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79-year-old Dennis Klocek has a gripe against Frontier Communications, a company he once used for phone service, internet and cable TV. “These people can’t get away with this,” said Klockek. He says Frontier owes him money. “What’s going on? How many other people are getting screwed like this? I don’t like this and I am

A vehicle flipped over in Palm Springs Friday night. The accident happened near the intersection of E. Via Escuela and N Farrell Dr. According to Palm Springs police, the driver had complaints of pain but no serious injuries. Roads were blocked off for a bit, but the scene was clear by a little past 8:30

A Palm Springs solar company with the help of other local residents are bringing relief efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria made its way through the area. Local government employee Jim Morales along with Hot Purple Energy will be delivering to Puerto Rico six solar powered battery systems with satellite Wifi capability developed in

Un alummo de Rancho Mirage High school fue llevado a un hospital la tarde del viernes. Al parecer, cayó de un edificio de dos pisos númbero 300 durante la hora del almuerzo. El jóven terminó con una herida en la cabeza y estaba consciente durante su traslado al hospital. Sus padres fueron llamados y lo

A local non-profit organization dedicated to keeping children safe by providing helmets, received a $20,000 grant on Friday morning. The 4Shayj Foundation received the “Best Pitch” grant from Thursday’s annual Regional Access Project (RAP) conference in Cathedral City. The non-profit was founded by Shaun Clark, who was at a La Quinta Middle School teaching students

A Rancho Mirage High School student was transported to a local hospital Friday afternoon following a fall from a balcony on the second floor of the 300 building of the school. The male student fell from the building during lunch, according to Palm Springs Unified spokeswoman Joan Boiko. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was called

Varias personas, incluyendo tres niños, fueron hospitalizadas despues de un accidente en Desert Hot Springs el jueves por la noche. Dos vehículos, una camioneta blanca y una camioneta fueron involucrados en una colisión en la intersección de Ironwood Dr y La Mesa Dr. alrededor de las 8:20 pm. Tambien dañó una minifurgoneta de Toyota que

The Desert Hot Springs VFW received a brand new set of wheels, all thanks to some generous local businesses and charities. The veterans received a brand new 2017 Ford Transit Van from the Coachella Valley Ford Dealers, Bighorn Golf Club and the H.N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation. Post Commander Jeff Horton received the keys

Several people, including three children, were injured after a crash in Desert Hot Springs Thursday night. Two vehicles, a white van, and a pickup truck were involved in a collision at the intersection of Ironwood Dr and La Mesa Dr. at around 8:20 pm. It also damaged a Toyota minivan that was parked in a

Brandini Toffee is gearing up for the holiday season and they will be looking to fill at least 50 seasonal positions at a upcoming job fair. On October 2nd from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Brandini Toffee Shop & Factory on 42250 Bob Hope Dr. in Rancho Mirage The job openings are for

A 20-year-old man involved in the fatal car-to-car shooting of a woman on Interstate 10 pleaded guilty to murder Thursday and was immediately sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison. Andrew Castro was the driver in the May 8, 2016 shooting death of co- defendant Damian De Los Santos’ ex-girlfriend, 19-year-old Maria Guadalupe

A Yucca Valley man was taken into custody after leading deputies on pursuit reaching speeds up to 140 mph on Thursday. It happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. after deputies from the Yucca Valley Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle in front of Yucca Valley High School. The motorcyclist was speeding in front

Three juveniles were arrested after authorities say they entered a girls locker room at Yucca Valley High School and stole over $1,200 worth of items. It happened on Wednesday morning and the juveniles are said to have broken into 10 lockers. The Vice Principal and school staff identified the suspects via campus video surveillance. Read

Two people had to be freed out of a SUV after a crash in La Quinta on Friday morning. Cal Fire received the call about the crash on Fred Waring Drive and Venice Drive around 7:00 a.m. When crews arrived they found the car flipped over on its passenger side. The two people in the

Over a hundred non-profits attended the annual Regional Access Project (RAP) conference in Cathedral City Thursday. It’s where groups learned how to market themselves through workshops and some had the opportunity to gain valuable funds through the Desert Fast Pitch program. $45,000 was up for grabs for six non-profit finalists. 4ShayJ Foundation won $20,000 for

Authorities are on scene of a big rig on fire on the shoulder of the I-10 east near the Cactus City rest area. The fire was reported about 1:15 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 10 near the Cactus City Rest Area. No injuries were reported in connection with the fire, which led fire crews to briefly

Beaumont City Councilman Mark Anthony Orozco pleaded guilty Thursday to bribery and perjury charges, and admitted to trying to frame a fellow councilwoman. Orozco will be sentenced to three years probation on Oct. 24, and as part of his plea agreement, will resign from the City Council and pay a $10,000 fine, according to the

On Thursday, a judge ruled that an accused Palm Springs cop killer is mentally competent to stand trial. John Hernandez Felix, 27, is accused of fatally shooting veteran training Officer Jose Gilbert Vega, 63, and rookie Officer Lesley Zerebny, 27, on Oct. 8, 2016. Criminal proceedings against him have been suspended since May, when his

Palm Desert church partners with a national organizational to help locals find jobs. More than 100 attendees visited Hope Lutheran church on Portola Dr., to meet with 15 local employers were ready to interview them. The church partnered with “Flourish Now,” a national organization that helps people find jobs. “We are seeing great connections between