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Tomorrow is election day and along with choosing their favorite candidates, voters will be making some big decisions on ballot measures. One of the more controversial is Proposition 47 which would change non-violent/non-serious crimes like drug possession and petty theft from felonies into misdemeanors. “I think there is some merit to it. I think prisons

Paper, reusable plastic, or canvas? Those are your choices when shopping at major retailers in Palm Springs. Starting Monday shoppers will not be able to get free plastic one-time-use bags at any store that makes more than two million dollars a year. Some people are not happy about it. “Are we turning into Communist Russia?!”

Thousands of people wore their red, white and green, and brought out their inner Italian in support of Desert Arc‘s 4th Annual Italian Festival this weekend in La Quinta. Dozens of vendors, including the Valley’s favorite Italian eateries, served up treats like grilled peppers and sausage, tortellini and pizza. “We’re here to raise money and

Not even the thought of the terrifying sound of a smoke alarm can make most people check their batteries regularly. “I just take it for granted that it works,” Jeff Gedney said. Gedney represents a good majority. Nearly one-thirds of Californians surveyed who lived in their homes for at least a decade have smoke alarms

Un residente de Indio seriamente herido durante un choque de frente en Coachella el mes pasado lamentablemente ha muerto. Felipe Castillo de 73 aos sufrio herdias de mayor consideracin el 22 de octubre por lo que fue llevado de urgencia al hospital regional del desierto donde murio el martes. Un vehculo modelo Honda circulaba hacia

Un hombre de 31 aos de edad, se encuentra tras las rejas despus de atropellar y huir de un accidente que mato a tres nias de 13 aos de edad que estaban pidiendo golosinas durante las celebraciones de el da de las brujas en la ciudad de Santa Ana. Jaquinn Ramone Bell fue arrestado en

A judge ruled that a 22-year-old man suspected of making explosive devices at a Cathedral City mobile home is incompetent to stand trial. Sean Stewart Clarke previously pleaded not guilty to nine felony counts –– including possession of an explosive device, arson, assembling a booby trap and disposing of hazardous waste — and a misdemeanor

Westbound traffic on Indio Boulevard was shut down for a couple of hours at Highway 111 Monday morning after a Volkswagen collided with a Ford Explorer. The crash happened around 11 a.m. The Indio Police Department said one person sustained minor injuries and was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center. Indio Boulevard was reopened to

Whether you’re looking for a creepy haunted house, zombies in the street, fun for the whole family, or to just dress up and party with friends, there’s a way for everyone in the Coachella Valley to celebrate Halloween this year. Palm Springs Hotels/Pool-side Parties: The Legendary Halloween Bash at the Hard Rock Hotel – Friday,

Ayer a las 11:30 p.m. un agente de la Patrulla de Carreteras de California le orden a un sujeto que conduca un vehculo a detenerse ya que se sospechaba manejaba bajo la influencia del alcohol en el rea de Jefferson Street y el Hwy 111 en Indio, el agente solicit el apoyo de la polica

A two-meter statue of an iPhone on a university campus in St. Petersburg has been taken down in response to last week’s announcement by the CEO of Apple that he is gay. In a statement, ZEFS, which according to its website owns construction, advertising, and finance enterprises in St. Petersburg, describes Tim Cook’s revelation “a

Shadow Hills Dental Care is one of more than 1,000 dentists across the country offering money to children in exchange for Halloween candy. Children can bring their Halloween candy to the Palm Desert office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and get $1 per every pound of candy. All of the candy the

A one-time billionaire real estate mogul hounded by creditors for his role in driving a luxury Montana resort into bankruptcy is due in court Monday. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Ralph Kirscher has ordered Yellowstone Club founder and former Rancho Mirage resident Tim Blixseth to appear in person in Butte. The proceedings could reveal what happened to

A 20-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a pickup truck on Highway 62 early Saturday morning. The California Highway Patrol said the pedestrian from Yucca Valley was standing in the eastbound No. 1 lane of he highway, just east of White Feather Road at about 6:15 a.m. A 67-year-old man from Cabazon was

A skydiver made a hard landing Sunday at the Perris Valley Skydiving facility and survived with moderate injuries. Firefighters were dispatched at 10:52 a.m. to 2091 Goetz Road in response to the incident. The skydiver was taken to a hospital, Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Melody Hendrickson said.

A woman is recovering this morning after a car struck her while she crossed the street over the weekend in Palm Springs. Police responded to a call around 10:30 p.m. Saturday on the 5200 block of Ramon Road east of Gene Autry Trail. A woman was found lying on the road with minor injuries. An

It’s Week 9 of the high school football season and the action began Thursday night with Desert Christian Academy defeating Desert Chapel 56-22. Chris Alvarez and Angelo Caruso have made their winning predictions. Vote for the Play of the Week! (**Sports Team Records for Week 9 through Friday) Chris Alvarez: 6-2 Angelo Caruso: 6-2 (**Thursday

The political campaigning season is coming to an end. The November 4th election is now just two days away and for the candidates running there’s a lot at stake. One of the bigger races, the one between State Assemblyman Brian Nestande and Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz. Nestande is looking to unseat the Congressman turning a

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a body found by hikers Sunday morning in the Sky Valley Hills area of Desert Hot Springs. Hikers found a dead body just before 10:30 Sunday morning north of Virgo Road and 16th Avenue, Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Armando Munoz said. Sheriff’s authorities and coroner’s officials went to

A large tractor trailer caught fire Sunday afternoon on westbound 10 just east of Cook Street backing traffic up for miles. CHP reports just after 2:30 p.m. smoke was seen coming from underneath the semi before it became fully engulfed. Two lanes of the 10 freeway were shut down while firefighters worked to put out