Director and founder of Action for Cheetahs, Mary Wykstra, works to conserve the Cheetah population. She works alongside The Living Desert here in the Coachella Valley to provide educational outreach here in the community along with her work and research in Africa. “80% of cheetahs live outside of the parks and reserves. Without people, cheetahs
Continue ReadingThe Cathedral City High School Symphony Band has been named one of the winners of the 2019 Mark of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors Project. The band won for its performance at the historic Carnegie Hall in New York City back in March. The band received a gold rating and a standing ovation for the performance.
Continue ReadingDos nios de 13 aos fueron arrestados por un asalto en la escuela secundaria Landmark Middle de Moreno Valley que dej a un nio en estado crtico, dijeron las autoridades. Segn el Departamento del Sheriff de Riverside, ambos sospechosos fueron ingresados en el Saln Juvenil del Condado de Riverside y se los acusar de agresin
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Desert Hot Springs acting Chief of Police, Jim Henson called for a ban on replica firearms after Monday’s incident where police confiscated two real and one replica firearms after they say three 14 year olds were caught making threats against Desert Hot Springs High School. “The officers did take a replica of an AR-15,” Doria
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously consented to an inter-governmental with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to ensure Riverside County is compensated for impacts stemming from the tribe’s future casino in Cathedral City. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board entered into its initial mitigation agreement with the tribe, paving the
Continue ReadingTwo 13-year-olds were arrested and booked into juvenile hall for an assault at Moreno Valley’s Landmark Middle School that left a boy hospitalized today in critical condition, authorities said. Both suspects were booked into Riverside County Juvenile Hall and are expected to be charged with assault likely to produce great bodily injury, according to the
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – With Drew Brees watching from the sideline with an injured hand, the Los Angeles Rams didn’t need a no-call to beat the New Orleans Saints again. Jared Goff passed for 283 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score, and the Rams stopped New Orleans from scoring an offensive touchdown
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On Tuesday, Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, called for a congressional hearing to discuss the receding shoreline of the Salton Sea, which has exposed toxic dust and worsened air quality in the surrounding communities. Ruiz co-wrote the letter with Rep. Juan Vargas, D-El Centro, to the Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources requesting
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A $46,445 check will be presented today in Riverside to the family of slain California Highway Patrol Officer Andre Maurice Moye Jr., whose death prompted a one-day charity drive that generated the funds for the benefit of his loved ones. Moye was gunned down on Aug. 12 after stopping a convicted felon for a vehicle
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At quick glance, the front yard and the back yard of the Cathedral City home owned by 79-year-old Linda Turetsky both look terrific. But, in talking with the retired teacher, you learn there is much she is not happy with. “I’m disappointed with the work that was done, disappointed in the man who promised he’d
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Desert Hot Springs Police arrested three 14 year old students Sunday evening in connection with threats of violence against Desert Hot Springs High School. In a Monday afternoon news conference, Acting Chief Jim Henson thanked patrol officers, who he said worked tirelessly to “thwart this from happening today.” The details of a planned attack were
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Police are searching for two men who allegedly robbed a Palm Springs beauty store on Sunday. Sergeant Mike Casavan of the Palm Springs Police Department said the robbery was reported at the Sally Beauty Supply store on 2465 East Palm Canyon at around noon. Casavan said two Hispanic adult males entered the store and took
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Last call will remain at 2 a.m. for the foreseeable future in California. The bill that proposed an extension of last call hours in bars in 10 California cities, including three in the Coachella Valley, failed on the State Assembly floor over the weekend. On Saturday, the State Assembly rejected State Bill 58 with 29
Continue ReadingA smoky, stinky mulch fire continued to burn Monday night at an east valley recycling facility causing air quality concerns for parents and students at 3 schools nearby. A plume of white smoke was seen billowing into the air after the fire broke out early Monday morning in a 150- by 250-foot pile of mulch
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The United States Forest Service isn’t taking any chances this fire season. Just last night, the Bautista Fire broke out, torching over 160 acres in the San Jacinto Mountains. Despite a wet winter, firefighters are on high alert. Zach Behrens, Public Information Officer with the San Bernardino National Forest, says several fire prevention technicians are
Continue ReadingThe two- day event is hosted by the Coachella Animal Network (CAN) at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s special events center. The clinic is open on Monday, September 16 and Tuesday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. News Channel 3 spoke with Melody Farnik, Director of Animal Action League, about how important it
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Veterans of foreign wars who didn’t graduate from high school have until Oct. 15 to apply for graduation certificates issued through a Riverside County program that awards diplomas to former airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines who gave up school to serve their country. The county Office of Education this year will conduct its 13th “Operation
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An Indio Starbucks is damaged after a woman reportedly drove her car into the building Monday morning. According to Ben Guitron, Indio Police Public Information Officer, at 10:59 am a 71-year old female drove her Mercedes into the Starbucks located at Monroe and Ave 42. According to Guitron there were no injuries but the coffee
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A freshman from Palm Desert High School is dancing her way into the national Teen Miss World America competition. She’ll be representing the state of California and also advocating for a cause very close to her heart. Eye on the Desert’s Caitlin Thropay met with Sabrina Safron to learn about how she is preparing for
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A preliminary 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck Bombay Beach, CA. The quake struck at 11:11 a.m. Monday, September 16th. The depth of the quake was 3.1 km and its location was 5 km WNW of Bombay Beach, CA according to a computer-generated message from the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the USGS Community Intensity map, there
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