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Beginning next month, Riverside County health officials, in coordination with the Superior Court, will have additional potential avenues to treat mentally ill individuals who are on the streets, at risk of homelessness, or likely to end up behind bars. The Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment (CARE) Act, signed into law as Senate Bill 1338
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A bipartisan delegation of California leaders sent President Joe Biden a letter urging him to approve a major disaster declaration over Tropical Storm Hilary. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom sent a request to Biden for a major disaster declaration, requesting public assistance for Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Siskiyou, and
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BY ADAM BEAM AND AMY TAXINUpdated 1:30 PM PDT, September 19, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators on Tuesday ordered one of the country’s oldest bottled water brands to stop using some of the natural springs it has relied on for more than 100 years to market its products throughout the western U.S. Arrowhead bottled water traces
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North Gene Autry was reopened to vehicle traffic Tuesday morning through the Whitewater wash, between Interstate 10 and the city of Palm Springs, following a closure due to low visibility, officials announced. The roadway had been repeatedly closed over the past weeks due to the same issue. Vista Chino was also open in and out
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The first Texas Roadhouse in the Coachella Valley has opened its doors on Monday. The restaurant is opening its doors at 42790 Jackson Street, off of the Interstate 10 exit. Ryan Campbell, managing partner of the location, says they’re excited to welcome the Coachella Valley in. “Our bar is always playing sports. I mean, we’re
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Several residents met with Palm Springs police to learn more about the technology used to help combat crime in the city. Police held a Community Townhall on Monday so residents could get a better understanding of the military equipment and technology being used in their city. “We really want the public to be comfortable with
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The Palm Springs Public Library today opened “Slay: The Art of Drag,” a locally-created art exhibit, and announced that its Drag Story Hour series will resume next month. “(Drag is) a misunderstood art form that has been in existence since William Shakespeare’s choice of men to play female roles,” exhibit artist Craig Mann said. “Slay:
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After months of anticipation, the Coachella Valley’s first Dave and Buster’s has opened its doors. The restaurant/sports bar/arcade is located at the River in Rancho Mirage. “Not only is it central in our valley, but the river is like our downtown for Rancho Mirage. So to have this kind of activity is really exciting for
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A 32-year-old Norco woman who abused and allowed her 17-month-old daughter to ingest a fatal dose of fentanyl was bound for state prison today to serve a sentence of 15 years to life behind bars. Jennifer Johanna Allen pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder for the death of her daughter, identified in court documents only
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Property owners who incurred damage from Tropical Storm Hilary of $10,000 or more can file a claim for disaster property tax relief with Riverside County, it was announced today. The relief will cover taxable property including residences, commercial buildings, boats and aircrafts that are locally assessed, according to Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and Riverside County
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A valley icon, legendary restaurateur Micahel Castelli died this weekend of undisclosed causes. Michael and his brother John were long-time proprietors of Castelli’s Ristorante in Palm Desert. For over 35 years, the restaurant was, and remains, a go-to for great Italian food and a fun, upbeat ambiance. The walls are covered with celebrity photos from
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A Riverside County sheriff’s correctional deputy allegedly caught transporting a significant amount of drugs on Interstate 10 was being held today in lieu of $1 million bail. The deputy, a 25-year-old man from Banning, was arrested and booked into the Byrd Detention Center on Sunday on suspicion of transportation of drugs in excess of 44
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One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash that ended up knocking down a power pole Sunday afternoon in Indio. The crash was initially reported at around 2:30 p.m. on Indio Boulevard, east of Flower. According to the Indio Police Dept., a black pickup truck did a u-turn in front of a Jeep. This caused
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After an hours-long standoff, a 29-year-old man was arrested today for allegedly killing a third-generation sheriff’s deputy who was gunned down near the department’s Palmdale station over the weekend. Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, was shot around 6 p.m Saturday while sitting in his patrol car near the station at Sierra Highway and East Avenue
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The Coachella Valley expects more people and job opportunities as we move into the colder fall months. According to the California Employment Development Department, Riverside County has a labor force of around 1.1 million people. In the Coachella Valley, there are a little over 184 thousand. After speaking to a Golf Club General manager in
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This morning, in La Quinta six people were left displaced after a house fire destroyed their home. It is reported that one person was sent to the hospital for their injuries. At this time the cause of the fire is unknown. Authorities say the American Red Cross was also called to help assist the victims.
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This morning, after a report of a man being found on the street with a gunshot wound in Thermal. Deputies arrived to the scene where they say they found the victim alert and breathing, so they rendered him medical aid and later transported him to a local hospital. Authorities say the the victim was unable
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The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, the CVMVCD, will be spraying EPA-approved insecticide in Mecca through Wednesday from 1:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. The CVMVCD is spraying insecticide in response to the rise in West Nile virus carrying mosquitoes in the area. While Mecca is being targeted for spraying this week, this is
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Air Quality is in the “MODERATE” range this morning as breezy conditions push sand and silt into the lower levels of the atmosphere. Temps will be running about 5 degrees below average today, and even cooler later in the week! Dew points have been elevated, above the 50 degree mark, but are slowly coming down
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The City of Desert Hot Springs hosted a fun filled day for the community to celebrate their 60th Anniversary as an incorporated city. Desert Hot Springs was incorporated on September 17, 1963. “Well, over 60 years, one of the highlights would be when we finally got a stop sign,” says Council member Russell Betts. “We didn’t
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