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A dump truck driver accused of causing a deadly 1,000-acre blaze in Calimesa by intentionally dropping flaming debris from his rig in the middle of a windstorm made his initial court appearance today. Antonio Ornelas Velazquez, 38, of Desert Hot Springs was charged earlier this year with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count
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Tune in as I deliver remarks on ending the war in Afghanistan. https://t.co/G1UGxVpd19— President Biden (@POTUS) August 31, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic
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The valley community continues to mourn Cpl. Hunter Lopez as the outpouring of support continues to grow for the U.S. Marine from Indio who was killed in last week’s bombing in Afghanistan. Monday, Lopez’s parents spoke out for the first time publicly since the deadly attack in Kabul, calling this one of the most challenging
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A homeless services center at the former Palm Springs Boxing Club will open on Tuesday, August 31, city officials confirmed. Martha’s Village will begin the introductory stages of wraparound services for homeless individuals at the City’s new daytime homeless drop-in access center on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. The center is at the former
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About 70 Augustine Casino employees were presented with a surprise pay raise to say thank you. “So the team members were literally in shock when we called them into a meeting and told them they were going to be getting these checks. I don’t think it quite registered initially but once it did, it was
Continue ReadingAs COVID-19 cases continue to rise, some families are considering taking their kids out of the classroom and searching for schooling options from home. “We had very big concerns about what was going to happen with our kids since they’re so little. We’ve been very cautious with them,” said Priscilla Waggoner. Waggoner is a Bermuda
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The parents of United States Marine Corps Corporal Hunter Lopez issued a statement on the death of their son. Lopez, 22, of Indio was among 13 U.S. service members who died during the attack on a Kabul airport on Thursday. Check Out: Tributes continue in memory of fallen Marine and Coachella Valley resident Hunter Lopez
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NEW CASES Over the past 24 hours, Riverside County reported 2,347 new coronavirus cases. This brings the total number of cases up to 334,846. The case rate per 100K increased after a small drop-off last week, going from 35.3 on Friday to 36 on Thursday. The case rate was at 16.9 at the start of
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The City of Indio honored Hunter Lopez, a local Marine who died during the Kabul airport attack, with a memorial set-up at city hall and a planned remembrance at a special city council meeting on Monday. U.S. Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio was among 13 U.S. service members who died during Thursday’s attack
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A Desert Hot Springs woman was taken into custody on Saturday for allegedly giving false information to authorities. On August 20, the Riverside County Sheriff’s department got a call by the suspect, identified as Angelica Marie Mendez, 23, who claimed a child was a victim of neglect and sexual assault. The incident occurred in Palm Desert
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Update 9/22/21 The Palm Springs Tramway’s closure has been extended an extra week. The tramway is now scheduled to reopen on October 11, 2021. Original Report 8/30/21: Labor Day will be the last day for people to ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for nearly a month while it is closed for annual maintenance, it
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People across Coachella Valley are continuing to mourn and honor Hunter Lopez. The 22-year-old Marine Corporal was killed in the suicide attack at the Kabul airport last week. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department set up a memorial outside of their Cook Street building in Palm Desert. Two flags, a candle, a gift box, and some
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Indio will be hosting a series of emergency preparedness events at various businesses across the city for National Preparedness Month, officials said today. Each Wednesday in September, Dennis Day, the city’s emergency operations center manager, will partner with Indio businesses to provide locals with emergency preparedness materials and strategies from 10 a.m. to noon. The
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The Palm Springs Fire Department says all lanes on the I-10 are now open after being closed due to a methane gas leak, which has been mitigated. CHP issued a Sigalert around 5:00 p.m for both east and westbound lanes on the highway due to the gas leak in the area near Garnet Avenue and
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UPDATE: Fire officials said that the Chaparral Fire was 1,425 acres and 10% contained Sunday morning. One firefighter received minor injuries and two structures were destroyed. Evacuation warnings and orders remained in place. https://twitter.com/CALFIRERRU/status/1431980243183570948?s=20 Cal Fire and Riverside County firefighters are on the scene of a wildfire burning near Tenaja Road and Cleveland Forest Road,
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The recent deadly events unfolding in the Afghan capital are prompting local Gold Star families and veterans to react. Isaac Wyant, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2014 to 2018 and was stationed at Twentynine Palms, is reflecting on the United State’s 20-year war. While he was never deployed to Afghanistan, Wyant was
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It’s week 2 of the high school football season! We’ve got 10 games this week, check out the schedule below. Watch the Best Local Sports Show with Blake Arthur at 11 p.m. for scores, highlights, and more from this week’s action. We’ll also announce our Play of the Week nominees! WEEK 2 – FRIDAY 8/27 Palm Desert
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With fire season now extending into the fall. It’s important for people to understand how wildfire smoke impacts people and how to protect themselves. The California Environmental Protection Agency held a virtual media briefing today to discuss the air quality and health concerns associated with the widespread smoke. A website, visiting California Resources Board breaks
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A Coachella Valley native killed in the attack at Kabul airport is being honored and remembered. Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez, a graduate of La Quinta High School, was among the 13 U.S. service members killed Thursday in Afghanistan. Friday night on the field before kickoff, the La Quinta Blackhawks players ran out carrying American flags.
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Marine Hunter Lopez along with Father Captain Herman Lopez The Riverside Sheriff’s Association has set-up a page to make donation to the Lopez family. Click here to donate News Channel 3 has confirmed that a local Marine was among 13 U.S. service members killed during an attack at a Kabul airport on Thursday. The Desert
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