By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A single Powerball ticket sold in Michigan has matched all six numbers to win an estimated $842.2 million in a New Year’s Day lottery drawing. It’s the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot ever won and the first time a jackpot has been won on New Year’s Day since the game’s start
Continue Reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year’s Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law. Our recent coverage in Coachella Valley: Uncertainty lingers after federal judge temporarily halts California concealed carry restriction law A U.S. district
Continue Reading
A reminder for folks here in Riverside County. The Sheriff’s Department says fireworks are illegal in our county. It’s urging residents to NOT call 9-1-1 to report fireworks. Instead you are asked to fill out an online form. You can CLICK HERE to access the form. You can also call the non-emergency dispatch at 800-950-2444 The Sheriff’s
Continue Reading
New Year’s Day is the deadliest day of the year for drunk driving. In fact, 375 people will likely be killed on U.S. roads in the next 24 hours. The odds that someone will be getting behind the wheel drunk and causing a fatal accident is 117% higher on New Year’s Eve, especially if it
Continue Reading
Thank you 2023 and hello 2024! Residents and visitors are choosing different parts of the valley to ring in the New Year. Agua Caliente has multiple locations in the valley that are hosting New Year’s Eve bashes. Agua Caliente Palm Springs has an Outdoor Block Party Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza. At the others, there will
Continue Reading
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu. In the city of Desert Hot Springs, Healing Rhythms is hosting a family fun-filled evening of singing, dancing, and cultural traditions, in honor of Kwanzaa. The event is free and open to the public.
Continue Reading
California Highway Patrol Indio confirms one person was killed after an off road razor-quad crash. The incident was reported after 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon off of El Serape Trail. CHP Investigators say one person died and another was taken to the hospital with a minor injury. Stay with us for updates on this story.
Continue Reading
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot swelled to an estimated $810 million after the final drawing of 2023 yielded no grand prize winners Saturday night. The big prize will be up for grabs Monday night, and if won, the lucky player will have the option to ring in the new year with
Continue Reading
Celebrate CV is back for its second year in a row at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. The event is free to the public and features live music, food trucks, giveaways, games, and more. The second annual ‘Celebrate CV’ is taking place, Saturday, Dec. 30 from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. Located at the corner
Continue Reading
Yesterday marked the one year death anniversary of Riverside County Deputy, Isaiah Cordero. You can watch the full memorial service here. Cordero was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Jurupa Valley. On Saturday the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association announced it has partnered with the “First Responder Whiskey Society”. In honor of Deputy Cordero, they will release a memorial
Continue Reading
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Massive waves and coastal flooding are wreaking havoc for a third day in many of California’s coastal communities, where extreme conditions have forced water rescues, washed away cars and injured a handful of enthralled onlookers. The unusually large surf – often towering over 20 feet –
Continue Reading
Update: IID reported after 7:00 p.m. that all power was restored in Coachella. IID customers still without power were asked to check their main breakers or call IID at 1-800-303-7756. Original Post: IID reported it was working to restore power Saturday afternoon, which was affecting 957 customers in Coachella. It said the area affected was
Continue Reading
People all around the world are gearing up for December 31st, ready to ring in a new year and a new season. One way you don’t want to start off 2024 is with a missing pet. In fact, the Fourth Of July is the only holiday with more reported missing pets than NYE, partly because
Continue Reading
Update: Saturday, December 30, 3:30 p.m. Desert Hot Springs Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team has determined that alcohol appeared to be a factor in the collision. A reminder for drivers as they tackle the roads this New Year’s Holiday weekend. All CHP offices throughout California will be implementing their Maximum Enforcement Period starting Friday,
Continue Reading
Update: Saturday, December 30, 4:00 p.m. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed they are investigating this incident as a suspicious death. Original Post: Saturday, December 30, 10:55 a.m. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Melissa Lane in the North Palm Springs area for a death investigation at 7:32 a.m. Deputies say they confirmed a death and
Continue Reading
Several new state laws that cover a range of topics are set to take effect at the beginning of 2024, but that list no longer includes Senate Bill 2. The law would have banned licensed gun owners from carrying their firearms in 26 public places, including schools, parks, churches, public events, hospitals, and other sites.
Continue Reading
As we close out 2023, we’re taking a look at some of the bigger crime stories in the Valley. Homicides are down but other types of crime are on the rise, reflecting what’s happening across the nation. The Gold Store on South Palm Canyon in Palm Springs targeted by thieves with masks and hammers in broad daylight
Continue Reading
Residents at the Tri-Palm Estates and Country Club in Thousand Palms are sharing their concerns about the aftermath and damage from Hilary. They are concerned with the piles of dirt that HOA crews have moved to the washes between Ramon Road and Colonial and Colonial and Pine Valley. “Quit dumping stuff in the wash and to
Continue Reading
It’s going to be a party for the entire family at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park. The second annual ‘Celebrate CV’ is taking place, Saturday, Dec. 30 from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. Headliner, Lauren Alaina and other local musical acts including DJ Mod Girl will be live on stage near the baseball fields and Aquatic
Continue Reading
On the one-year anniversary of his death, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is honoring fallen Deputy Isaiah Cordero. Watch it in the player below. RSO Remembers Deputy Isaiah Cordero, EOW: December 29, 2022Isaiah Cordero began his service with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office as a Correctional Deputy on May 5, 2014, and was assigned to
Continue Reading