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“No importa que este al revs”
En el Día de la Bandera, el símbolo patrio de Mexico fue izado al reves en el acto oficial del presidente Enrique Peña Nieto en el Campo Marte de la capital. “Me han informado que ya la bandera monumental ha sido retirada porque fue mal colocada, mal izada, justamente al reves”, dijo Peña Nieto nada
Continue ReadingMother set on fire at Indio business dies from injuries
The mother who was severely burned on the loading dock of an Indio business in January has died, officials confirm. Francisca Ramirez was allegedly doused in accelerant and set on fire by her son, Israel Guardado Ramirez, early in the morning of January 26. Francisca Ramirez died Sunday evening, according to the Riverside County Coronor
Continue ReadingTerremoto de 3.8 M golpea Anza
Un terremoto de 3.8 grados de magnitud ocurrió cerca de Anza a las 10:44 a.m. esta mañana, según lo confirmado por el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos. El temblor golpeó a una profundidad de 12,5 kilómetros. No hay informes inmediatos de lesiones o daños a la propiedad en este momento. El terremoto se centró
Continue ReadingSe registra temblor con epicentro en Anza, Ca.
Un terremoto de 3.8 grados de magnitud sacudió a Anza a las 10:44 a.m. esta mañana, según lo confirmado por el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos. El temblor golpeó a una profundidad de 12.5 kilómetros. El epicentro del terremoto fue 33.482 ° N 116.500 ° O. Un terremoto menor de 2.7 grados de magnitud
Continue ReadingMuere madre prendida en fuego
La madre que fue severamente quemada en el muelle de carga de la tienda Mathis Brothers en Indio en el mes de enero murió, confirman los oficiales. Al parecer, Francisca Ramírez fue rociada con acetona e incendiada por su hijo, Israel Guardado Ramírez, a primera hora de la mañana del 26 de enero. Francisca Ramírez
Continue ReadingCA tribes look to grow own legal cannabis
American Indian tribes that say they have been cut out of California’s legal marijuana market have raised the possibility of going their own way by establishing pot businesses outside the state-regulated system that is less than two months old. The tribes floated the idea of setting up rival farms and sales shops on reservations after
Continue ReadingPedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver in Cabazon
A pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver near an I-10 ramp in Cabazon Saturday morning, officials said. The crash happened just before 10 a.m. near a roundabout where Seminole Drive and Morongo Trail meet near the Morongo Casino, officials said. It’s unclear how badly the pedestrian was hurt, but authorities said paramedics were dispatched
Continue ReadingHikers rescued from Mecca area trail
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department rescued two hikers lost on the Ladder Canyon Trail near Mecca. Deputies said the initial call came in around 5:00 p.m. Sunday. A rescue team was dispatched to the canyon to locate the hikers and requested the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department helicopter to help. A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s
Continue ReadingLongtime drummer for Tom Petty shares experience with late frontman
Saturday, drummer Steve Ferrone could be seen playing a benefit concert in Palm Springs. This came just months after his final performance with late frontman Tom Petty. It was their last concert together at the Hollywood Bowl, days before he died at the age of 66. “[Tom] Petty was unique,” Ferrone told KESQ and CBS
Continue ReadingPalm Springs celebrates Black History Month parade
Downtown Palm Springs was buzzing Saturday. Hundreds of people lined Palm Canyon for the 31st annual Black History Month parade. “I can’t even explain how proud we are,” said Monica Turner. Turner’s father, the late James. O Jessie, founded the parade. Turner recalled being a young girl when she first marched in the parade. “We
Continue ReadingFirst segment of CV Link opens
The first segment of the long-awaited CV Link alternative transportation path is officially open. The initial 2.3-mile segment of the path stretches from Vista Chino in Palm Springs to Ramon Road in Cathedral City. Construction on the segment began last summer. The CV Link is planned to span about 50 miles across the Coachella Valley,
Continue ReadingFinal day of Riverside County Fair & Date Festival draws crowds
The Riverside County fair and National Date Festival closed their gates for the 2018 season Sunday night. It was the final and busiest day of the fair with folks taking a last opportunity to enjoy food, games, and rides. “I’m eating a turkey leg. That’s the only thing I came for,” said Jesus Quilz, one
Continue ReadingDesert Mirage, La Quinta, & West Shores boys soccer advance to CIF semifinal
Desert Mirage, La Quinta, and West Shores boys soccer all advance to the semifinals after Saturday victories. Scores & Schedule Desert Mirage: 2 Glendora: 1 OT Oxnard @ Desert Mirage 5pm on Tuesday, February 27th La Quinta: 1 Carter: 0 La Quinta @ Villa Park 5pm on Tuesday, February 27th West Shores: 3 El Capitan:
Continue ReadingVintage trailers on display for last day of Modernism Week
Vintage trailers were on display in Palm Springs as Modernism Week comes to a close. The 11 day event finishing off with a final look at some of the finest trailers, campers and buses. “We celebrate the design and inspiration behind building all of these trailers,” said event producer Mona Heath. The event featuring everything
Continue ReadingRunners hit the pavement for the Running from the Law 5K
Hundreds of people took part in Saturday’s Running from the Law race in Palm Springs. The event was held at Ruth Hardy Park Saturday morning. The race was a little more than 3 miles long and runs through the old Movie Colony neighborhood. This year, the race was selected as the host of the law
Continue ReadingCar wash helps raise money for Yucca Valley toddler’s funeral expenses
Family and friends of 1-year-old Parker Lee Schumacher came together in Yucca Valley this for a car wash fundraiser to help the toddler’s family with his funeral expenses. Many like Renee Haney said Schumacher, who police believe was murdered nearly two weeks ago, was a boy that left a mark on the community. “He was
Continue ReadingMusicians, young people share stage at benefit concert
Local and world-renowned musicians joined young people rocking the stage at a benefit concert in Palm Springs Saturday night. Students with Music Heals Inc. shared the stage with bands at the Palm Canyon Roadhouse. This was all for a benefit concert to help the organization, which helps provide music therapy to children with special needs.
Continue ReadingCathedral City & Desert Christian girls basketball advance to CIF Championship
Cathedral City defeats Polytechnic 65-50 and Desert Christian takes down Workman 49-40 as they both advance to the CIF Championship for the first time in their program’s history.
Continue ReadingGarnica, Zepeda represent well at California State Championships
Two local girls competed at the California State Wrestling Championships in Visalia where Palm Springs’ Cindy Zepeda brought home a top-12 finish while Cathedral City’s Britney Garnica finished top-16.
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