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Riverside County Supervisors John Benoit and Jeff Stone today will propose establishing a web-based map that makes it easier for area visitors and residents to find farms and wineries countywide, partly to help boost point-of-sale purchases at the locations. Benoit and Stone will outline their proposed “Ag Trail” during the policy agenda. “The establishment of
Continue ReadingThe average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire fell today to its lowest amount since Jan. 11, dropping eight-tenths of a cent to $3.706, one day after falling a half-cent. The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties has decreased for 43 consecutive days and 46 of the
Continue ReadingFor the Taylor family, a typical summer evening consists of relaxing playtime together — after a summer day of staying smart. “We have some simple flash cards that we review the alphabet, or just writing the alphabet on paper and having the kids trace it,” mother Maria Taylor said. It’s a small activity with a
Continue ReadingFirefighters throughout the southwest continue to work around the clock to contain severallarge brush fires. Therecent outburst of flames in Arizona, New Mexico, andColorado has put local forest officials on high alert. They are pleading for campers to be cautious especially during the Fourth of July holiday. Tim Samuelson and his family are part of
Continue ReadingAfter shutting its doors for good, many diners in Palm Springs wondered what would happen to the venue that used to be called The Blue Pear.” Monday, Daniel Doiron made the announcement he had purchased the location at 2249 N. Palm Canyon Drive and planned to open a new restaurant and entertainment venue. “The pool
Continue ReadingLa Patrulla de Carretaras de California incrementar el nmero de agentes y patrullas durante el feriado del 4 de Julio en el Valle de Coachella. CHP casi duplica la vigilancia en un periodo en el que ejecutarn la ley en su mxima expresin, iniciando maana martes a las 6:00 p.m. y terminando la media noche
Continue ReadingThe California Highway Patrol will increase patrols in the Coachella Valley beginning tomorrow night for the Fourth of July holiday. The CHP is “almost doubling” the number of officers on patrol during the Fourth of July Maximum Enforcement Period, which starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday and ends at midnight Wednesday night, Officer Joe Zagorski said.
Continue ReadingNationally-syndicated morning show “LIVE! with Kelly” announces a nation-wide search for one lucky viewer to have the chance to go from watching “LIVE” at home to co-hosting for a day with Kelly Ripa: “LIVE’s Coast-To-Coast Co-Host Search.” Beginning on June 11, 2012, viewers can submit video entries, online or by mail, of up to 60
Continue ReadingRiverside County firefighters stopped the spread of a fast-moving vegetation fire near the town of Anza that could threaten the Cleveland National Forest — home to the San Jacinto State Park. Spokeswoman Melody Hendrickson said crews were called to Cary Road and Tripp Flats Road to extinguish an outbuilding that had caught fire at 12:40
Continue ReadingFire destroyed an unoccupied house and scorched less than oneacre of vegetation early this morning in La Quinta, a RiversideCounty Fire Department spokeswoman said. The fire in the 61400 block of Jackson Street was reported at11:26 p.m. Sunday, said Riverside County Fire Departmentspokeswoman Melody Hendrickson. The first arriving engine company reported the one-storysingle-family home was
Continue ReadingCounty fire crews responded to a fire in Mecca Sunday afternoon. A car-transport tractor caught fire, destroying three of nine cars being hauled on the tractor. The Riverside County Fire Department is now investigating the cause. The transport was eastbound on the 10 Freeway, just west of the Cactus Center Rest Area when it caught
Continue ReadingA 56-year-old man was stabbed in Cathedral City Saturday night. Officers were called to the Eisenhower Medical Center about a stabbing victim just after 11:30 p.m. According to police, the man was walking his dog near Shifting Sands Trail and 33rd Avenue when two men, who both appeared to be about 18 years old, approached
Continue ReadingSeven abandoned puppies were found near San El Jay Drive and 30th Avenue just after midnight Sunday. A Cathedral City police officer was on a routine patrol in the area when he heard crying. The officer found a box hidden behind oleanders, holding 7 puppies inside. Three of the 7 puppies were dead while the
Continue ReadingA man was shot and killed in Desert Hot Springs Friday night. Police say officers were first called to the Azteca apartment complex, on Calle Azteca, near Avenida Hermosa,around 8:50 p.m. Two men were in an argument when one of them opened fire, police said. The victim was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center, where
Continue ReadingFour people were shot in Cathedral City early Saturday morning. Police were called to the 31 thousand 500 block of El Toro Road around 2:45 a.m. According to police, 2 men and 2 women suffered gun shot wounds. The victims reportedly drove themselves to the hospital after the incident. Police are now looking for a
Continue ReadingPolice were looking for a man who workers said held up a Swiss Donut shop in Palm Desert Friday afternoon. Spokesman Angel Ramos said officers were called to the store shortly before 2 p.m. at the corner of Lupine Avenue and Highway 111. Employees said a Hispanic male in his 20s, wearing a black shirt,
Continue Reading(ABC NEWS) – Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are getting divorced. “This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family,” Holmes’ publicist said in a statement. “Katie’s primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter’s best interest.” In a statement to People magazine, Cruise’s publicist said, “Kate has filed for
Continue ReadingRiverside County firefighters are battling a fast-moving vegetation fire that could threaten the Cleveland National Forest, which is home to the San Jacinto State Park. Spokeswoman Melody Hendrickson said crews were called to extinguish an outbuilding that had caught fire near the intersection of Cary Road and Tripp Flats Road at 12:40 p.m. Friday. The
Continue ReadingKGTV.com’s newsroom began receiving reports of a possible earthquake from residents in the Mira Mesa and Clairemont areas at about 12:45 p.m. on Friday. A check of the U.S. Geological Survey map of the Southern California region showed no earthquake activity, and USGS officials said earthquake activity was not responsible. Since the initial reports, residents
Continue ReadingA 42-year-old man who was pulled from a pool in Indio died at a hospital, according to the coroner’s office. William Eric Johnson of Indio died about 2:10 p.m. Thursday at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, less than an hour after someone called authorities to a residence in the 48600 block of Andorra Street. Johnson
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