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A young man accused of joining a teenager in carrying out a drive-by shooting in Thermal was in custody today in lieu of $1 million bail. A 21-year-old from Indio was arrested Tuesday night and booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on suspicion of attempted murder, shooting at an inhabited building and conspiracy. Deputies
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Governor Gavin Newsom is set to announce his proposal for an unprecedented level of school funding. You can watch the announcement live below (Starts at 1:15 p.m.): Earlier this week, Newsom announced a $12 billion plan to tackle the homelessness crisis and immediate relief for Californians recovering from the pandemic, and a $5.1 billion package supporting the state’s drought
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John Cox is a businessman and entrepreneur and he is running to be the new governor of California. This amid recall efforts for current Governor Gavin Newsom. Cox was in the Coachella Valley on Wednesday at Castelli’s restaurant in Palm Desert as part of his “Meet the Beast” tour. On other legs of the tour
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday the nation’s most populous state would stop requiring people to wear masks in almost all circumstances on June 15, describing a world he said will look “a lot like the world we entered into before the pandemic.” “We’re not wearing face coverings. We’re not restricted in any way, shape
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The Rowan in Palm Springs has more than a dozen openings across a variety of positions, including 11 positions within food and beverage. Other positions available include bellmen, housekeepers, and engineers. The director of food and beverage, NIck Kabetso, says there is plenty of opportunity available for anyone interested in applying. “We really value individuality.
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Indoor recreational facilities in the city of Palm Springs are set to reopen Wednesday morning after being shut down due to the pandemic. Hours of operation will be Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the following facilities: Palm Springs Leisure Center, 401 S. Pavilion Way Demuth Community Center, 3601 E. Mesquite RoadJames
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The man who investigators said was posing as a bail agent when he shot and killed a Palm Springs man last month appeared in court Tuesday. He’s facing a murder charge that could put him in prison for the rest of his life. Fabian Herrera is charged in the deadly shooting of David Spann, 33,
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Despite the cancellation of this year’s George Charity Car Show, the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association presented a donation check to Desert Cancer Foundation. The show was cancelled earlier this year due to the pandemic. PSCA gave sponsors the option of a refund but encouraged donations to the DCF, a non-profit that supports residents undergoing cancer
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Riverside County is set to receive nearly $500 million from the Department of Treasury through the American Rescue Plan to help with recovery from the pandemic, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz announced on Tuesday. Ruiz said the county will receive $479,874,599 from the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund to strengthen public health efforts, support vital
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Some sectors of Riverside County’s economy are contending with ongoing hardships and may not return to prosperity in the months ahead because of the lingering impacts of the yearlong coronavirus lockdowns, officials told the Board of Supervisors today. “We have some industries that are really continuing to struggle,” said Lou Monville, head of the county’s
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The Board of Supervisors today formally approved increasing penalties for residents who ignite fireworks illegally inunincorporated communities within Riverside County, as well as designating places where legal pyrotechnics can be purchased and lit. The board voted 5-0 without comment to amend Ordinance No. 858, establishing the revised penalty formula and elevating the authority of the
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It’s one of the biggest and most expensive projects the Coachella Valley has ever seen. Construction is underway on 43-acres of unincorporated land near Palm Desert just north of the I-10 freeway next to the Classic Club Golf Course. Renderings show what the $300-million, privately-funded arena is expected to look like once it’s completed by
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The November 3rd election posed challenges for residents and the Riverside County Registrar of Voters Office. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors reviewed some recommended changes that could help in upcoming elections. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero breaks down the problems and possible solutions. “We did see recruitment issues during the November 2020 election,” said
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Firefighters were able to quickly contain a structure fire at a home in Indio Tuesday afternoon. The fire occurred at a home on the 46500 block of Padua Circle in Indio. It was initially reported at approximately 3:45 p.m. Cal Fire confirmed the fire was established in the attic. Crews were able to fully contain
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Republican gubernatorial candidate and businessman John Cox is stopping in Palm Desert tomorrow, although he will be without Tag — a Kodiak bear the candidate first used in his official campaign kickoff event in Sacramento last week. The candidate’s “Meet the Beast Bus Tour” will make a stop at Castelli’s Restaurant, located at 73098 Highway
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First responders are at the scene of a hiker rescue at the North Lyyken trail in Palm Springs. Police said a 29-year-old female was hiking on the trail and went unconscious for a reason that remains unknown to authorities at this time. Medics were called to the trail at around 1:26 p.m. Medical personnel are
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Palm Springs Pride organizers announced that the 2021 edition of the festival will once again be held in-person in November. Pride is scheduled to take place on Nov. 6-7. “We are planning on hosting the largest event in the history of Palm Springs. It will be a massive “Coming Out” celebration,” wrote Ron deHarte, festival
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NEW CASES Riverside County reported 203 new coronavirus cases since Monday, bringing the total up to 299,289 cases. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Metrics Update Riverside County’s metrics fell near the yellow tier area, but the move could still be another couple of weeks away. 2.7 adjusted
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This month’s ‘One Class at a Time’ winner is second-grade teacher Courtney Ortiz-Lopez from Gerald Ford Elementary School. “I think she’s a good person to help us learn,” one of her second graders, Harold said. “Mrs. Lopez, she is the nice, most friendly teacher I’ve ever met in my whole life,” another one of her
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Governor Gavin Newsom spoke Tuesday in San Diego County to highlight $12 billion in new investments tackling homelessness. This is part of the $100 billion ‘California Comeback Plan.’ “We can solve homelessness once and for all,” said California Governor, Gavin Newsom. The Governor’s plan is to expand on project homekey, formerly known as roomkey, along
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