The Desert Tennis Association (DTA) is once again partnering with AAP – Food Samaritans for the 31st Annual Palm Springs Open. The Palm Springs Open is an international tennis tournament that is happening Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. DTA is donating the proceeds from the upcoming tournament to AAP to support its food voucher program
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Three people were arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution in two separate raids in Temecula, authorities said today. On Nov. 6, deputies conducted an investigation of a business in the 31300 block of Temecula Parkway regarding alleged acts of prostitution, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The sheriff’s CORE team coordinated with the Special Enforcement
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Associated Press The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change. The 294-page draft plan includes calls for avoiding or minimizing direct and indirect impacts from overgrazing, pesticide use and unauthorized off-roading; relocating trees when
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Two people suffered moderate injuries today in a fire at a two-story home in the Pine Cove area of Riverside County, authorities said. The fire was reported at 9:26 a.m. Thursday in the 25100 block of Cascade Drive, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Â Â The two people were taken to a nearby hospital,
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Authorities seized about $2.9 million worth of psilocybin mushrooms and a handful of firearms after serving a search warrant at a residence in Lake Elsinore, sheriff’s officials said. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a call from a business regarding a suspicious package in August 2024. Authorities identified a 43-year-old man
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One person was taken to the hospital after suffering stab wounds Thursday morning in Mecca. The incident was first reported at around 7:49 a.m. on the 91000 block of 6th Street. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called out to the area after a report of an assault with a deadly weapon.
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USC’s sixth-ranked women’s basketball team beat Seton Hall Wednesday afternoon at Acrisure Arena on the second day of what organizers bill as the nation’s largest collection of college basketball multiple-team events. Star guard JuJu Watkins scored 20 points and 7 rebounds to lead the Lady Trojans to a blowout victory, 84-51. College basketball star Juju
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TODEC said it was working to help local farmworkers through the winter months. The local organization said its annual Farmworkers Appreciation Campaign ran from November 1, 2024 through February 15, 2025. During this time frame, TODEC representatives supplied farmworkers with tools like coats and rain boots — paid for by generous donations. TODEC said many
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Many families in the east Coachella Valley will be enjoying a festive meal this Thanksgiving due to the efforts of the Galilee Center in Mecca. Volunteers from all over the valley gathered on Tuesday to assemble 750 boxes of donated food, and on Wednesday helped load the boxes into cars. Each box held 25 pounds
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A case of the ‘Grinch that stole Christmas’ at the Brava community in Palm Desert. Their Christmas wreaths were stolen, ripped off the entrance gates last week. The community installed new ones following the theft, but the same person attempted to do it again Monday night. Security cameras managed to catch the suspect and his
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Black Friday looks a little different in 2024. Gone are the days of the ‘Door Buster Sales’ and the fights over TV’s. Now, Black Friday Shopping is more than just one day of sales, instead it’s evolved into several weeks of discounts. Today, a lot of shoppers would rather spread their shopping out over the
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Palm Springs International Airport is bracing for the busiest travel day on record, according to AAA who estimates over 80 million people to travel 50 miles or more between Tuesday and Monday. Parking at the airport has also been a concern for travelers. Through PSP’s Park with Ease portal, travelers can receive realtime updates on
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The Living Desert is mourning the loss of Zoya, the much-loved Amur leopard. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Living Desert (@thelivingdesert) At the age of 21, she was among the oldest of her species in the world.
She became a cherished member of the Zoo family when she was welcomed by
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*Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article listed a special election will be held in Riverside County. That is incorrect. The special election will only be held in Imperial County. A special election will be held in March for three Coachella Valley Unified School District trustee seats impacted by an issue with ballots in
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More people are traveling this Thanksgiving than ever. American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates 79.9 million travelers will go 50 miles or more from home over the holiday travel period. A record 71.7 million people will travel by car over Thanksgiving – an additional 1.3 million travelers compared to 2023 according to AAA. The average price
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All pet adoptions are free on Saturday, Nov. 30 as Riverside County Animal Services celebrates its annual Black Saturday holiday special. The free adoptions still include the usual package for adopters: a microchip and vaccinations and the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, county officials said. Riverside County’s shelters in Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand
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A 42-year-old man suspected of multiple window-smash burglaries throughout the Coachella Valley earlier this year pleaded guilty to almost half of the charges against him today. Charles Emmanuel Cobb of Indio entered guilty pleas Wednesday to eight felony counts each of burglary and vandalism at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, according to court records.
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A two-vehicle collision in Thermal today caused one person to be taken to a hospital due to a pain complaint, authorities said. Â Â The crash occurred shortly after noon Wednesday on Route 86 and 62nd Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol Officer David Torres. Â Â CHP records indicate that a Toyota Camry and Ford Focus
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning to residents for Rocky Mountain spotted fever after at least six people were infected at the California-Mexico border region over a six-month period last year. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick, according to the
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California Highway Patrol (CHP) is gearing up for the high traffic as millions of motorists take to the roads during the Thanksgiving holiday. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, CHP will activate the annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period. During this holiday time period, CHP
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