A plan for widening corridors, improving pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths, as well as making a series of repairs and upgrades to roads and bridges throughout Riverside County, will be implemented in the coming years, officials said today. On Wednesday, the Riverside County Transportation Commission approved the “2024 Traffic Relief Plan,” following several months of
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A Desert Hot Springs man was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for trafficking large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine to Connecticut, the Department of Justice announced. Victor Rodriguez-Gomez, 49, also known as “Calami,” was officially sentenced on Thursday to 156 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. On Dec. 4,
Continue ReadingBy Dakin Andone and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and broadcaster whose athletic achievements and fame were eclipsed by his 1995 trial in the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer, his family announced Thursday on X. He was
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Three people from Chile were arrested after a theft at a jewelry store in the El Paseo area of Palm Desert. The theft was reported at around 1:30 p.m. on the 73000 block of El Paseo in Palm Desert. Staff told police that the thieves stole high-valued pieces of jewelry and fled the location. “The
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Federal investigators have determined that Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani had no involvement in his former interpreter’s gambling addiction and did not engage in any gambling activity of his own, but he was simply the victim of a massive theft, according to an online report today. Â Â Citing unnamed law enforcement sources, TMZ Sports reported Wednesday
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When Palm Desert High School freshman Henry Maclean learned about his friend Alex’s cancer diagnosis, he wanted to do something to help. In March, Alex was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of blood cancer. “If you know Alex, you would know he’s the sweetest, most kind-hearted kid ever. In the midst of all
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It’s officially snake season in the Coachella Valley, so you can expect to find plenty of them along hiking trails or even in your backyard right now. Snake season typically runs between March and November, but this year it got off to a late start because of cooler temperatures. Experts say a rise in temperature
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College of the Desert (COD) is inviting graduates to attend Grad Fest, happening Thursday, April 11th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Palm Desert gymnasium. At this event, students can pick up their graduation regalia provided by the COD foundation. They will have the chance to take professional grad photos, decorate their caps,
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Restoration work is continuing this week at The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, with officials announcing the discovery of some hidden design treasures dating back to the 1930s. The centerpiece of the discoveries was the original decorative stencil work adorning the proscenium, concealed for more than three decades by modifications made during the Palm Springs
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The Desert Art Center holds the distinction of being the oldest art organization in the Coachella Valley. On Friday, it opened its final gallery of the 74th season. The gallery features artworks, including oil landscapes, ceramics, photography, watercolors, pastels, handmade jewelry, glass, and more. The Center has set a record number of member artists, approximately
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The first weekend of the Coachella Festival begins Friday. Hundreds of thousands of visitors will come to the Coachella Valley to experience live music and art at the Empire Polo Club. With a spike in tourism comes a significant economic impact, particularly in Indio. “Over the next three weekends, we will have hundreds of thousands
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An attempted armed robbery suspect was in custody Tuesday evening after a violent confrontation with store clerks in Palm Springs at a South Palm Canyon Drive business near West Baristo Road. Police did not reveal the store’s name, but said a man tried to steal merchandise from a business on the 300 block of South Palm Canyon
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A Thermal traffic collision left one person dead Tuesday night. An 84-year-old man was struck and killed by a 22-year-old driver, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency did not immediately release the names of the people involved in the wreck but said the older man had walked into traffic lanes when he was struck. Police
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TODEC Legal Center and Lift to Rise are recognizing historically underpaid workers with billboards that are currently placed around the valley. According to TODEC, their annual “The Real Coachella” billboards are meant to represent local farm workers, “…that harvest the food for all and at times cannot afford food for their own.” Lift to Rise’s
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The McCallum Theatre said the new season, which kicks off in October and lasts through May 2025, will include six Broadway shows, Broadway stars, musicians, and dance companies. Watch Peter Daut’s interview with artistic director Mitch Gershenfeld, and visit McCallumTheatre.org for tickets.
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Cathedral City is set to move forward with road repair projects in the Panorama neighborhood which was severely damaged in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary. At Wednesday’s meeting, The City Council will vote on whether to approve new proposal bids on sidewalk replacement for Panorama Neighborhoods. The street paving project will cover 5 streets
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A teenage driver was killed, and four others were badly injured, in a high-speed wreck in Cathedral City Monday night. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified the driver killed as Noah Garcia, 19, of Cathedral City. Police say they also found two loaded and unregistered handguns in a speeding car that slammed into a second
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Weekend one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set for April 12-14, and will officially kick-off festival season in the Coachella Valley. Following two consecutive weekends of that festival, the Empire Polo Grounds transition into a set up for the Stagecoach Festival. For local business owners, it’s a time to cash in
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Five years after Rancho Mirage committed to develop new affordable housing as part of a lawsuit settlement, a Riverside County judge recently found the city violated that agreement by failing to do so within two years. The city’s mayor, Steve Downs, said new affordable housing plans are in the works. “It’s very important economically for
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The valley is preparing for a surge of visitors who will be staying in short-term vacation rentals. It’s important for everyone to be ready and ensure that all necessary accommodations are in place, like being a good neighbor, even if it is for a short period of time. When renting out homes for short vacations
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