Month: April 2019

A 25-year-old man was behind bars Thursday for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs, causing a collision that left seven people with minor injuries, then fleeing the scene. William Mog of Bermuda Dunes was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of hit-and-run, driving under the influence and possession of narcotics, according to jail records. He

A man accused of fatally shooting four people in Palm Springs in February appeared at the Larson Justice Center in Indio Thursday morning for a secret hearing. Jose Larin-Garcia, 19, is accused in the murders of Jacob Montgomery, 19, Juan Duarte Raya, 18, Yuliana Garcia, 17, and Carlos Campos Rivera, 25. It is not known

Fiscales dijeron que cuatro mujeres se encuentran en el centro de una red de prostitución de alto nivel que abarcan California, Nevada y Utah. La Fuerza de Tarea de Trata de Personas del Condado de Orange anunció los arrestos como resultado de una investigación de un año de duración. El fiscal de distrito del condado

Trump aplaza su amenaza a Mexico de cerrar la frontera: le da un año para frenar a inmigrantes y narcos El presidente, Donald Trump, que lleva días repitiendo que esta semana cerraría la frontera con Mexico para evitar la llegada de solicitantes de asilo, ha rebajado este jueves su amenaza, pero a cambio ha elevado

Update – 2:55 pm: The judge has ruled there is sufficient cause to believe defendant Jose Larin-Garcia is guilty. He will be held to answer for all charges in connection with the February 3rd quadruple homicide in Palm Springs. Larin-Garcia is scheduled to appear in court on March 14 at the Larson Justice Center. He

Circus Vargas is coming to town! The largest traveling American Big Top circus will be in Palm Desert from April 4-8. According to circus officials, they are celebrating 50 years with a brand new production, paying homage to the golden era of circus. Circus Vargas is family owned and operated. The circus is animal free,

A Coachella Valley man accused of molesting two underage girls about a decade ago is expected in court today for a hearing intended to determine if there is enough evidence for him to be ordered to stand trial on a half-dozen felony charges. John Williams, 53, of Thousand Palms, is facing six counts of lewd

A Minnesota man was rescued Wednesday after falling 40 feet while climbing in Joshua Tree National Park, according to a National Park Service news release. The man, who is in his 40’s, reportedly feel while climbing in the Quail Springs area of the park. A third party called 911 to report the climbing accident; 911

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose 3.8 cents today to $3.662, its highest amount since Nov. 10, one day after increasing 2.7 cents. The recent sharp increases are the result of “two additional refinery incidents that have added to the supply issues,” unplanned flaring at Marathon Petroleum’s

The world’s best in women’s golf are in town ready to compete for a major title as the ANA Inspiration kicks off Thursday at the Mission Hills Country Club where the tournament has been held for the past 47 years. A total of 112 players will be duking it out on the course for the

Prosecutors said four women are at the center of a high-end prostitution ring involving at least 50 women and spanning California, Nevada, and Utah. The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force announced the arrests as a result of a year-long investigation. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said this is a unique case because it’s

Hundreds gathered at Wangs in the Desert in Palm Springs Wednesday night for a fundraiser party benefitting one of the victims shot at Toucans more than a week ago. “When there’s opportunities to help others, that’s what it’s all about for us,” said Lee Stanford & Michael Burkett, guests at the fundraiser. Aaron Alter, a

The Palm Springs City Council appointed a new city attorney during Wednesday’s city council meeting. Councilmembers voted 5-0 to officially appoint Jeffrey S. Ballinger as the new city attorney. The vote was also to approve an agreement for “basic legal services” with the firm of Best, Best and Krieger, LLP. BBK attorney already provide Palm

The Palm Springs City Council unanimously passed a proposal to offer financial assistance to about two dozen area families who qualify for federal housing assistance but are still unable to afford local rents, forcing them to live on the streets. Riverside County’s University Health System identified between 20 and 25 Palm Springs families who fall

It’s a scam that’s on the rise, crooks, calling people and posing as IRS agents, and asking for money. If it’s not a phone call, the bad guys use email, saying you owe something while making threats, if you don’t forward money. But, an IRS spokesperson wants you to know this. “Normal correspondence with the

The ANA Inspiration is expected to draw tens of thousands of people to the Coachella Valley for various events. It’s pristine conditions at Mission Hills Country Club, with the world’s best in women’s golf practicing. “It’s gorgeous, it’s a wonderful day. We’re outside in the sun. Everyone is doing well. It’s a great day,” Keke

Four teenage boys were arrested in Joshua Tree in late March for breaking into a school building, burglarizing it, and causing several thousand dollars in damage, according to a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department news release. On March 24, two 15-year-old boys, one 14-year old boy, and one 13-year-old boy broke into a vacant elementary

Dueños de restaurantes y súper mercados se encuentran preocupados con la amenazá del presidente Donald Trump de cerrar la frontera sur para frenar la inmigración de las caravanas centroamericanas, pero esa acción podría afectarnos a todos por igual. “Es un problema que nos está preocupando mucho realmente a nosotros porque gran parte de nuestros productos

Un hombre de Indio fue arrestado la noche del martes luego de una persecución de 14 millas que terminó en Thermal. El 2 de abril a las 6:09 pm, los oficiales del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside asignados al Equipo de Ejecución Especial de La Quinta (SET) estaban en el proceso de búsqueda de Luis

UPDATE: The roadway has since reopened. *** Interstate 10 eastbound is shutting down in Banning so that a helicopter can land near the scene of a rollover traffic collision. The crash was reported at 12:12 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. A Ford SUV reportedly traveled off the righthand shoulder of the highway near