This 4th of July if you are a resident of Palm Springs or will be spending your Independence Day there, the Palm Springs Fire Department wants residents to be aware that all fireworks including “Safe and Sane” fireworks are illegal in Palm Springs. “Safe and Sane” fireworks refer to fireworks that are sold publicly and
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The vibrant Backstreet Art District in Palm Springs is facing a severe setback as a massive county construction project has left gallery owners pleading for help. For at least the past six months, a road leading to the district has been blocked due to a Riverside County flood control project, making it nearly impossible for
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A 33-year-old homeless man pleaded guilty today to starting a small brush fire in Palm Springs earlier this year and was immediately sentenced to two years in state prison. Anthony Cordero pleaded guilty at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to one felony count of arson to a non-dwelling, according to court records. Â Â Officers
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Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health is inviting community members to their upcoming public forum and hearing in Rancho Mirage that will discuss their Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Plan. MHSA is major funding source for local mental health services within Riverside County. Thus by attending these public forums and hearings community members can have
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The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board awarded a grant of more than $1 million dollars to DAP Health. Officials said the $1,025,778 grant awarded to DAP Health helps ensure the practice of accessible healthcare for thousands of patients. DAP Health is currently securing the acquisition of Borrego Health and the funding will help fill
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An officer-involved shooting temporarily shut down a portion of the 10 freeway heading east of Coachella Wednesday morning. California Highway Patrol confirmed a pursuit began in the CHP San Bernardino Area at approximately 2:37 a.m. There was no word on exactly where it started but the agency confirmed it started when a vehicle failed to
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Splash House announced some big names performing at its double weekend lineups coming up in August. The popular poolside summer music festival in Palm Springs is celebrating its 10-year anniversary season. Weekend One takes place on August 11-13 with Weekend Two taking place on August 18-20 at the Renaissance, Margaritaville, and Saguaro hotels with After
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Beginning today at noon, sales of ‘Safe and Sane’ Fireworks started in many communities across California, including in Indio, Coachella, and Desert Hot Springs, which are the only valley cities where legal fireworks are permitted. California law allows the sale of certain fireworks by permitted dealers from June 28 through July 6, however, cities have
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Fourth of July fireworks can be a dazzling display for humans and a nightmare for pets. Colorful, thundering fireworks can lead to sensory overload, which can spike your pet’s blood pressure and heart rate. The intense adrenaline rush can also cause pets to have a “fight-or-flight” response, a big reason why many pets run away
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The Center Coachella is offering a resource to the LGBTQ+ community that gives them a place to get clothing items for free. It’s called the Queer and Trans Closet which is inside of The Center Coachella. Jasper Price, the trans programming manager said this resource makes expressing yourself easy. The idea was started because of
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The City of Palm Desert is taking new steps to get rid of excess sand that piles up on our roads and sidewalks. This Spring, we saw more windy days that brought a lot of sand build up. “The past two or three years, we have seen an increase in sand… it’s a quality of
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A man directly responsible for the deadly ambush-style revenge attack on a San Jacinto motorist a decade ago was convicted today of first-degree murder and other charges. A Murrieta jury deliberated only a few hours Tuesday before finding Abram Daniel Palacios, 35, of San Jacinto guilty of the 2013 slaying of 23-year-old Ivan Ibarra Carrillo.
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The Board of Supervisors today tentatively approved an $8.61 billion budget for Riverside County government in fiscal year 2023-24, with greater appropriations to fund public safety projects and reopen an animal shelter. The board held hearings on the proposed budget during the second week of June and received multiple requests for outlays beyond what had
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A report released Tuesday by the California State Controller’s Office revealed the salaries of leaders across Riverside County including the Coachella Valley. The agency published its 2022 “Government Compensation in California” analysis, showing how taxpayer funds were spent in the previous year, and who was receiving what for being on the public payroll. The individual
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With triple digits in the teens by the end of the week, it’s safe to say the hot summer months are here. You can get our latest forecast here. Historically fewer people tend to visit the Coachella Valley during this time of year. But this Summer is showing promising signs of change according to Visit
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Debbie Wheeler and her husband weren’t prepared for their vacation to Baja California Sur, Mexico to take an unexpected turn earlier this month. The couple was staying at Hyatt’s Rancho Pescadero luxury resort just two days after the bodies of an American couple were found in their hotel room on June 13. Wheeler said they
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The Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade reached its one year mark on Saturday, prompting President Biden to take executive action. “the president issued a third executive order focused on strengthening access to affordable high quality contraception,” says Karine Jean-Pierre, White House Press Secretary. The order includes protection for family planning services and
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Firefighters are at the scene of a fire at a mobile home in Thousands Palms. The fire was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on the 33300 block of Laura Drive inside the Tri-Palm Estates and Country Club. Firefighters on scene reported a double-wide mobile home with fire showing, Cal Fire confirmed. Additional engines are responding
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One person was seriously injured after a rollover crash along Highway 111 near Windy Cove in Palm Springs. The crash was reported at around 1:40 p.m. on Highway 111, just north of Gateway Drive. According to the Palm Springs Police Department, the crash involved two vehicles. One driver was traveling eastbound when he collided with
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A woman pleaded guilty today to burglarizing a Palm Desert business and was immediately sentenced to one year and four months in county jail. Ali Danielle Castillo, 27, of Orange County, pleaded guilty Tuesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to one felony count of burglary, according to court records. Co-defendant Michael James Graham,
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