Month: November 2019
Palm Springs certified election results released, winners declared
The certified election results for the Palm Springs City Council have been released by the Riverside County Registrar. Voters made history on November 5 in the city’s first round of by-district elections to chose three people to sit on the Palm Springs City Council. The final update kept ultimate results consistent with what early return
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Motion to dismiss Patricia Brown trial denied
A motion to dismiss a potential new trial for Patricia Brown has been denied in Indio court Thursday. Brown was released from jail in April 2018. She was serving time after being convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old step-son, Deetrick Brown. Deetrick died in 2003, and Brown was convicted in August
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Wet weather moves on
After a 3 day stretch of damp and cool conditions, the final numbers are in! The east valley accumulated between 0.25″-0.55″ on average, with higher totals in the higher elevations. The low pressure system that brought the abrupt changes to our desert weather is moving to the east. Southern California will continue to dry out
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PSPD release vehicle description in wanted in deadly hit-and-run
The Palm Springs Police Department released a description of what is believed to be the vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run. On the night of October 21, 2019, 30-year-old Raymundo “Ray-Ray” Jaime of Desert Hot Springs was struck and killed while riding his bicycle within the 1200 block of S. Palm Canyon Drive. The driver
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Encuentran cuerpo en contenedor de basura
Agentes atendieron el reporte de un cuerpo encontrado en un contenedor de basura a eso de las 11:41 am, en la cuadra 43500 de East Parkway Esplanade en La Quinta. Después de investigar la escena, los agentes encontraron un cadáver dentro de un bote de basura de una de las residencias. La escena y la
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Deputies investigating Coachella shooting, no victims found
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting in Coachella. At 11:54 a.m., deputies received a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the area of 2nd street and Vine Avenue. A short time later, deputies arrived on scene and found evidence of a shooting. Neighbors told News Channel 3’s Dani Romero that
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RSO investigating body found in La Quinta trash can
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a dead body found in a trash can in La Quinta. At 11:41 a. m.. deputies responded to a report of a body found in a dumpster on the 43500 block of East Parkway Esplanade in La Quinta. After investigating the scene, deputies found a dead body inside of
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RSO investigating deputy’s accidental discharge of gun into unincorporated DHS home
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident earlier this week in which a deputy accidentally discharged his service weapon, striking a Desert Hot Springs residence, according to RSO Lieutenant Chris Durham. On November 19 at 12:48 a.m., deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a domestic disturbance and vandalism call at
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RSO seeks 2 suspects wanted for early morning gunpoint carjacking north of DHS
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking two carjacking suspects wanted in connection with an early morning robbery north of Desert Hot Springs. According to RSO public information officer Robyn Flores, the incident was reported near the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and Worsley Road, just south of Highway 62 at 3:28 a.m. The two victims
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Family shares story after distracted driving crash kills two girls
Today the family of two young girls shared their story, after both were killed in a distracted driving incident. Police say the driver was on their phone, looking for musing on YouTube. That’s when 14-year-old Marlene and 12-year-old Amy Lorenzo were struck while on a crosswalk while walking to their Los Angeles school in April.
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JFK Memorial Hospital receives Primary Stroke Center designation
JFK Memorial Hospital is proud to announce their designation as a Primary Stroke Center by Riverside County Emergency Medical Services. Local residents who are showing signs of a stroke, may now be transported by EMS to JFK for immediate care. “Research shows that patients receiving care in a primary stroke center have a higher index of
Continue ReadingSnow! Rain! Fall Weather Visits SoCal
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. for the mountains of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties today with some impressive first of the year snow at the tops of local ridges. Long Valley, Behind the Mountain Tram Station On the Valley floor we picked up about what was expected from
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Charlize Theron to be honored for “Bombshell” performance at Palm Springs International Film Festival
Charlize Theron will be the next recipient of the International Star Award at the 31st Palm Springs International Film Festival. The actress will receive the prestigious honor for her portrayal of Megan Kelly in Bombshell at the Film Festival’s Awards Gala on January 2nd at the Palm Springs Convention Center. “Over the years, Charlize Theron has created
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507 turkeys/hams donated during Sunline’s annual “Fill the Bus” food drive
Sunline Transit Agency hosted their 13th annual holiday “Fill the Bus” food drive on Thursday at three valley locations. With the community’s help, the agency is collected non-perishable food items and toiletries to help those in need ahead of the holidays. Three large Sunline buses were parked at the Walmart in Palm Desert, the Ralphs
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Valley storm brings rain, mountain snow and difficult driving for some
It’s day two of stormy weather in the valley and for many, the rain and temperature drop are a welcome change. But the pleasant sights, sounds and smell of rainfall aren’t without significant impact. “I enjoy the rain,” said Edgar Ramirez, who lives in North Palm Springs. “I’m a big sucker when it comes to
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