More victims have stepped forward following the arrest of a 56-year-old man accused of multiple assaults, including felony sexual assaults. Hakan Isik of Desert Hot Springs was charged with violently attacking five individuals over the past year, and additional victims have now come forward to share their harrowing experiences. News Channel 3 reported the charges
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You have witnessed the Coachella Valley Firebirds on the ice fighting for the Calder Cup in the franchise’s first ever season, but there are some team players we haven’t heard from this year. The equipment manager Shawn Thorns will go down in history as a staff member in the first group of CV Firebird employees.
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A 31-year-old Yucca Valley man was arrested after his three-month-old baby was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The investigation began on May 24, that’s when the three-month-old infant was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with life-threatening injuries consistent with child abuse. Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Crimes
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You can watch Biden’s address below: Originally Published: 02 JUN 23 11:12 ET Updated: 02 JUN 23 19:22 ET By Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office on Friday evening – his first time speaking to the country directly from that setting – to take credit
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The city of Desert Hot Springs renamed a street in honor of Desert Hot Springs High School valedictorian Nari Rodriguez. Dozens took part in the 2023 valedictorian street naming ceremony on Friday. Mayor Scott Matas said over 300 students are graduating tonight in desert hot springs but Rodriguez takes the top spot. “I’m very grateful to
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A teen was arrested today on suspicion of threatening to shoot students at Cathedral City High School. Police received a tip at around 6:30 a.m. Friday about an unidentified 16-year-old Cathedral City resident threatening to shoot students at the high school at 69250 Dinah Shore Drive, according to Sgt. Nate Hanley of the Cathedral City
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Palm Springs police detectives launched a suspicious death investigation after a man’s body was found inside his home on Thursday. The death was reported on June 1 at a residence on the 1600 block of E. Palm Canyon Drive. “Our dedicated team of investigators is actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding this death and
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Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week began today with prix fixe menus and exclusive special offers at participating restaurants in the Coachella Valley. Over 80 participating restaurants will offer special breakfast, brunch, lunch and/or dinner menus at set prices for 10 days — until June 11 — across the valley’s nine cities, according to Greater Palm Springs
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A 19-year-old man who allegedly gunned down a young motorist as the victim drove past Banning High School, where a graduation ceremony had ended, was charged today with first-degree murder and other offenses. Daveyon Dickee Lee Woodley of Banning was arrested Wednesday, minutes after the alleged attack. Daveyon Dickee Lee Woodley Along with murder, Woodley
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Contact in the Desert is a UFO conference starting on Friday that addresses alien phenomena and research behind the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The conference is taking place at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa from June 2 to June 4. The focus of this year’s conference is to explore what is next when it
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An increased security presence was at the Banning High School graduation on Thursday night, following a deadly shooting near the school last night. “Safety is our number one priority,” Terrence Davis, the Superintendent of Banning Unified School District. Davis said it’s vital that students and staff feel protected at all times. “We value that because
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By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden’s desk
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The Milwaukee Admirals took Game 4 over the Coachella Valley Firebirds, tying the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. Firebirds fall 5-2 to Admirals in Game 4. Series is now tied 2-2 with Game 5 Saturday in Milwaukee. Game 6 will also happen, Monday 7pm at @AcrisureArena. WCF becomes best of 3 series now. @Firebirds @KESQ
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Ready-to-eat meals were stolen from Food Now, and they are hoping to restock their storage. The ready-to-eat meals are stored in backpacks to be distributed to children and their families. On May 22, 2023, their distribution center was burglarized. Not only were the meals stolen, but a few shopping carts were also taken, including a
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It’s an annual tradition in Cathedral City. Two high school students now have streets named after them next to their schools. Cathedral City High School student Priscila Marquez and Landon Kuykendall from Mt. San Jacinto High School received the honor on Thursday. Both were recognized for their academic excellence and their bright futures. “It makes me feel really good
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As the warmer months arrive in the valley, Martha’s Village and Kitchen is opening its overnight shelter to provide much-needed resources for individuals without homes in Palm Springs. For those facing homelessness in the valley, it’s often the little things that can make a world of difference. A simple shower, some snacks, and a cool
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Authorities today asked for public help in their investigation of the death of a 32-year-old man near Desert Hot Springs. Solwyn Nelson of Desert Hot Springs was fatally injured Feb. 4. “The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are currently available,” Palm Desert sheriff’s officials said Thursday. Deputies from the Palm Desert
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An 18-year-old man who participated in a vehicle-to-vehicle shooting in Thermal pleaded guilty to felony charges and was immediately sentenced to three years of formal probation. Landon Harvey Torres of Thermal pleaded guilty Wednesday at the Larson Justice Center to four felony counts of attempted murder and one felony count each of shooting at a
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Police arrest a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred over a year ago in Palm Springs. On Friday, May 27, San Jacinto resident Jesse Fleury, 39, was struck and killed on E Palm Canyon Drive near S Broadmoor Drive. Police said the driver fled the scene in a red Porsche 911, which investigators
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Dodgers legend, and Palm Desert resident, Steve Garvey is pondering a possible run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dianne Feinstein, it was reported today. Sources within the state Republican Party told the Los Angeles Times Garvey has been meeting with GOP donors and leaders to discuss the possibility of a run. Republican
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