The Coachella Valley United School District (CVUSD) voted on a new superintendent in a board meeting tonight following the recent retirement of Dr. Luis Valentino. After a two-hour closed session meeting, board members of CVUSD returned saying that they took action to appoint Doctor Frances Esparza. Doctor Esparza is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Educational
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Around 7:30 PM tonight, Cal Fire responded to a report of a structure fire in the 64800 block of La Costa in Desert Hot Springs. According to Cal Fire, the initial 911 report indicated an entrapment, however when they arrived, there were no parties trapped or requiring rescue from the structure. The fire was contained
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Many Coachella Valley residents are gearing up for the Fourth of July by buying “Safe and Sane” fireworks. “Safe and Sane” fireworks do not become airborne when lit and are marked with a seal of approval from the California State Fire Marshall. These state approved fireworks, which are only permitted in Indio, Coachella and Desert
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New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) is coming to Acrisure Arena this Saturday as a stop on their Magic Summer 2024 Tour Reimagining their smash 1990 tour of the same name, Donnie, Joey, Jordan, Jonathan & Danny are bringing back the magic for fans old and new, this time with special guests Paula Abdul and
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV by eliminating the need to visit a DMV Driver
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A new County ordinance to define the land-use and create regulations for Ranchos in the Coachella Valley is set to take effect by the end of August after it was unanimously approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors on June 25. Ranchos are large agricultural properties used to hold events, primarily outdoors, such as
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July 2nd marks National Wildland Firefighter Day, a day dedicated to the men and women who protect others from wildfires. Captain Chris O’Neill from Station 20 of the Riverside County Fire Department in Beaumont is one of those firefighters. Firefighters from Station 20 respond to a wide variety of calls, including medical calls, traffic accidents,
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Rangers at Joshua Tree National Park are urging visitors to take safety precautions when visiting the park during the summer season due to high temperatures, extreme ultraviolet rays, and harsh exposure. Visitors of the park should plan ahead, be prepared and bring extra food and water. Hikers should use extreme caution and opt for shorter
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Starting tomorrow, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers will be ramping up patrols on state highways and roads across Riverside County to catch drunken and drug-impaired drivers as part of the agency’s annual Fourth of July weekend crackdown. This statewide “maximum enforcement period” (MEP) will begin at 6 PM on Wednesday and conclude on Sunday at
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Four people were left displaced after a vehicle fire extended into their mobile home Tuesday morning in an unincorporated community near Desert Hot Springs. The fire was first reported at around 10:40 a.m. on the 13000 block of Avenida De La Familias, just off of N Indian Canyon Drive. A spokesperson for CAL FIRE told
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The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is conducting an investigation into the death of a retired major general whose body was found at the Marine base in Twentynine Palms. The body of retired Maj. Gen. William Mullen, 59, was found in a building at the Marine base on Saturday, according to the San Bernardino County coroner’s
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July 2 is Special Recreation for the Disabled Day, a day to acknowledge those with varying degrees of ability to participate in recreation activities. Resources for those with disabilities continue to lack across the country but the city of Indio is working to make them more accessible, especially when it comes to sports. Indio Community
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A new developer announced his intention to move forward with the long-delayed Talus La Quinta resort development as the City confirmed to News Channel 3 that long-time developer Robert Green Development Company and SilverRock Development Company are in default of all obligations to the project. Northern California-based investor Christopher M. George, founder of CMG Financial,
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The Cathedral City Police Department released officer videos from the incident the in Shadow Crest neighborhood in Cathedral City in June of 2023. Investigators say that the incident began when a homeowner called 9-1-1 to report that their home had been shot at. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that a shooting did in fact occur at
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Tow truck drivers from around the region gathered in Palm Desert to hold a vigil and procession in honor of a tow truck driver killed in a hit-and-run crash last week. Johnny Sofranko was struck by a vehicle while helping a stranded motorist on the side of the Interstate 10 highway in Palm Desert, east
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Amazon and FIND Food Bank are partnering to combat hunger here in the Coachella Valley. It’s the third year local Amazon employees have partnered with the non-profit. 25 volunteers in Riverside County helped sort and package donations to ensure they’re ready for delivery for families in need. Amazon donated money — non-perishable food — as
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On Monday, the Palm Desert library officially re-opened to the public, now operated by the city as opposed to its previous management by Riverside County. The library’s interior layout has been redesigned and new services have been made available on top of those previously offered. The Discover Palm Desert Visitor Center has also been relocated
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The Palm Springs Police department is reminding all drivers to be safe on the roads, especially with the Fourth of July holiday just a few days away. Since the department launched Operation Rear View Mirror on June 18, there’s already been a noticeable change in the number of drivers that have been pulled over for
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has announced more than $25 million in grant funding to 102 law enforcement agencies, local government agencies, crime labs, and nonprofit organizations today. These grants are the result of Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which has tasked the CHP with administering grants for
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Extreme summer weather — like the severe storms and flooding experienced recently in the Midwest and the heat waves felt across our nation — stems from climate change, the Woodwell Climate Research Center told reporters in a media briefing on Monday. Locally in the Coachella Valley, residents like Linda Nowakowski found some relief from the
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