Kroger continues to work to merge with Albertsons, two of the largest chains of grocery stores. The company says the merger would help them compete with large, nonunionized rivals like Amazon and Walmart. But Kroger is currently facing federal government opposition. Of all 579 stores the company announced it would divest from nationwide, if the
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A proposed plan to bring the first food truck lot to La Quinta’s Old Town Village could be one step closer to possibly becoming a reality. An 18-month temporary use permit was previously approved, allowing for the use of two food trucks to operate in a vacant lot along Avenida Bermudas and Main Street. That
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Jury deliberations began today in the penalty phase of the trial for an Indio man who murdered an 18-year-old crime witness. Alexis Daniel Rosas, 28, and his one-time girlfriend, 33-year-old Maury Duarte, were convicted of first-degree murder on June 17 for the 2019 slaying of Victorville resident Makayla Jean Massey, also known as Anita Garcia.
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Update The Palm Springs City Council delayed its vote on the new policy, citing opposition to the plan. The policy will be discussed again at a future meeting. Original Report Walking along Palm Canyon Road, you’ll find several palm trees. And you might notice their signature ‘skirts.’ But those skirts could change if a new
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Summer heat can be dangerous and cause power outages. In sweltering summer heat, air conditioning is crucial. But extreme heat causes more people to use their air conditioning systems, putting higher demand on the power grid. Supply cannot always keep up with demand, overloading the electrical grid. SoCal Edison is working to prevent power outages,
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Residents at Desert Sands Mobile Home Community in Cathedral City are still coping with the aftermath of a power outage over the weekend that left them in the dark and without air conditioning amid an excessive heat warning for nearly 48 hours. Some residents stayed at hotels and others were forced to throw away groceries
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Over Independence Day Weekend, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers instated a “maximum enforcement period” (MEP), ramping up patrols on state highways and roads across Riverside County to catch drunken and drug-impaired drivers. This statewide maximum enforcement period started at 6:01 P.M. on Wednesday and concluded on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. Statewide statistics from this effort
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A felon accused of killing a 30-year-old Cabazon man whose disappearance remained a mystery until his remains were located more than two years later pleaded not guilty today to murder. Shannon McCloud Collins, 47, of Cabazon was arrested last month following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the 2021 death of Zachary Hemminger. Collins
Continue Reading Kroger and Albertsons today released a list of 579 stores that would be sold off under a proposed mega-merger of the grocery giants, including 63 locations in California. The vast majority of the California locations are in Southern California and includes stores in Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Palm Springs. According to Bloomberg, Kroger CEO
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A judge today confirmed an upcoming trial date for a man accused of gunning down a 17-year-old boy in Cathedral City. Juan Landeros-Garcia, 25, is scheduled to be tried for murder on Sept. 17. He was arrested April 6, 2020, two days after fellow Cathedral City resident Isaiah Guerra was found suffering from at
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Update 7/9/24 North Indian Canyon Drive is back open, the city confirmed. Original Report 7/8/24 Gene Autry Trail reopened to traffic Monday morning through the Whitewater Wash after an early morning closure due to low visibility and sand piling up. North Indian Canyon Drive remained closed to traffic. The normally busy roadways were shut down
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The Palm Springs Power baseball team will host Hometown Heroes Night on July 12 at 7 p.m. located at the Palm Springs Stadium. The event will recognize Coachella Valley individuals who keep the community strong. Free admission is guaranteed for all police officers, firefighters and teachers. Organizations including the Palm Springs Police and Fire Departments,
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This year’s deadline to file claims for PACT Act benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is fast approaching for military Veterans and their families. The PACT Act was signed into law two years ago on Aug. 20, 2022, expanding VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.
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The Board of Supervisors today signed off on an official response to a Riverside County Grand Jury report that identified defects in the 911 system that surfaced during a massive storm, with the county in disagreement with the jury in most instances. The 19-member civil grand jury earlier this year published a report based
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The City of Palm Springs voted to pass an ordinance that will establish a process for reducing homeless encampments on public property in a 3-2 vote at the city council meeting tonight. The city sites public health and safety issues as the reason behind the ordinance that will prohibit anyone to sit, lie, or sleep
Continue Reading A driver in Desert Hot Springs fled her vehicle after rolling over on State Route 62 today, authorities said. After her dark sedan flipped onto its roof two miles south of Morongo Valley shortly before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, the woman departed the vehicle before being identified, California Highway Patrol Officer David Torres told City News
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Voters in Desert Hot Springs will decide on approving a new one-cent sales tax measure in November’s election. The Desert Hot Springs City Council unanimously adopted a resolution last Tuesday to add the tax hike to the ballot. The city estimates the new tax will generate $2,400,000 annually. The funds will go towards public safety,
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place as extreme temperatures continue to be felt across Southern California deserts. Palm Springs set another record high temperature this afternoon, reaching 122°. The previous record of 119° was set in 1958. Indio tied its record of 117°. The ridge of high pressure responsible for the prolonged heat
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The Palm Springs College of the Desert campus is set to open its doors in 2027. This announcement was made tonight at meeting held at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center in Palm Springs. The College of the Desert says construction is expected to begin this November. “You have my word,” commented Laura
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The SunLine Transit Agency is holding its annual ‘Pack the Bus’ donation drive on Thursday, July 18. This is the tenth year that SunLine is hosting ‘Pack the Bus’. Co-sponsors of the event include Alpha Media, KESQ News Channel 3, and Walmart. The event will run from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. outside of the
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