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County health officials lifted evacuation warnings at three East Valley mobile home parks located near the Lawson Dump site in Thermal, where floodwaters breached its walls. The evacuation warnings were lifted after tests on rainwater samples showed no significant health hazard to residents, the county announced on Tuesday. The results of laboratory testing showed only
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A 19-year-old man who died when he was ejected from a vehicle that crashed into a Cathedral City electrical pole was identified today. He was identified by the Riverside County coroner’s office as Rodolfo Arellano of Cathedral City. Officers responded at 6:23 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a single-vehicle collision on the shoulder of
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The drive in and out of Palm Springs could soon be easier for commuters trying to get around the area. Two lanes of N. Indian Canyon Drive could reopen as soon as next week through the Whitewater Wash, weather-dependent, Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles announced during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “We’re cautiously optimistic to
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The City of La Quinta’s long-delayed TALUS luxury resort development remains in limbo as money troubles continue to plague the Robert Green Company project. Formerly known as SilverRock, TALUS missed the cityโs latest 60-day mid-July deadline to secure its financing and present a plan to move forward with construction. Without a financing breakthrough, the project could be headed toward litigation. It’s a topic
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Riverside County officials are accused of bribing sexual assault victims in exchange for their silence. According to court documents filed in Riverside County on Monday by attorneys representing two women, the victims were allegedly subjected to sexual abuse, harassment, and intimidation by Christian Phillip Heidecker between March and April of 2023, during which Heidecker was
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Leaders of the Writers Guild of America endorsed a proposed contract agreement with Hollywood studios today, setting the stage for a ratification vote by union members, while also agreeing to officially end the writers’ strike at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.ย ย “This allows writers to return to work during the ratification process, but does not affect the
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There is growing outrage among Coachella Valley officials about the ouster of Desert Healthcare District CEO Dr. Conrado Bรกrzaga. Bรกrzaga had been in the role for four years before he was suddenly removed by the board Monday from his position. The DHCD is a local government agency. County Supervisor Manuel Perez says he is “shocked
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Greater Palm Springs Pride today announced six individuals and one organization who will be honored at the annual Pride Honor Awards next month. The awards ceremony will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Hilton in Palm Springs in advance of Pride Week, which is set to be held in early
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Due to increased West Nile Virus activity in the area, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will conduct additional truck-mounted mosquito control treatments tomorrow in the Coachella Valley. ย ย The treatments are planned to continue through Friday from 1 to 7 a.m. in Palm Springs and Cathedral City, according to a statement from
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Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, was joined by tribal and community leaders, elected officials, and local residents Monday to call on President Joe Biden to designate Chuckwalla National Monument and to protect lands adjacent to the Joshua Tree National Park. The Chuckwalla National Monument Establishment and Joshua Tree National Expansion Act of 2023 would allow
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The Coachella Valley Repertory, CVRep, is honoring Suicide Prevention Month with their rendition of โOPHELIA LIVES!โ โOPHELIA LIVES!โ , written by Gillette Elvgren, follows the lives of teens in a highschool drama class rehearsing Shakespeareโs Hamlet. The cast delves into difficult topics like self-harm and suicidal ideation when a note written by a student considering
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BY ADAM BEAMUpdated 11:13 AM PDT, September 26, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) โ California will double the taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for more security at public schools and various violence prevention programs under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Tuesday. The federal government already taxes the sale of
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Desert Healthcare District (DHCD) announced Monday morning that Dr. Conrado Bรกrzaga will no longer serve as their CEO. Local elected leaders quickly came to Dr. Bรกrzaga’s defense. Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D, CA-25) issued a statement saying he was “shocked and dismayed” over the dismissal, calling the change “sudden.” Dr. Ruiz is asking the Board to reconsider.
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Update 9/25/23 The now-former deputy has been charged with two felonies by the the Riverside County District Attorneyโs Office. Charges include possession of narcotics for sale, transportation with the intent to distribute narcotics, and the enhancement of possession of a firearm while in commission of those felonies. Jorge Oceguera-Rocha was arraigned today at the Banning
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Officials with the City of Coachella are in the process of writing an ordinance that would provide guidance to street food vendors and food truck operators. Currently, the City does not have an ordinance and code enforcement does not do full enforcement. Vendors operate under SB-946, a state law passed by then Governor Jerry Brown
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A student panel with about seven high school students of color will speak about their experiences being a student in Palm Springs Unified School District at the 2nd Annual Diversity and Racial Equity Conference. The conference is on September 30, 2023, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event
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California Highway Patrol pursued a big rig truck Sunday night, slowing down I-10 traffic for at least three hours. CHP vehicles trailed behind the slow-moving big rig and closed down on ramps to prevent more cars from entering the freeway. Westbound traffic was slowed significantly. The policeย pursuit started in Los Angeles County and ended up
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The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert is now the first hotel in the valley to become a Certified Autism Center, or a โCACโ. The CAC certification is given by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. The certification is earned by businesses and organizations that complete online training
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Community members are invited to attend College of the Desertโs listening sessions this week. The listening sessions were introduced by Laura Hope, who has been serving as interim President and Superintendent of College of the Desert since July 1. Hope says the sessions are the collegeโs way of getting the communityโs input on important issues
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9-24-23 Update: Gene Autry Trail is now open at the wash 9-21-23 Update: Vista Chino is now open at the washThe city of Palm Springs has shut down N Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino at the Whitewater Wash due to low visibility Wednesday night. Both roadway, key roads in and out of Palm Springs,
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