At 9:28 a.m., the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported a wanted suspect involved with carjacking in Thermal. According to reports, deputies tried to stop the vehicle driven by the suspect around Pierce Street and Avenue 66, but the vehicle failed to yield. Officers then began a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle drove into a field before
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Homelessness. It’s a growing problem across the state and here in our community, homeless shelters are full. Today, the Supreme Court ruled cities can ban homeless encampments, even if they have no where else to go. The court concluded that enforcing camps on public property does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on July 3 at 11 A.M. to celebrate the installation of new playground equipment at Victoria Park, located at 2744 N. Via Miraleste in Palm Springs. The event will kick off in the park with opening remarks from Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Councilmember Grace Garner, Measure J Commissioner Naomi Soto
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Packages must be delivered — even in the summer heat. Amazon’s Delivery Facility in Cathedral City, is taking steps to prevent delivery workers from overheating. Ryan Quigley, station manager, said Amazon’s number one priority is the safety of its building associates and delivery drivers. “It really starts at day one with training and education for
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Heavy police presence has been reported at an RV park near the unincorporated community of Sky Valley. There is a heavy police presence on the 71000 block of Dillon Road. A spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were first dispatched to the area at around 12:15 p.m. regarding a verbal argument. Deputies determined
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Jury selection is slated to conclude next month for the trial of a Jurupa Valley man and his nephew accused of killing the man’s estranged wife, then framing her boyfriend for the murder, causing the innocent man to spend nearly two decades in prison. Googie Rene Harris Sr., 67, and Joaquin L. Leal, 58, are
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Trustee Adonis Galarza-Toledo announced will be stepping down from the Coachella Valley Board of Education. Galarza-Toledo made the announcement during Thursday’s board of education meeting. According to the Desert Sun, he is leaving to focus on the next chapter of his life. Galarza-Toledo was first appointed to the CVUSD Board of Education in July 2020,
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Loved ones of a 48-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend in Thousand Palms are raising funds for his funeral expenses. Robert Ernst Rodriguez was riding a motorcycle when he was fatally struck by a vehicle off Varner Road and Ramon Road. Authorities said the driver of the vehicle Erick Robert Cowdery,
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Reported hate crime events in California decreased by 7.1% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with such crimes based on sexual orientation rising by 4.1% and those against Black residents decreasing by 20.6%, according to a report released today in Los Angeles by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. “While it is heartening to see
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The City of Palms Springs recently commenced a Historical Context Study to document the facts surrounding the complex history of Section 14. Section 14 is a one-square-mile tract previously held by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, adjacent to downtown Palm Springs. This area used to home hundreds of people, mostly minority families, until
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Thursday night’s debate was watched closely throughout the nation and here at home. We were able to get reaction from both sides of the aisle as we joined both Democratic and Republican watch parties throughout the Coachella Valley. A toss up of an election, attempted to be settled by the first presidential debate of 2024.
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Joshua Tree National Park has announced the temporary closure of the Covington Flats part of the park ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Covington Flats is one of the most critical habitats of the entire park. This area of the park will be closed from July 3rd through July 7th (it will reopen on July
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On the evening of June 27, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle whose driver has a felony warrant, at Highway 62 and North Star Trail in Morongo Valley. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the driver failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. The male driver stopped and exited the vehicle at Highway
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At 4:35 p.m. on June 27, deputies were dispatched to the 72000 block of Sierra Vista Dr., Rancho Mirage, regarding a possible drowning. Upon arrival, the deputies located a juvenile who was alert and breathing. The juvenile was transported to the local hospital for a medical evaluation. No additional details are available. These incidents stand
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Following a disappointing end to their season on Monday in Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals, Firebirds players addressed the media on Thursday prior to heading home for the off-season. Hershey Bears defeat Firebirds 5-4 in overtime. Bears are are back to back Calder Cup champions. Wow. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/7uzKc9AStz— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) June 25,
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On Tuesday, June 18, test results of Lake Hemet’s water quality revealed that the lake’s water remains near warning level for algae. While there were some improvements from previous tests, this result means that Lake Hemet Campground will be unable to open its seasonal swim zone in the lake due to safety concerns, especially with
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Scammers impersonating American Idol winner Abi Carter are targeting her fans in a new social media scam. Impersonators messaged the singer’s followers on X, formerly known as Twitter, and thanked them for their support. They continued by explaining the messages are from an “unofficial account to chat with fans on a more personal level.” Impersonators
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Students from the Palm Springs Unified School District held their own film premieres today at the Mary Pickford theater. The Young Creators Student Film Program, launched this summer, led students from each grade at every PSUSD middle school to create their own short films. Filmmaker Christian Sesma and Program Director Lilly Sesma collaborated with over
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A 23-year-old man suspected in a late-night shooting that injured two people in Palm Springs must stand trial for attempted murder and assault with a gun, a judge ruled today. Joel Ramirez Benitez of Palm Springs was also held to answer a sentence-enhancing allegation of causing great bodily injury during a preliminary hearing Thursday at
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A suspect was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Yucca Valley. The situation started at around 8:00 a.m. at the Stater Bros at 57075 29 Palms Highway. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a report of a person inside the store who busted through
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