Update 6/1/23 Police confirmed a man was killed in the shooting and a 19-year-old suspect is in custody. The victim was identified by police as Austin House, 20, of Cabazon. He suffered several gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Charges have not been officially filed against the suspect yet, however, he is
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It’s graduation season and we are honoring several 2023 high school graduates through the next two weeks. Graduation season is officially underway in the Coachella Valley. Here are some amazing graduates and their accomplishments. https://youtu.be/PHlHklKiL8E Priscila Marquez – Cathedral City High School, Shelomith Mariane Hoy – Palm Springs High School, Hugo Uriostegui – Desert Hot
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Palm Springs Police announced Thursday morning that both Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Drive are now open. Both windy intersections were shut down for several days as strong winds whipped sand across the valley making for dangerous driving conditions, especially in the Palm Springs wash areas. The normally busy roadways connect the city of
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As Mental Health Awareness month comes to a close, we’re taking a closer look at mental health emergency care in Riverside County. We spoke to the Riverside University Health System, and a school therapist at Desert Hot Springs High School about how they utilize Mobile Crisis Response Teams. Carmelita Coppins, LCSW and Mental Health Therapist
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The mother of Trammell Evans, who was last seen in Joshua Tree National Park on April 30th, is searching for him in the High Desert area. Amy Evans traveled from Florida late Tuesday night and began her journey in Twentynine Palms early Wednesday. “I just realize I’ve got to get back out here, and I’ve
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Coachella Valley pet owners risk being turned away during emergencies when minutes matter most. A nationwide shortage of veterinarians has forced the valley’s only 24/7 emergency pet emergency hospital to close at certain times. Melissa Hull-White and her family loved their long-haired terrier Kobe for 13 years. But on April 15th, things took a turn
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Daytime and overnight cooling centers will soon be open in areas including Idyllwild, the Coachella Valley, Desert Center and Blythe, officials announced said. The Community Action Partnership of Riverside County will coordinate with community organizations to provide 20 daytime cooling centers that will open starting June 1, according to Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. The centers
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Closing arguments are beginning Wednesday in the trial of a felon accused of killing his infant daughter in a high-speed crash on the south end of Palm Desert. Marcus Novell Green, 58, of Thermal, is charged with second-degree murder, child cruelty and a sentence-enhancing great bodily injury allegation for the May 2016 death of 5-month-old
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Tuesday marks one month since 25-year-old Trammell Evans was last seen hiking in Joshua Tree National Park. On April 30th, Evans was dropped off at the Black Rock Campground by a friend. The park started a search and rescue on May 5th for Evans after he was reported as overdue. “I hate not hearing from
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May 30, 2023 2:00 PM Neighbors of the residents displaced by a fire at a Coachella apartment complex are offering assistance to the families who were forced to find temporary housing following Monday afternoon’s fire. Maria Jesus Montero said she wasn’t home at the time of the fire, but was alerted about it and rushed
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An I-Team Investigation reveals developers still cannot say precisely when La Quinta’s Talus resort development, formerly known as SilverRock, will get the money needed to complete its construction. Construction crews have made little progress on the main resort since last summer. And the city has now issued a 60-day deadline. The Robert Green Company promises
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Barricades closing North Indian Canyon Road to traffic didn’t stop two drivers who both rolled vehicles on a large sand berm in separate crashes, Palm Springs Police tell News Channel 3. Police say just before 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, a Palm Springs Police officer saw two vehicles pass him “at a high rate of speed, crashing
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A man who was involved in an armed robbery that included use of multiple AK-47s inside the gated community that houses the Arnold Palmer PGA West Golf Course in La Quinta was sentenced to four years in prison, officials said today. Noe Millan Mora, 31, along with Luis Jose Leyva Jr., 34, of Desert Hot
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Three people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in La Quinta Tuesday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 2:42 p.m. on Avenue 48 near Caleo Bay. Firefighters reported a person was trapped in a vehicle when they arrived at the scene. Two patients sustained minor injuries and one had moderate injuries. Stay with News
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Plans to renovate the Indio Fashion Mall have been canceled, the city of Indio announced on Tuesday. City officials said the Haagen Company, owners of the Indio Fashion Mall since 2018, notified the city that the company will no longer pursue redeveloping the site in its enclosed mall format. The company planned to turn the
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Update 5/30/23 The driver was identified 32-year-old Rex Orton of Desert Hot Springs Original Report 5/29/23 One person is dead after a pick-up truck rolled over on the westbound Interstate 10 near Coachella. The crash was reported at 6:13 p.m.Westbound Interstate 10 near Milepost 63 which is a couple of miles east of the Dillon
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost 3-1 to the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Western Conference Finals. The Firebirds still lead the series 2-1. Both teams were evenly matched in a scoreless first period. Shane Wright got the Firebirds on the scoreboard first early in the second period. BIRDS LEAD 1-0
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American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 66 in Palm Springs along with Veterans for Peace (VFP) hosted the 17th annual Memorial Day luncheon and award a number of recipients with special honors today at Cimarron Golf Resort in Cathedral City. The following recipients will be honored at today’s luncheon: Donald Beck: Silver Helmet AwardWendy Allaire: Daughter of
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Nine people were injured in a shooting on a beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida, police announced. The nine victims included six adults and four children, according to Yanet Obarrio Sanchez, a spokesperson for Memorial Healthcare System. A spokesperson for the City of Hollywood confirmed four of the minors were ages ranging from 1-17. The ages
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The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District and the Indio Post 739 American Legion is honored to celebrate local fallen heroes at its annual Memorial Day ceremony. The event was held on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 9 a.m. at the cemetery in front of the Wall of Honor. Activities started at the cemetery when the gates
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