Jennifer Franco

Jonathan Yslas uses public transportation on a regular basis, namely services offered by Sunline Transit Agency. Over the past couple of months, however, Yslas has become concerned with changes he’s noticed that have impacted his commute. “One day the bus was 2 hours late and the following day it didn’t come at all. I had

Riverside County officials are accused of bribing sexual assault victims in exchange for their silence.  According to court documents filed in Riverside County on Monday by attorneys representing two women, the victims were allegedly subjected to sexual abuse, harassment, and intimidation by Christian Phillip Heidecker between March and April of 2023, during which Heidecker was

Officials with the City of Coachella are in the process of writing an ordinance that would provide guidance to street food vendors and food truck operators. Currently, the City does not have an ordinance and code enforcement does not do full enforcement. Vendors operate under SB-946, a state law passed by then Governor Jerry Brown

Piles of sand and dirt, some as tall as 6 feet or higher, have accumulated at a number of washes and roadways throughout the Coachella Valley, primarily in areas that were flooded by Tropical Storm Hilary. The problem has been a reoccurring issue along Vista Chino and Gene Autry Trail, for example, but has been

It’s been exactly one month since Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in Southern California, bringing record rainfall and devastating flooding to the Coachella Valley. Communities from Desert Hot Springs to Mecca and Thermal all experienced severe weather and the aftermath that followed, which varied from neighborhood to neighborhood. Residents in the Panorama neighborhood of Cathedral

Farmers in the eastern Coachella Valley continue to assess the damage to their farms after a storm last Friday brought heavy rain and flooding to the area. Adrian Zendejas is President of Desert Mist Farms, which is headquartered in Coachella. The company has over a thousand acres in Oasis, the majority of which sustained flood

Palm Springs resident and veteran burner Lani Garfield has been attending Burning Man since 2008.  This was the 13th year that she made her way out to the northern Nevada desert with members of her camp to converge with tens-of-thousands of others at Black Rock City.  “I love everything about Burning Man. The culture. The

Residents continue clean-up efforts in the Panorama neighborhood of Cathedral City following Tropical Storm Hilary, and other members of the community continue to show their support for those in need. Today, Mar-Vet Fire Protection donated a Spaghetti lunch with all the trimmings to residents and workers as a token of their appreciation and support. “I

For the past eight days, Joe Frazier and a small group of volunteers have been clearing mud and debris from inside his small business, Frazier Pest Control. It took them several days to clear the outside of the building before being able to gain access to it. The building is located in the Panorama neighborhood

Greater Palm Springs Realtors has a fund available to help homeowners and renters affected by the local declared emergency disasters in the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary. The organization has partnered with Cathedral City, Palm Springs, and Desert Hot Springs to make residents aware of the financial resource. “These are people that work and they’re

On Monday, Riverside County provided an update on clean-up and repairs made to major county roadways in the Coachella Valley that have been closed in the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary, which caused major flood damage throughout valley communities. Some of the most extensive damage was experienced in more rural areas of the county, including

A grieving family has identified a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed on Sunday in the City of Coachella as Joseph Aroz. Aroz was shot and killed just outside his family’s home in the middle of Tropical Storm Hilary. The investigation into his killing remains ongoing, but his family is hoping members of the

Caltrans District 8 crews have been assessing roads and removing debris that covered Interstate 10 and a number of other streets across the Coachella Valley in the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary. While some roads have been reopened, others remain closed after sustaining damage. However, the extent of the damage remains unknown in some areas

Memorial services began today for the three men killed in a helicopter crash while battling a fire in Cabazon on August 6. You can watch the full ceremony below: Hundreds of mourners gathered inside the Ontario Convention Center to pay tribute to fallen Cal Fire Riverside Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez.  Rodriguez, along with Assistant Chief

The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert (CDMoD) announced today that March 25, 2024 will be the long-anticipated date to reopen the museum, shuttered since the beginning of the  pandemic. D uring the closure of the beloved community facility, the CDMoD Board of Directors initiated a program to prioritize steps for the future of the organization which included a

Update 8/10/23 Authorities confirmed a link in Fang Jin’s case, the disappearance of a man in the area. The man was hired as her tour guide. More Details Original Report 8/9/23 Authorities are continuing to call on the public for help in locating a 47-year-old woman missing in the Morongo Basin area since July 22.

Update 8/1/23 11:05 PM The La Quinta City Council voted 4-0 to delay the proposed apartment development. This comes after a meeting with several hours of public comment. The developer will work with the planning commission on a revised build plan. The biggest change that councilmembers requested was eliminating three-story buildings from the proposed plan.