Palm Springs rang in the Fourth of July with its annual “All-American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular.” You can watch a replay of it in the player below: There are still several Independence Day celebrations taking place over the weekend. Check Out: Fourth of July events happening around the Coachella Valley
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A Riverside County animal control officer rescues two dogs this morning that were stuck in the Gage Canal. Around 7 A.M., Riverside County Animal Services received a call from a woman, Carolyn Badger, that was walking her dog with her husband when they noticed two dogs trapped in the canal. “All of a sudden we
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The Fourth of July is almost here! Check our list of events for Desert Cities below: Palm Springs Thursday, July 4, “Family-Friendly Pool Party at the Palm Springs Swim Center,” 405 S. Pavilion Way, featuring water games, inflatable slides, pool side music, and great food, 3 p.m. – until the fireworks conclude. Thursday, July 4,
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A Palm Springs police officer and his K-9 partner found 18 pounds of meth in a vehicle during a traffic stop Wednesday night. Details on the bust were limited but the Palm Springs Police Dept. shared a photo of Officer David Etchason and his K-9 partner Hylas at the bust.
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A western Riverside County man was arrested for allegedly embezzling approximately $1 million from numerous victims who invested their money with him, authorities said today. On April 17, deputies from the Perris station received a call about possible embezzlement. The caller said a large sum of money was invested in 2022 but without any returns
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Firefighters were able to contain a fire at a mobile home in Cabazon Thursday morning. The fire was reported just before 10:00 a.m. on the 52000 Block of Esperanza Avenue in Cabazon. According to CAL FIRE, the first arriving crews reported a single-wide mobile home fully involved with fire. The fire was contained by 10:27
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Fourth of July is different for everyone, especially those with noise sensitivity. Noise sensitivity affects all kinds of people, from those with autism to those with PTSD. Those who experience noise sensitivity can easily become upset, agitated and even anxious when they hear fireworks. Hiding from the loud noise is almost impossible, and in many
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With high temperatures expected this 4th of July, people are looking for ways to celebrate that keep them cool. The Palm Springs Swim Center is hosting a “Family-Friendly Pool Party,” at 405 S. Pavilion Way. It will feature water games, inflatable slides, pool side music, and great food, from 3 p.m. until the fireworks end.
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On July 1, Border Patrol tracked a vehicle traveling westbound on the I-10 at Chiriaco Summit and found a suspect holding possession of a large stash of illegal firearms. Border Patrol agents investigated a 22-year-old man from Phoenix, who was the only occupant in the vehicle. The Riverside Sheriff’s Office confirmed the suspect had a
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A 20-year-old man pleaded guilty today to an amended charge of assault with a semi-automatic firearm in the shooting of a 32-year-old Coachella resident. Judge Melissa Hale sentenced Jeraldo Mederos to 14 years in state prison Wednesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio after the defendant entered his guilty plea. Mederos, who previously pleaded
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Former Firebirds assistant coach Jessica Campbell is making NHL history as its first full-time female assistant coach. Campbell was hired as the assistant coach of the Seattle Kraken, joining former Firebirds’ head coach Dan Bylsma’s staff. “During our tenure in Coachella Valley, I saw firsthand Jessica’s commitment to player development,” Bylsma said. “Her ability to
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The Fourth of July celebration getting an early start Wednesday at Coachella’s Bagdouma Park. There were about 6,000 people in attendance who had to brave the heat before the night’s breathtaking show. It was an evening filled with live music, carnival rides, and plenty of treats as folks waited for a sparkling sky filled with
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On Friday, July 5, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office- Indian Wells will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle under current law. This includes talking, texting, or using an app. Using
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The City of Palm Desert will offer a Sensory Safe Space during the Independence Day Celebration fireworks display tomorrow for the Fourth of July. This space is made available for Veterans and those with sensitivities to fireworks or other loud noises. Those interested are invited to the Portola Community Center, located at 45480 Portola Road.
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With Excessive Heat Warnings in place for much of California, including right here at home, people are looking for ways to beat the heat this 4th of July. This week and weekend will see potentially record-breaking temperatures in excess of 120 degrees. There are many ways to stay safe in these dangerous temperatures. Some of
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Nick Chaney is on the road to recovery after recently receiving an emergency heart transplant that saved his life. Back in April, the 17-year-old Cathedral City High School graduate came home from a school trip to San Francisco complaining that he could not breathe and that he could feel his heartbeat. He was diagnosed with
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The Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors and their descendants, led by attorney Areva Martin, announced that they have proposed a formal counteroffer of $42 million to the City of Palm Springs today. Section 14 is a one-square-mile tract previously held by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, adjacent to downtown Palm Springs. The area
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The last of four suspects in a stabbing at a Desert Hot Springs hotel pleaded guilty today to multiple charges. Jaime Eduardo Reynaga, 39, pleaded guilty to assault causing great bodily injury and first-degree burglary Wednesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. He is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 8, according to court
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The city of Palm Springs has canceled a planned weekend concert due to the extreme heat warning. The concert was set to be held at the Downtown Park as part of the city’s Fourth of July activities. Temperatures are set to be around 120 degrees on that day, according to our First Alert Weather team.
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The State Parole Board has rescinded early parole for a convicted child rapist from Riverside County. Cody Woodsen Klemp, 68, will remain in prison to continue to serve his 170-year prison sentence. Klemp was convicted in 1994 of 40 felonies involving the repeated rape of an underage victim. The teenager had been in the care
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