The Coachella Valley Brewing Company is hosting its 3rd annual comedy festival from March 22nd to 24th. Over 50 comedians across four stages will perform stand-up comedy acts. This is the first year that the show has hosted performances across 3 days. Friday will host five headlining acts, while Saturday and Sunday will host nine
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A motorcyclist was killed in a Palm Springs traffic collision involving a driver in a small sports utility vehicle Wednesday, according to police. Police closed East Amado Road between N. Sunrise Way and N. Avenida Caballeros at 10:09 p.m. after the wreck was reported. There was no immediate word on the motorcyclist or other driver’s names. East Amado was
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On Wednesday, several Palm Desert officials, along with the Desert Roadrunners, will host a ‘Ghost Bike Placement Ceremony’ in honor of Jay Groth. The 62-year-old Indio native was an avid cyclist here in the Coachella Valley, and was killed on March 12th after being struck by a vehicle in Palm Desert. The deadly crash happened
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This month, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, CVEP, officially inducted Birds Eye Aerial Drones, LLC (BEAD) into their Palm Springs iHub business incubator program. BEAD is a San Diego-based company that provides aerial drone services. The company recently made the move to the Coachella Valley to offer their services, including 3D mapping and thermal imaging, to
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In light of National Pet Poison Prevention Week, a Palm Desert woman has an urgent warning after she recently rushed her dog to the animal hospital to find something she never expected: Her dog had ingested meth. And veterinarians say this is becoming increasingly common. El Paseo is one of the Coachella Valley’s most high-end
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By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have passed a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis. Proposition 1 marks the first update to the state’s mental health system in 20 years and a win for
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Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers today amid allegations he stole millions of dollars from the Japanese slugger to place bets with a purported illegal bookmaker, according to an online report. Attorneys for Ohtani, responding to inquiries from the Los Angeles Times, told the paper in a statement Wednesday, “In
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A 27-year-old man pleaded guilty today to sexually assaulting a woman in Rancho Mirage at the end of last year. Reginald Demond Macon Jr. of Indio pleaded guilty Wednesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to one felony count of rape by force or fear, according to court records. He is set to
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended two people, including a possible wanted felon, after a pursuit ended near Bagdouma Park in Coachella. Deputies attempted a traffic stop at around 2:30 p.m. at Bagdad Avenue and Mecca Avenue. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, two occupants fled from the vehicle, however, deputies were able to detain
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Riverside County residents have an open invitation to take part in a live webcast today on the proposed “2024 Traffic Relief Plan,” which will detail how transportation funding may be allocated over the next few years, and how residents can provide their input. 100423_RCTC_Traffic_Relief_PlanDownload Riverside County Transportation Commission officials will be hosting the webinar from
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Firefighters were on the scene of an Indio house fire that caused its roof to collapse Wednesday morning. Nobody was hurt, according to firefighters on the scene. The fire was first reported at 5:51 a.m. along the 44800 block of Oasis Street near Indio Boulevard. No injuries were reported, but firefighters at the scene said the
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Originally Published: 19 MAR 24 13:10 ETBy Briana WhitneyClick here for updates on this story LA PAZ COUNTY, Arizona (KPHO, KTVK) — Police in Arizona and California are asking for help as they investigate a missing 27-year-old who vanished at the end of February. Amanda Nenigar was last seen in Blythe, California and her car
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After a proposed AIDS Memorial sculpture for the Downtown Palm Springs park faced controversy in 2023, the memorial’s task force is calling on the community for input. On Wednesday night, they will open the floor to all, with no RSVP required, in a town-hall-style meeting. Over several weeks, there have been multiple listening sessions during
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By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — With no winner of the Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday, the jackpot for Friday’s drawing has climbed to an estimated $977 million, according to the lottery. While there was no big winner Tuesday, four players won at least $1 million, Mega Millions said. Tuesday’s winning numbers were: 24, 46, 49, 62,
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Six-year-old Benjamin proudly pushes his custom one-of-a-kind ice cream popsicle cart. It was built by him and his dad to celebrate the vibrant lowrider car culture. “Well the cream car I think it’s pretty cool, it’s candy-painted and sparkly,” Benjamin said. His dad, Jose Tapia, grew up with lowrider bicycles and in between American and
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The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert in Rancho Mirage has announced a phased rollout on March 25 with two weeks of spring break camps. The next phase is set for mid-April with the installation of some of the 40 new custom exhibits, followed by the arrival and installation of additional exhibits in early June.
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The Palm Springs International Airport released its inaugural annual report this week. PSP had another record year for passenger travel last year, with just over 3.2 million passengers. That’s up nearly nine percent from the year earlier. This year’s projects include an expanded baggage claim area — remodeling the terminal restrooms– and new shade-structure installations.
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It was a big day for the 5th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. News Channel 3 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are teaming up once again to raffle off another beautiful home. Tuesday was floor signing day at the house in beautiful La Quinta. The trade partners and builders who have made this home
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A Desert Hot Springs man was convicted today of fatally shooting his wife of three years in their home and endangering their children, who were all under 4 years old. James Daniel Fidler III, 34, was found guilty of second-degree murder and four counts of child endangerment, according to Riverside County District Attorney’s office spokesman
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Teams from nearly a dozen Riverside County law enforcement agencies will dig into the desert floor Saturday and huff their way across 120 miles in a legendary relay race that ends in Las Vegas. The 2024 “Baker-to-Vegas Challenge Cup Relay,” organized by the Los Angeles Police Revolver & Athletic Club, is expected to draw upward
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