It’s been almost one year since an arsonist started the Cranston Fire — ultimately destroying over 13,000 acres, burning seven homes and impacting the lives of thousands. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil has covered the town of Idyllwild and its road to recovery since the beginning. She returned for the one year anniversary, speaking with
Continue ReadingDespus del desastre que causo la ultima tormenta que azoto la comunidad de Mecca autoridades motivan a los residentes a tener un plan de emergencia en caso de cualquier desastre natural;y es que bastaron unos cuantos minutos de lluvia y fuertes vientos para que la comunidad de Mecca se quedara sin electricidad, algunos techos de
Continue ReadingAfter last week’s monsoonal storm brought flooding and damages to parts of Mecca and Thermal, residents are preparing for what the rest of the season could bring. “When cars drive by here you can’t even see their tires,” said Hector Alvardo, one Mecca resident who experienced the storm. Alvardo knows all too well what happens
Continue ReadingRenovations to the emergency department at Desert Regional Medical Center have some visitors and patients concerned about overcrowding and patient privacy. The emergency room has been under construction in its current phase since May, using a temporary lobby area. “There’s stretchers and wheelchairs. It’s crowded.” said Tina Diamond, an emergency room visitor. “I would be
Continue ReadingAccording to the Indio Police Department, they never received a report or record of an assault on the rapper Belly, whose legal name is Ahmad Balshe, at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in 2018. The rapper Belly filed a lawsuit against Goldenvoice — the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival organizer — along with
Continue ReadingA suspect wanted in connection with the robbery of a Coachella Del Taco remained at large as of Wednesday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The robbery, which was reported just before 1:30 p.m. at the Del Taco located on the 85000 block of Vista Del Norte in Coachella. The suspect reportedly entered the
Continue ReadingSeveral members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians met with Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday and Wednesday. In posts on the tribe’s Facebook account, Sanders and Warren are seen meeting with several Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and tribal leaders, including chairman Jeff L. Grubbe, councilman Reid
Continue ReadingJoshua Tree National Park may be no spring chicken, but it certainly isn’t too old to party. On Wednesday, in a news release issued by the National Park Service, it was announced that a celebration would be held on Saturday, August 10 to commemorate the park’s 83rd birthday. “It was 83 years ago, through the
Continue ReadingSheriff’s deputies today apprehended a San Jacinto man suspected in an abduction attempt that occurred a day after he was released on bail following his arrest on suspicion of trying to lure a teenager into his car. Shortly after 11 a.m., the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced via a Twitter post that Billie Fenter, 40,
Continue ReadingA fire which was quickly extinguished at a Renova Energy building in Palm Desert on Tuesday caused $250,000 in damage, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters took about 50 minutes tonight to knock down the blaze and were able to prevent an estimated $2.5 million in additional damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Continue ReadingEl martes por la noche se realiz una vigilia con velas para un adolescente de Desert Hot Springs muerto en un accidente de Thousand Palms el sbado. Jos Cristales, de 18 aos, muri en el lugar del accidente, que se inform a las 9:04 p.m. el 27 de junio en Varner Road entre Ramon Road
Continue ReadingA carjacking and vandalism suspect remained behind bars Tuesday morning after being arrested last week in Desert Hot Springs. Desert Hot Springs Police say officers arrested Peter Meraz, 48, Saturday in connection with a carjacking that occurred the previous day at 6:30 a.m. on the 66800 block of Pierson Boulevard. According to county jail records,
Continue ReadingMore than 80 people gathered at a candlelight vigil Tuesday night to remember a Desert Hot Springs man killed in a crash in Thousand Palms Saturday night. 18-year-old Jose Cristales died at the scene of the crash, which was reported at 9:04 p.m. on June 27 on Varner Road in between Ramon Road and Monterey
Continue ReadingCathedral City officials today announced the installation of two specialized crosswalk signals near Cathedral City High School to improve public safety and reduce pedestrian-involved crashes in the area. The High-intensity Activated Crosswalk, or HAWK, signals, were installed on Dinah Shore Drive at Via de Anza and Linda Way, according to city spokesman Chris Parman. According
Continue ReadingThe woman whose 21-year-old boyfriend was shot and killed outside Zelda’s nightclub earlier this year is planning to sue the city of Palm Springs on behalf of their 2-year-old son. Noah Davison was shot in the parking lot of the club in January. The mother of his son, Cynthia Cabrera, says she is now holding
Continue ReadingA minor traffic collision in Palm Springs put on a major water show that made area traffic look miniature by comparison on Tuesday afternoon. The crash was reported near the intersection of Sunrise Way and Tachevah Drive shortly before 4 p.m. The collision involved one vehicle. As a result of the crash, a fire hydrant
Continue ReadingTwo Mexican nationals were rescued in the desert outside of Calexico on Sunday thanks to the joint efforts of Border Patrol agents and Mexican officials. On July 27, Mexican government officials received a 911 distress call from two men who were lost in the desert. The officials reached out to El Centro Sector Border Patrol’s
Continue ReadingEl Buró del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside identificó al hombre que murió atropellado por un automóvil en Coachella el domingo por la noche . Glenn Earl Littlepage , residente de la misma ciudad de 57 años , falleció en la escena del accidente ocurrido a las 11:29 p.m. en la cuadra 46000 de Dillon
Continue ReadingSunday just before 2 a.m., a 21-year-old man and a 14-year-old were shot in the parking lot of the Zelda’s nightclub shopping center in Palm Springs, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. Police said both were transported to the hospital where the man was pronounced dead. The 14-year-old remains in critical condition. Family have
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