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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom cruised to an easy victory in Tuesday’s primary barely one year after surviving a recall attempt, advancing to the November general election where he will be an overwhelming favorite to defeat a little-known Republican state senator. Early returns Tuesday showed Newsom receiving just over 60% of the
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The future of short-term vacation rentals in La Quinta will be in the hands of its residents. On Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved an initiative that would phase out and permanently ban STVRs in La Quinta on the upcoming November ballot. If passed, STVRs would be banned from most city neighborhoods except for tourist and
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a partnership to bring the Date Festival back to Indio on an annual basis. On Tuesday, the board approved a five-year partnership with Pickering Events LLC to operate the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio. The agreement will bring back the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival on
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Desert Water Agency customers are barred from using sprinkler or spray irrigation during daylight hours and restaurants must only serve water on request under restrictions unanimously approved today by its Board of Directors and taking effect immediately. The actions were enacted in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the State Water Board ordering water agencies
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The city of Palm Springs has opened up three cooling centers for residents and their pets to escape the summer heat. The city is partnering with the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County to provide free access to these centers. The cooling centers are located at: Demuth Community Center, 3601 E. Mesquite Ave, Monday –
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A pet owner was arrested after allegedly leaving their dog inside a car while temperatures reached 102 degrees in Palm Desert. The Animal Service Officer, Rebekah Reyes said ” So when I arrived on scene, I noticed a truck with a lot of people around it and there was a dog inside the truck. All the
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An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 32-year-old man last week in Coachella. Jose A. Molina, 32, of Coachella was shot in front of a house near Cairo Street & Shady Lane just after midnight on June 2. He was rushed to the hospital where he was prononced dead. On Tuesday,
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The Board of Supervisors today approved a “2022 Fireworks Safety Action Plan” to deter use of illegal pyrotechnics in unincorporated communities, establishing a campaign to begin ahead of the July 4th. weekend, with a $100,000. allocation for public service announcements and extra-hours staffing. “Riverside County enforces a zero tolerance policy for illegal use of fireworks,”
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As we prepare for extreme heat in Coachella Valley, medical professionals are also readying for an influx of heat-related illnesses. Doctors say you can prepare by staying hydrated and out of the sun. Being aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke will also help you be prepared. Heat-related illnesses should be taken
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There’s not doubt that everyone has been feeling the impact of these record-high gas prices. It’s left many people scrambling to find ways to save. Monday marked the 10th consecutive day of record high gas prices in Riverside County. A gallon of gas now averaging $6.21. “It seems like it’s never ending, the gas prices
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A hiker has been taken to the hospital after suffering an injury while on the Bump and Grind trail in Rancho Mirage Monday evening. The rescue started shortly before 7 p.m. According to CAL FIRE, the hiker sustained minor injuries. News Channel 3 crew at the scene was told that the hiker may have suffered
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In the past weeks, the City of Palm Springs has closed N. Gene Autry Trail and N. Indian Canyon Dr. several times due to blowing winds and sand. Some people throughout the valley have been saying for years the road closures are a hazard, but there seems to be some signs of progress. Councilmember Russell
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A Palm Springs man is thanking firefighters after his four-legged friend was rescued from a burning condo complex Memorial Day weekend. Cleanup at the Palm Springs Villas 1 community was still underway more than a week after a dozen units went up in flames on May 29. Andrew Henderson said he thought it was a
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A vehicle suspected of being involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Palm Springs has been found, however, no arrests have been made, police announced on Monday. On Friday, May 27, San Jacinto resident Jesse Fleury, 39, was struck and killed on E Palm Canyon Drive near S Broadmoor Drive. Police believed a red Porsche
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The issue of short-term vacation rentals will go before La Quinta city leaders Tuesday. The City Council is set to receive a report it commissioned describing the benefits of short-term non-hosted vacation rentals to the city’s budget and local economy. The council will also vote on whether to allow a citizen’s initiative to ban STVRs from most city neighborhoods except
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A 44-year-old Twentynine Palms woman was arrested on accusations of torturing and abusing a three-year-old boy. The investigation began on Saturday, when investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department-Crimes Against Children (CAC) Detail, Morongo Sheriff’s Station, and Children Family Services conducted an investigation regarding a three-year-old boy. Authorities said the boy was airlifted from
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The Registrar of Voters for Riverside County, Rebecca Spencer, said voter turnout for Tuesday’s primary election has been low. The county has received about 190,000 ballots so far. “We typically see lower voter turnout in June primary elections, especially during gubernatorial primary elections,” said Spencer. “There just doesn’t seem to be the interest that there is
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Hot meals for the Homeless are being served at the United Methodist Church in Palm Springs. They have not shut down their program and they are still creating ways to support the homeless in the Coachella Valley. Even though they are not in their familiar building the meal program is alive and well. The President
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Palm Springs Police reported North Gene Autry reopened to traffic Monday morning, after it had been closed through the Whitewater Wash between East Via Escuela and Salvia Road. The closure was lifted just after 9:30 this morning. Location:N Gene Autry at the Wash between E Via Escuela and Salvia RdDate: 06-05-2022Time: 06:00:00Details: Closed due to
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Riverside County will have 145 vote centers open on Tuesday for people to cast their votes for the 2022 CA Primary Election. Each vote center is going to be open from 7 am to 8 pm. Residents aren’t being assigned to a specific polling location this year. You can head to any of the vote
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