An Ontario man was arrested on suspicion of murder after an unprovoked attack on a family while he was high on mushrooms near Twentynine Palms, authorities announced on Wednesday. The incident was first reported on Tuesday just before 8:00 p.m. on the 3300 block of Bluegrass Avenue in Desert Heights, an unincorporated area of the
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The 4Shayj Foundation visited Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Palm Desert on Wednesday to give out free helmets and provide an important lesson in helmet safety. 94 students in the 2nd and 3rd grades were given free helmets by the non-profit. The 4ShayJ Foundation was established in memory of 19-year-old Shaun Clark Jr, also known
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Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs became the first hospital in the county to install one of the newest generations of surgical robots. The hospital welcomed the “Da Vinci 5 robot” on Wednesday. It will be one of only eight to date to be installed in Southern California. “We’re excited to bring this brand-new
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An Oct. 15 trial date was confirmed today for a woman, her parolee father and a third defendant accused of murdering a 29-year-old man in a Cathedral City park four years ago. Rena Lizette Alaniz, 24, of Thousand Palms, Carlos Antonio Ruiz, 44, of La Quinta and Andres Moreno, 22, of Cathedral City are charged
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted to hire a consultant who will conduct “a thorough, outside evaluation and provide a strategic plan for the Department of Animal Services.” The Department of Animal Services has faced issues with overcrowding at its animal shelters. The issues led to a lawsuit being filed against the county by
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For many people driving by the Line Fire Incident Command Post, or ICP, what they see looks like a miniature city. Tents, trailers, and more essentials fill Beaumont’s Noble Creek Regional Park, which has been repurposed as the base camp for nearly 3,500 personnel currently working on the fire. 17 different agencies from outside of California
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Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), public safety and homeless committees came together Wednesday at the Palm Desert City Council Chambers to discuss a possible joint ordinance that would be adopted by cities in the valley to address homelessness. Some leaders are for a standard ordinance that would apply to all nine cities; but some
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A 20-year-old Banning man was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a child. John Edward Lario was charged with oral copulation and sexual penetration of a child under 10 as well as lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 19 at the Banning Justice Center.
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With increasing school shooting threats across the nation — Coachella Valley schools, law enforcement agencies and other organizations are ramping up security measures and mental health support to ensure student safety. Recently, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Cathedral City accused of a school violence threat posted online. In a statement to News
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The Palm Springs Unified School District is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. To commemorate this occasion, the district is organizing assemblies that will showcase the colorful fashion, music, and art of these cultures. On Wednesday, Vista Del Monte Elementary School hosted assemblies for students in
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There was no word on the cause of a house fire that broke out overnight. Cal Fire reported crews were called out Tuesday around 2:40 a.m., to a home located off Calle Avila in Coachella. Firefighters reported seeing flames coming from the back of the main structure, as well as downed power lines. The fire
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Firefighting helicopters based at Redlands Municipal Airport have been hindered throughout the day after unauthorized drones were spotted flying over the fire. Drones pose a safety risk to helicopter crews. Fire officials are asking the public to not fly their drones as crews continue to work to contain the wildfire. Following two drone intrusions that
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Banning Police Department announced a critical missing adult search was underway Tuesday night. Officers were looking for Jose Guichard, 70, who was described as 5’8” and 165 pounds. He had white hair and blue eyes. He was believed to be driving a KIA Soul, which was seen in a photo released by Banning Police Department. Members
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Check Out Peter’s full, in-depth interview with Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte and several others were recently named in a public records request from councilmember Christy Holstege. They said she is targeting them in light of the Riverside County District Attorney’s investigation into whether Holstege has been living
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Today, colleges across the country are working in an effort to help get students registered to vote. Here in the valley, College of the Desert and Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus have registration services for their students and the community. College of the Desert’s Social Justice Club has arranged for non-partisan volunteers to
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Desert Hot Springs native DannyLux hit another major milestone in his career, receiving his first Latin Grammy nomination. DannyLux’s album “Evoluxion” was nominated for Best Contemporary Mexican Album, a new category. The Latin Grammys will be held on Nov 14. DannyLux, born Daniel Balderrama, is known for the subgenre of “Alternative Sierreño,” a unique take
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The Flying Doctors will return to the Coachella Valley for its annual health and wellness fair offering free medical, dental, and vision services. Medical volunteers will gather at: Desert Mirage High School86150 66th Avenue Thermal, CA The clinic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, you
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds signed rookie forward Landon McCallum for the upcoming 2024-25 season. McCallum, 21, played with the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey for the last four seasons. He has recorded 163 points in 246 games with the Wolves, registering 49 goals and adding 104 assists. He hails from Delhi, Ontario, Canada and
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A judge confirmed today the trial date for a probationer accused of gunning down the 24-year-old mother of his children in Desert Hot Springs. Jesse Rico Valenzuela, 32, of Desert Hot Springs, was charged with murder for allegedly killing Amina Duro in November 2020. He was also charged with two felony counts of being a
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Iconic indie rock band Neon Trees will headline the opening event at Palm Springs Pride, “Día de la Reina.” “We’re incredibly excited to have the Billboard chart-topping band Neon Trees join us as our headliner,” said Ron deHarte, President and CEO of Greater Palm Springs Pride. “Their music is a perfect fit for the vibrant
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