoon. The accident, which occurred around 12:15 p.m., happened at the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue. It wasa three-vehicle collision; a grey SUV rolled over and sustained significant damage, while a red sedan appears

El casino, resort y spa Morongo realizará una feria de trabajo el 15 de abril. La feria buscará reunir candidatos para docenas de puestos; Algunos de los roles disponibles: CocinerosServidoresServidores de cóctelesServidores auxiliaresPanaderíaCajerosCorredores de comidaStewardsSupervisoresChefs de reposteriaSe solicita a los posibles empleados que completen una solicitud en línea antes de asistir. “Morongo se enorgullece de

Morongo Casino, Resort, and Spa is holding a job fair on April 15. The fair will look to gather applicants for dozens of positions; some of the available roles: Cooks Servers Cocktail servers Assistant servers Bakers Cashiers Food runners Stewards Supervisors Pastry chefs Prospective hires are asked to complete an online application prior to attending.

Morongo Casino, Resort, and Spa is holding a job fair on April 15. The fair will look to gather applicants for dozens of positions; some of the available roles: Cooks Servers Cocktail servers Assistant servers Bakers Cashiers Food runners Stewards Supervisors Pastry chefs Prospective hires are asked to complete an online application prior to attending.

At the Valley Sanitary District in Indio, they collect, treat, and re-use wastewater. But, a nine-year employee at the agency says there is something else that “doesn’t smell quite right”. “Taxpayers are being cheated out of pay they’re paying this General Manager,” said Paul Kemp, a Maintenance Technician Kemp is asking why, the district’s General

A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon in Indio, according to Indio Police Department Public Information Officer Ben Guitron. The shooting occurred at around 4:45 p.m. at the Las Palmas Apartments near Las Palmas Road and Highway 111 in Indio. Guitron confirmed the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. It remains

79-year-old Mary Ann Garcia says it’s an issue she’s been dealing with for too long and wants it resolved. “I’m so glad you are here, listening to my case. I just have to get this out of my life,” said Garcia. Back on December 9th, 2016, Garcia parked her SUV in one of the handicapped

All lanes were blocked following a crash between at least four vehicles on Interstate 10 and SR 62 Wednesday night. The crash was initially reported at 9:34 p.m., with one vehicle reported overturned, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP says at least two people suffered minor to moderate injuries. As of 11:30 p.m.,

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Chairman Jeff Grubbe and the tribal council traveled to Washington D.C. for the official reveal at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American-Indian. ​​​​​​The exhibit, “Section 14: The Other Palm Springs, California,” tells the story of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ work for justice and rights

A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday night in Palm Desert to honor the victims of violent crimes. A second vigil will be held at the Riverside courthouse Thursday at 7. The week of April 7-13 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, recognized annually in special ceremonies hosted by the county District Attorney’s Office. D.A.’s Victims’

A Mecca murder suspect who remained at large for nearly a year until being arrested during a traffic stop pleaded not guilty today to a pair of felonies. Gilbert Martinez, 30, of Indio, pleaded not guilty to murder and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The charges stem from the April 8,

While the main event is in Indio, hotels around the valley are prepping for Coachella Festival visitors with pool parties, brand partnerships, and live entertainment. “I could probably comfortably say this is going to be one of the bigger Coachella parties that Palm Springs is going to see,” said Nina Quincy, managing director at Arrive

Crews made quick work today of two spot fires that reignited in the vicinity of a brush fire that broke out Tuesday night and blackened about 40 acres near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Crews sent to the 2800 block of Girasol Avenue around 6:15 a.m. doused the flames, according to the Palm Springs Fire

A bill is making its way through the state legislature that could force police agencies to allow news media access to police scanner traffic. San Diego Assemblyman Todd Gloria introduced AB 1555 in February, the bill would require law enforcement agencies and joint powers authorities that control encrypted police radios to “provide access to the