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A Desert Hot Springs man says he was wrongfully jailed for a murder he didn’t commit, and has filed a lawsuit against Riverside County claiming prosecutors knowingly locked up an innocent man. Roger Parker was accused in a March 2010 murder in Desert Hot Springs. He said he was manipulated into a false confession by
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McCormick’s Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction is back with a three-day auction for hundreds of classic cars. The auction and car show are taking place at the Palm Springs Convention Center from February 25- February 27. The parking lot is full of classic cars through the years to be auctioned off at some point this
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During the month of February, Local Links is highlighting local black-owned businesses in honor of Black History Month. In the Coachella Valley, a mobile car wash and a thrift store are both instilling their family values to run a successful business. Rico’s West Coast Wash, also known as Don’t Get Caught Riding Dirty is a
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Palm Springs will remove its coronavirus restrictions and align with state guidance starting Monday, Feb. 28. Palm Springs City Manager Justin Clifton made the announcement during Thursday’s city council meeting. Starting on Feb. 28, Palm Springs will no longer require masks indoors or proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests in bars and restaurants. Clifton
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The Palm Springs City Council unanimously voted to move the controversial statue of its former mayor, Frank Bogert, from city hall. The council denied an appeal from supporters and approved the certificate of appropriateness for alterations to city hall. The decision comes three weeks after the Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board approved the certificate
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced the death of a correctional lieutenant due to complications of COVID-19. Correctional Lieutenant Steve Taylor passed away on Thursday, the department confirmed. He was most recently assigned to Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this difficult time,” reads
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The ongoing worker shortage is having a big impact on our lives and affecting nearly every industry in the valley. So how did we get here and what are businesses now doing about it? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut goes in-depth on the issue, breaking down the numbers and speaking with business owners who say
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Palm Springs has a new map for its future district-based elections, and not much will change in the future. The city council unanimously voted to adopt Map L on Thursday. Map Option L moves the commercial area in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood from Alejo Road, east of N. Palm Canyon Drive, and W. Tahquitz
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Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton issued a statement reacting to Texas Governor Gregg Abbott’s order calling for investigations of transgender youth as “child abuse.” On Tuesday, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a directive to the state’s child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse. “I hereby direct your agency
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A Joshua Tree homeowner shot a man who attempted to break into his home late Monday night, according to San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department. The attempted burglary happened off of the 6000 block of Del Oro Road. Authorities reported that the break in led to a shooting between the suspect and the homeowner. Moments later
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By ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday will
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20 dogs were killed and an additional 15 to 20 dogs were rescued following a house fire Wednesday morning in Yucca Valley. The fire happened on the 3000 block of Goleta, Yucca Valley. According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, firefighters arrived to the scene and found a single-story home well involved with multiple
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers have been convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. PHOTO: Mugshots of Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng all involved in George Floyd’s death, Photo Date: 6/3/20 Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right
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A driver was arrested on suspicion of a DUI following a deadly crash in Desert Hot Springs Wednesday night. The crash happened on Hacienda Avenue and Maui Way at approximately 10:40 p.m. Officers determined that the driver was traveling eastbound on Hacienda Avenue. The driver failed to see the pedestrian as he was walking on
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ordered broad new sanctions targeting Russia on Thursday after its invasion of Ukraine, declaring that Russian leader Vladimir Putin “chose this war” and his country will bear the consequences. The sanctions target Russian banks, oligarchs and high-tech sectors, Biden said. The United States and its allies will block assets of four large
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Coachella Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) issued a message on Twitter Thursday morning to declare his alliance with the people of Ukraine. His tweet read: “Russia’s declaration of war on Ukraine threatens peace and stability around the globe. I stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people to protect their sovereignty, and my prayers are
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Eric Rios, one of the suspects charged in the high-profile criminal cases surrounding the disappearance and deaths of a Coachella Valley couple, has pled guilty. Eric Rios Jonathan Darling Reynoso, 28, and Audrey Moran, 26, were last heard on May 10, 2017. In the summer of 2020, Rios was among a group of six total
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Worldwide, people are sharing their support for Ukranians and surrounding nations caught in the violence. Many local leaders and residents in the Valley have declared support for the Ukrainian people. But for some, the invasion is hitting much closer to home for them. Owner of ‘Haus of Pizza’ in Palm Desert, Iryna Pyle, was born
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The 12th Annual Warburton Golf Tournament is returning to in-person events Thursday to help raise funds for St Jude Children’s Research Hospitals. Last year, the event was held virtually because of the pandemic. This year as it returns to in-person events, they will all be held outdoors to help avoid the spread of COVID-19. The
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Viewers are capturing some great pics of our incredible views this morning: Linda Loetscher Michael Riley Pat MacDonell Peter Lazich Low pressure moving out will leave cold air in place through today and tomorrow, with highs only in the 60s. Expect cold conditions again tomorrow morning as well, with Frost and Freeze concerns throughout SoCal.
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