Month: May 2019

Two residents were displaced and ten pets were killed in a mobile home fire in Palm Springs over the weekend. The blaze, which was reported at 10:47 on May 4, broke out in a home on the 100 block Pioneer Trail in Windy Point. In the initial report from dispatch, a person was said to

A former resident of the Coachella Valley was arrested in relation to a series of violent sexual assaults in San Diego and Riverside County dating back to 1995. 46-year-old Christopher VanBuskirk was arrested on April 29 at his current home in Goodyear, Arizona following an investigation involving the FBI, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, San Diego

Un hombre acusado de intento de asesinato y asalto con un arma mortal contra un oficial de la policia fue declarado mentalmente competente para enfrentar un juicio, asi lo dictaminó un juez hoy. Christopher Curci, de 24 años, de La Quinta, está acusado de atacar a dos hombres con una piedra en una casa de

The third day of defense testimony continued Monday in the trial of an ex-con accused of killing two Palm Springs police officers who responded to a domestic disturbance call at his family’s home. Last week, family members of the accused took the stand again — for the defense this time around — in the trial

Traffic is expected to get a little tighter in Palm Springs over the next few months as a result of three major traffic construction projects beginning Monday. Major thoroughfares, including Gene Autry Trail, Indian Canyon Drive, and Palm Canyon, are all on the list for extensive renovations, Palm Springs city spokeswoman Amy Blaisdell said. Projects

Dos residentes fueron desplazados y diez mascotas murieron en un incendio en una casa móvil en Palm Springs durante el fin de semana. El incendio, que se informó a las 10:47 horas del 4 de mayo, se desató en una casa en el Pioneer Trail en Windy Point. En el informe inicial, se dijo que

Coachella man arrested on multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor. A spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said they were originally called the area of Vermouth Drive on reports of possible sexual abuse. 64-year-old Daniel Ochoa Perez was arrested and booked into Blythe Jail. According to jail records, Perez is being held

El jefe de la policía de Cathedral City, Travis Walker, proporcionó una declaración escrita a noticias Telemundo15 el domingo, en respuesta a que la ciudad lo dejó en licencia administrativa. Walker escribió: “Lamentablemente, debido a la falta de información sobre la presunta alegación … No puedo comentar sobre esto todavía. Apoyo y respeto el proceso

El tercer día del testimonio de la defensa continuó hoy lunes en el juicio de un ex convicto acusado de asesinar a dos policías de Palm Springs que respondieron a una visita de disturbios domesticos en la casa de su familia. La semana pasada, los familiares de los acusados ​​tomaron el estrado nuevamente – para

Se espera que el tráfico se vuelva un poco más restringido en Palm Springs en los próximos meses como resultado de tres grandes proyectos de construcción de tráfico que comienzan el lunes. La vía pública de la ciudad de Palm Springs, Amy Blaisdell, dijo que se encuentran en la lista las principales vías, como Gene

Se decidió a fines de febrero. Las cámaras del consejo de Cathedral City se desataron cuando el consejo votó 3-1 a favor de una elección especial para ocupar el puesto vacante del alcalde Greg Pettis. El lunes, se abrió el período de nominación para los candidatos que buscan lanzar sus sombreros al ring. El período

Adrian Alcantar, the owner of Adrian Alcantar Hair Studio & Spa hosted a celebration Sunday at his studio — kicking off National Small Business Week and announcing that he will be running for Palm Springs City Council in District 2. Alcantar says the decision to run comes after four years of planning and reviewing the

It was decided in late February. Cathedral City’s council chambers broke out into an uproar when the council voted 3-1 in favor of a special election to fill Mayor Greg Pettis’ vacant seat. Monday, the nomination period opened for candidates looking to throw their hats in the ring. The period lasts from May 6 and

Cathedral City Police Chief Travis Walker was placed on paid administrative leave pending the investigation of an “internal personnel matter.” Members of the community say any type of allegation against Walker just doesn’t make sense. “His personality doesn’t seem to be anything that anybody would accuse him of anything,” said Cathedral City resident Dale Jag.

The dogs found in the home of a woman who allegedly threw a bag filled with seven puppies in a Coachella dumpster are now up for adoption, according to a Riverside County Department of Animal Services news release. 38 dogs were recovered from 54-year-old Deborah Sue Culwell’s home on April 22 when she was arrested.

Cinco de Mayo celebrations took place throughout the valley — locals and visitors alike enjoyed food and drink specials and even a bit of dancing. Lines were out the door at Las Casuelas in downtown Palm Springs. “It’s been 61 years and we’re having a ball. It’s getting better and better all the time. Our

UPDATE: Cathedral City Police Chief Travis Walker provided a written statement to News Channel 3 Sunday, in response to the city placing him on administrative leave. Walker wrote: “”Sadly, due to the lack of information regarding the alleged allegation… I can’t comment on this yet. I support and respect the process that must be followed

Hundreds of veterans showed up on Saturday morning to the fourth annual Veterans University — hosted by Congressman Raul Ruiz at the Westin in Rancho Mirage. Congressman Ruiz said he hopes to empower local vets and their families by connecting them with the resources available to them. “For things like mental health, to help a

Congressman Raul Ruiz assisted a man who collapsed on Saturday morning at Veterans University. “A veteran, a gentleman, collapsed and I was called to attend to him. I went as soon as I could and took care of him,” said Congressman Ruiz. Ruiz was seen tending to the man and communicating with 911 until emergency

Supporters of Desert Hot Springs Police Chief Dale Mondary gathered in front of the police station Friday evening for a prayer vigil. Mondary was placed on administrative leave earlier this week after sexually suggestive messages appearing to be from him surfaced. The woman on the other end of those messages remains anonymous but we spoke