The Committee to Relocate Marilyn released a statement reacting to the announcement of a proposed ballot initiative that would permanently keep the “Forever Marilyn” statue on Museum Way in downtown Palm Springs. Last week, the group, “Protect Our Marilyn,” announced its plan to keep the statue in its current location by putting an initiative measure
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Jonathan Yslas uses public transportation on a regular basis, namely services offered by Sunline Transit Agency. Over the past couple of months, however, Yslas has become concerned with changes he’s noticed that have impacted his commute. “One day the bus was 2 hours late and the following day it didn’t come at all. I had
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Palm Springs City Manager, Scott Stiles, said the city is “cautiously optimistic” about reopening N. Indian Canyon Drive during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. For more on last night’s city council meeting, click here. According to the city, the road, which was severely damaged by flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary, could reopen to “emergency access”
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Mosquitoes from two routine collection sites in the city of Coachella tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced. One collection site was near the intersection of Frederick Street and Avenue 51, the other near Avenue 49 and Van Buren Street. West Nile virus spreads when a
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County health officials lifted evacuation warnings at three East Valley mobile home parks located near the Lawson Dump site in Thermal, where floodwaters breached its walls. The evacuation warnings were lifted after tests on rainwater samples showed no significant health hazard to residents, the county announced on Tuesday. The results of laboratory testing showed only
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A 19-year-old man who died when he was ejected from a vehicle that crashed into a Cathedral City electrical pole was identified today. He was identified by the Riverside County coroner’s office as Rodolfo Arellano of Cathedral City. Officers responded at 6:23 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a single-vehicle collision on the shoulder of
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The drive in and out of Palm Springs could soon be easier for commuters trying to get around the area. Two lanes of N. Indian Canyon Drive could reopen as soon as next week through the Whitewater Wash, weather-dependent, Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles announced during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “We’re cautiously optimistic to
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The City of La Quinta’s long-delayed TALUS luxury resort development remains in limbo as money troubles continue to plague the Robert Green Company project. Formerly known as SilverRock, TALUS missed the city’s latest 60-day mid-July deadline to secure its financing and present a plan to move forward with construction. Without a financing breakthrough, the project could be headed toward litigation. It’s a topic
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Riverside County officials are accused of bribing sexual assault victims in exchange for their silence. According to court documents filed in Riverside County on Monday by attorneys representing two women, the victims were allegedly subjected to sexual abuse, harassment, and intimidation by Christian Phillip Heidecker between March and April of 2023, during which Heidecker was
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Two free community clean-up events will be held Saturday in Whitewater and Cabazon for residents who need to dispose of household waste and bulky items, officials announced today. Two bins will be placed in Whitewater from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday on the dirt section off of Haugen-Lehmann Way and Tamarack Road, according to a
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There is growing outrage among Coachella Valley officials about the ouster of Desert Healthcare District CEO Dr. Conrado Bárzaga. Bárzaga had been in the role for four years before he was suddenly removed by the board Monday from his position. The DHCD is a local government agency. County Supervisor Manuel Perez says he is “shocked
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Greater Palm Springs Pride today announced six individuals and one organization who will be honored at the annual Pride Honor Awards next month. The awards ceremony will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Hilton in Palm Springs in advance of Pride Week, which is set to be held in early
Continue Reading Due to increased West Nile Virus activity in the area, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will conduct additional truck-mounted mosquito control treatments tomorrow in the Coachella Valley. The treatments are planned to continue through Friday from 1 to 7 a.m. in Palm Springs and Cathedral City, according to a statement from
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Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, was joined by tribal and community leaders, elected officials, and local residents Monday to call on President Joe Biden to designate Chuckwalla National Monument and to protect lands adjacent to the Joshua Tree National Park. The Chuckwalla National Monument Establishment and Joshua Tree National Expansion Act of 2023 would allow
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The Coachella Valley Repertory, CVRep, is honoring Suicide Prevention Month with their rendition of ‘OPHELIA LIVES!’ ‘OPHELIA LIVES!’ , written by Gillette Elvgren, follows the lives of teens in a highschool drama class rehearsing Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The cast delves into difficult topics like self-harm and suicidal ideation when a note written by a student considering
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Desert Healthcare District (DHCD) announced Monday morning that Dr. Conrado Bárzaga will no longer serve as their CEO. Local elected leaders quickly came to Dr. Bárzaga’s defense. Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D, CA-25) issued a statement saying he was “shocked and dismayed” over the dismissal, calling the change “sudden.” Dr. Ruiz is asking the Board to reconsider.
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Update 9/25/23 The now-former deputy has been charged with two felonies by the the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Charges include possession of narcotics for sale, transportation with the intent to distribute narcotics, and the enhancement of possession of a firearm while in commission of those felonies. Jorge Oceguera-Rocha was arraigned today at the Banning
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Officials with the City of Coachella are in the process of writing an ordinance that would provide guidance to street food vendors and food truck operators. Currently, the City does not have an ordinance and code enforcement does not do full enforcement. Vendors operate under SB-946, a state law passed by then Governor Jerry Brown
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A student panel with about seven high school students of color will speak about their experiences being a student in Palm Springs Unified School District at the 2nd Annual Diversity and Racial Equity Conference. The conference is on September 30, 2023, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event
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California Highway Patrol pursued a big rig truck Sunday night, slowing down I-10 traffic for at least three hours. CHP vehicles trailed behind the slow-moving big rig and closed down on ramps to prevent more cars from entering the freeway. Westbound traffic was slowed significantly. The police pursuit started in Los Angeles County and ended up
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