Update Article: 09/06/21 The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced that two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Ruben Garcia. A third person remains wanted in connection with the homicide. The wanted suspect was identified as Pedro Urieta Angeles, 32, of Cabazon. Angeles is considered armed and dangerous. If seen, call 911,
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Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington is under quarantine today after being exposed to someone infected with COVID-19. Washington began his isolation on Wednesday after being notified that he had come into contact the day prior with a person infected with coronavirus, the supervisor’s chief of staff, Michelle DeArmond, wrote in an email. “It’s
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A job fair will be held next month to fill open positions across the Coachella Valley, it was announced today. The Valley Wide Employment Expo will be held virtually on Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. The event is free to attend for both job
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS (CNS) – Sarah Robles, who was raised in Desert Hot Springs, became the first American woman to win two Olympic medals in weightlifting, winning the bronze in the super heavyweight class. 🇺🇸 @TeamUSA’s Sarah Robles is the first American woman to win two Olympic weightlifting medals. She takes home #bronze at the #OlympicGames
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Evictions are expected to increase after the federal moratorium on housing expired over the weekend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a moratorium at the start of the pandemic to prevent people from being evicted as several people lost their jobs. The Biden Administration announced Thursday he is allowing the nationwide ban to
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Just when things started to look somewhat normal with California’s reopening in June, concerns over the highly transmissible Delta variant and rising COVID-19 cases in Riverside County and across the state have local businesses on their toes– ready to pivot for just about anything. “We just try to keep up with the new rules and
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The Salvation Army Davis Community Center invited the community to their “Back 2 School Bash and Open House” event on July 31. The open house offered free backpacks and school supplies. The event also included free COVID-19 vaccinations, haircuts, nail trimming, and giveaways. Organizers also offered educational booths, jumpers, and an opportunity to sign up
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Cal Fire confirmed that two people have died after a plane crashed in a vacant lot northwest of the Banning Municipal Airport around 9:30 a.m. Friday. The plane crashed near Ramsey and Hathaway Streets, with the FAA reporting that the two victims were the only ones on the plane. The crash ignited a small fire
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Some of the nation’s leading medical doctors and researchers are calling on the federal government to consider authorizing the use of COVID-19 booster shots. Doctor Vincent Rajkumar, of the Mayo Clinic, which was named the number one hospital in the nation for the sixth year in a row, says he supports the idea of booster
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Cal Fire confirmed one person died early Saturday morning when a vehicle hit a pole, resulting in a fire. The accident took place on Highway 111 near Monterey just before 1:30am. It was a solo traffic collision and the fire was put out shortly after crews arrived on scene. No word on if there were
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Concerns over coronavirus variants continue to rise here at home. Health experts are sharing that the virus needs an unvaccinated person to successfully mutate into a stronger variant — adding the more unvaccinated people we have in our community, the likelier it is we’ll see more variants in the future. “A virus can only mutate
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A parolee accused of shooting a 14-year-girl in the head while she was riding in a vehicle with four other children in Indio must stand trial on six counts of attempted murder, a judge ruled today. Vicente Manuel Reyes, 25, of Thousand Palms was arrested three days after the May 20, 2018 shooting. Following a
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Three organizations, including the ACLU, have filed a federal complaint accusing Riverside County of misusing millions of dollars meant for COVID relief allocated to the Sheriff’s Department In the complaint addressed to the Department of Treasury, the ACLU accuses the Sheriff’s Dept. of misusing millions in COVID relief, including $2.7 million for furniture and other
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Murder and other felony charges were filed today against a 52-year-old man accused of killing a Coachella resident. Gabriel Castro Ramirez of Coachella was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing 46-year-old Jimmy Meza the day before. Along with the murder count, Ramirez is charged with one count each of attempted murder and assault with a
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Riverside County law enforcement agencies will memorialize peace officers on Saturday, who have died in the line of duty. The memorial starts at 8 a.m. where anyone can participate in a run/jog. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. in front of the “Safe in His Arms” memorial statue. Palm Springs Police Department’s Chief Bryan
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Mental health is taking a front seat as the pandemic continues, and Ecore Fitness is trying to get people out of their funk and into their facility to work it all out. It’s dedication and drive that get people through the doors of Ecore Fitness. The Pilates studio offers different types of classes Monday through
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Some residents in La Quinta communities are speaking out strongly against a proposed surf park seeking city approval, worried about light and noise pollution, water usage and traffic. But a new report from the city found the project will have few impacts in the areas of their concerns. The project, called Coral Mountain Resort, is
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Opponents of a massive Marilyn Monroe statue in downtown Palm Springs suffered a legal blow today, though the fight is far from over. A group of residents calling themselves the “Committee to Relocate Marilyn” sued the city in March for allowing “Forever Marilyn” to be placed downtown, alleging it violated various municipal and state codes
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Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes is set to retire at the end of next month, ending a nearly three decade long career with the department. Reyes, 51, has received multiple recognitions and awards throughout his 27 years at the Palm Springs Police Department, including Officer of the Year back in 2000. “It’s never about
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At Desert Sands Unified School District, applications are now available for parents to request their students grades change from a letter grade to a pass or no pass option. The district unveiled the application on Thursday to comply with a state bill that changes grading requirements for high school students. Students must have been in high school
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