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A man has been arrested in the kidnapping and killing of 4 family members in California. Here’s what we know

CNN, KMPH generating… A man arrested in connection with this week’s kidnapping and killings of four California family members — including a baby girl — used to work for the victims’ family business, a sheriff’s spokesperson says. Jesus Manuel Salgado, 48, was formally arrested late Thursday on four counts of murder and four counts of

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Inspectors give all clear to local school kitchen after student finds discolored burger patty

Update 9/8/22 4:30 p.m. The kitchen at Colonel Mitchell Paige Mitchell School was given a perfect score of 100 and an “A” rating, following an inspection by the Department of Environmental Health Thursday morning. DSUSD announced that Inspector Dana Covos with the Department of Environmental Health found no areas of contamination or uncleanliness anywhere on

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Palm Springs clinic first in Riverside County to test for monkeypox using phlegm

PS…Test, Riverside County’s first nonprofit clinic, has become the first in the county to collect sputum (phlegm) samples for monkeypox testing. The Palm Springs clinic has touted itself as a leader in accessible services, known for offering 100% free STI testing and treatment. The CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance*

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Report: Indio police face challenges ‘responding to homeless individuals with mental health concerns’

The Indio Police Department has made strides over the years with responding to calls about homeless individuals throughout the community and directing them toward resources, however, challenges persist, according to a recently released report by the ASU School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The report analyzes gaps in the Community Outreach Resource Program (CORP) as

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Man accused of assaulting neighbor released on bail following SWAT standoff in Palm Desert

Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon Saturday morning. Law enforcement arrived at the Desert Oasis Apartments on Country Club Drive in Palm Desert just after 8:00 a.m. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said a victim was walking with his son when his neighbor approached them, threatened them,

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Riverside County Sheriff’s Department expects rise in demand for active shooter training

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is seeing growing demand for active shooter training from our local governments. “We intend to put this on for our contract partners, our community groups, and our schools and that is all being orchestrated right now,” said Captain Dean Agnoletto at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. He noted the department

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