Along with the scattered showers on the valley floor Monday came fresh powder atop the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Many brave visitors bundled up to enjoy everything the tram has to offer. “I was actually hiking to the peak last night. I overnighted on the summit,” said Kyle Eubanks, a hiker from Yucca Valley. While
Continue ReadingPenguin colonies in some parts of the Antarctic have declined by more than 75% over the past half century, largely as a result of climate change, researchers say. Scientists discovered that colonies of chinstrap penguins — also known as ringed or bearded penguins — have dropped dramatically since they were last surveyed almost 50 years
Continue ReadingHouse Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, a New York Democrat, on Monday sent Attorney General William Barr the following letter asking him to respond to a series of questions about President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani’s arrangement to provide the Justice Department with information on Ukraine. Read the letter here: cnn.com/2020/02/10/politics/read-nadler-letter-to-barr-ukraine/index.html
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Hazardous-materials and bomb squad investigators descended on a Bermuda Dunes home Monday and ultimately rendered several “explosive hazards” safe. The investigation is being handled by FBI and RSO bomb technicians. By 2:45 p.m., RSO issued an update stating that the bomb squad on scene was able to render all “explosive hazardS” found at the location
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Three suspects were arrested last week in the High Desert on suspicion of a series of thefts, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. On February 4, SBCSD deputies from the Morongo Basin Station received a report of stolen property that was located at a residence on the 55000 block of Lilac Lane in
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The nearly 200 people quarantined at March Air Reserve Base for possible novel coronavirus exposure will likely be allowed to leave the base tomorrow after repeated screenings showed no signs of the pathogen, health officials said today. “People who have not developed symptoms will have successfully completed their quarantine and will be free to leave
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MISSOULA (KPAX TV) — Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” made its Montana debut this weekend, courtesy of the Missoula Children’s Theater. Performing four sold out shows, the cast knew they had some big responsibility. “It’s crazy and it’s intense sometimes, but I love that feeling,” said Abby Negron, who played
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Wet conditions and scattered showers are expected around the valley early Monday morning. As morning commuters head out, be aware of potentially wet and slicker than normal road conditions. Drivers are urged to use caution. Storm clouds were seen moving in on Sunday. Heavier rain could be experienced in the western parts of the valley
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (WDAF) — Just a couple days ago a 10-year-old boy thought he’d never see his Super Bowl souvenir ball again. But thanks to social media, he’s been reunited with his football. This is the moment, Doni Morales has been eagerly awaiting. “I was very happy.
Continue ReadingJoe Biden belittled Democratic rival Pete Buttigieg’s experience as South Bend, Indiana, mayor this weekend in the harshest attack ad of the party’s presidential primary to date. Last year, though, Biden had called mayors’ jobs increasingly important amid a dysfunctional Washington — describing them as the “heartbeat” of the country and telling them that “everything
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Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department continued their search for a man with “medical conditions.” Ryan Butler, 57, is 6 feet tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black and grey sweater, black windbreaker pants and red and black shoes. We are told Butler suffers from “medical conditions” and has
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A pedestrian was struck and left in serious conditions after a hit and run collision in Indio Saturday evening. It occurred at the intersection of Jackson Street and Highway 111. The intersection was closed for two and a half hours but was later reopened. Indio police confirmed the pedestrian injured is an adult man. The
Continue ReadingIn a letter published Monday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the acting inspector general for the Department of Defense to investigate witness retaliation.
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February is Black History Month and the city of Palm Springs is celebrating with multiple events that the community can participate in. The Palm Springs Black History Committee presented their gospel fest, Let’s Rejoice & Sing on Sunday at James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center. “We all went through something,” said Christina Herrera from
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says a 51-year-old San Bernardino man was arrested on drug charges Saturday morning in Cabazon. Deputies say Art Munoz was found passed out in the driver’s seat of his vehicle in the 49-000 block of Seminole Drive in Cabazon. Deputies report also finding inside the vehicle ammunition, approximately 57 grams
Continue ReadingThe Fountains at the Carlotta is hosting their third annual Oscar-lotta’s event. The celebration will feature a red carpet cocktail hour, where residents and guest are able to snap a photo by their Walk of Stars. The Walk of Stars honors supporting actors in the community and resident pet’s. Following the cocktail hour, the event
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The Tour de Palm Springs was Saturday and News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was downtown Palm Springs on South Palm Canyon where the race started and finished. Thousands of cyclists from all over came to the desert for the race. “When you’re out there as soon as you pull up to the start line you
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It’s been a year since the disappearance of Rancho Mirage resident, Rebecca Modrall. It’s a case the Sheriff’s department is treating as a homicide. Family, friends and community members gathered at Freedom Park in Palm Desert for a vigil to remember the 33-year old mother. Tears were shed, candlelights were raised high all in honor
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House press secretaries of President Donald Trump, is attending the seventh annual Heartbeat of Love luncheon organized by Mama’s House. Mama’s House, a Palm Desert-based nonprofit, provides shelter for pregnant women. On Friday, a private reception was held for “major donors” of Mama’s House. Sanders is set to speak at
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Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was the featured speaker for Mama’s House seventh anniversary fundraising luncheon. Mama’s House, a Palm Desert-based nonprofit, provides shelter for women experiencing crisis pregnancies. Organizers say they were delighted to have Sanders as a featured speaker at this years event. Serving under President Trump, Sanders is the
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