College of the Desert is celebrating the launch of a new, free campus-to-campus shuttle service. Thursday morning, COD will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the Roadrunner Express, a free shuttle service that will provide students with transportation between College of the Desert campuses. The college welcomes community members to attend the
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Jury selection began today in the trial of a 25-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend at her Palm Desert apartment. Richard Colin Holbrook of Escondido allegedly killed 33-year-old Nicole Henderson in 2019. Holbrook is charged with murder, child endangerment and a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon — a knife — in
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A pedestrian is dead after being struck and killed by a vehicle in Mecca today, prompting a road closure on Lincoln Street. Officers responded at around 12:50 p.m. Wednesday to a report from someone in a Gray Toyota Camry who hit a pedestrian, according to reports from the California Highway Patrol. The Riverside County fire
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Originally Published: 14 FEB 24 10:25 ETUpdated: 14 FEB 24 18:35 ETBy Jamiel Lynch, Jillian Sykes, Kyle Feldscher and Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 6:34 p.m. ET] More than 20 people were shot and injured at the Kansas City rally Wednesday, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said. “We have
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An officer with the Beaumont Police Department was arrested following allegations of sexual misconduct. Diego Francisco Sanchez, 35, was arrested on Monday on Orange Avenue, according to county jail records. The Beaumont Police Department confirmed Sanchez was arrested by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. BPD spokesperson Marcedes Cashmer added that he was relieved of his
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Palm Springs Police responded to reports of people having public sex along the Bud Furer Trail Area. The Bud Furer Equestrian trail area is located on the 900 block of South El Cielo Road. The department announced Monday night that they have received multiple instances of inappropriate behavior in public spaces. “Community members got a
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A 40-foot tanker filled with lemon juice overturned on Interstate 10 near the Cactus City Rest Area today, prompting a Sigalert to be issued as it blocked the lanes. Officers responded to the eastbound lanes of the freeway at around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday to a report of a big rig tanker in the lane, according
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A new rewards program, called Open Rewards, is promoting small businesses in Indio. The rewards program offers 5% cash back to customers on all purchases from Indio shops and restaurants. The program is funded by the City of Indio, and businesses do not have to pay for their customers to be rewarded. The rewards program
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The Riverside County Clerk’s Office anticipates a busy Valentine’s Day. The day of love brings many couples in to tie the knot. The Riverside County office reports being fully booked, with the Palm Desert location having approximately 80% of appointments filled as well. “We anticipate being completely sold out,” said Steven Nguyen, communications director for
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Local businesses are preparing for big Valentine’s Day crowds. To see how local florists are bracing for the holiday, watch Allie Anthony’s full report. The general manager of Copley’s on Palm Canyon, Shannon Mesey, says that they’re already prepping their Valentine’s Day special for over 300 diners. Mesey says supporting small businesses is a great
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Thousands of Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and workers from other app companies are set to go on strike Wednesday, February 14 to raise awareness about their current work conditions. The group Justice For App Workers organized the nationwide strike over fair wages, safety, and more, according to its website. The planned strike is expected to take
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A former sheriff’s correctional deputy who was allegedly caught carrying more than 100 pounds of fentanyl on Interstate 10 waived his preliminary hearing today, advancing his case on the docket without the prosecution having to present any evidence. Jorge Alberto Oceguera Rocha, 25, of Banning, is charged with transportation of controlled substances, possession of controlled
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Design lovers from across the globe are here in Palm Springs for Modernism Week and this year, organizers say it will be bigger than ever. More than 350 events are scheduled, beginning Thursday through Feb. 26. The festival will feature tours of iconic homes, nightly parties, and a classic car show. All events are open
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A former Los Angeles police officer suspected of fatally shooting a developmentally disabled man and critically wounding the victim’s parents at the Corona Costco won’t be retried, officials said today. Following a hearing Tuesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, all charges were dismissed and allegations stricken against Salvador Alejandro Sanchez, 33, of Corona,
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A 26-year-old San Jacinto man who supplied a fatal dose of fentanyl to an acquaintance was sentenced today to 12 years in state prison. Samuel Leo Mussaw last month admitted charges of voluntary manslaughter and possession of controlled substances for sale under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for
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The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation announced that Oak View Group (OVG), the owners and operators of Acrisure Arena, has entered into a partnership agreement in which OVG will provide day-to-day management of the historic theatre and secure programming and new sponsorship opportunities. “All of us at Oak View Group are thrilled to partner with
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Former World No. 1s and Grand Slam Champions Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki have been awarded wild cards into the 2024 BNP Paribas Open. The tournament will be held March 3-17 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Former World No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Williams will return to the desert for the
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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! The holiday is the #1 holiday for floral purchases. In 2024, the Society of American Florists is expecting for 250 million roses to be cut. Wade Frahm is the owner at Dr. Orchid in Palm Desert. He says the shop pre ordered 100 dozen roses. And they have been hard at
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The top 4 candidates in California’s Senate race to fill the seat held by the late Dianne Feinstein will face off in a live debate tonight. Locals watched and shared their perspectives. News Channel 3 – What issue stood out the most and impacts the Coachella Valley the most? David Weiner (Chair – Desert Stonewall
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The City of Palm Springs is now one of the first cities in the state to receive funding from an opioid settlement agreement. Several major opioid manufacturers, including Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Mckesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health California, will dole out yearly payments to California cities to, “…resolve their liabilities in over 3,000 opioid crisis-related lawsuits nationwide.”
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