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College of the Desert’s Board of Trustees is reviewing its strategic master plan for the next 5 years and under the backdrop of transparency concerns, also continued worries about its resolve to build long-planned west valley campuses. “Yes, we reaffirm our commitment,” said COD Trustee Fred Jandt. Check Out: I-Team report on COD’s Commitments to
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One person is suffering from major injuries this morning after being ejected from their vehicle just before 2 a.m. today. According to authorities, California Highway Patrol responded to a call of an overturned vehicle on the I-10 freeway Eastbound near Washington St. Cal Fire arrived on scene and transported one patient to a nearby hospital
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Partial skeletal remains found in 1986 in Lake Elsinore were identified as belonging to a woman from Tustin who was reported missing in 1977, authorities announced today. The remains, including a skull, were found down an embankment along the Ortega Highway by a Caltrans crew doing survey work in the area, according to the Riverside
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World No. 4 Patrick Cantlay is the solo leader in La Quinta after two rounds of play at the American Express. The So-Cal native came into second round play tied for the lead after shooting 62 on Thursday at La Quinta Country Club. On Friday, playing the Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA WEST, Cantlay carded
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Two 13-year-olds were behind bars today for allegedly robbing and assaulting other juveniles with a prop gun and knife. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department received a report of an armed robbery at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday at Dateland Park, located in the 51800 block of Shady Lane. According to Sgt. David Aldrich, the two juveniles approached
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A 6-month-old baby boy is dead after police say he was killed and tortured by his father. Jawhon Sherod Burts, 30, of Indio was arrested last month and is being held in Indio jail without bail on suspicion of murder, torture, willful assault of a child, and domestic abuse. Jawhon Sherod Burts Hallie Knighton, mother
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The Coachella Valley Unified School District board of education addressed some security concerns on district campuses. This comes after our in-depth investigation last week into fights on CVUSD campuses. News Channel 3 Morning Anchor Angela Chen spoke with district teachers concerned with safety issues and the lack of support they feel from district leadership. “As you
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If you haven’t gotten to your ticket to the Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home giveaway time is running out. Today (Fri. Jan 21) is the last day you can reserve your ticket to ensure you are eligible for a $2500 Visa gift card courtesy of the Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Weaver. For $100,
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Payroll gains across most sectors of the regional economy pushed Riverside County’s unemployment rate down to 5.1% last month, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The jobless rate in December, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was three-tenths of a percentage point lower than in November, when the rate stood at
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Hospitalizations COVID-19 hospitalizations fell for the second straight day after not reporting a decrease in several weeks. Over the past 24 hours, the county reported 21 fewer COVID hospitalizations. The county now has a total of 1,055 patients. COVID Hospitalizations in the past month-and-a-half: Jan. 21 – 1,055Jan. 20 – 1,076Jan. 19 – 1,109Jan. 18
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FIND Food Bank has launched its senior feeding program that will give eligible seniors a box of groceries every month. The new program’s goal is to make sure no Coachella Valley senior goes hungry. According to Loren Marroquin, FFB’s Director of Community Impact said there is a high population of seniors in the Coachella Valley
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Cathedral City officials will put on the 6th Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival next month, it was announced today. The festival is scheduled for Feb. 11-13 at the festival lawn in front of City Hall and will feature a carnival, vendor market, tequila tasting, Mexican cuisine and daily entertainment, according to festival press contact Kristy
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By DON THOMPSON SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents’ consent, the youngest age of any state, under a proposal late Thursday by a state senator. Alabama allows such decisions at age 14, Oregon at 15, Rhode Island and South Carolina at 16, according
Continue Reading The Coachella Valley Unified School District board of education addressed some security concerns on district campuses. This comes after our in-depth investigation last week into fights on CVUSD campuses. News Channel 3 Morning Anchor Angela Chen spoke with district teachers concerned with safety issues and the lack of support they feel from district leadership. “As you
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The Palm Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a missing man. Howard Knowlton was reported missing around 3:30 this morning in the area of east Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive. Police said he was driving a silver 2018 Subaru Forrester with California license plates 8ALW927. Knowlton suffers from medical
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A three-car collision was slowing traffic on the freeway in Palm Desert Friday morning east of Cook Street. Westbound traffic was backed up past Washington Street. The collision was reported at 7:57 a.m. and was blocking the freeway’s slow lane a mile east of Cook Street. No injuries were reported, according to the California Highway
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Patrick Cantlay, aka “Patty Ice,” was on fire Thursday. Cantlay shot a 10-under 62 at La Quinta Country Club and shares the tournament lead with Lee Hodges after one round. Patty Ice was on fire today! 🧊🔥Cantlay makes par on 18 to shoot 10-under 62 in first round. He’s got a share of the lead.
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It was a dramatic day Thursday in the trial for Palm Springs quadruple murder suspect Jose Larin Garcia, setting up crucial testimony that may come next week from undercover agents who spoke with the defendant at length after the crimes. Before anyone took the stand, counsel for Larin Garcia shared he wasn’t feeling 100 percent.
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On Thursday evening, the City of Palm Desert held a public workshop where residents will have a chance to learn about and provide feedback on the City’s redistricting process. “With the release of the 2020 census information, we’re now adjusting our districts to reflect those numbers,” said the City’s Public Affairs Manager Thomas Soule. Every
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