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Stellantis reached an agreement with Controlled Thermal Resources’ Hell’s Kitchen project to buy lithium produced at the Salton Sea to supply its North American electric vehicle production. The 10-year-old agreement will see the CTR supply up to 25,000 metric tons per year of lithium hydroxide, the companies announced. The supply will support Stellantis’ U.S. product offensive
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Former Indian Wells City Councilmember Rob Bernheimer is back on the city council. On Thursday, the city council selected Bernheimer to fill the seat left vacant following Kimberly Muzik’s resignation. “It is with immense pride that I take this opportunity to serve the residents of Indian Wells as a member of the City Council. I
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The city of Palm Springs announced today that a family-friendly celebration of Juneteenth will take place a day early. “Juneteenth is an important celebration and reminder about how far we have come as a nation,” said Jarvis Crawford, manager of the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center (DHUC). “Everyone is invited!” Visitors can
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A man is dead after a shooting in a house near a middle school in Coachella just after midnight, authorities confirmed. The shooting happened near the intersection of Shady Lane and Date Avenue across the street from Bobby Duke Middle School. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a shooting happened at approximately 12:17 a.m. NEWS
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Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is back this year starting on Friday. It’s going to bring 10 days of deals to a variety of restaurants in the Coachella Valley. Restaurant Week runs from June 3 to June 12, where over 60 Coachella Valley businesses will be participating. Those who visit any of the restaurants will
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Two people were killed and three others were injured in a Rancho Mirage traffic collision Wednesday evening, according to new information from the Riverside County Sheriffs Department. Cal Fire said the crash happened on Dinah Shore Drive near the Westin Mission Hills Resort at 8:14 p.m. In a statement released Thursday morning, the Sheriff’s Department
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Hugo Cruz is May’s winner of the One Class At A Time award. He is in his fourth year teaching second graders at Vista Del Monte Elementary in Palm Springs. Cruz said he was “really surprised” to learn that he was this month’s award recipient “because it came out of nowhere,” he added. A parent
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A nine-month-old boy was injured so severely by his own father that he died days after the assault, police in Desert Hot Springs tell News Channel 3. Now the baby’s mother is left grieving and making funeral arrangements, after the death of her infant, Miguel Julius Lucero Martinez. 24-year-old Miguel Jeronemo Martinez Fernandez, the baby’s
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A new bill making its way through state legislature would add more protections for those working in high heat conditions outdoors. Introduced by Representatives Eduardo Garcia and Luz Rivas, Assembly Bill 2243 is aimed to better protect anyone working in temperatures exceeding 105 degrees. “We have to make sure that we’re protecting workers that are
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As California goes into its third year of drought, the State Water Board is requiring local water agencies to move on to their Level 2 drought response plans. The unanimous vote happened on May 24. What does the statewide drought declaration mean for the local area? There is not a water shortage locally, but local
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A Cathedral City police officer alleged publicly at a city council meeting that he’s being retaliated against at work for his decades-long relationship with the city’s mayor. Sgt. Corwin De Veas spoke out at city hall during the public comment portion of last week’s Cathedral City council meeting, directing his 3-minute grievance at Mayor Ernesto
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The birthday bash for Marilyn Monroe is tonight and it is free to the public. The bash begins at 6:15pm at the new downtown Palm Springs park during the Rock the Park concert. Attendees will enjoy red velvet cupcakes and join the Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Mirage to sing happy birthday to Marilyn. As the
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Indio Police were asking for the public’s help in identifying a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian Tuesday night but never stopped to help. Authorities say the collision happened at 9:20 p.m. along Highway 111 between Las Palmas and Monroe Street. The man who was struck was hospitalized. There was no immediate word on his injuries or condition. Police said they
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For Asian American / Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are highlighting an Asian-owned business here in the desert. I present to you, the Desert Vision Center of Rancho Mirage owned by Dr. Keith Tokuhara, M.D. When you see his office, you have no idea the family history inside. A family who has overcome some tragedies
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The 28th annual Palm Springs International ShortFest returns to hold all of its screenings in-theatre at the Camelot Theatres (Palm Springs Cultural Center) from June 21-27. The festival will screen 51 curated programs showcasing 300 films including 38 World Premieres, 17 International Premieres, 35 North American Premieres and 18 U.S. Premieres. * Short films featuring
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Palm Springs Police are actively working to keep the community safe. On Tuesday, Palm Springs Police announced the launch of Operation Clean Streets. “This is targeted enforcement for people committing crime,” said Lieutenant William Hutchinson. Police say they’ve been actively working with the community to help reduce crime. “Listening to community input, listening to what
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County officials are relaxing COVID regulations for voters in the June 7th Primary Election. “As far as the pandemic goes, in our office all and out at our vote centers, all of our staff will be wearing face coverings. But that is not required of voters,” said Riverside County Registrar of Voters Rebecca spencer. “Our
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Two lifelong friends are the valedictorians at Desert Hot Springs High School! DHSHS’ co-valedictorians, April Martinez & Daisy Noyotl, were honored Tuesday morning when the city renamed the corner of Pierson and Cholla in their honor. The renamed street signs were unveiled in front of family and school staff. “It’s something surreal. I didn’t think
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Both sides of Landau Boulevard have been shut down at Baristo Road in Cathedral City after an issue with a power pole Tuesday evening. Smoke can be seen coming out of the pole. At this time, there is no on whether any nearby residents have lost power. We have a crew at the scene working
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The cleanup continued Tuesday after days of blowing dust and sand wreaked havoc in the Coachella Valley Memorial Day weekend. Pool service companies are working pool-by-pool to remove dust, sand and debris from residential and commercial swimming oases. “We’re really facing an uphill battle for swimming pools this week,” said Claropool CEO Stephen Little. His
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