Tommy Gallegos

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2026) — Eisenhower Health has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital in the Inland Empire by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026–2027 Best Hospitals rankings. The hospital also ranked No. 22 in California, placing it among the state’s top 5.5% of hospitals. The annual rankings evaluated nearly

A diversion termination hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 6 for Vem Miller, the man accused of carrying a loaded firearm without a permit to a Donald Trump campaign rally in Coachella in October 2024. According to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Miller’s case had been scheduled for a diversion dismissal hearing Thursday July

UPDATE: Indio Police Department says the issue affecting 9-1-1 emergency phone lines has been resolved, and 9-1-1 is now fully operational. Original Report INDIO, Calif. — The Indio Police Department is alerting the public that it is currently experiencing an issue affecting 9-1-1 emergency phone lines. Officials are asking anyone who needs immediate police or

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — A 28-year-old instructional assistant employed by the Morongo Unified School District has been arrested following an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a developmentally disabled student under the age of 14 at Condor Elementary School. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Isaac Elias Carrillo, a resident of Twentynine

Big Bear Lake’s beloved bald eagle Jackie has reached an encouraging milestone in her recovery, but wildlife veterinarians say she remains in stable but critical condition and is still fighting for her life. The Ojai Raptor Center announced that Jackie has been moved from the intensive care unit, where she required oxygen therapy, to one

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Palm Springs Unified School District has appointed veteran educator Kim Ballard as the inaugural principal of its new Middle College High School, set to open in the 2027-28 school year. The district introduced Ballard during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, where she briefly addressed trustees before they approved her appointment. The

Cathedral City, Calif. — A Cathedral City family is asking for the public’s help in locating their 17-year-old son, Tristan Franz, who has reportedly been missing since Tuesday, July 21, 2026. According to the family, Tristan is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs approximately 145-150 pounds, and has not been seen since Tuesday. Additional details

PALM DESERT, Calif. (July 23, 2026) — A suspect accused of stealing a rare sculpture valued at approximately $3,600 from a Palm Desert retail business has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation that led authorities from the Coachella Valley to Los Angeles County. The theft was reported on June 18, 2026, when deputies from the

Petty Officer 1st Class Leslie Powell, a native of Indio, is celebrating a decade of service in the U.S. Navy, crediting the resilience and values learned growing up in the Coachella Valley for helping shape a successful military career. A 2015 graduate of La Quinta High School, Powell joined the Navy seeking opportunities beyond the