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The Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is an organization with the mission to stop school shootings and create a culture that prevents violence. Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary in Indio is one of the schools leading the movement. “I have seen growth and I’ve seen a change for the better,” said LBJ’s principal Bradley Fisher. “[Students] have to
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California High Patrol officers responded to the scene of a two vehicle crash on the I-10 freeway heading westbound just after 9 this morning. The incident happened between Bob Hope Drive and Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City, causing some minor traffic back up at the time. Officers at the scene said a vehicle struck
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The US Geological Survey reported a 3.1 Magnitude earthquake Thursday morning south of the Coachella Valley. The small tremor was reported at 7:41 a.m. centered in an unpopulated area 9 miles west of Salton City at a depth of 1.1 miles. The quake was centered near the Clark Fault which is within the San Jacinto
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Cal Fire is responding to Warren Road in Hemet, where one person is seriously injured after a small plane crashed into a brick wall behind a few residences. On Tuesday at approximately 9:35 am, the Hemet Public Communications Center began receiving calls regarding a place crash near the intersection of Warren Road and Mustang Way.
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Update 11:30 p.m. We’re learning more about some of our local races. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT FULL ELECTION RESULTS Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco appears to be closer to being reelected to a second term. He has 58% of the vote with 14% of votes counted. If he gets 50% +1 of the total
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom cruised to an easy victory in Tuesday’s primary barely one year after surviving a recall attempt, advancing to the November general election where he will be an overwhelming favorite to defeat a little-known Republican state senator. Early returns Tuesday showed Newsom receiving just over 60% of the
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The future of short-term vacation rentals in La Quinta will be in the hands of its residents. On Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved an initiative that would phase out and permanently ban STVRs in La Quinta on the upcoming November ballot. If passed, STVRs would be banned from most city neighborhoods except for tourist and
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a partnership to bring the Date Festival back to Indio on an annual basis. On Tuesday, the board approved a five-year partnership with Pickering Events LLC to operate the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio. The agreement will bring back the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival on
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Desert Water Agency customers are barred from using sprinkler or spray irrigation during daylight hours and restaurants must only serve water on request under restrictions unanimously approved today by its Board of Directors and taking effect immediately. The actions were enacted in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the State Water Board ordering water agencies
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The city of Palm Springs has opened up three cooling centers for residents and their pets to escape the summer heat. The city is partnering with the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County to provide free access to these centers. The cooling centers are located at: Demuth Community Center, 3601 E. Mesquite Ave, Monday –
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A pet owner was arrested after allegedly leaving their dog inside a car while temperatures reached 102 degrees in Palm Desert. The Animal Service Officer, Rebekah Reyes said ” So when I arrived on scene, I noticed a truck with a lot of people around it and there was a dog inside the truck. All the
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A former Palm Desert High School baseball player is enjoying success at the NCAA Division II World Series currently underway in Cary, North Carolina. Izayah Alvarez, a senior at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, is playing for the World Series title. The Sea Lions are the first team to collect two wins at the national
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An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 32-year-old man last week in Coachella. Jose A. Molina, 32, of Coachella was shot in front of a house near Cairo Street & Shady Lane just after midnight on June 2. He was rushed to the hospital where he was prononced dead. On Tuesday,
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The Board of Supervisors today approved a “2022 Fireworks Safety Action Plan” to deter use of illegal pyrotechnics in unincorporated communities, establishing a campaign to begin ahead of the July 4th. weekend, with a $100,000. allocation for public service announcements and extra-hours staffing. “Riverside County enforces a zero tolerance policy for illegal use of fireworks,”
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As we prepare for extreme heat in Coachella Valley, medical professionals are also readying for an influx of heat-related illnesses. Doctors say you can prepare by staying hydrated and out of the sun. Being aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke will also help you be prepared. Heat-related illnesses should be taken
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There’s not doubt that everyone has been feeling the impact of these record-high gas prices. It’s left many people scrambling to find ways to save. Monday marked the 10th consecutive day of record high gas prices in Riverside County. A gallon of gas now averaging $6.21. “It seems like it’s never ending, the gas prices
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A hiker has been taken to the hospital after suffering an injury while on the Bump and Grind trail in Rancho Mirage Monday evening. The rescue started shortly before 7 p.m. According to CAL FIRE, the hiker sustained minor injuries. News Channel 3 crew at the scene was told that the hiker may have suffered
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In the past weeks, the City of Palm Springs has closed N. Gene Autry Trail and N. Indian Canyon Dr. several times due to blowing winds and sand. Some people throughout the valley have been saying for years the road closures are a hazard, but there seems to be some signs of progress. Councilmember Russell
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A Palm Springs man is thanking firefighters after his four-legged friend was rescued from a burning condo complex Memorial Day weekend. Cleanup at the Palm Springs Villas 1 community was still underway more than a week after a dozen units went up in flames on May 29. Andrew Henderson said he thought it was a
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A vehicle suspected of being involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Palm Springs has been found, however, no arrests have been made, police announced on Monday. On Friday, May 27, San Jacinto resident Jesse Fleury, 39, was struck and killed on E Palm Canyon Drive near S Broadmoor Drive. Police believed a red Porsche
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