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There have been delays for various airlines across the country. At the Palm Springs International Airport, “We do have several delays and two canceled flights stemming from the storm,” says Daniel Meier, the airport’s Deputy Director of Aviation. “Many airlines are offering rebooking options, but we can’t speak on behalf of airlines.” Check the status
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that “against all odds” Ukraine still stands, as he paid a defiant wartime visit to Washington to thank U.S. leaders and “ordinary Americans” for their support in fighting off Russia’s invasion. He pledged there would be “no compromises” in trying to bring an end to the
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A 48-year-old former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent from Riverside who sexually assaulted two women was convicted today of federal charges. Following a nearly two-week trial at U.S. District Court in downtown Riverside, a jury found John Jacobs Olivas guilty of three counts of deprivation of rights under color of law. U.S. District Judge
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The Senate passed legislation authored by Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz that will take more than 2,500 acres of land in the San Jacinto Mountains and put it into a trust for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI). H.R. 897, the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act, will head the President’s
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The State Water Resources Control Board awarded Riverside County a grant of $883,930 to continue the distribution of bottled water for the residents of Oasis Mobile Home Park throughout all of 2023. The Oasis Mobile Home Park has been plagued by issues with clean water for more than three years. It all started in Aug. 2019
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A 29-year-old felon who stole from a La Quinta business earlier this year is facing 16 months in state prison after pleading guilty to a grand theft charge. Adrian Nicholas Vanwinkle of Desert Hot Springs was charged with two felony counts, one each of grand theft of over $950 and vandalism, according to court records.
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The community came together to celebrate the 3rd night of Hanukkah, rather than focus on the negativity that’s been making headlines. Acts of hate and antisemitism have been seen nationwide, but it didn’t stop dozens of people from local Chabads in the Coachella Valley from coming together to honor Jewish heritage. “Celebrating Hanukkah and recognizing
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Update: 5:55 PM: The Humboldt County Sheriff declared a local emergency related to the earthquake An overnight shelter has been established for those displaced. Boil water advisories have been issued in multiple locations due to damaged water infrastructure. Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement on the earthquake and the emergency response: California stands with the
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The Imperial Irrigation District has held several ‘Tree for All’ drives throughout the valley. You can read more on their Coachella tree drive here. IID is partnering with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments and the city of Indio for their final tree drive of the year. The final pick up site is located at
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A local land conservation group is facing a major roadblock. A judge last week temporarily blocked the efforts by Oswit Land Trust to restore the former Mesquite Golf and Country Club into a nature preserve in response to a lawsuit from a nearby homeowners association. The envisioned 180-acre wildlife sanctuary is being planned on the
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As California faces rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to multiple respiratory viruses, the state’s top public health doctor has a message for anyone seeking COVID treatment. Unlike in previous years, people now have safe and effective treatment options that can help with COVID symptoms. Most treatments are pills that can be taken at home,
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A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Eureka in Northern California Tuesday morning. The quake could be felt from the coast of Oregon to San Jose California. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the sizable quake injured two people, damaged roads and homes and left thousands without power with more than 72,000 outages reported. The National
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A Palm Desert man who arranged over the internet to meet what he thought would be a 13-year-old girl for sex pleaded guilty today to a felony. Marino Aaron Lopez, 31, was originally charged with six felony counts — two of oral copulation with a person 10 to 14 years old, and one each of
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — After a former state trooper from Virginia drove across the country, kidnapped a 15-year-old California girl, killed three members of her family, then shot himself, Virginia State Police and the sheriff’s office he had recently started working for said they found no warning signs during background checks before he was hired.
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Chandi Group USA is doing its part to Stomp Out Hunger by extending its FREE soft drink offer (with any purchase) for each $1 donation made to Martha’s Village & Kitchen throughout the holiday season. The offer is valid at any of Chandi Group USA’s participating gas stations and quick-service restaurants. With every $1 donation,
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President Joe Biden today signed a bill that designates the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Palm Desert as the Sy Kaplan VA Clinic. The late Seymour “Sy” Kaplan, a local veteran and advocate who died in 2019, served as the Coachella Valley’s Disabled American Veterans chapter commander for 25 years. The bill, H.R.
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A San Diego federal judge ruled this week that part of California’s recent gun bill modeled after Texas’ law allowing private citizens to sue abortion providers is unconstitutional, drawing a statement of gratitude from Gov. Gavin Newsom. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez blocked the fee-shifting provision of SB 1327, which was signed into
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Law enforcement agencies throughout Riverside County will begin a two-day “Holiday Cheer” campaign today, parading around hospitals in patrol units with lights and sirens in an effort to the spirits of staff and patients. The campaign will begin with visits to medical facilities in the Coachella Valley and then move west until it reaches the
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped today to its lowest amount since Aug. 22, 2021, decreasing 2.1 cents to $4.302. The average price has dropped 39 consecutive days, decreasing $1.079, including one-tenth of a cent Monday, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information
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Brendan Fraser will receive the Spotlight Award, Actor at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for his performance in The Whale. Check Out Our Film Festival Section For More Coverage In Darren Aronofsky’s adaptation of The Whale, Brendan Fraser gives a virtuosic performance as Charlie, an English teacher living with obesity whose time is running
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