Year: 2020
Palm Desert man charged with firebombing La Quinta Republican Headquarters
A Palm Desert man was in custody Thursday and has been charged with the May 31 firebombing of the East Valley Republican Women Federated (EVRWF) office in La Quinta, according to the Department of Justice. Carlos Espriu, 23, was named in a federal criminal complaint that charged him with attempted arson. Suspect caught on surveillance
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La Quinta’s annual 9/11 memorial ceremony taking place virtually this year
La Quinta’s annual 9/11 memorial ceremony will be taking place virtually this year due to the pandemic. According to the city: “This year’s 9/11 Memorial is being offered in the form of a virtual video. The video features remarks by Mayor and Council Members as they reflect on the events of September 11, 2001. The
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Coronavirus: Indian Wells/La Quinta Ironman race canceled for 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of another large-scale event in Coachella Valley: The Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells La Quinta. The event had been scheduled for December 6. In a post on the city’s Facebook page, La Quinta officials announced: With the health and safety of our community being an utmost priority, and in
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9/11 memorial ceremony held in Palm Springs
This Friday marks the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. The attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania killed 2,977 Americans. On Friday morning, our local fire departments paid tribute to the men, women, and first responders who lost their lives that day. Because of
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Palm Desert discusses expanding outdoor dining on El Paseo
The pandemic has caused challenges for the already hurting restaurant industry. Now, the city of Palm Desert is set to discuss plans for partial closure on El Paseo to expand outdoor dining. “There’s a lot of pros and cons, but I think it’s great to stimulate some activity to create some kind of vibe, you
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Another Mild Day Ahead
Highs finally stayed below 100 and will do so again today. A large area of low pressure will keep cooler air flowing in the region. The winds have shifted, so there may likely be more smoke to contend with in the Valley today, so the SCAQMD has extended the Smoke Advisory through tonight. Despite that,
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Valley hotels are housing the homeless amid pandemic, part of statewide ‘Project Roomkey’
Seven valley hotels and motels are currently participating in the statewide program called Project Roomkey. California launched the program back in April. It’s designed to offer housing to those facing homelessness and those most vulnerable to COVID-19. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil got a tour of the Rodeway Inn & Suites in Indio, one local
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RAMSey: Rams sign superstar CB Jalen Ramsey to record extension
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) – Jalen Ramsey is becoming the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history after agreeing to a five-year, $105 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams. To God be ALL the GLORY! 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/zIseWeshKe— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) September 9, 2020 The extension announced today includes $71.2 million, the most guaranteed money
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Cathedral City passes plan to eliminate short-term vacation rentals by end of 2022
Wednesday night, Cathedral City councilmembers unanimously passed an ordinance to eliminate short-term vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods by the end of 2022. The ordinance will go into effect on October 9. Staff Report on Second Reading of OrdinanceDownload By Jan 1, 2023 all STVRs in the city will be eliminated with two exceptions: Homes located
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Opiniones encontradas para las celebraciones de Halloween en medio de la pandemia. Se espera que el Condado se pronuncie al respecto.
El condado de LA revisó sus directrices de Halloween el miércoles. La celebracion no está prohibida todavia segun informaron autoridades. “Halloween es nuestra fiesta favorita. Siempre tratamos de encontrar algo que hacer”, dijo un residente que manifesto ademas que han estado comprando decoraciones y los trajes. El condado de Los Angeles está cambiando drásticamente la
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Ciudad de Coachella propone el ‘Día de los Pueblos Indígenas’ para octubre
El Concejal Municipal de la Ciudad de Coachella está considerando una medida que reconocería la comunidad indigena el mes de octubre. Aunque han pasado 15 años desde que Conchita Pozar dejó su tierra de Michoacán, ella no ha olvidado sus raíces. “Mi cultura significa mis antepasados, las personas que lucharon con los españoles para
Continue Reading Controversia por rentas a corto plazo
Los alquileres vacacionales a corto plazo han sido un tema de debate con los propietarios y visitantes que quieren pasar unos dias en el Valle en medio de la pandemia. La Ciudad de Cathedral sigue adelante con planes para eliminar gradualmente las casas de renta temporal, opositores indican que son demasiadas y se salieron de
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Padres arrestados después que su hijo de cinco meses diera positivo por metanfetamina
El Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de San Bernardino está investigando un caso de abuso infantil después de que un bebé varón de cinco meses, llevado al Hi-Desert Medical Center en Twentynine Palms dio positivo por metanfetamina.El bebé había sido llevado al hospital por razones desconocidas, sin embargo, el Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de
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Incendio en complejo de apartamentos en Rancho Mirage
Los Bomberos controlaron un incendio en la estructura de las villas Parkview en Rancho Mirage el miércoles por la tarde.The Parkview Villas es un complejo de viviendas ubicado en el bloque 71700 de San Jacinto Drive, no muy lejos del centro comercial River. El incendio de la estructura de la vivienda multifamiliar fue reportado a
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Appropriateness of short-term vacation rentals continues to stir debate
Short-term vacation rentals have been a topic of debate for homeowners and visitors vacationing here in the Coachella Valley amid the pandemic. Now, Cathedral City moving forward with its phase-out plans. A quiet neighborhood in the Cathedral City could see some changes with its short term vacation rentals. “I think it’s about time and it’s gotten
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From past to present, Poppie’s Pond awaits amidst pandemic at 2020 ANA Inspiration
Complete preview of the 2020 ANA Inspiration It’s time for the legendary winner’s leap into Poppie’s Pond. This week marks the return of major championship golf to Mission Hills Country Club with the 49th playing of the ANA Inspiration. The 104-player field, including 17 players in the top 25 of the Rolex Women’s World Golf
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Four homes destroyed, others damaged, as El Dorado fire burns 12,610 acres
Update: The fire is currently estimated at 12,610 acres with 23% containment, destroying 4 homes and damaging 2 in Oak Glen. The El Dorado Fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 5 at El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa. Smoke will continue to impact portions of the Inland Empire and the San Gorgonio Pass area today and tonight, although
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Temperatures feeling more bearable for the next week
Temperatures are tracking below seasonal Wednesday and Thursday because of a trough of low pressure. This is a strong trough bringing below normal temperatures to much of West-Central U.S. The average for Palm Springs today is 103° and drops to 102°. Winds have subsided for the most part and will continue to through the evening.
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