TODEC invita a la comunidad a su festejo del día de las madres el viernes en Coachella
El festejo empieza a partir de las 5 de la tarde.
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Search for hiker missing in Joshua Tree National Park being scaled back
The search for a hiker missing in Joshua Tree National Park will be scaled back, a park ranger confirmed on Wednesday. Trammel Evans, 25, was dropped off at the Black Rock Campground on Sunday, April 30. He was supposed to be picked up on May 5, however, he did not show up. He was reported
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Cat and parrot found dead following structure fire in Palm Springs
A cat and a parrot were found dead following a structure fire in Palm Springs Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed. The fire was reported at around 1:00 p.m. on the 2300 block of E Tahquitz Canyon Way. The Palm Springs Fire Department confirmed that all residents were able to exit the building before crews arrived to
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Experts warn of the role that drug addiction is playing in local homelessness
The 2023 Riverside County Homeless Point-in-Time count was presented to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The county says drug addiction is playing a huge role specifically here in the Coachella Valley. As we reported, there was a 12 percent overall increase in the homeless from last year. The county says compared to other parts
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License plate readers deployed in La Quinta, sparking privacy concerns
La Quinta is the latest valley city to install license plate readers on its major streets to help law enforcement track down suspects and solve crimes. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has deployed 69 cameras across the city, including on Highway 111, at the city’s entries and exits, and in the La Quinta Cove. The
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Inside look at smuggling operation at the US-Mexico border
The summer months ahead in the Imperial Valley desert can be cruel and dangerous. “We’re 60 feet below sea level 120 degrees is not out of normal. 120 degrees, it is damn hot,” said El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino But that broiling sun hasn’t stopped undocumented immigrants from crossing it in the past
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La patrulla fronteriza del sector del Centro advierte sobre los cruces ilegales durante el verano
Los próximos meses de verano en el desierto del Valle Imperial pueden ser crueles y peligrosos.
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Coachella man among 12 new federal cases targeting dealers in fentanyl overdoses
A 27-year-old Coachella man was named among a dozen new federal cases targeting dealers who allegedly sold fentanyl and fake pills containing fentanyl that directly resulted in an overdose. All but one of those cases resulted in the death of at least one person. Edgar Arturo Campos, 27, of Coachella, was arrested on March 13
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Report: Number of homeless in Riverside County rises 12%; Supervisors call for solutions
Riverside County’s homeless population increased 12% last year, with the number of unsheltered people accounting for the higher total — prompting a member of the Board of Supervisors today to say the county needs to “work harder” to find solutions. “The next step is thinking outside the box … digging deep and wide in finding
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Visitor spending in Greater Palm Springs reaches record $7.1 billion
New research on tourism in greater Palm Springs shows record-breaking numbers. It indicates a post-pandemic recovery is here, years before some experts expected it to happen. The report released Monday by Visit Greater Palm Springs shows the Valley’s tourism and hospitality industry is the strongest it’s ever been: Visitors spent a whopping $7.1 billion last
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Teacher’s Appreciation Week: How valley school districts are celebrating as they look to hire more teachers
May marks the beginning of a month of celebration for K-12 staff members across all Coachella Valley school districts. From School Principal’s Day to School Nurse Day, the month symbolizes a time of celebration for those who are working to create healthy and safe learning environments for students. Originally, teachers were given a day of
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New hate crime hotline in California aimed to address the rise in cases
Governor Gavin Newsom has launched CA vs Hate which is a new hotline and website that provides victims and witnesses of a hate crime to report anonymously. The hotline is in response to a rise in reported hate crimes in California according to the governor. The release states that reported hate crimes have reached their
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First Alert Weather Alert issued for gusty west winds Tuesday-Wednesday
A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for later this afternoon into Wednesday as a low-pressure system approaches the West Coast creating a stronger onshore flow. A Wind Advisory will go into effect at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday for all of the Coachella Valley and local mountains. Blowing sand and dust is expected which can
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How the end of the Covid-19 emergency impacts Riverside County
Riverside County is just one of several places worldwide being impacted, after the The World Health Organization said the coronavirus pandemic no longer qualifies as a global emergency. On Thursday, May 11th, the Biden Administration will end the Federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors and international air travelers. The action reverses a declaration
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