Month: July 2019

Two valley cities kicked off their Independence Day celebrations one day early. Thousands were in awe of the firework spectacular at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio. It was an evening full of celebrations in the east valley, kicking off in Coachella first. The city of Coachella hosted a celebration with plenty of fun activities,

The Riverside County Department of Child Support Services will receive an increase in funding of over $5.4 million for the next fiscal year The money comes from Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year that was signed earlier this week. The funds will be used to hire 29 caseworkers. Officials said this is

Los oficiales del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside realizaban un operativo en el complejo de apartamentos Desert Oasis, y sus alrededores en Palm Desert, buscaban puerta a puerta por un sospechoso. El sujeto fue puesto bajo custodia alrededor de la 1:30 de la tarde, mientras no se proporcion ms informacin sobre su identidad o descripcin

Fireworks are illegal in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. ‘Safe and sane’ fireworks are legal in Cathedral City, Indio, Desert Hot Springs, and Coachella. These kind of fireworks are smaller, stay on the ground, and don’t explode in the air. If you hear fireworks in your community and would like to report it to

Two suspects have been arrested for the murder of a woman whose body was found on the 82600 block of Avenue 54 near Coachella. The body was found on the 82600 block of Avenue 53, near Monroe Street on June 25 at around 6:00 a.m. Avenue 53 was closed between Monroe Street and Jackson Street

A preliminary hearing is set for July 24th for a Coachella woman suspected of dumping seven newborn puppies in a trash bin. Deborah Sue Culwell, 54, appeared briefly for a scheduled preliminary hearing Wednesday where she was hidden from our cameras in a corner of the courtroom. Judge Harold Hopp also said discussion on bail

The Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center has developed a national campaign to raise awareness about child abuse and prevention. “Protect Yourself Rules Videos and Lesson Plans” is a new program funded by the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center and developed with national child abuse experts. A series of videos is available at fightabuse.org to help children learn

June’s Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient is ACT for MS. ACT for MS aims to provide assistance for local residents living with Multiple Sclerosis, extending their length and quality of life. The $25,000 grant from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation will be used to support the STFM program for client rehabilitation. All services are

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were sweeping the Desert Oasis Apartment complex, and its surrounding area in Palm Desert for a suspect wanted on a felony warrant, but the suspect has since been taken into custody. RSO reported the suspect’s apprehension at 1:30 p.m. The apartment complex’s address is officially listed as 77777 Country Club Drive

California Highway Patrol responded to a head-on traffic collision involving a truck and a sedan on Mountain View Road and Varner Road. One vehicle reportedly rolled over as a result of the crash. The accident was reported at 7:17 a.m. CHP, Cathedral City Police Department, and Cal Fire have not released any more information on

What are your plans for the 4th of July (or thereabouts)? The valley has plenty of events on tap for those who love to take in fireworks on the country’s birthday. Palm Springs Annual ” All American Fourth of July ” Spectacular! July 4 Sunrise Park, Palm Springs Stadium – 1901 E. Baristo Road Gates

A crash on Grapefruit Boulevard in Coachella this morning slowed traffic this morning, and led to one person being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The collision, which involved two vehicles, was reported at 7:45 a.m. It was reported near the intersection of Grapefruit Boulevard and Avenue 48. One of the drivers, an unidentified woman, was transported

La policía arrestó a una pareja , sospechosa del asesinato de una mujer cuyo cuerpo fue encontrado en la cuadra 82600 de la Avenida 53, cerca de Monroe Street el 25 de junio a las 6:00 a.m., desde la llegada de las autoridades cerraron la Avenida 53 entre las calles Monroe Street y Jackson Street

Varios grupos de personas de diferentes organizaciones pro inmigrantes llegaron al medio hasta las oficinas del congresista y Dr. Raúl Ruíz en Palm Desert , para pedirle que haga algo para poder ayudar a los niños que están detenidos en los diferentes centros de detención de ICE. “Muchos niños están muriendo y mucha gente está

California Highway Patrol officers will be ramping up patrols on state highways and roads over a four-day period starting today to catch drunken and drug-impaired drivers as part of the agency’s annual Fourth of July crackdown. The CHP’s “maximum enforcement period” will begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, during which all

Update: News Channel 3 has confirmed that Devin Daniel Lujan, one of the two men arrested for the alleged sexual abuse, worked at a children’s center up until last week. He was also a part-time employee of College of the Desert and was a parent-volunteer at Washington Charter School in Palm Desert. Click here for

A former music teacher at Indio’s Desert Ridge Academy was ordered today to stand trial on charges of engaging in sex acts with one of his underage female students. Ruben Jesse Flores, 31, of Indio, is facing eight counts of lewd acts with a child, four counts of sexual penetration with a foreign object and

News Channel 3 has learned that a man arrested last week for child sexual abuse in Palm Desert has an extensive background in child-care and education, locally. Devin Lujan was arrested at 10:08 a.m on June 28 after Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were made aware of a report of child sexual abuse on the 74000

Linda Morrow, the wife of a valley cosmetic surgeon previously wanted for fraud, pleaded not guilty in federal court. Linda Morrow appeared in United States District Court in Santa Ana this afternoon and pleaded not guilty to a separate grand jury indictment that charges her with contempt of court for fleeing while free on bond.

Se confirmó que un hombre arrestado la semana pasada por abuso sexual infantil en la ciudad de Palm Desert trabajaba en el Bermuda Dunes Learning Center, pero renunció la semana pasada. Devin Lujan fue arrestado a las 10:08 a.m. el 28 de junio despues de que los oficiales del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside se