SoFi Stadium will play host to Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, the NFL announced today. Team owners unanimously approved the venue selection during league meetings in Dallas. According to ESPN, Super Bowl LXI will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC — the first ever Super Bowl broadcast for ESPN and the first for ABC
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A Marine was killed this week when an amphibious combat vehicle full of service personnel overturned at Camp Pendleton, military officials reported today. The fatal crash took place about 6 p.m. Tuesday during a training exercise at the northern San Diego County Marine Corps installation, according to I Marine Expeditionary Unit public affairs. The name
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The man appointed interim chief of the Riverside County Registrar of Voters office is now in the position permanently, following a vote of confidence by the Board of Supervisors. Art Tinoco was unanimously selected in a formal vote by the board Tuesday, during its final meeting of 2023. Â Â “After conducting a recruitment, it became
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Riverside County health officials are sharing the warning signs of the influenza, or the flu, after announcing that a Coachella Valley child died from the virus earlier this month. The county is urging you to take your child to a medical care facility if they are exhibiting the following flu-related symptoms: · Fast breathing or
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Update from Riverside County Sheriff’s Department: At 11:28 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 47000 block of Dune Palms Road regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, deputies searched the area but were unable to locate any evidence of a shooting. After a review of video surveillance, deputies determined there was not a
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The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre foundation is seeking $20 million in additional funding from the City for the restoration of the City-owned 1936 landmark. After comparing the initial construction cost estimates and current bids to restore the theatre, The Foundation is $10 million short for the project. “I knew construction had gone up about 40%
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Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord earned his first career NHL shutout Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. The Mayor’s FIRST @NHL Shutout! 🫡Congrats, @JDac35! pic.twitter.com/A7XwfP0An2— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) December 13, 2023 Daccord stopped all 24 shots he faced to help the Kraken snap an eight-game losing streak. Congrats to the former @Firebirds star and fan-favorite @JDac35!
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A young child from the Coachella Valley has died from flu-associated illness, county health officials announced on Tuesday. Officials said the child, who was less than 5 years old, was pronounced dead at a hospital in the Coachella Valley earlier this month. The child tested positive for influenza A and did not have any known
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The Palm Springs Surf Club will officially open its doors to the public on January 1, 2024. “The groundbreaking development is set to introduce world-class surfing to Southern California’s most frequented and unexpected destination – the desert,” reads the announcement released on Wednesday. The PSSC will be located at 1500 S Gene Autry Trail, just
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Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez has issued a statement refuting a report that he is resigning from his position. This comes after an article by the Desert Review, based in Imperial County, reporting that Perez will be stepping down due to health issues. “His decision to resign as Supervisor due to his illness leaves a
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On Tuesday morning, a total of 18 different outstanding high school Class of 2024 seniors from the three desert-area school districts are being recognized at the first Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month event. The awards were organized by the Riverside County Office of Education, and the school districts include Coachella Valley Unified School
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Thousands of Catholics took part in The Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage across the Coachella Valley on Tuesday. The Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage is celebrated globally; many consider the trek to the Virgin Guadalupe in Mexico City as the ultimate honor and sacrifice. After a 5:00 a.m. mass service, the pilgrimage walk will began
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During this holiday season, safeguarding your children from both physical and sexual abuse is critical. According to the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center, there is an increase in child abuse around the holiday season. During the holidays, the influx of visitors, hiring of baby sitters, busy schedules, and overwhelmed parents create an environment for potential risks
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A 23-year-old schizophrenic and chronic marijuana user today was found sane when he fatally shot a young man and woman as they watched a movie at a Corona theater. Late Tuesday afternoon, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Timothy Hollenhorst summarily announced his ruling after the defense and prosecution concluded closing statements in the roughly two
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Indio City Councilmember Waymond Fermon announced his candidacy for State Assembly. Fermon’s announcement comes just a day after Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia confirmed he will not seek reelection in 2024. Fermon was first elected to the city council in 2018. In 2021, he became the city’s first African-American mayor. Waymond Fermon He was born and raised
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Border Patrol agents arrested a previously deported Guatemalan citizen with a rape conviction at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint near the Salton Sea. The arrest happened on Dec. 4 at around 11:20 p.m. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a red SUV approached the Border Patrol checkpoint. Agents sent the vehicle to secondary inspection
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival will screen the world premiere of Miller’s Girl, starting La Quinta native Jenna Ortega along with Martin Freeman, festival organizers announced. Ortega, Freeman, and writer/director Jade Halley Bartlett are set to be in attendance as part of their Talking Pictures program. The film will screen at the Mary Mary Pickford is
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The holiday shopping season is underway and local police want to make sure your gifts make it under the tree and not in the wrong hands. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills who said this time of year there’s an increase in vehicle break-ins and package thefts and
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Felony charges were filed today against a 39-year-old woman suspected of stealing a golf cart in La Quinta, which led deputies to serve a search warrant in Indio, where three other people were arrested when a handgun, drugs and drug paraphernalia were allegedly found. Lydia Ruiz was charged with one felony count each of taking
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Braille Institute Coachella Valley is making it easier to find the perfect presents for your friends or family members who may be blind or visually impaired. This holiday season, the institute is teaming up with GiftedBack to host a one-day Holiday Pop-up Shop in Palm Desert. GiftedBack offers products exclusively made by blind and visually
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