The cause of a 3-vehicle crash was underway Sunday. Cal Fire reported it happened Sunday before 8:00 a.m. on the eastbound side of I-10 near Washington Street. Crews reportedly had to free one person trapped inside a vehicle. Investigators said two people were taken to the hospital with unlisted injuries. A third person was treated
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Cathedral City officials announced that changes were being made to the ‘Fountain of Life’ landmark. The city announced it planned to transform the landmark into a visual art piece. The landmark, located outside the Cathedral City Civic Center, had been a favorite for Cathedral City families. Kids loved to splash around and climb parts of
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Updated Sunday post: The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified the body found inside the home as 24-year-old Josh Chapa of Desert Hot Springs. He reportedly died Saturday at 4:41 p.m. The time of his injury was pending. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Original post on Saturday: Investigators were trying to determine
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Traffic was backed up Saturday afternoon following a crash on a busy stretch in Desert Hot Springs. City emergency crews were on hand to help block off Palm Drive near Two Bunch Palms. Witnesses said the crash happened around 3:30 p.m. Vehicles passing by could see at least two vehicles damaged in the incident. There
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Updated Sunday at 12:00 a.m. Cal Fire said Saturday that the fire was turned over to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Previous report: UPDATE AS OF 7 P.M. FRIDAY: The fire is now 19 acres and 20% contained. Firefighters say that the change is because of more accurate mapping of the fire Evacuation orders have
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An Indio PD motorcycle officer was involved in a traffic accident at the intersection of Jackson street and Odlum Drive around 3:31 p.m. In the city of Indio near the IIndian Palms Country club and Resort. The officer was airlifted to a hospital with unknown injuries. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with police as
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This is RJ Schultz, Ice Plant manager for the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Anything ice related in the building RJ handles. From the thinnest skate lines, to the loads of ice. “I remember going to Toledo Storm games in the ECHL watching the guys skate around and the Zamboni’s during the intermission and I thought that
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Palm Springs Police Department reports North Indian Canyon Drive at the wash is now open. The road was closed on Thursday due to low visibility from strong winds and blowing sand.
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It’s Day 1 of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival! Thousands of people from across the world are in the desert to see their favorite artists. For the next two weekends, some of the big musicians in the world hit the stages of the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio. More than 200,000 visitors are expected
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Thousands of people are in the valley to attend Coachella. As people are camping, dancing, and listening to music, there is a chance for you to misplace items or even be a victim of theft. On the Coachella website, there are tips on how you can protect your items. They provided their guests with a
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Update 4/14/2023- 9:00 a.m. PSPD reports that Gene Autry Trail is now open. Indian Canyon still closed. Update 4/13/23 – 6:10 p.m. The city has closed N Gene Autry Drive due to low visibility from wind and sand. Indian Canyon has been shut down. Original Report 4/13/23 – 6:22 a.m. North Indian Canyon Drive was
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A Palm Desert gym owner is hoping he can revamp some of the gym equipment so it can be better utilized by his clients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Zack Adams owns Zack’s Personal Fitness in Palm Desert. He has been the owner of the gym for the last 17 years. A majority of Adam’s clients
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Grabbing an E-Bike and hitting the trails is becoming a favorite pastime for many here in the Coachella Valley and beyond. While fun and convenient, the lithium-ion batteries that power some of them have been linked to explosions and deadly fires.  We checked in with Cal Fire Riverside and confirmed no such incidents involving electric
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Festival season is here! With Coachella Music and Arts Festival less than 24 hours away, thousands of campers for the festival are already starting to arrive at their temporary home for the weekend. A festival pass is required to enter the campgrounds. Camping is open from Thursday, 9 a.m. to Monday, 10 a.m., the two
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A local organization called @section14survivors and @blackhistoryps are hosting a conversation about developing recommendations for Reparations with Civil Rights Attorney @arevamartin this Sunday. Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at United Methodist Church Palm Springs. What should people expect to hear if they attend the section 14 conversation on Sunday? From Areva Martin (civil rights attorney
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Thousands of festival-goers will flock into the Coachella Valley over the next few weeks for the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival. The outdoor venue that houses these annual events require attendees to make preparations in order to remain healthy and stay safe during the festivities. There are several safety tips
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A student at Raymond Cree Middle School in Palm Springs has tested positive for active tuberculosis, Riverside Univesity Public Health officials announced on Thursday. County health officials said the student, who was briefly hospitalized, is receiving treatment at home and is expected to recover. Riverside University Health System-Public Health is working with Palm Springs Unified
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Two 18-year-old men suspected with two 16-year-old boys in an armed carjacking of a 75-year-old woman in La Quinta pleaded not guilty to felony charges today. Daryl Haxiel Urbano of Coachella and David Reyes III of Palm Desert were charged with one felony count each of carjacking and robbery, according to court records. They additionally
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Police are asking for the public’s help today to identify the person who stole a bike, known as a “ghost bike” displayed in Palm Springs meant to honor a bicyclist who died in an accident. “The stolen bicycle was dipped in white paint and stripped of all working parts had been displayed at the intersection
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Charges were filed today against a 25-year-old woman suspected of driving under the influence and assaulting an officer in Palm Springs. Melinda Leigh Haley of Desert Hot Springs was charged with three misdemeanor counts of assault against an officer and one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence and battery on an officer, according
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