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A video that’s gone viral on social media has captured the attention of thousands of Coachella Valley residents. The video shows a local street vendor being handcuffed by what activists said are state rangers and border patrol agents. Several immigrant rights groups have been scrambling for several days to find out what exactly happened. “He
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As examination of a forensic expert continued Monday in the quadruple murder trial for Jose Larin Garcia, his defense team worked to cast doubt on how the investigation was conducted. The defense argues in this case Larin Garcia was framed – and that evidence was planted and not thoroughly investigated. With Palm Springs Police crime
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Two new California bills have been introduced within days of each other, regarding vaccines and children. Some parents are concerned about the impact these bills could have on their children, if passed. “It’s kind of a big deal for parents, right. Like, I feel like that’s something parents definitely want to know. I would not
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Jeffrey Bernstein will run for the Palm Springs City Council District 2 seat in the upcoming November election. Bernstein announced his candidacy on Monday. He is a long-time resident of the city and owner/founder of Destination PSP, a retail store in downtown Palm Springs that first launched in 2012. Bernstein’s campaign team touted his business
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The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa is hosting a job fair for five straight weeks as it looks to hire several hundred team members. The first job event is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Morongo Grand Ballroom. Other job fairs are scheduled for Feb. 3, Feb. 9, Feb.
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Hospitalizations After several consecutive days of falling numbers, COVID-19 hospitalizations increased by 10 patients to start off the week. This is since the county’s last report on Friday. Over the past 24 hours, the county reported 21 fewer COVID hospitalizations. The county now has a total of 1,065 patients. COVID Hospitalizations in the past month-and-a-half:
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — California legislation proposed Monday would eliminate a personal belief exemption in school-based COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Sen. Richard Pan introduced the Keep Schools Open and Safe Act during a news conference at a Los Angeles school. Pan, a pediatrician, said the law is needed to ensure that children are educated. “Families across
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We finally got a look at the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ first-ever jersey. The team presented the jersey at a news conference Monday morning at the Palm Springs Air Museum. The jersey prominently features the Firebirds’ red, orange and deep navy logo with a fierce-looking bird breathing fire. The secondary logo on the jersey is a
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The tax season for 2022 kicked off Monday. The Internal Revenue Service has started accepting and processing 2021 tax returns. However, you still might not have all the forms and information needed to file your return yet. Before you file your returns this tax season, there are some things you need to know. The IRS
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Palm Springs International Airport surpassed its all-time passenger record for the month of December, the seventh straight monthly record broken, officials announced today. The total passenger count for December was 276,527, an 8.6% increase from the previous record set in December 2018, according to officials. The total passenger count for the entirety of 2021 was
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Posting a final round of 64 to shoot (-23), Hudson Swafford takes home The American Express for the second time here in the desert. A winner in 2017, Swafford shot a 66 and 64 over the weekend to secure the title. Swafford was electric down the stretch scoring an eagle on 16 and birdie on
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Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire department have put out a mobile home fire in Rancho Mirage this morning. Firefighters were called to Lincoln Downs Street in the Rancho Mirage Mobile Home Park, near Kobe Japanese Steak House around 7:45 this morning. Firefighters are still mopping up at the scene. Cal Fire confirmed a sofa
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A New year is bringing new life up in Big Bear this morning. Fans of the famous Bald Eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have recently been keeping a close watch on a live camera of the pair’s nest nestled in a Jeffrey Pine Tree, where the eagles have welcomed a new egg. Friends of Big Bear
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A Palm Springs coffee shop opened its doors almost one year ago mid-pandemic and since then, it said it has come across some struggles, but still able to make it work to get its Latin-inspired drinks to its customers. Cafe La Jefa is not your average coffee shop because it focuses on making its drinks
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On Sunday, kids of all ages got the opportunity to swing into action at the American Express. The First Tee of the Coachella Valley held a kid’s golf clinic. “We get to see a lot of talented kids, we get to see a lot of kids who have never swung a golf club before. Honestly,
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The American Express golf tournament in La Quinta is on its final day. Last year’s tournament took place without fans in the stands, so many businesses took advantage of their return as staffing and supply shortages continue. “Just for bringing the tournament here, we’ve had a good amount of people, good amount of players,” said
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Three days down, and one more to go for The American Express Tournament. Gusty winds didn’t stop fans from making their way to the PGA West courses. “My favorite part was watching them get into the hole on number 17 where they have to hit it onto the island,” said attendee Kaylee Spasov. Players were
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College of the Desert’s Board of Trustees is reviewing its strategic master plan for the next 5 years and under the backdrop of transparency concerns, also continued worries about its resolve to build long-planned west valley campuses. “Yes, we reaffirm our commitment,” said COD Trustee Fred Jandt. Check Out: I-Team report on COD’s Commitments to
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One person is suffering from major injuries this morning after being ejected from their vehicle just before 2 a.m. today. According to authorities, California Highway Patrol responded to a call of an overturned vehicle on the I-10 freeway Eastbound near Washington St. Cal Fire arrived on scene and transported one patient to a nearby hospital
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Partial skeletal remains found in 1986 in Lake Elsinore were identified as belonging to a woman from Tustin who was reported missing in 1977, authorities announced today. The remains, including a skull, were found down an embankment along the Ortega Highway by a Caltrans crew doing survey work in the area, according to the Riverside
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