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An investigation into a pair of residential burglaries in La Quinta led to the arrest of two 14-year-old juveniles, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced on Thursday. The first residential burglary was reported on January 7 at the 45200 block of Desert Fox. La Quinta deputies were called to investigate a report of the burglary
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East Valley high school student is heading to our nation’s capital next week to hear the president speak . She’ll be the guest of Congressman Raul Ruiz for this year’s State of the Union address on February 4th. Elizabeth Esteban, 16 year old, junior at Desert Mirage High School, strives to be the first generation
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The man accused of fleeing the scene after a crash that killed a 63-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to charges of vehicular manslaughter, hit-and-run, and resisting arrest on Thursday. On January 3, Joan Rerlisner, 63, of Aguanga was killed by a crash on SR-371 just north of Wilson Valley Road. Police say 23-year-old Antone Wayne
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An organization known as “Save Rancho Mirage” has been notified that fast-food chain, In-N-Out, dropped its defense for a lawsuit the group filed against it in October. The letter, signed by Rancho Mirage City Attorney Steven Quintanilla also indicated the termination of the Development Agreement In-N-Out made with the city. In 2019, “Save Rancho Mirage”
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The Palm Springs Police Department arrested a 25-year-old man accused of an assault that left the victim in critical condition. Ryan Martin of Palm Springs was taken into custody on Thursday. Police say the assault occurred at around midnight on January 19, 2020 within the 500 block of Desert View Drive. Dispatchers were notified of
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A Cathedral City man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend while she was sleeping has been taken into custody, the Palm Springs Police Department announced Thursday afternoon. The shooting occurred on June 8, 2019, at a home on the 300 block of East Stevens Road. According to Palm Springs Police, officers were called to the scene
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Splash House is going to be sticking around a little bit longer this summer. On Thursday, it was announced that Goldenvoice, the entertainment company behind Coachella and Stagecoach, would be adding a weekend to its third premiere event in the Coachella Valley. “Each weekend plays out across three hotel resorts in Palm Springs, Southern California’s
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The trial for two men suspected in a gang-related shooting that killed one man and wounded two others outside a Cathedral City strip club has been pushed back. Christian Miramontes, 26, and Manuel Vargas, 31, are each charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder in the June 13, 2018 shooting outside the Showgirls
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The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of “of international concern over the global outbreak” of Coronavirus. The announcement came shortly before noon Thursday. “In total, there are now 7834 confirmed #2019nCoV cases, including 7736 in #China, representing almost 99% of all reported cases worldwide. 170 people have lost their lives to
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Riverside County Health officials have issued a quarantine order for a passenger on a flight that arrived from Wuhan, China to March Air Reserve Base on Wednesday. The passenger reportedly attempted to leave the military base. “Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser issued the order requiring the person to stay for the entire
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A 14-year-old high school student was struck by a car at a school bus stop in Thermal Thursday and had to be airlifted by helicopter to an area hospital. The crash was reported on the 88700 block of Avenue 70 at 6:11 a.m. The pedestrian is a 14-year-old girl who is a student at Desert
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Two new affordable housing developments are opening in the east valley. Ribbon cutting ceremonies for both are scheduled for Thursday, January 30th. The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition says they are pleased to announce these two new multi-family affordable farm worker developments and their grand opening ceremonies. Paseo de Los Heroes III will take place at
Continue Reading “Save Rancho Mirage” scored a victory in the battle over an In-N-Out in the city. Back in 2019, members of the organization “Save Rancho Mirage” filed the lawsuit on behalf of the residents claiming the city “violated the California Environmental Quality Act by illegally claiming an exemption – and has illegally changed the zoning for the
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People in Palm Springs got a chance to share their thoughts at a special council meeting Wednesday evening on how the city should spend a $10 million state grant to address homelessness. The $10 million is already allocated in the state’s budget to help get people off the streets, but it’s not in the city’s
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Concerns continue to increase here in the United States over the coronavirus. Many people are wearing face masks in public areas, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says wearing a mask to protect against this new coronavirus is unnecessary. In fact, wearing a mask is not even recommended for the general population during
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JFK Memorial Hospital and County health officials have confirmed there are no patients that tested positive for the coronavirus at the hospital. This was in response to a rumor that has spread through social media. “JFK Hospital is a definitive NO on a case of Corona Virus in Indio,” officials told News Channel 3. Todd
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The Torres Martinez Band of Desert Cahuilla Indians received a $3.7 million federal grant to build a dozen single-family homes on tribal land, it was announced today. ‘Adequate and affordable housing is essential to the well-being and health of a community,” said Rep. Raul Ruiz, who represents the Coachella Valley in Congress.”That is why I
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The BNP Paribas Open will, once again, be a regular who’s who of tennis greats and rising stars in 2020. On Wednesday, the tournament announced its entry list, which is packed out with plenty of champions of the Indian Wells tournament. A rundown of some of the noteworthy names, and their respective desert trophy cases:
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The Palm Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a vehicle wanted in connection with a hit-and-run two weeks ago. On January 11 at 12:20 a.m., officers responded to the intersection East Palm Canyon Drive and Escoba Drive after receiving a 911 call about a car striking a pedestrian. Officers say they found
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An uncooperative suspect needed medical attention after an incident in Bermuda Dunes Wednesday morning, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. No deputies were injured during the incident. According to CAL FIRE, the medical incident was reported on Balaclava Drive, a residential street between Washington Street and Adam Street, at 9:58 a.m. A heavy RSO
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