January 2020

Reporte de Clima

January 16, 2020 6:50 PM Mayra Perez

Buscan ladrones de Pizzeria en Palm Springs

January 16, 2020 6:32 PM Eliana Lopez

El Departamento de Policía de Palm Springs ha publicado fotos de vigilancia de tres sospechosos buscados en relación con el robo a mano armada del fin de semana del Little Caesars Pizza en Palm Springs. El 12 de enero, los oficiales de PSPD respondieron a la Little Caesars Pizza ubicada en 1717 East Vista Chino

Low in La Quinta: Prime conditions lead to low scores in first round of The American Express

January 16, 2020 6:21 PM Taylor Begley, Blake Arthur

The first round of The American Express is complete with a lot of low scores on Thursday, thanks to perfect weather and prime scoring conditions. There’s a two-way tie for first at 8-under par with Rickie Fowler not far behind, one shot off the lead after a 7-under 67 in his opening round at LQCC.

Cold front arrives tonight

January 16, 2020 6:11 PM Haley Clawson

The low pressure system sweeping across the Golden State is bringing heavy rain and snowfall to Northern California. The front will move through Riverside County late tonight but will not be providing as much moisture to the Southland. A quick shower overnight is possible for the Coachella Valley but accumulation is not expected. The biggest

Youth League Sports with Desert Recreation District

January 16, 2020 5:27 PM Jeff Rauch

Izzy Ramirez to appear in Super Bowl census commercial

January 16, 2020 5:23 PM Jesus Reyes, Jake Ingrassia

Viewers throughout Coachella Valley will likely see some familiar faces during this year’s Super Bowl on FOX 11 Palm Springs. Amid the football and fanfare, a commercial is set to air locally that features several recognizable people including the valley’s own Rancho Mirage High School football player Israel “Izzy” Ramirez. “It’s just unbelievable to do

New venue, new event: An exclusive look at 4xFAR at Empire Grand Oasis

January 16, 2020 5:23 PM Dani Romero

A new east valley music festival debuts as the first public event hosted at the Empire Grand Oasis property in Thermal. From enjoying off-roading to live music, five thousand people are expected for the two-day festival. Attendees can test-drive the 2020 Land Rover Defender on 15 acres built for off-road use. In addition, there will

Home Owner Associations and Water Usage

January 16, 2020 4:59 PM Jeff Rauch

City of Rancho Mirage tables vote on e-cigarette ban

January 16, 2020 2:56 PM Shelby Nelson

The Rancho Mirage City Council table a vote Thursday on a proposed ordinance that would ban the sale of e-cigarettes within the city. “It’s heartbreaking and something that is so preventable.” Rancho Mirage Mayor Irish Smotrich said via statement last week , “As of December 4th 2019 over 2200 people have been sickened by vaping

PSPD releases photos of Little Caesars armed robbery suspects

January 16, 2020 2:17 PM Sam Benson Smith

The Palm Springs Police Department has released surveillance photos of three suspects wanted in connection with the weekend armed robbery of the Little Caesars Pizza in Palm Springs. News Channel 3 first reported on this incident Tuesday. At 9:45 p.m. on January 12, PSPD officers responded to the Little Caesars Pizza located at 1717 East

Former local Chief Deputy Sheriff arrested in prostitution sting

January 16, 2020 12:42 PM Sam Benson Smith

A former Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Sheriff who served in the Coachella Valley was arrested in a prostitution sting operation in Temecula last week. Ron Dye, 72, of Murrieta, was taken into custody on January 9 at 3:38 p.m. near the intersection Jefferson Street and Overland Drive in Temecula. According to county jail

Palm Springs man fatally struck by truck on I-10 in December identified

January 16, 2020 11:29 AM Sam Benson Smith

A Palm Springs man who was fatally struck by a truck on Interstate 10 near Desert Center in December has been identified by the Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau. 42-year-old Michael Charles Place died at 6:32 p.m. on December 16 15 minutes after being struck by a truck near State Route 177. The accident was reported

RSO: 16-year-olds arrested with stolen gun, methamphetamine in Coachella

January 16, 2020 9:30 AM Sam Benson Smith

Members of the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force (CVVCGTF) arrested a pair of teenagers in possession of methamphetamine and stolen handguns in Coachella on Wednesday, according to a news release issued by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. At 2:30 p.m., CVVCGTF members conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Fourth Street and

Quick Moving Storm will have Slight Impact on Valley Tonight.

January 16, 2020 9:14 AM Patrick Evans

An area of Low Pressure dropping down from NorCal will bring gusty winds and cloudy skies to the Valley in the evening and overnight, but precip is not a big likelihood as a result of this storm. A Wind Advisory surrounds the Valley until 4 a.m. tomorrow, and a Winter Weather Advisory is posted for

New bill could give students two free years of tuition at Cal State Universities

January 16, 2020 5:54 AM Madison Weil

Two years of free tuition at Cal State universities could be a possibility thanks to a new bill introduced this week. Assembly bill 1862 was introduced by Assembly member Miguel Santiago and members of the LA Community College District Board. They say the idea is to make four years of free college a real possibility

Parolee arrested for home invasion robbery and 3 residential burglaries

January 16, 2020 12:08 AM Jesus Reyes

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Cathedral City man connected to a home invasion robbery and three additional residential burglaries. Angel Garcia, 35, was arrested on early Wednesday morning in Cathedral City. The home invasion robbery was reported on Wednesday at approximately 5:19 a.m. on the 30th block of Mirage Cove Drive in Rancho

2020 American Express Tee Times

January 15, 2020 11:28 PM Jesus Reyes

Some of golf’s biggest names are taking center stage in La Quinta for the 2020 American Express tournament. Hosted by Phil Mickelson, the tournament features top-ranked players and a few young guns eager to make their mark on the pro levels. Mickelson is paired with Tony Finau, the highest-ranked player on the field. They tee

Students say there were no warning signs for football coach accused of child sex crimes

January 15, 2020 10:42 PM Jake Ingrassia

A high desert musician and assistant football coach is behind bars, facing three felony child sex charges involving at least one teenager. Jonathan Linn, 55, coached the JV football team at Yucca Valley High School last fall. He was arrested Tuesday, accused of having sex with a 14-year-old for more than a year. He’s charged