A vandalism in progress call led to a suspect believed to be armed to barricade themselves in a home in Palm Desert. A spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department revealed that deputies were originally dispatched to the 45000 Block of Driftwood Drive in Palm Desert to respond to a vandalism in progress call. When
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California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is hosting a video news conference at noon on Tuesday to provide an update on the response to coronavirus cases. You can watch it live in the player below: Riverside County case data Riverside County remains on the state’s list of counties being monitored. On Monday,
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At the PUSD office in Palm Springs, administrators are expressing confidence in saying they’re ready and able to deliver a much more effective “distance learning” experience than what was offered last March when the coronavirus pandemic began. “We are further along and so much more prepared for now in providing instruction in the distance learning
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With many senior centers closed and social activities canceled, the pandemic has left many of our local seniors feeling isolated. One local group of seniors meets three times a week for an outdoor, socially-distant workout class. “This all started because all of my friends…we’re all single. We’re all old. We all live alone,” said Diane
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The Apple Fire continues to burn to the west of the Coachella Valley, charring more than 26,000 acres with 7 percent containment as of Monday night. Investigators said Monday it was started from a faulty diesel truck’s exhaust pipe. Dramatic new video shows early moments of the fire as it charged toward Cherry Valley homes.
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Starting on Tuesday, restrictions will be tightened on campfires, target shooting, smoking and other activities in the San Bernardino National Forest in an attempt to minimize wildfire risks. According to the U.S. Forest Service, rangers will be clamping down on violators because of the hot, dry conditions contributing to fire danger, reflected in the massive
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The Apple Fire has burned 26,450 acres in the Cherry Valley area. One home and two outbuildings have been destroyed by flames and thousands have been evacuated. One family lives in an area surrounded by charred remains of brush and damaged homes, but miraculously, they were able to save their home from being burned down.
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Dr. Jacob Shefa is now back home with his wife Leesann and their son Evin after spending two months battling coronavirus at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. He also spent one month in rehab. “What I feel really is just the ocean of support that I had really at the pinnacle of the
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The Unified Commanders of the Apple Fire are hosting a community meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Banning. Members of the Incident Management Team are expected to present a short briefing regarding the 26,000+ acre Apple Fire burning in Cherry Valley. You can watch the meeting live below:
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Cases Changes Today There were new coronavirus cases reported 1,120 new coronavirus cases since Friday across Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 38,131. Riverside County public information officer Brooke Federico confirmed that technical difficulties in the reporting of cases since Wednesday. The county has been reporting lower than expected case
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A Coachella woman accused of helping a convicted felon who allegedly gunned down a man near Indio five months ago was charged todaywith being an accessory after the fact. Martha Perez Espinoza, 40, was arrested last Thursday and booked at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning, where she’s being held in lieu of $1 million
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Officials announced on Monday that the Apple Fire burning in Cherry Valley was started by a vehicle malfunction. The Apple Fire was first reported Friday at 5:00 p.m. on the 9000 Block Oak Glen Road. According to officials Monday morning, the fire has grown to 26,450 acres and spreading primarily to the north and east
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As schools prepare for distance learning at the start of the new school year, teacher training at Palm Springs Unified School District is underway. The district is holding dozens of sessions ahead of the August 5th start date, which include beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. “This series of training– so the beginning, intermediate and advanced,
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An 18-year-old man accused in a non-injury shooting that targeted a home in Palm Springs was behind bars today, but four other people were still being sought. Jayshaud Chenevert of Palm Springs was arrested Sunday about 10:30 p.m. and booked at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on suspicion of felony evading, shooting at an
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As the Apple Fire continues to burn in Cherry Valley. A smoke advisory is now in place for our valley until Tuesday evening. “It smelled like smoke,” said Robert from Palm Springs. “I really couldn’t see ashes coming down but there was a dark could where the sun didn’t shine through.” That dark blanket of
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Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: In Riverside County, new data is expected Monday afternoon to update local numbers of coronavirus cases. Riverside County officials confirmed that
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We continue to monitor the Apple Fire burning north of Cherry Valley in Riverside County. As of 7:16 a.m. this Monday, the fire burned over 26,000 acres acres with 5% containment. Due to the smoke plumes and winds, a Smoke Advisory for the Coachella Valley has been extended through Tuesday. This could produce unhealthy to
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The Apple Fire continues to burn in Cherry Valley. According to Cal Fire, 26,450 acres have burned as of Monday morning and the fire is at 5% containment. The dry heat, high temperatures, winds and steep terrain have created challenges for firefighters on the ground. “That whole mountainside is covered with those heavy fuels, coupled
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The Apple Fire has burned over 20,516 acres and there is currently 5% containment. One home and two out buildings have burned. More than seven thousand people are under evacuation orders. With multiple agencies helping control the apple fire burning just west of the valley, Cal Fire has made a response plan to protect firefighters and
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