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The Indio Police Department is investigating a double shooting Friday night near Golf Center Parkway and Intestate 10. According to Ben Guitron, IPD’s public information officer, the shooting was reported in the area of Avenue 44 and Apache Street at approximately 8:38 p.m. Guitron confirmed that both victims have been taken to the hospital. One
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UPDATE: The Cathedral City Police Department tells News Channel 3 they’ve arrested 30-year-old Keenon Hiler of Indio in connection to the fire. Officers arrested Hiler who identified himself as the person who started the blaze. Hiler is being held at the Indio jail on bail set at $110,000. A truck exploded in the parking lot
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32-year-old Cristina Canimo of Palm Desert is under arrest, accused of murdering a man in the Esplanade community in La Quinta and dumping his body in a trash can Thursday outside the elderly residential care facility Sunbrook Residential Care. Viewers told News Channel 3 Canimo was a caregiver at Sunbrook. She was taken into custody
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Police say a negative Yelp review prompted a man to threaten someone with a gun near Indio High School Thursday afternoon. “The suspect threatened the victim due to the victim writing a negative Yelp Review of the suspect’s business,” reads an IPD news release. The Indio Police Department identified the suspect as 26-year-old Roy Becerra.
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Friday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department released more information about a fatal deputy-involved shooting in Morongo Valley earlier this week. 34-year-old Morongo Valley resident Jacob Cato died shortly after being shot by deputies at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. In Friday’s release, SBCSD stated that Cato fired rounds in the air while a Sheriff’s helicopter flew
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PALM DESERT, Calif – The famous El Paseo shopping district will turn into a winter wonderland for the 12th annual “A Miracle on El Paseo,” on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 from 5 to 9 p.m. The festive evening is hosted by The Shops on El Paseo, the Coachella Valley’s premier luxury shopping and dining destination, and
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UPDATE: Police arrested Cristina Noelle Canimo, 32, of Palm Desert early Friday morning at a north La Quinta home where a body was found a day earlier. Canimo was charged with Felony Murder with Malice, according to jail records. She was booked into the Riverside County Jail in Indio and held without bail. Canimo was
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Several local law enforcement agencies united to serve numerous search warrants throughout the Coachella Valley on Thursday morning. The efforts resulted in nearly two dozen arrests. “The search warrants were served on the residences of suspected gang members as the result of criminal investigations into several separate shooting and gun-related crimes within the city of
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Sunline Transit Agency hosted their 13th annual holiday “Fill the Bus” food drive on Thursday at three valley locations. With the community’s help, the agency is collected non-perishable food items and toiletries to help those in need ahead of the holidays. Three large Sunline buses were parked at the Walmart in Palm Desert, the Ralphs
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Today the family of two young girls shared their story, after both were killed in a distracted driving incident. Police say the driver was on their phone, looking for musing on YouTube. That’s when 14-year-old Marlene and 12-year-old Amy Lorenzo were struck while on a crosswalk while walking to their Los Angeles school in April.
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Three store employees, including a 19-year-old, were cited for selling alcohol to minors during a sting operation in Cathedral City, police announced today. Cathedral City officers worked with agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and minor decoys to target several alcohol license-holders on Wednesday. The employees who were cited work at Carniceria
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John Gless, the owner of the sprawling Gless Ranch in Coachella talked about thieves taking a bite out of his profits. “We’re out here farming you know, putting a good California product on the table for everyone and it’s tough,” said Gless. The farm, where they grow citrus, figs and other fruits is one of
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The Palm Springs Police Department released a description of what is believed to be the vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run. On the night of October 21, 2019, 30-year-old Raymundo “Ray-Ray” Jaime of Desert Hot Springs was struck and killed while riding his bicycle within the 1200 block of S. Palm Canyon Drive. The driver
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It’s day two of stormy weather in the valley and for many, the rain and temperature drop are a welcome change. But the pleasant sights, sounds and smell of rainfall aren’t without significant impact. “I enjoy the rain,” said Edgar Ramirez, who lives in North Palm Springs. “I’m a big sucker when it comes to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. – November’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Alzheimers Coachella Valley. Alzheimers Coachella Valley is a nonprofit that offers support and services for Coachella Valley residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive impairments. They support their clients, families and care partners at little to no cost. The $25,000 grant from the H.N. and
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If you entered the snow guessing contest, predicting the first snow day at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, November 20th is the winning date. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was up on Mount San Jacinto talking with locals and visitors who enjoyed the snow. “it’s almost like an avalanche out here,” Will Hodgson said. “I
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The Riverside County District Attorney and several local law enforcement agencies released details on a 15-month long operation that led to dozens of arrests and uncovered links to Mexican drug cartels operating in Riverside County. As part of “Operation Pass Resolve,” 19 teams of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers target 65 locations from
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State Route 243 between Twin Pines and Banning is back open. The roadway was closed after a segment of the highway has washed out amid heavy rain. The California Highway Patrol has shut down the north half of state Route 243 between Twin Pines and Banning because a segment of the highway has washed out
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Murder and robbery charges were filed today against a 19- year-old reputed gang member accused in a shooting that left a man dead in Desert Hot Springs Sunday night. Matthew Gallegos of Desert Hot Springs was due in an Indio courtroom this afternoon for arraignment on the felony complaint, which includes sentencing enhancement allegations of
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The Desert Hot Springs City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that would ban roosters within city limit. Prior to the approval of the new ordinance, the city allowed residents to own up to six roosters at a residence without any restrictions. This new ordinance makes it against the law to own any roosters. Many Desert
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