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A man suspected of multiple residential burglaries since June was arrested today. The 36-year-old man was arrested Friday on suspicion of burglary, possession of stolen property and being a felon in possession of ammunition, according to Sgt. Rovann Cleveland of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Cleveland said that members of the Palm Desert Station’s Burglary
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It’s the start of a new chapter for the English Learner Program at Palm Springs Unified School District.With the district hosting its first literacy event for English learner families. Palm Springs Unified School District families were invited to get free books at the family literacy event Saturday morning. The event was at the district’s service
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Following a fun first week, we are on to week 2 of the high school football season with a number of local teams in action, starting on Thursday. FRIDAY 8/26 Dixie – 24@Palm Desert – 14FOntario Christian – 45@Xavier Prep – 15FCitrus Hill – 0@Shadow Hills – 56FRancho Mirage – 0@Aliso Niguel – 26FPalo Verde
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Friends, family, law enforcement, and dignitaries gathered on Friday to honor a local hero. One year ago on this day, local Marine Cpl Hunter Lopez and 12 servicemembers were killed in a terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. Hunter Lopez Dozens turned out at the La Quinta Civic Center Campus with American flags and lightsabers in
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A middle school student got extra special attention today from the Indio police department. Adrian and his mother were in a traffic collision on Monday on Fred Waring Drive and Burr Street. “He was shaken up knowing they were in a traffic accident, and his mother went to the hospital,” says Ben Guitron, the Indio Police
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The Mesquite Country Club Homeowners Association cancelled their Board of Directors meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday morning. One of the most pressing issues on the agenda was the discussion surrounding the lawsuit to block Oswit Land Trust’s nature preserve at the Mesquite Golf Course. Jane Garrison, President of the Oswit Land Trust notified News
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Flood waters from rain in our local mountains shut down Indian Canyon Drive between Interstate 10 and the city of Palm Springs early Friday. The closure marked the second time in two weeks the roadway was closed due to water. Palm Springs Police closed the road at 6:00 a.m. between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet Road.
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Friday marks one year since local Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez and 12 other servicemembers were killed in a terrorist attack during evacuations at an airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Lopez, 22, was born in Palm Springs. He graduated from La Quinta High School in 2017 and went on to join the Marine Corps. Hunter Lopez A
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The Coachella Valley Association of Governments is moving ahead with new plans to build some short bridges and culverts through the Whitewater Wash on Indian Canyon Drive along with two other major roadway connectors. The idea is to keep the roads open and clear of sand and flood waters. Feb. 2019 photo of Indian Canyon
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As of today, it’s not clear if there’s a cause for concern over any toxic algae blooms at the Salton Sea. The California State Water Resources Control Board has yet to release test results from samples submitted by Imperial County Environmental Health officials this week. The state works with Riverside and Imperial counties to manage
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A formerly convicted felon who stole ex-Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes’ patrol vehicle from a body shop, subsequently posed as an officer and stood trial on weapons charges pleaded guilty today and was immediately sentenced to two years in state prison. William Leon Menser, 31, of Indio was arrested on Jan. 4, 2018, one
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Eastbound Interstate 10 was reopened to traffic east of Coachella Wednesday morning after the road washed out during a monsoonal thunderstorm near State Route 177. Westbound freeway lanes are also open. The California Highway Patrol said a one-lane 6-mile eastbound traffic detour was created around the collapsed bridge with a posted speed limit of 25
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 under a policy approved Thursday by regulators that seeks a dramatic cut in carbon emissions and an eventual end to gasoline-powered vehicles. The decision by the California Air Resources Board came two years
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Desert Care Network’s chief executive officer and Eisenhower Health’s chief operating officer, jointly donated blood today in an effort to highlight the critical need of blood donations. Desert Care Network CEO Michele Finney and Eisenhower Health COO Ken Wheat donated blood at LifeStream’s Rancho Mirage Donor Center, spokesperson Lee Rice with Eisenhower Health told City
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The Indio City Council appointed two councilmembers running unopposed to their seats for another term. During a special meeting on Wednesday, the races for District 2, held by Mayor Waymond Fermon, and District 4, held by Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Ortiz, were declared for the incumbents. “The appointment of these qualified candidates, as allowed in
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Riverside County reported seven new confirmed or probable monkeypox cases today, but one case was transferred to San Bernardino County, now making the overall cases 164. Jose Arballo, a spokesman for the Riverside University Health System, provided the updated numbers, which can be found at www.rivcoph.org/mpx/Data — a monkeypox dashboard that shares a breakdown of
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Visit Greater Palm Springs is bringing the local art scene to locals and visitors with the launch of their Oasis of Art campaign. The campaign was created local artists, events and hidden art gems to the public. Tyson Knight, a local urban pop artists, is just one of the artists being featured by the Oasis
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Desert Hot Springs Police were investigating a deadly hit-and-run collision that left a man dead Wednesday evening. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified the man killed as Paul Nava, 58, of Desert Hot Springs. KESQ News Channel 3 viewers called in details of the incident in front of King’s liquor store. Police confirmed the collision
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A death investigation was underway in Coachella Thursday morning after a man was found with an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators cordoned off the street at Vista del Norte just south of Tyler Street. Deputies said they were notified of the incident just after 2:00 a.m.m when a driver passed by the location and saw a person down in the street.
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There are now plans to shut down the Oasis Mobile Home Park in Thermal, after residents have experienced unhealthy living conditions for years. Supervisor Manuel Perez announced the agreement between Riverside County, Torres Martinez tribe and Bureau of Indian Affairs on Wednesday. “The Parties (Riverside County, Torres Martinez Tribe and Bureau of Indian Affairs) collectively
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