Indio police responded to a call of a traffic collision around 12:30 p.m. on Monroe Street and San Jacinto Avenue. They responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle collision. The motorcyclist after the incident was not responsive. The coroner’s office has identified the driver of the motorcycle as 24-year old Daniel Hernandez of Thermal. Firefighters and
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The Berger Foundation Iceplex held their third star recital of the year which was a spooky event on Saturday, Oct. 21. Some skaters came dressed in Halloween costumes. Over 27 ice skaters from ages 3 to in their 30’s skated for friends and family to show off what they have learned over the last couple
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A bus was evacuated this afternoon after reports of an armed person on that bus. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Harris Lane and Washington Street in Palm Desert. Deputies reportedly evacuated the bus safely. During a search a firearm was found. Two adult males were taken into custody for possession
Continue ReadingHead on over to the Cathedral City Senior Center on Mondays for free food. The center is lending a helping hand to those in need. You can pick up fresh, frozen, canned and boxed goods with no age, income or residency requirements. Visit www.theccsc.org to learn how you can help donate.
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Travelers should expect intermittent traffic breaks with expected delays of 15 to 20 minutes during construction. The California Department of Transportation continues to work on a $3.7 million bridge upgrade project on State Route 74, State Route 79, State Route 86, State Route 111, State Route 243 and Interstate 10. This project will take place
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The first annual GROW at the Gardens event occurred in Palm Desert all day Saturday. GROW was a mini-retreat open to the cancer community and their families with day-long wellness experiences focused on setting realistic goals, providing opportunities for personal growth, and promoting success through movement and education. The event benefitted “Shay’s Warriors,” an organization
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Mario DelGuidice, of the Coachella Valley’s Mario’s restaurant chain dedicated a jumbo-sized flag and flagpole to fallen Cpl. Hunter Lopez. The dedication took place today at 9 a.m. outside of the Palm Desert Mario’s Café at 73-155 Hwy. 111. The 29 Palms Marine Color Guard participated in the ceremony where a dedication plaque was presented
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Police were asking for the public’s help looking for a man who robbed an Indio convenience store Sunday. A clerk at Parkway Market & Spirits on Golf Center Parkway told police the man pointed a gun at her and demanded money before running away. Police said no one was injured. The suspect was described as
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Cal fire firefighters responded to reports of an injured rock climber on Tahquitz Rock in Humber Park at 3:16 p.m. today. With the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department helicopter, Rescue 9, rescuers were able to extricate an injured climber and safely bring them to the ground. They were evaluated and treated by paramedics
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Two people have died after a head on collision on State Route 177 in Desert Center. According to California Highway Patrol the accident happened at the 13 mile marker going southbound around 12:50 p.m. A 24-year-old female driver of a Subaru Forrester crossed over the broken yellow lines and crashed head on into a Honda
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By Chris Isidore and Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Kaiser Permanente reached a tentative deal with the unions representing 75,000 employees, following the largest-ever health care strike in US history. “The frontline healthcare workers of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions are excited to have reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente,” the union coalition
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The California Highway Patrol and Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies were investigating a fatal Palm Desert traffic collision Tuesday morning that involved a sheriff’s deputy vehicle and a bicyclist. The collision happened around 3:40 a.m. on Country Club Drive and Eldorado Drive. Authorities said a deputy struck a bicyclist who died at the scene. The bicyclist was identified by the Riverside County coroner’s
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Firefighters have put out a fire that burned two homes in the La Quinta Cove early Wednesday morning and killed two people. The deaths were confirmed by CalFire Riverside County Fire, but there was no immediate word on their identities. Neighbors awoke to the sound of loud popping and chainsaws at 2:20 a.m. to see firefighters working
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Southern California Edison (SCE) is now accepting applications for their 2024 Edison Scholar Program. This year Edison International will award 30 high school seniors a $50,000 scholarship who plan to study STEM in college. In addition, selected Edison Scholars will also be elidable for a paid summer internship with SCE upon completing their first year
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A Desert Hot Springs man was in custody Tuesday morning and being held without bail accused of sexually assaulting at least two rideshare drivers, and police believe there might be other potential victims. Police arrested Luis Enrique Lora, 20, on August 28, and booked him into the Riverside County Jail in Indio on charges of attempted rape by
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The City of Palm Springs reopened N. Gene Autry Trail to all traffic Monday morning shortly after 8:00 a.m. after closing the road Saturday due to blowing sand and low visibility. “N Gene Autry north of Via Escuela and south of Salvia at the Wash is OPEN,” said a statement from the Palm Springs Police
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By Kyung Lah and Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY’s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat, his office confirmed Sunday evening. Butler will become the first out Black lesbian to join Congress, according to Newsom. She will also be
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The Mosquito carrying disease, West Nile Virus has now been detected in our very own Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District for the first time this year collected mosquito traps from Cathedral City near Date Palm Drive and 33rd Avenue and Indian Wells near Vintage Drive and Wren Drive. In these
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This morning, in La Quinta six people were left displaced after a house fire destroyed their home. It is reported that one person was sent to the hospital for their injuries. At this time the cause of the fire is unknown. Authorities say the American Red Cross was also called to help assist the victims.
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This morning, after a report of a man being found on the street with a gunshot wound in Thermal. Deputies arrived to the scene where they say they found the victim alert and breathing, so they rendered him medical aid and later transported him to a local hospital. Authorities say the the victim was unable
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