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Residents of the La Quinta Cove were evacuated from their homes as Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies engaged in a standoff late Wednesday, residents told News Channel 3. Residents called into the newsroom to report deputies surrounding a house near the intersection of Avenida Navarro and Calle Monterey. Deputy Robyn Flores, public information officer for the

The future of Well in the Desert in Palm Springs is no longer in question. The Palm Springs City Council voted unanimously to reauthorize its conditional use permit, allowing the organization to continue helping the homeless in the downtown area. “This is where they can come and get it all, they can get the shower

The review of the conditional use permit for the Well in the Desert facility and an update to the Downtown Park Project and are among the topics going before the Palm Springs City Council Wednesday night. Amid the city’s ongoing review process for recently submitted construction bids for the 67,500-square-foot Downtown Park planned in the

UPDATE: Wildfire near San Jacinto fully contained A fire in the Juniper Flats area between Perris and San Jacinto that has charred at least 520 acres of brush was 72% contained, authorities said Tuesday. The Monday update placed the containment at 30% and the total acreage burned at 490 acres. No projected containment date was

After a series of violent crimes at bars and nightclubs in downtown Palm Springs, some businesses are embracing a new service to monitor bad behavior. They’re trying to curb it from happening more than once. Businesses like a rooftop bar, Moxie, have begun using what’s called “Patron Scan.” Owner of Moxie, Oscar Babb, says his

Desert Hot Springs acting Chief of Police, Jim Henson called for a ban on replica firearms after Monday’s incident where police confiscated two real and one replica firearms after they say three 14 year olds were caught making threats against Desert Hot Springs High School. “The officers did take a replica of an AR-15,” Doria

A $46,445 check will be presented today in Riverside to the family of slain California Highway Patrol Officer Andre Maurice Moye Jr., whose death prompted a one-day charity drive that generated the funds for the benefit of his loved ones. Moye was gunned down on Aug. 12 after stopping a convicted felon for a vehicle

At quick glance, the front yard and the back yard of the Cathedral City home owned by 79-year-old Linda Turetsky both look terrific. But, in talking with the retired teacher, you learn there is much she is not happy with. “I’m disappointed with the work that was done, disappointed in the man who promised he’d

Desert Hot Springs Police arrested three 14 year old students Sunday evening in connection with threats of violence against Desert Hot Springs High School. In a Monday afternoon news conference, Acting Chief Jim Henson thanked patrol officers, who he said worked tirelessly to “thwart this from happening today.” The details of a planned attack were

Last call will remain at 2 a.m. for the foreseeable future in California. The bill that proposed an extension of last call hours in bars in 10 California cities, including three in the Coachella Valley, failed on the State Assembly floor over the weekend. On Saturday, the State Assembly rejected State Bill 58 with 29

The United States Forest Service isn’t taking any chances this fire season. Just last night, the Bautista Fire broke out, torching over 160 acres in the San Jacinto Mountains. Despite a wet winter, firefighters are on high alert. Zach Behrens, Public Information Officer with the San Bernardino National Forest, says several fire prevention technicians are

Veterans of foreign wars who didn’t graduate from high school have until Oct. 15 to apply for graduation certificates issued through a Riverside County program that awards diplomas to former airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines who gave up school to serve their country. The county Office of Education this year will conduct its 13th “Operation

An Indio Starbucks is damaged after a woman reportedly drove her car into the building Monday morning. According to Ben Guitron, Indio Police Public Information Officer, at 10:59 am a 71-year old female drove her Mercedes into the Starbucks located at Monroe and Ave 42. According to Guitron there were no injuries but the coffee

A freshman from Palm Desert High School is dancing her way into the national Teen Miss World America competition. She’ll be representing the state of California and also advocating for a cause very close to her heart. Eye on the Desert’s Caitlin Thropay met with Sabrina Safron to learn about how she is preparing for