Veterans from across the Coachella Valley gathered at the General Patton Memorial Museum in Chiriaco Summit Thursday morning to honor our nation’s veterans. Indio resident Felipa Serrano Diaz visited the event with some family members to pay tribute to veterans who are no longer with us, including her older brother. Diaz said she and her family
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After nearly two years, the holiday celebration at Disneyland Resort is back in full swing. From parades to diverse authentic food, the popular Disney Festival of Holidays is creating a magical experience for guests. From Nov. 12, 2021, through Jan. 9, 2022, guests will enjoy Disney magic and make holiday memories with friends and family
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During a press conference Wednesday Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency encouraged all adults to get the COVID-19 booster shot. A letter sent out this week from the California Department of Public Health stated no adult should be turned away from getting the COVID-19 booster vaccine. This is as
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A ceremony was held Thursday morning at the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery in Coachella to honor all our local veterans. This year marked the 50th anniversary of this ceremony, which returned after smaller but many of its traditional elements. Approximately 50 people attended the ceremony, with young and old residents pausing to honor all the
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I-Team investigator John White brought you an in-depth report on the Indio Police Department being a department in turmoil. A city hall investigation is ongoing into the department leadership under Chief Mike Washburn over allegations leveled by the city’s two police unions. The issue stems from the dismissal of an Indio Police officer fired over
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There are new questions about the status of an investigation into the Indio Police Department and its Chief of Police, Mike Washburn. General Counsel for the Indio Police Command Unit(PCU), Wendell Phillips, says the city has fired the investigator looking into the various allegations made against the chief. “Well, you know, you have to assume logically that the
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A line wrapped outside the door at Desert Sands Unified School District offices. Kids with their parents were waiting patiently to get their first dose of the pediatric Pfizer vaccine. “I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” said Jeff Hepner, a DSUSD parent. “I’m very excited to get the vaccine because it
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We’ve now got a list of musical performers and events that will be taking place at the 29th annual Indio International Tamale Festival. The tamale festival takes place on the first weekend of December at 100 Civic Center Mall in downtown Indio. The talent of the region finds its stage at Tamale Festival. This year’s
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Update 11/15/21: The Riverside County District Attorney’s office has added murder charges to the toddler father, Adler Metcalf. A round of drug testing found that Metcalf had marijuana and fentanyl in his system, while Acuna also had fentanyl in her system. The couple’s 4- month-old daughter had marijuana in her system, according to court documents.
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The General Patton Memorial Museum in Chiriaco Summit held a celebration Thursday morning honoring U.S. service members, marking one of the many events of its kind across the Coachella Valley. Festivities kicked off with a fly over by the Palms Springs Air Museum and then followed by the Presentation of Colors. Attendees, which included veterans,
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Star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is coming to Los Angeles. ESPN’s Adam Schefter originally reported early Thursday afternoon that “OBJ” was finalizing a deal with the Los Angeles Rams. Former Browns’ WR Odell Beckham Jr is finalizing a deal with the Los Angeles Rams, per sources.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 11, 2021 The Rams
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More than 2 million at-home COVID-19 tests are being recalled due to a high rate of false-positive test results. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is a Class One Recall, the most urgent type. The tests are from the brand Ellume. According to the Ellume website, the tests were available online and through
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Firefighters were mopping up after putting out a two-acre wildfire on the southeast side of Desert Hot Springs Monday morning. Officials with CalFire Riverside County Fire said it broke out at 4:40 a.m. on the east side of the Desert Crest Country Club near Dillon Road along Country Club Drive and Vista Cerro Drive. The flames
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Veterans Day is this Thursday, Nov. 11. There will be numerous events in the Coachella Valley to pay tribute to all those who have served in our armed forces. 24th annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade – 3:30 PM The City of Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade returns to Palm Canyon Drive on Thursday, Nov.
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By Lucien Bruggeman RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) — Two of the 13 Turpin siblings, who were held captive and tortured by their parents inside a Riverside County home for years before managing to escape in 2018, are speaking publicly for the first time about the horrifying ordeal. In an exclusive interview with ABC News’ Diane Sawyer, the
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Riverside County Sheriffs Office confirmed a suspect was arrested after a barricade situation that led to an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning. RSO tweeted the officer-involved shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Indio – 81000 blk of Sierra Ave – Our Force investigations Detail is assisting CHP who was involved in an officer involved shooting around 1:30
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Volunteers gathered at the Coachella Valley Cemetery in Coachella to place wreaths ahead of Veterans Day. Volunteers spent hours making about 900 wreaths and then placing them on the tombstones of veterans. Susy Del Toro, one of the volunteers, told News Channel 3 that she’s been doing this for the past 9 years. She buys all
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The Riverside and Orange County district attorney’s offices are cracking down on fentanyl dealers. Those who distribute the deadly drug can now be charged with murder if someone dies after ingesting or being exposed to it. Riverside County district attorney Mike Hestrin says the fentanyl crisis has escalated out of control in recent years. He
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College of the Desert will receive the 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education Award for its high proportion of Latinx students who earn “Associate Degrees for Transfer” relative to overall campus rates. The recognition among all California community colleges was bestowed by the Campaign for College Opportunity, which works to increase access to higher education
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The city of Riverside received a $10 million grant to help provide housing and support services to Inland Valley residents living with HIV who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, officials announced today. The funds will go toward the construction of a 49-bed housing facility that will provide health care, job training and
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