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The highly contagious coronavirus delta variant continues to be a concern across the country and here at home in Riverside County. Local health officials confirm there have been seven reported delta variant cases in Riverside County so far. “It has been able to spread faster in people who are unvaccinated,” said Dr. Shubha Kerkar, Director
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The Imperial Irrigation District is working to restore power to over a thousand customers in La Quinta Monday afternoon. There was no word on what could’ve possibly caused the outage. IID does not have a restoration time for more customers at this time. POWER OUTAGE: We are currently experiencing a power outage in La Quinta
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Retired Monsignor Howard Lincoln said he decided to leave the priesthood at Sacred Heart Church and Catholic School to marry his secretary Sandra Susini. Lincoln married Susini on July 2. “Because our age, because of our health, because in particular, we love each other, we decided to move the date way up,” said Lincoln. Laicization
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Most limits on public access to Riverside County Superior Court buildings will be lifted Tuesday based on recent state changes in public health restrictions, but the court will continue masking requirements, depending on a visitor’s vaccination status. “Our orders are enforcing the regulations and guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health and the
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Firefighters responded to a burning mobile home and recreational vehicle in Desert Hot Springs today. The blaze was reported at 11:17 a.m. in the 64000 block of Douglas Way, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Fire crews said the mobile home and recreational vehicle were “fully involved in fire” when they arrived at the
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Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of a massive blaze that caught the attention of many residents’ Sunday night in Indio. Massive flames in the area of Monroe Street and Indio Boulevard can be seen in multiple videos sent in by viewers. Cal Fire says the fire ignited at around 11:40 p.m. One viewer
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The holiday weekend for July 4th was filled with a lot of travel, fireworks, and local events. California Highway Patrol is also pushing its holiday weekend efforts by continuing its maximum enforcement period. It’s set to end at 11:59 pm Monday. During this period officers are expected to take the streets for targeted patrols. During
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The Cathedral City Police Department (CCPD) said it responded to 113 calls of service regarding the use of illegal fireworks throughout the city. Of these calls, police officials said four misdemeanor arrests were made for the possession of illegal fireworks. However, all four people were cited and released. Over 60 pounds of illegal fireworks were
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Residents around the Coachella Valley are coming together to celebrate the nation’s birthday. In Palm Springs hundreds of people gathered at Ruth Hardy Park for food, games, activities, music, and the grand finale: a laser light show. “I think this event is definitely much more special than it has been in the past because it’s
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Fire crews battled a house fire in Indio Saturday night. The fire started just before 7:00 at a home on Linda Flora street near Jackson street and Date Avenue. At one point, thick black smoke billowed from the home. Cal Fire says the home was engulfed in flames and the fire threatened a nearby residence.
Continue ReadingOn Saturday organizers were at work setting up for a laser light show that will take place at 9:15 p.m. on Sunday at Ruth Hardy Park. It will replace the traditional fireworks show in a decision that came down from a split Palm Springs City Council vote last month. One of the major reasons behind
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Some of the valley’s first fireworks shows of the Fourth of July weekend kicked off Friday night. The city of Coachella celebrated America’s independence – and the return to life as we once knew it. “This will be our first event in our city,” said council member Neftali Galarza. “We’re excited to invite our residents,
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Fourth of July is nearly here. Many across the country will gather to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here in the Coachella Valley, we’ve got some events happening even earlier. Check out the list of local Fourth of July weekend events. Desert Hot Springs – July 2 Fireworks ShowThe City of Desert
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A 60-year-old Palm Springs man has been arrested for allegedly committing multiple bank robberies across Southern California, including at least two in Riverside County. The man was arrested after allegedly robbing a CHASE Bank in Jurupa Valley on July 1. The suspect led Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies on a short pursuit after the robbery before
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Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its first location in the Coachella Valley on Friday. The former late-night parking lot pop-up turned hot chicken sensation opened its newest restaurant at 42213 Jackson Street in Indio on Friday. The Indio location is part of the company’s nationwide expansion planned over the next three years. “It’s been a long
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Palm Springs police say they’ve seen an increase in skimming devices placed inside local gas pumps and ATMs. “Those things are out there. They’re active in the area again,” said Sgt. Mike Casavan, Palm Springs Police Dept. The skimming device can read your card once you place it in the machine. Police say your personal
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We’re getting back into the groove of things, and the Auto Club of Southern California said people are leaving their homes this Fourth of July weekend and traveling. The Auto Club claimed 3.3 million Southern California residents will travel at least 50 miles or more from home this weekend. “The vast majority of them, 2.8
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A man found dead on a Palm Springs hiking trail Thursday night is believed to have died of heat exposure. A body was found approximately 200 yards up the North Lykken Trail in Palm Springs Thursday at around 7:50 p.m. Fire Department crews arrived at the scene and confirmed they located a male adult who
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As more activities return post-pandemic, the popular Palm Springs street fair Villagefest made its comeback downtown Thursday night. Villagefest board members, city leaders and chamber of commerce officials kicked off the evening with a ribbon-cutting, and shortly after vendors were once again popping up tents along Palm Canyon Drive for the first time since stay-at-home
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Palm Springs police officers are investigating the death of a person whose body was found on a hiking trail Thursday night. A body was found approximately 200 yards up the North Lykken Trail near S La Miranda Road and W Ramon Road in Palm Springs. An officer at the scene told News Channel 3 that
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