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The Board of Supervisors today approved the appointment of a longtime animal shelter executive to take the top spot at the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. In a closed session vote, the board named Mary Martin executive director of the agency, which has been a focal point of criticism for several years due to
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CAL FIRE personnel are using artificial intelligence to detect wildfires. The technology has been developed using the University of California, San Diego’s Alert California wildfire cameras. It has been deployed across all 21 CAL FIRE dispatch centers across the state, including here in Southern California. Here’s how it works: Artificial intelligence, which has been trained
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In a 4-1 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday reinforcing Riverside County’s commitment to “safeguarding civil rights” for “law-abiding immigrants and refugees,” which was prompted by renewed federal immigration law enforcement operations. “The county must protect everybody who’s been here for years and those folks who are moving here on a daily
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By Karina Tsui, Andy Rose, Pete Muntean and Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Crews working at the site of the deadliest aviation disaster in a generation have recovered all 67 victims of the collision between two aircraft over the Potomac River in Washington, DC, officials said Tuesday. Now, their attention turns to clearing
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the leg following a confrontation Monday night in Indio. The shooting was reported just before 10:10 p.m. near the intersection of Daisy Street and Garden Avenue. Police said officers arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound to one
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A protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies in Perris was declared unlawful after nine hours, resulting in six arrests, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. The department said individuals throwing rocks and bottles at deputies caused the declaration, a claim disputed by some who said the dispersal orders were given while the protest
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The LEAP Institute, which stands for Latino, Equity, Advocacy & Policy, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to empowering underserved communities. They do so through providing vital programs and resources. One of its programs includes a rideshare network called The Green Raiteros which is the nations first EV ridesharing service, according to its website.
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In a post to Instagram on Monday, the Palm Springs Cultural Center shared that all 7 of their LGBTQ+ flags were “ripped down” from their patio. Eric Smith, general manager at the cultural center, says this incident comes at a time when LGBTQIA+ voices are being threatened. “Right now, they’re extremely being marginalized, they’re trying
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 26-year-old man was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio Saturday evening. Indio Police said the shooting was first reported at around 5:40 p.m. First responders arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound. They provided medical aid, but the man was pronounced dead at
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On February 1st around 1:15 AM, officers with the Palm Springs Police Department were called out to the 200 Block of Indian Canyon Drive for a possible physical altercation. When they arrived at the parking structure, officers encountered three women and one man involved in the incident. An investigation revealed that a family dispute occurred
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According to the American Association of Pediatrics, pediatricians are advising against caffeine for children under the age of 12. Even more, they are advising against any consumption of energy drinks for all children and teens. These advisories come after a Healthy Eating Research report that caffeine-related visits to U.S. emergency departments nearly doubled among middle and high school students
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A grieving family is searching for answers after their son, Ryan Provost, was killed in a DUI motorcycle crash. Provost, 22, lost his life in October in a collision that remains under investigation by California Highway Patrol. Investigators believed alcohol was a factor in the crash and arrested the driver. His mother, Cindy Provost is
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President Trump paused his plan to impose tariffs on both Canadian and Mexican goods for 30 days on Monday. This comes after the President announced he would impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods, with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Nonetheless, the announcement led to uncertainty in the stock market
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Protestors gathered in Coachella on Monday as part of the “Day without Immigrants” movement. The national movement is meant to highlight immigrants’ role in the economy and protest recent anti-immigration policies from the Trump administration. “It’s a thought provoking question not just for migrants but those who depend on the services that migrants offer. We’re
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Right now, some serious arson offenses can be charged as misdemeanors allowing offenders to avoid serious consequences. In light of the LA wildfires, local State Assemblymember Greg Wallis (R) wants to ensure that all arson offenses are treated as felonies. Wallis has just introduced a bill that aims to reclassify all arson offenses as felonies,
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A family lost their home in Indio to a fire over the weekend. The fire happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to CAL FIRE. Firefighters were called out to a structure fire on the 81000 block of Palm Meadows Drive. The fire was contained but two people were displaced. On Monday, a GoFundMe
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The two-night AHL All-Star Classic concluded Monday night at Acrisure Arena with the All-Star Challenge, a round-robin series of games with teams representing the AHL’s four divisions. WE (the central division) ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!👏🎶With a shootout victory, the Central Division takes the 2025 #AHLAllStar Challenge presented by Spotlight 29 Casino🏆️ pic.twitter.com/a0ciLqW4TA— American Hockey League (@TheAHL)
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, Michael Rios, Kevin Liptak and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced that he’s pausing tariffs on Mexico and Canada after speaking to leaders of both countries on Monday — just hours before the sweeping actions were set to go into effect. The proposed tariffs, which Trump announced Saturday, consisted
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors is slated tomorrow to approve a resolution reinforcing Riverside County’s commitment to “safeguarding civil rights” for “law-abiding immigrants and refugees,” drafted in response to renewed federal immigration law enforcement operations in California and nationwide. Last week, the board held a nearly four-hour public hearing, permitting attendees to
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CNS) – Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Los Angeles today, continuing protests for a second day against President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration policies. Demonstrators assembled at the steps of City Hall, close to the Hollywood (101) Freeway Monday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Around 11 a.m., protesters were marching
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