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The community is getting in on the planning process for the future of the Palm Springs International Airport. They want to preserve its iconic past, while keeping up with increasing tourism throughout the Valley. It’s all part of the Master Plan to expand and grow the airport. “For anybody that flies out in the height
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The future of the location of Palm Springs’ “Forever Marilyn” statue could end up on the March 2024 ballot. Palm Springs City Attorney Jeffrey Ballinger confirmed to News Channel 3 that a group wanting to keep the statue in its current location wants to put an initiative measure on the March 5th, 2024 ballot. This
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Update 9/20/23 The person who died in the crash was identified as Connie Ramirez, 72, of Palm Desert. “Based on the preliminary evidence, it appears Ramirez was attempting to turn south into the parking lot when she was struck by the vehicle that was traveling eastbound,” the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office wrote. “Alcohol or drug
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A number of Spanish Walk community members in Palm Desert say they are still struggling to find support weeks after Tropical Storm Hilary severely damaged their homes. “It is very sad to come in here and see my house the way it is.,” said Lydia Duran, Spanish Walk resident. Lydia Duran’s home in Spanish Walk is
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Plans for a potential Chick-fil-A franchise in La Quinta moved forward on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the La Quinta City Council approved the final parcel map for the project, which will be located on the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road. The site will also include a Quick Quack Car Wash. The vote
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Beginning next month, Riverside County health officials, in coordination with the Superior Court, will have additional potential avenues to treat mentally ill individuals who are on the streets, at risk of homelessness, or likely to end up behind bars. The Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment (CARE) Act, signed into law as Senate Bill 1338
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A bipartisan delegation of California leaders sent President Joe Biden a letter urging him to approve a major disaster declaration over Tropical Storm Hilary. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom sent a request to Biden for a major disaster declaration, requesting public assistance for Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Siskiyou, and
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BY ADAM BEAM AND AMY TAXINUpdated 1:30 PM PDT, September 19, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators on Tuesday ordered one of the country’s oldest bottled water brands to stop using some of the natural springs it has relied on for more than 100 years to market its products throughout the western U.S. Arrowhead bottled water traces
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North Gene Autry was reopened to vehicle traffic Tuesday morning through the Whitewater wash, between Interstate 10 and the city of Palm Springs, following a closure due to low visibility, officials announced. The roadway had been repeatedly closed over the past weeks due to the same issue. Vista Chino was also open in and out
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The first Texas Roadhouse in the Coachella Valley has opened its doors on Monday. The restaurant is opening its doors at 42790 Jackson Street, off of the Interstate 10 exit. Ryan Campbell, managing partner of the location, says they’re excited to welcome the Coachella Valley in. “Our bar is always playing sports. I mean, we’re
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Several residents met with Palm Springs police to learn more about the technology used to help combat crime in the city. Police held a Community Townhall on Monday so residents could get a better understanding of the military equipment and technology being used in their city. “We really want the public to be comfortable with
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The Palm Springs Public Library today opened “Slay: The Art of Drag,” a locally-created art exhibit, and announced that its Drag Story Hour series will resume next month. “(Drag is) a misunderstood art form that has been in existence since William Shakespeare’s choice of men to play female roles,” exhibit artist Craig Mann said. “Slay:
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After months of anticipation, the Coachella Valley’s first Dave and Buster’s has opened its doors. The restaurant/sports bar/arcade is located at the River in Rancho Mirage. “Not only is it central in our valley, but the river is like our downtown for Rancho Mirage. So to have this kind of activity is really exciting for
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A 32-year-old Norco woman who abused and allowed her 17-month-old daughter to ingest a fatal dose of fentanyl was bound for state prison today to serve a sentence of 15 years to life behind bars. Jennifer Johanna Allen pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder for the death of her daughter, identified in court documents only
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Property owners who incurred damage from Tropical Storm Hilary of $10,000 or more can file a claim for disaster property tax relief with Riverside County, it was announced today. The relief will cover taxable property including residences, commercial buildings, boats and aircrafts that are locally assessed, according to Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and Riverside County
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A valley icon, legendary restaurateur Micahel Castelli died this weekend of undisclosed causes. Michael and his brother John were long-time proprietors of Castelli’s Ristorante in Palm Desert. For over 35 years, the restaurant was, and remains, a go-to for great Italian food and a fun, upbeat ambiance. The walls are covered with celebrity photos from
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A Riverside County sheriff’s correctional deputy allegedly caught transporting a significant amount of drugs on Interstate 10 was being held today in lieu of $1 million bail. The deputy, a 25-year-old man from Banning, was arrested and booked into the Byrd Detention Center on Sunday on suspicion of transportation of drugs in excess of 44
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One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash that ended up knocking down a power pole Sunday afternoon in Indio. The crash was initially reported at around 2:30 p.m. on Indio Boulevard, east of Flower. According to the Indio Police Dept., a black pickup truck did a u-turn in front of a Jeep. This caused
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After an hours-long standoff, a 29-year-old man was arrested today for allegedly killing a third-generation sheriff’s deputy who was gunned down near the department’s Palmdale station over the weekend. Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, was shot around 6 p.m Saturday while sitting in his patrol car near the station at Sierra Highway and East Avenue
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The Coachella Valley expects more people and job opportunities as we move into the colder fall months. According to the California Employment Development Department, Riverside County has a labor force of around 1.1 million people. In the Coachella Valley, there are a little over 184 thousand. After speaking to a Golf Club General manager in
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