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Eastbound lanes of the HWY 86 expressway were closed today after a big rig carrying two crates of onions hit a sedan and spilled onions all over the road. The accident happened at around 11:30 a.m.. near the corner of HWY 86 and Avenue 50. The big rig carrying onions was traveling north on the

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has pleaded guilty to charges the company dumped hazardous waste in California. A company spokeswoman says Wal-Mart entered the plea Tuesday in San Francisco federal court to misdemeanor counts of negligently dumping pollutants from Walmart stores into sanitation drains across California. As part of the plea, the company will pay $81 million,

Discussion about the future of the drought-struck Colorado River is on the agenda in San Diego for officials from seven Western states, Indian tribes and conservation groups in a meeting hosted by federal water managers. Tuesday’s meeting comes amid predictions of looming shortages on the river serving some 40 million city dwellers, farmers, boaters and

This year, Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), Palm Springs Chapter awarded an annual $2,000 culinary scholarship to Victoria Bowman, graduating senior at La Quinta High School. Bowman, who has been accepted at Johnson & Wales University in the culinary arts program, is the newest scholarship recipient for the organization which has supported four other college

Rancho Mirage police are looking for a man dressedin black who is suspected of holding up a local convenience store agunpoint, according toRancho Mirage police Sgt. Patrick Carroll. The armed robbery occurred at about 6:22 p.m. on Monday at theJensen’s Finest Foods on Frank Sinatra Drive near Highway 111. “A subject entered the business, displayed

California Sen. Barbara Boxer wants the Justice Department to investigate if the operator of the troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant intentionally misled federal regulators. San Onofre is located approximately 60 miles southwest of Palm Springs. The plant between Los Angeles and San Diego hasn’t produced electricity since January 2012, after a small radiation leak

A trough of low pressure over the west will maintain strong onshore flow through Wednesday, bringing gusty winds to the Coachella Valley and the mountains of Riverside County today, the National Weather Service said. The agency issued a wind advisory for the mountains and Coachella Valley until 3 a.m. Wednesday. During the advisory period, sustained

Memorial Day often marks the beginning of the summer vacation season, with thousands hitting the road to take advantage. The resulting increase in traffic made it’s way to the valley again this year, but many people decided to keep it local. Pools and parks were full of people relaxing and firing up the grill on

Thousands of neighbors from all walks of life turned out at the Palm Springs Air Museum to honor the brave men and women who fought and died for our country. “It’s a time we can hopefully remember those who protected our freedoms,” said Ross Willour, of Palm Springs. The Cathedral City High School color guard,

The American Legion Owen Coffman Post in Palm Springs honored a long time valley resident and member of the “Greatest Generation.” Sergeant Roaul Prieto lost his life during a bombing mission in Germany during World War II. “He gave all his tomorrows for us,” said his nephew Eugene Prieto. The American Legion dedicated its club

United States Armed Service veterans made up a large part of the assembled group that filled up Forest Lawn for, “A Day to Remember.” As tough as some of the memories that come flooding back on a day like this can be, those veterans will never forget to take time to reflect on Memorial Day.

Motorists reported a “slow-go” on roadways through the Coachella Valley Monday afternoon. Izzy Torrez Tweeted, “An hour and a half in traffic and we’re not even out of Palm Springs yet.” Westbound Interstate 10 traffic appeared to be moving at a moderate to slow speed west of Ramon Road in Thousand Palms. Motorists headed toward

Daniel Valenzuela de 24 aos de edad, sospechoso de ocasionar la muerte de Jorge Lizarraga nio de dos aos. Residente de la ciudad de Thermal, el incidente ocurrio el 17 de mayo, cuando las autoridades acudieron an llamado de emergencia en el Boulevar Airport de mencionada ciudad, al este del Valle de Coachella. Al llegar

On Memorial Day Monday, life slows down a bit. While many notably celebrate the holiday with barbeques and such, Congressman Raul Ruiz urges us all to remember… “Our life and our freedom and what we enjoy is a result of the sacrifice they made throughout the many years in the life of our country,” Congressman

A Thermal man suspected in the beating death of a 2-year- old boy was found near the border in Calexico this weekend and arrested, a sheriff’s spokesman said. Deputies received a call May 17 about a medical aid involving young Jorge Lizarraga in the 88000 block of Airport Boulevard in Thermal. The toddler was taken

Despus de dos aos de angustia, la polica log 162o el arresto de Raymundo Garca Vsquez de 27 aos quin es acusado me matar a Karina Seplveda en Mayo 2011. El cuerpo de Karina fue descubierto en un predio de cultivo de elote en el rea de Ave 50 y Fillmore en Coachella. Familiares de

FBI agents arrested a 23-year-old man accused of trying to open an emergency exit during his plane’s descent into Portland International Airport. FBI spokeswoman Beth Anne Steele says passengers and crew aboard the Alaska Airlines flight from Anchorage to Portland told investigators that Alexander Michael Herrera made “unusual statements” before trying to open the door

Top federal water managers plan to meet with officials from Indian tribes, conservationists and seven Western states to begin hammering out rules for squeezing every useable drop from the overtaxed Colorado River. The meeting Tuesday in San Diego comes amid dire predictions of looming shortages. Just five months ago, the secretary of the interior declared

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire dropped Monday for the ninth time in 10 days, decreasing three-tenths of cent to $4.017. The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties is 2.6 centsless than one week ago and 26.9 cents lower than one year ago, according tofigures