We are following breaking news happening near Palm Springs. Investigators tell us deputies were called out to 16th Avenue around 4:30 Sunday night regarding found human remains. Officials reported a central homicide unit was headed towards the location minutes later. The investigation is underway. Stay with us for updates.
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It’s been quite the clean up after a fire and explosion broke out last night at a cannabis business in Palm Desert. Firefighters were called to the building off Dinah Shore Drive, just East of Monterey shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday night. The scene remained active well into Wednesday morning with two smoking hot spots
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The Tolerance Education Center, located in Rancho Mirage, is speaking out about an incident of vandalism that occurred this month. According to the Tolerance Education Center, a bronze sculpture depicting the center’s founder Earl Greif, was “toppled and damaged” on November 19. Representatives of the center believe that the sculpture, which sheds light on the
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Magic of Lights is now open at the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio for the second year in a row. The Magic of Lights experience, which runs until December 31. 2023 , features dozens of light displays along the 2-mile driving course. At the end of the drive, attendees can take part in photo
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For many, enjoying homemade Thanksgiving classics like turkey and mashed potatoes is one of the best parts of the holiday. However, cooking a full holiday spread could come at a cost if proper fire safety precautions are not taken. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 3 to 4 times as many home kitchen fires
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The city of Palm Desert is celebrating 50 years as an incorporated city. City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, specifically Portola Avenue, was originally used as a military training ground, army tank and truck depot in the early 1940s. City of Palm Desert Clifford Henderson alongside his brothers, Randall, Phil and Carl, and architect, Tommy
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The city of Palm Desert is asking for resident input on the highly anticipated Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor project. The planned railway, originally proposed by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), will serve as a 144-mile bridge between Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley. The railway promises to serve travelers going to and
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The American Express donated to 16 local organizations during their Community Impact Celebration. The $1 million donation, which was distributed amongst the award recipients, was collected during the 2023 PGA Tour Golf Tournament. The 16 recipients of the award are apart of charitable organizations that provide support for health and wellness services, families, education and
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Playoff Prep Pigskin was held throughout the Coachella Valley Friday night. Six local teams came in but only four remain on their quest for a CIF title. Xavier Prep – 14@La Quinta – 3FSonora – 35@Rancho Mirage – 34F/OTWilson – 21@Yucca Valley – 49FSouth El Monte – 27@Coachella Valley – 46F Jurupa Valley – 26@Desert
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College of the Desert is now one of two community colleges in the nation to be awarded a $900k from the Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP or M-Star) grant program. The M-Star program was created by NASA to provide multi-year grants for research and future space exploration to underrepresented populations in the STEM
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The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is warning that the top targets of scammers are seniors. The rise of senior scams is part of the reason why the District Attorney’s Office opened their Elder Abuse Unit. The office has identified the top scams affecting seniors: Adrian Armstrong, a Riverside County Deputy District Attorney, says that
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Indio Mayor Oscar Ortiz is calling for immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine. Mayor Ortiz is actively posting information regarding the conflict and his personal thoughts on the matter on his social media platforms. The following is an informational graphic that Mayor Ortiz recently shared to his Instagram account: @oscarforindio Mayor Ortiz,
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In 2016 there was a senior at Rancho Mirage High School who casually kicked a 65-yard field goal in practice. His name is Daniel Whelan, and now in 2023 he is the starting punter for the Green Bay Packers. 🐍 2016 Rancho Mirage ⏩ 2023 Green Bay 🧀Perfect timing to talk to Daniel Whelan as
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It’s the event highlighting the architecture that draws thousands to Palm Springs twice a year for ‘Modernism Week’ in October and February. There’s a little bit of something for everyone from educational tidbits, entertainment and of course plenty of tours featuring Mid-century Modern homes. Modernism Week in October spans over four days and features more
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This afternoon an investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting. News Channel 3 was on the scene last night when gun fire broke out between a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy and a suspected hit and run driver. It happened last last around 7 p.m. near Ramon and Robert Roads. The department is now reporting the
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More than 700 people joined the Rancho Mirage Observatory staff Saturday morning to chase the shadow of the moon. A partial solar eclipse was visible from around 8 to 11 a.m. “It was fantastic to see for the first time,” said valley resident Sol Accinelli. It’s a natural occurrence that happens almost every six months,
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The Comprehensive Cancer Center at Desert Regional Medical Center, or DRMC, is offering extended hours for breast cancer screenings every Monday this month. Mammogram screenings will be available by appointment from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the annual “Mammo Mondays” event. It is recommended that men and women begin screening for breast cancer by
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The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival will be screening “Belonging: A Trans Immigrant Story,” which features President and CEO of Parivar Bay Area, Anjali Rimi. The film follows Rimi’s experience as a South Asian transgender woman and her advocacy for other transgender individuals through her work with Parivar Bay Area. The film joins a collection
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All three months of meteorological summer (June, July and August) in 2023 fall within the top ten hottest months of all time across the globe! June 2023 was the 8th hottest month on record, with an average temperature of 16.51°C (61.72°F). August 2023 was the second hottest month on record, only being beaten by July
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