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A bus was evacuated this afternoon after reports of an armed person on that bus. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Harris Lane and Washington Street in Palm Desert. Deputies reportedly evacuated the bus safely. During a search a firearm was found. Two adult males were taken into custody for possession
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Around 12 noon on Friday a mountain biker called for help after getting stuck in a ravine to the west of Murray Peak. A member of the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue team was able to reach the biker with the help of a California Highway Patrol helicopter. Palm Springs officials said the
Continue ReadingHead on over to the Cathedral City Senior Center on Mondays for free food. The center is lending a helping hand to those in need. You can pick up fresh, frozen, canned and boxed goods with no age, income or residency requirements. Visit www.theccsc.org to learn how you can help donate.
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Travelers should expect intermittent traffic breaks with expected delays of 15 to 20 minutes during construction. The California Department of Transportation continues to work on a $3.7 million bridge upgrade project on State Route 74, State Route 79, State Route 86, State Route 111, State Route 243 and Interstate 10. This project will take place
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StandWithUs is an international organization that educates facts about Israel. They partnered with the Jewish Federation to host a peaceful rally for Israel at the Palm Desert City Hall. The organization’s Desert chair, Marcia Stein, also a Federation member, says she plans to provide booklets on the Hamas charter. Hence, people understand as she says,
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Update 10/21/23: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced that the driver has now been arrested on three counts of attempted murder of a peace officer for his involvement. That person has been scheduled for court on monday. The identity of the second suspect, the passenger who remains hospitalized, is not being released at this time. The
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The first annual GROW at the Gardens event occurred in Palm Desert all day Saturday. GROW was a mini-retreat open to the cancer community and their families with day-long wellness experiences focused on setting realistic goals, providing opportunities for personal growth, and promoting success through movement and education. The event benefitted “Shay’s Warriors,” an organization
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce presents the Maya La Feria festival in Cathedral City. In Coachella, the Sixth Annual Tacos, Tequila & Chavelas Festival celebrated the valley’s best tacos. Some of your local favorites were competing for that title. A dozen local businesses participated in the competition. Judges
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Veterans who served in the Vietnam War or during the Vietnam era are gathering to mark the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops. The theme is “Stand Down,” The phrase signifies the end of a period of military activities when servicemembers are temporarily relieved from active duty. The event runs Saturday and
Continue Reading The California Highway Patrol was investigating an early morning car crash that happened in Palm Desert on Saturday. An official with the CHP said a BMW was headed eastbound on Varner Road around 3:30 a.m. when it crashed into a traffic signal near Berkey Drive. The driver was reportedly the only person inside during the incident.
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A man was arrested after deputies from the Morongo Basin’s Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) served a search warrant in Joshua Tree. The search was reported around 11:00 a.m. Thursday at a home off Valley View Street, near Hilltop Drive. Deputies reportedly located currency in various denominations, along with methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other drug paraphernalia. After
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Celebrating all things Maya! This weekend, the community was invited to attend a celebration of Maya culture and heritage in Cathedral City. The annual event was called Maya la Feria Internacional de Cultura. Organizers said it would feature arts, crafts, cuisine, and performances. The event was set for Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until
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It’s the second to final week of the regular season for high school football. Game of the Week La Quinta: 14(5-4) / DEL: 2-2@Rancho Mirage: 27(6-2) / DEL: 4-0F The undefeated Rancho Mirage Rattlers clinched their league title with their win over La Quinta. It's official! With tonight's 27 -14 win over La Quinta the
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The San Andreas Fault gets a lot of attention, but it’s not the only fault that could have a big impact on the Coachella Valley. Looking at the Community Fault Model by the Southern California Earthquake Center, there are roughly 26 fault zones from I-40 in San Bernardino County, to the Mexico border, and west
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“Typically when people are suffering from food insecurity they are also suffering from other things as well, said Debbie Espinosa, CEO of the FIND Food Bank. Espinosa has shared her personal experiences with food insecurities. Now – it’s a cancer journey – that’s inspiring her to help the community in a different way. “For me,
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Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan, who died after having a medical emergency and crashing his car into a wall in Hollywood last year, was honored today with the 462nd star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars. “We are immensely thankful that we have the honor to pay tribute to the remarkably talented and
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Update 10/20/23: Los Angeles residents Mason Barron, 21, and 24-year-old Raymond Garcia were charged along with Byron Lee, 19, of Compton with one felony count each of robbery, grand theft over $950 and organized retail theft, according to court records. Barron, who was also charged with two felony counts each of robbery, grand theft over
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A Nov. 28 trial date was confirmed today for twin brothers and another man accused in a robbery that culminated in the shooting death of a 66-year-old man at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon. Emanuel Rick Burt and Elijah Ray Burt, both 20 and of Victorville, are accused with 19-year-old Reginald Charles Trice,
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The Palm Springs Police Department says incidents of laced Halloween candy are rare, but people planning to trick or treat should be cautious. Palm Springs Police Department statement: “With Halloween upon us, PSPD is reminding parents to always check their kid’s Halloween Candy after Trick-Or-Treating. While incidents of laced Halloween candy are rare, it’s important
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A former Cathedral City policeman accused of assaulting and harassing a former girlfriend must stand trial for making criminal threats and other offenses, a judge ruled today. Claudiu Murzea, 46, of Rancho Cucamonga was arrested earlier this month following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the alleged acts of domestic violence. He had already
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