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The ‘Powered by Pink’ Bus Tour is making its way across California and stopped at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Sunday. The pink bus that accompanies the tour was not able to make it to Palm Springs and was rerouted to Los Angeles, but the event still continued with presentations from Planned Parenthood and
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UPDATE: 3:45 pm. The pedestrian that was struck and killed by a vehicle in a residential area of Palm Springs today has been identified. Palm Springs resident 52-year old George Edward Lammon died in the collision that occurred at 4:12 a.m. in the 800 block of North Sunrise Way, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Lammon
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Brian Serven. Have yourself a day! The Palm Desert alum who was called up the Rockies earlier this week, hit two home runs with his family in the stands on Saturday night against the Mets. Serven became the third player in major league history to hit two home runs in first two major league hits.
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Saturday marks National Learn to Swim Day. The day is observed every third Saturday of May to bring attention to the number of people that drown each year, especially children. Lifeguard Supervisor at Palm Desert Aquatic Center, Kenneth Cross shares, “There’s a lot more pressure to go into the water in the summer. And that
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A person is dead after gunfire erupted at a late-night party. At least 8 others were wounded after the gunfire began just before midnight Friday outside the THA Blue Flame, a hookah bar. The San Bernardino Police Department has identified the victim as 20-year-old Allen Gresham Jr. No arrests have been announced. According to authorities,
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N. Gene Autry Trail has reopened as of 6:41 p.m tonight and North Indian Canyon Drive officially re-opened as of 5:30 p.m. The City of Palm Springs said in a tweet, “N. INDIAN CANYON IS NOW OPEN AFTER BEING CLOSED DUE TO BLOWING SAND.” In another tweet, they said “N. GENE AUTRY TRAIL NOW OPEN…
Continue ReadingThe Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak that is believed to be linked to some JIF peanut butter products. 14 people in 12 different states have reported illness due to the outbreak and 2 of those people have been hospitalized. The salmonella cases have been traced back to a plant operated
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The Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3699 in Indio hosted a free medical and vision services clinic on Saturday to give back to the community. It was a one-stop-shop for free medical and vision care for anyone who needs it. Terry Gonzalez is an Imperial County resident who came to take advantage of the free
Continue ReadingTwenty-two people were arrested while deputies conducted a DUI checkpoint on Friday, May 20, 2022, according to authorities. Two people were arrested for DUI. Deputies also arrested one person for an outstanding felony vehicle theft warrant. The checkpoint was held at Highway 111 and Library Way from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Nineteen drivers were
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Riverside County Fire says two people suffered major injuries following a morning crash in Mecca. It was reported just after 6:00am on Highway 86, just south of Avenue 62. The two cars hit head-on resulting in two people being trapped in their cars. Firefighters were able to free the victims; both suffering major injuries. Emergency
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Riverside County Sheriff’s are investigating a deadly crash in Calimesa. It was reported Friday, May 20 around 12:28am near Calimesa Boulevard and Cherry Valley Boulevard. Investigators say the driver, for unknown reasons, went off the road and crashed into a power pole. The person’s identity has not yet been released. If you have information on
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There is no word yet on the cause of a house fire in Indio. It was reported around 9:30pm Friday off of Madison Street, just south of Highway 111. Riverside County Fire Investigators say crews were able to contain the fire to one bedroom. There are no reports of injuries.
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Desert Hot Springs resident Anna says her dog ‘Buddy’ disappeared on May 3rd. She says Buddy is a service dog and even saved her life once. She is desperate for his safe return and is offering a $1000 reward. Call 310-351-6495 if you have any information.
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USA Today has nominated The Living Desert for the 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best Botanical Garden. Zoo officials are now asking for your support and votes. They say you can vote daily through Monday, May 23 at 9:00am. The grounds at the zoo include more than 50 gardens. Some notable
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One more game to cap off an energetic La Quinta baseball season. But this game means everything. On Saturday the Blackhawks will face Oaks Christian in the CIF-SS Division 3 Championship game at Cal State Fullerton. Checked in with @lqathletics ⚾️ before they leave tomorrow for @CIFSS D3 Championship game – and I asked for
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The Coachella Valley Unified School District has a course designed for students interested in a career in the aviation industry. The district has a partnership with a company that manages private aircraft at Thermal Airport. Both entities have teamed up with the goal of bringing these students closer than ever to their dream jobs. About
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Strong winds are making their way through the Coachella Valley, and some businesses are making changes to work around the weather. The owner of a local roofing company tells me he’s planning to pause all projects this weekend because of the winds. The high winds continue to be an inconvenience for drivers and people hoping
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A fundraising page has been set up to help support the family of an Indio firefighter/paramedic injured in a motorcycle crash while off-duty last weekend. Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Kelly was hospitalized in critical condition after the crash, which occurred on Sunday just before 10 a.m. on Monroe Street north of Requa Drive. “Brian has a long
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A month after being notified that they won the St. Jude Dream Home, Jose Gonzalez and Mary Gonzalez of La Quinta saw their home for the first time. “Brings chills, you know, and it’s just unimaginable to win a home like this,” said Jose. The Gonzalez family walked through the doors for the first time of
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A new Riverside County Sheriff’s Department officer is patrolling schools in Coachella to deter kids from smoking and vaping. Officer Alma Fregoso, a new community service officer only weeks on the job, has been hitting schools across the city with students of all ages to educate kids about the detrimental health effects of smoking and
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