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Former students sue CVUSD, PSUSD over alleged prior knowledge of bus driver’s sexual abuse claims years before arrest

Two former students have filed a lawsuit against the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs Unified school districts over allegedly having prior knowledge of sexual abuse claims against a school bus driver who was later arrested for molesting students. The bus driver, Jose Luis Moncada, 65, was arrested in the parking lot of CVUSD’s Transportation Department

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Now Hiring: Reserve your spot among the team at the Kimpton Rowan in Palm Springs

The Rowan in Palm Springs has more than a dozen openings across a variety of positions, including 11 positions within food and beverage. Other positions available include bellmen, housekeepers, and engineers. The director of food and beverage, NIck Kabetso, says there is plenty of opportunity available for anyone interested in applying. “We really value individuality.

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Rep. Ruiz announces Riverside County cities will receive $500 million through American Rescue Plan

Riverside County is set to receive nearly $500 million from the Department of Treasury through the American Rescue Plan to help with recovery from the pandemic, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz announced on Tuesday. Ruiz said the county will receive $479,874,599 from the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund to strengthen public health efforts, support vital

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Supervisors approve increased penalties for illegal fireworks

The Board of Supervisors today formally approved increasing penalties for residents who ignite fireworks illegally inunincorporated communities within Riverside County, as well as designating places where legal pyrotechnics can be purchased and lit. The board voted 5-0 without comment to amend Ordinance No. 858, establishing the revised penalty formula and elevating the authority of the

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Riverside County reviews recommended changes following 2020 Election

The November 3rd election posed challenges for residents and the Riverside County Registrar of Voters Office.  On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors reviewed some recommended changes that could help in upcoming elections.  News Channel 3’s Dani Romero breaks down the problems and possible solutions.  “We did see recruitment issues during the November 2020 election,” said

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