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Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network to host free training for Community Disaster Preparation

October 19, 2022 10:48 AM Marian Bouchot

Registration is open for the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network’s free training seminars for Community Disaster Preparation. The Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network prepares citizens for catastrophic events. The group provides training, education, and networking opportunities to help all local communities become cohesive and self-sufficient, Making sure communities are prepared to meet the challenges of natural and

Man charged with murder in Desert Hot Springs Shooting

October 19, 2022 12:58 PM City News Service

A 42-year-old man was charged with murder today for allegedly shooting a man to death in Desert Hot Springs. Oscar Ernesto Canas was additionally charged with one felony count of assault with a gun, according to court records. He’s scheduled to be arraigned at the Larson Justice Center in Indio on Wednesday afternoon. Canas

Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock to open up Acrisure Arena on Dec. 14

October 19, 2022 2:15 PM Jesus Reyes

Comedy legends Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock will show open up Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms in December. It will be the final date of a co-headlining U.S. tour that Chappelle and Rock will embark on throughout the month. The show will be held on Dec. 14. Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10

Average Riverside County gas price drops sharply again

October 19, 2022 1:04 PM City News Service

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped 6.8 cents today to $5.86, one day after recording its largest decrease since at least 2018, 7 cents. The average price has dropped 14 consecutive days since rising to a record, decreasing 51.3 cents, according to figures from the AAA and

Man pleads guilty to assaulting Indio officer in 2019

October 19, 2022 2:41 PM City News Service

A man pleaded guilty today to assaulting an officer during a 2019 domestic violence call, prompting police to shoot him. Rigoberto Ramirez, 48, of Indio, pleaded guilty to three felony counts, one each of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, resisting or deterring an officer using a deadly weapon and willful

PSPD Crime Prevention Seminar to begin today

October 19, 2022 5:25 AM Crystal Jimenez

The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) is hosting the first of its two-day seminar on Wednesday to help handle crime in the Palm Springs community. Palm Springs Police are hosting the seminar in hopes members of the community will help with crime issues the city face. The focus will first be in the downtown area,

Affordable apartment complex moving forward in Palm Desert

October 18, 2022 7:11 PM Samantha Lomibao

More affordable housing is coming to the Coachella Valley. Palm Villas is a planned 241-unit affordable apartment complex coming to Palm Desert. It will be located on 10 acres of land on the north side of Gerald Ford Drive, just west of Cook Street. The complex will be developed by Palm Communities, which specialized in

Palm Springs quadruple murder re-trial: victim’s girlfriend testifies

October 18, 2022 9:21 AM Jake Ingrassia

Testimony resumed Tuesday in the Palm Springs quadruple murder case with the man Jose Larin Garcia’s attorneys say committed the murders back on the stand. Larin Garcia is accused of murdering four people in Palm Springs in 2019. His first trial ended earlier this year with a deadlocked jury. The trial centered around John Olvera Monday

Crimson Energy Storage announced in Blythe

October 18, 2022 6:05 PM Tatum Larsen

The operation of Crimson Storage was announced in Blythe by Axium Infrastructure and Canadian Solar, which are subsidiaries of Recurrent Energy and CSI Energy Storage. According to representatives of the project, it is the world’s largest single phase energy storage and the second largest energy storage project currently operating. Crimson Storage is a controllable, constant

Biden to release 15M barrels from oil reserve, more possible

October 18, 2022 4:19 PM Associated Press

By JOSH BOAK and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations, and he will say more drawdowns are possible this winter, as his

Former classmate of Kristin Smart found guilty of her murder

October 18, 2022 1:44 PM Jesus Reyes, Associated Press

A verdict has been reached in the trial of a father and son charged in connection with the murder of Kristin Smart, 19, who went missing in 1996. Paul Flores, now 45, a former classmate of Smart, was found guilty of first-degree murder. Paul Flores His father, Ruben Flores, 81, was found not guilty of

Mark Wahlberg makes surprise visit to Wahlburgers at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa

October 18, 2022 2:20 PM Jesus Reyes

Diners at Wahlbergs at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon were treated to a surprise appearance from one of the restaurant’s namesakes, Hollywood superstar Mark Wahlberg! Wahlberg dropped by on Monday to mingle with diners and check out his family’s fast-casual restaurant. Officials with the casino said Wahlberg chatted with starstruck Morongo guests,

Riverside County Supervisors finalize new short-term rental regulations

October 18, 2022 1:06 PM City News Service

The Board of Supervisors formally adopted new regulations Tuesday for short-term rental properties in unincorporated areas of Riverside County, establishing fees, occupancy limitations, and other requirements for owners to obtain and retain permits. “We’re moving in the right direction, taking steps we need,” Supervisor Chuck Washington said ahead of the 5-0 vote in favor of

CHP Indio and Galilee Center team up for a food drive Oct. 18 through Dec. 1

October 18, 2022 12:55 PM Jesus Reyes

The California Highway Patrol – Indio Area is partnering with Galilee Center for a Thanksgiving food drive. The food drive will begin on Tuesday, October 18 and will end on December 1, 2022. You can find the donation boxes at the CHP Indio Area office located at 79650 Varner Road. You can drop off your

Average gas price records largest decrease since at least 2018

October 18, 2022 12:45 PM City News Service

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County recorded its largest decrease since at least 2018 today, dropping 7 cents to $5.928, its 13th consecutive decrease since rising to a record. The average price has dropped 44.5 cents over the past 13 days, including 1.5 cents Sunday, according to figures

A local teacher receives an award from the California Association of Science Education

October 18, 2022 12:00 PM Miyoshi Price

Claudio Razo earned an award from the California Association of Science Education. The award category was Teacher of the Year for the Upper Elementary division. California Association of Science Education award is also known as the CASE Award. Razo is the only teacher in the Palm Springs Unified School district to receive this year’s award.

Family of pregnant 18-year-old killed in Indio crash protest probation of charged suspect

October 18, 2022 11:24 AM Marian Bouchot

The family of the pregnant 18-year-old killed in a hit-and-run car crash is fighting for justice more than year after her death. More than 30 friends and family gathered outside the courthouse in Indio protesting the probation of the charged suspect. Debbie Nelson was killed in a single-vehicle crash in which the driver fled the scene. She

Progress of Homeless Navigation Center is underway

October 18, 2022 5:49 AM Crystal Jimenez

Architects in charge of the Homeless Navigation Center being built in Palm Springs presented its progress to Palm Springs City Council Monday night. Renderings from the presentation gave a more detailed look at what the center is expected to look like. The Homeless Navigation Center is going to be on McCarthy Road in Northern Palm

Palm Springs City Council approves 30+ day moratorium on vacation rental permits

October 17, 2022 9:28 PM Jesus Reyes

Palm Springs will have a temporary ban on any new short-term vacation rental permits. On Monday, the city council approved a moratorium on short-term vacation rentals for a little over 30 days. The original proposal was for a 45-day proposal, however, Councilmember Dennis Woods suggested a shorter ban. The vote was 4-0, with Councilmember Christy

Interstate traffic slowed following big rig wreck in Cabazon

October 18, 2022 5:58 AM Jeff Stahl

Motorists were facing a traffic slowdown on Interstate 10 in Cabazon Tuesday morning following a wreck involving a big rig and a construction truck. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened in the freeway’s westbound lanes east of Morongo Trail and the Desert Premium Outlets mall at 2:51 a.m. Only minor injuries were reported,

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