Skip to Content
At the Palm Springs City council meeting local business owners are requesting to recreate an Economic Assistance model called Facade Improvement Grant Program. Some commercial-retail business owners would like for the program to assist with securing their property and help with exterior maintenance of their property. Most recently in 2018, businesses were receiving help through
Continue Reading
A new gun law that Governor Gavin Newsom signed this week has gotten mixed reaction from locals. The bill clears the path for gun violence victims to file civil suits against the companies that manufacture the firearms used in crimes. The move effectively tightens gun laws in California, which has the strictest gun safety measures
Continue Reading
Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash in Indian Wells Thursday evening. The crash happened on Fred Waring and Colony Cove at approximately 5:15 p.m. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation revealed that a silver-colored SUV was driving erratically eastbound on Fred Waring Drive, causing a white Range Rover to swerve
Continue Reading
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hosted a media day at Palm Springs International Airport today for first looks at how their new technology is supposed to make travelers’ security checkpoint experience more efficient. This new technology is called Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) and it has a two-part component. First, when approaching the TSA
Continue Reading
After more than two years of debate and lawsuits, the city of Palm Springs removed the controversial statue of former mayor Frank Bogert in front of city hall on Wednesday. “After more than 30 years of Frank Bogert statue standing here in front of city hall in Palm Springs it was removed in less than
Continue Reading
Inflation is hitting communities across the Coachella Valley more than it has in the past four decades. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday the consumer price index rose to 9.1% from a year ago in June, reaching the highest rate since November 1981. Families and individuals are paying more for everyday goods including
Continue Reading
La inflación se ha disparado y la problemática se podría reflejar en el precio de los útiles escolares este año.
Continue Reading
A high temperature of 112° was reached in Palm Springs this afternoon – 1° cooler than yesterday. There’s no relief to talk about this week as monsoon moisture moves into the California deserts. Arizona has been experiencing monsoonal t-storms throughout this will. That moisture will drift farther west and flow into Southern California on Thursday.
Continue Reading
Local Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) were among those who voted in favor of a bill to help veterans who were exposed to burn pits or other dangerous toxins get access to care and benefits. The bipartisan The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT)
Continue Reading
A man was arrested today on suspicion of firing gunshots in Palm Springs while intoxicated. The man, a 24-year-old from Banning, was arrested Wednesday morning and booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center on suspicion of various weapons violations, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. He was being held on $10,000 bail.
Continue Reading
The heat has been consistent since the weekend, but now humidity is rising as well. Dew points will remain in the 50s today, making it less comfortable out there. Highs today will still register in the low one-teens, so we’ll see little relief from summer temps the next few days. The broad ridge of high
Continue Reading
Update 8:15 p.m. After a nearly 11-hour closure, Sunrise & E Ramon is back open. Crews worked for hours to safely stop the flow of natural gas in order to make permanent repairs. We spoke with nearby businesses who were who impacted by the gas leak. “Definitely concerns me. And I’m concerned for all the
Continue Reading
The Palm Springs prowler, a shirtless man on a one-wheeled skateboard accused in a series of burglaries, has been arrested. On Tuesday, detectives were able to contact and arrest the suspect, a 31-year-old man, police announced. The man faces four counts of burglary and a parole violation. “We want to thank the community for their
Continue Reading
In a 4-0 vote, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors have passed a motion to study changes to the county programs and services for at-risk children and young adults. The vote came after a presentation by the law firm behind the in-depth report as well as heated public comment where one constituent called for Supervisor
Continue Reading