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The City of Palm Desert is taking new steps to get rid of excess sand that piles up on our roads and sidewalks. This Spring, we saw more windy days that brought a lot of sand build up. “The past two or three years, we have seen an increase in sand… it’s a quality of
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A report released Tuesday by the California State Controller’s Office revealed the salaries of leaders across Riverside County including the Coachella Valley. The agency published its 2022 “Government Compensation in California” analysis, showing how taxpayer funds were spent in the previous year, and who was receiving what for being on the public payroll. The individual
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With triple digits in the teens by the end of the week, it’s safe to say the hot summer months are here. You can get our latest forecast here. Historically fewer people tend to visit the Coachella Valley during this time of year. But this Summer is showing promising signs of change according to Visit
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Debbie Wheeler and her husband weren’t prepared for their vacation to Baja California Sur, Mexico to take an unexpected turn earlier this month. The couple was staying at Hyatt’s Rancho Pescadero luxury resort just two days after the bodies of an American couple were found in their hotel room on June 13. Wheeler said they
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The Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade reached its one year mark on Saturday, prompting President Biden to take executive action. “the president issued a third executive order focused on strengthening access to affordable high quality contraception,” says Karine Jean-Pierre, White House Press Secretary. The order includes protection for family planning services and
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Firefighters are at the scene of a fire at a mobile home in Thousands Palms. The fire was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on the 33300 block of Laura Drive inside the Tri-Palm Estates and Country Club. Firefighters on scene reported a double-wide mobile home with fire showing, Cal Fire confirmed. Additional engines are responding
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One person was seriously injured after a rollover crash along Highway 111 near Windy Cove in Palm Springs. The crash was reported at around 1:40 p.m. on Highway 111, just north of Gateway Drive. According to the Palm Springs Police Department, the crash involved two vehicles. One driver was traveling eastbound when he collided with
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A woman pleaded guilty today to burglarizing a Palm Desert business and was immediately sentenced to one year and four months in county jail. Ali Danielle Castillo, 27, of Orange County, pleaded guilty Tuesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to one felony count of burglary, according to court records. Co-defendant Michael James Graham,
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A 27-year-old man suspected in a string of burglaries in the south end of Palm Springs was arrested early today. The suspect was arrested around midnight Tuesday near South Civic Drive on suspicion of possessing controlled substances, a firearm, and burglary tools, and a stolen vehicle, according to inmate records. Officers responded to the
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A new ride share app, LGBTQ+ ride, is set to launch in Palm Springs and other California cities, offering a safe and inclusive transportation service for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. The founders, Stephen Ridl and Robert Taylor, aim to create a platform free of discrimination and foster a friendly environment for passengers and
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Human remains discovered over the weekend near Mount Baldy were confirmed today to be those of actor Julian Sands, who disappeared while hiking in the area in January. According to the San Bernardino County coroner, a cause of death for the 65-year-old North Hollywood resident is still pending the results of further tests. The remains
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The body of a woman, who was found with significant trauma along Highway 60 in 1996, has been identified through genetic genealogy. Juana Rosas-Zagal, 41, of the Los Angeles area was identified as the victim 27 years after her body was found. Her body was found on January 27, 1996 east of Gilman Springs Road
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The Palm Springs Airport Committee is working to refine daily operations. The committee is in the process of reviewing airport parking capacity and overflow parking. In April, the committee discussed the possibility of implementing a multi-phase project that would expand overflow parking. Improved signage is also a prevalent issue, including the need for bilingual signs. Palm
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Indio’s Public Arts Program is looking for local artists to enter their submissions for a 3D light projection mapping show on the historic M.H. Whittier Co. Water Tower Tank. The city says the 3D light projection piece should reflect the history and character of Indio. The projection piece should also be between three to five
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Legislatures are still working to get fast food workers pay raises after the law was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom but delayed by opposing business groups. The law was supposed to increase the salaries of fast-food workers from its $15.50 minimum wage to up to $22 per hour for some workers. Governor Newsom signed the
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Culinary Arts students at La Quinta High are producing new recipes for school breakfast and lunch at the A Recipe Development Event. “The goal here really is so that all of the districts walk away with a handful of recipes that we can implement next year,” says the lead organizer, Chef of A Recipe Development,
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The city of Indio is set to launch a new program that will assist businesses with the cost of complying with certain provisions regarding trash enclosures, in accordance with Ordinance 3.02.08. All dumpsters will have to be secured behind a door that locks and be covered on top. “We got a lot of feedback from
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Palm Desert city council voted to establish a city-led library, separate from Riverside County. The council agreed that the unanimous decision would increase the library’s revenue to $2.6 million a year and would allow the city to enhance the services currently provided. Under the current system, the city spends over $1 million to operate the
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Palm Springs Unified School District is searching for a new Superintendent. The District announced today that current Superintendent Dr. Mike Swize has announced his resignation after he was appointed as the new Superintendent of Perris Elementary School District. Swize announced his resignation Monday, but the District says his final day has yet to be determined. Swize has been PSUSD’s Superintendent since July
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A man apparently shot and killed his sister and then fatally shot himself, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported today. Deputies went to the 1500 block of Elm Street about 4:40 p.m. Sunday on a report of a shooting, the sheriff’s department reported. `Upon arriving, deputies located a deceased female victim suffering from a gunshot
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