The Ironman Indian Wells-La Quinta takes place this Sunday, December 3. La Quinta will host the swim and bike portions of the race. The 13.1 mile run weaves through Indian Wells. This year’s route is the same as the 2022 course. In its inaugural year, community members faced challenges with road closures. The city has
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The mall in Palm Desert is getting new owners with new plans to create a mixed-use component that includes green space, multi-family, entertainment and more. Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP) announced its acquisition of The Shops at Palm Desert Thursday morning, a nearly one-million square foot traditional, enclosed shopping mall situated in the heart of
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The County of Riverside Transportation Department announced plans to demolish a collapsed bridge in Whitewater. The bridge is located along Whitewater Cutoff, a road that’s parallel to the I-10. During a board meeting Tuesday morning, plans to move forward with the emergency demolition process were passed by the department without discussion. The project is expected
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One person was killed in a wreck into a bridge structure Friday morning along Interstate 10 eastbound at the Highway 62 interchange. The California Highway Patrol reported receiving news of the solo vehicle collision involving a minivan at 6:58 a.m. CHP told News Channel 3 that the vehicle was traveling on the far left lane,
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Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. Despite the rise in online shopping, more than 72.9 million consumers shopped in-person last year, up from 66.5 million in 2021 according to a study conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “It’s just a great opportunity to kind of try
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A local non-profit is making sure families in the Coachella Valley have food on the table this Thanksgiving. The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission started the handouts on Wednesday, but will be continuing them throughout the afternoon on Thursday. The meals are free for those receiving them, and include traditional Thanksgiving dishes like turkey and mashed
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Thanksgiving is known for its rich foods and vast array of unique dishes that are typically only eaten once a year. And although we may look forward to stuffing our bellies at mealtime, some of the seemingly harmless ingredients could potentially be fatal for our furry friends. Knowing what is safe for your pets could
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US Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Raul Ruiz applauded President Biden for declaring a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of California due to damage caused by August’s Tropical Storm Hilary Tuesday. “I’m grateful that President Biden has approved our request to declare a major disaster in California to help communities in Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Riverside,
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Traffic was clearing after being backed up along Interstate 10 in Palm Desert and Indio Tuesday morning in both directions due to several collisions. The first incident involved a big rig truck that struck a concrete barrier at the Jefferson Interchange, sending a large metal piece onto the roadway. Eight vehicles were pulled over to
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Sheriff’s deputies are now looking for information after a suspected shooting in La Quinta. It happened at the 78,000 block of State Highway 111 around 1:00 A.M. on Sunday. Investigators say they found evidence that a firearm was discharged at the scene, but they haven’t been able to locate any suspects. Deputies also say no
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Veterans day is this weekend, and numerous cities and organizations throughout our Coachella Valley are hosting events to commemorate the day. Below is the list of the 2023 Veterans Day events happening throughout our valley. COD Veterans Day Event The Veterans Resource Center and TRIO Veteran Student Support Services will honor local veterans with a
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A juvenile pair of suspected auto thieves were arrested after a pursuit ended in Indio Tuesday morning. Officers encircled the Trilogy community at Avenue 51 and Jackson Street when two suspects jumped from a car that had been reported stolen and ran into the gated complex at 6:00 a.m. A spokesman for Indio Police said
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A driver was pronounced dead, and police planned to close two Palm Springs roadways for up to two hours Monday morning following a traffic collision on E. Palm Canyon Drive and S. Sunrise Way. That’s where a driver hit a traffic signal light pole at 8:24 a.m., according to police, and then hit a parked
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals Desert Chapter are hosting their 17th Annual National Philanthropy Day of the Desert. Every year for National Philanthropy Day, they host a celebratory award luncheon to honor all those who have done outstanding philanthropy work for our local Coachella Valley. Eye of the Desert’s Patrick Evans got to talk with
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The Grammy nominated, sister duo rock band, Heart is coming to the the Coachella Valley’s very own Acrisure Arena for a one night only special performance. They are set to preform on Thursday, December 28th at 8pm. Presale begins Thursday, November 2nd at 10am and ends that same day at 10pm. While, General admission tickets
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After celebrating their 15 year anniversary since reuniting, The New Kids on The Block have just announced their “The Magic Summer 2024 Tour”, and they are making a stop at the Coachella Valley’s own Acrisure Arena, July 6th, 2024 at 7pm. They are paying homage to their 1990 tour with the same name, aiming to
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UPDATE 2:30 P.M. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies said that the second suspect has been taken into custody. UPDATE 11 A.M. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies have called off the search. Deputies said that one person is in custody and that the investigation is ongoing. Another suspect is at large. Police were actively searching for suspects spotted
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Firefighters were on the scene of a four-vehicle collision along Fred Waring Drive just east of Washington Street Friday morning. It was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m. at the front entrance to the Palm Royale Country Club. A driver in a pickup truck ran into a guard shack and another truck that appeared to be exiting the complex. Two other vehicles also suffered damage in
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Several agencies were working to contain a 100-acre wildfire burning in Palm Springs early Friday morning at the base of the mountains near Tramway Road and Highway 111. Firefighters were called to the scene shortly after midnight of the flames burning near the Palm Springs Visitors Center. According to Palm Springs Fire Department’s Battalion Chief
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A pair of two-vehicle crashes were slowing traffic on Interstate 10 in Palm Desert Thursday morning in both directions near Washington Street and Cook Street. Traffic was backing up for more than a mile east and westbound. The California Highway Patrol reported no injuries in a 7:40 a.m. collision involving a driver in a Toyota Prius and a
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