A 23-year-old man accused of shooting two men during a confrontation in Woodcrest was booked into jail today after being extradited from Mexico, where he was apprehended following a roughly three- month manhunt. Bryan Corona of Moreno Valley was captured Tuesday in the Guadalajara area. He was turned over to federal agents for extradition, culminating
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Greater Palm Springs Pride announced today that 91-year-old James “Gypsy” Haake, one of the oldest living drag queens in the world, will be recognized as the 2023 Pride Parade Grand Marshal. “The oldest living drag queen embodies the history and evolution of drag culture, serving as a living testament to the struggles and triumphs of
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The “Forever Marilyn” statue in downtown Palm Springs has a new look, can you spot it? Crews unwrapped a huge scarf and placed it around Marilyn’s neckline. It’s a stunt to promote season 45 of the CBS hit series “Survivor” “Forever Marilyn” was chosen as one of several iconic locations across the United States. Miles
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A 35-year-old Hemet man has been arrested on suspicion of burglarizing a business in Palm Desert, authorities said. Â Â The man was arrested Monday morning on suspicion of burglary, according to Sgt. Rovann Cleveland of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Cleveland said the Palm Desert station’s Special Enforcement Team, Business District Team and Burglary Suppression
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Three men were behind bars today on suspicion of burglarizing about $10,000 worth of high-end items from a Palm Desert business. The suspects, two Indio men, ages 30 and 40, and a 30-year-old man from Palm Desert, were arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of organized retail theft, possession of stolen property, evading and conspiracy,
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Update 9/20/23 A former Riverside County sheriff’s correctional deputy accused of engaging in sex acts with a female inmate on home detention and trying to compel others to do the same pleaded not guilty to nearly 20 felony charges. Christian Phillip Heidecker is charged with three counts each of being a detention officer engaging in
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The community is getting in on the planning process for the future of the Palm Springs International Airport. They want to preserve its iconic past, while keeping up with increasing tourism throughout the Valley. It’s all part of the Master Plan to expand and grow the airport. “For anybody that flies out in the height
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The future of the location of Palm Springs’ “Forever Marilyn” statue could end up on the March 2024 ballot. Palm Springs City Attorney Jeffrey Ballinger confirmed to News Channel 3 that a group wanting to keep the statue in its current location wants to put an initiative measure on the March 5th, 2024 ballot. This
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Update 9/20/23 The person who died in the crash was identified as Connie Ramirez, 72, of Palm Desert. “Based on the preliminary evidence, it appears Ramirez was attempting to turn south into the parking lot when she was struck by the vehicle that was traveling eastbound,” the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office wrote. “Alcohol or drug
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A number of Spanish Walk community members in Palm Desert say they are still struggling to find support weeks after Tropical Storm Hilary severely damaged their homes. “It is very sad to come in here and see my house the way it is.,” said Lydia Duran, Spanish Walk resident. Lydia Duran’s home in Spanish Walk is
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Plans for a potential Chick-fil-A franchise in La Quinta moved forward on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the La Quinta City Council approved the final parcel map for the project, which will be located on the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road. The site will also include a Quick Quack Car Wash. The vote
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As California’s 2023 legislative session comes to a close, there are a number of bills relating to climate legislation which have passed and are awaiting the governor’s signature to become law. One of the bills which has been talked about the most is the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. This bill would require corporations with
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Beginning next month, Riverside County health officials, in coordination with the Superior Court, will have additional potential avenues to treat mentally ill individuals who are on the streets, at risk of homelessness, or likely to end up behind bars. Â Â The Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment (CARE) Act, signed into law as Senate Bill 1338
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A bipartisan delegation of California leaders sent President Joe Biden a letter urging him to approve a major disaster declaration over Tropical Storm Hilary. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom sent a request to Biden for a major disaster declaration, requesting public assistance for Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Siskiyou, and
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North Gene Autry was reopened to vehicle traffic Tuesday morning through the Whitewater wash, between Interstate 10 and the city of Palm Springs, following a closure due to low visibility, officials announced. The roadway had been repeatedly closed over the past weeks due to the same issue. Vista Chino was also open in and out
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The first Texas Roadhouse in the Coachella Valley has opened its doors on Monday. The restaurant is opening its doors at 42790 Jackson Street, off of the Interstate 10 exit. Ryan Campbell, managing partner of the location, says they’re excited to welcome the Coachella Valley in. “Our bar is always playing sports. I mean, we’re
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Several residents met with Palm Springs police to learn more about the technology used to help combat crime in the city. Police held a Community Townhall on Monday so residents could get a better understanding of the military equipment and technology being used in their city. “We really want the public to be comfortable with
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Indio head football coach Daniel Hayes, also referred to as “Coach Zero,” has been relieved of his duties. Both Hayes and Indio athletic director Ron Shipley confirmed this to KESQ on Monday. “The school said they needed to go in a different direction with football. I always give 100 percent so I have no regrets,”
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The Palm Springs Public Library today opened “Slay: The Art of Drag,” a locally-created art exhibit, and announced that its Drag Story Hour series will resume next month. “(Drag is) a misunderstood art form that has been in existence since William Shakespeare’s choice of men to play female roles,” exhibit artist Craig Mann said. “Slay:
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After months of anticipation, the Coachella Valley’s first Dave and Buster’s has opened its doors. The restaurant/sports bar/arcade is located at the River in Rancho Mirage. “Not only is it central in our valley, but the river is like our downtown for Rancho Mirage. So to have this kind of activity is really exciting for
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