Donna Rolando News
MSWD's Champion on stepped up water restrictions: 'We have a variety of conservation programs, including rebates'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 8, 2022
The Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) upgraded water demand restrictions to Level 2 in light of California's intensifying drought conditions.
PSUSD: CODe on the Road program will help students 'enhance their technical knowledge'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 7, 2022
The CODe on the Road program, hosted by College of the Desert, will be starting up again on June 20 in Desert Hot Springs.
Cal Fire performs 'hoist rescue' of injured hiker on Bump and Grind Trail in Palm Desert
By Donna Rolando | Jun 7, 2022
Cal Fire performed a remote-area rescue Monday night for a stranded and injured hiker on the challenging Bump and Grind Trail outside of Palm Desert.
Firefighters respond to growing vegetation fire in Thermal: 'longer wildfire seasons' anticipated in state
By Donna Rolando | Jun 7, 2022
As a growing fire engulfed approximately 84 acres of land in Thermal, the Riverside County Fire Department continued to battle the flames on Monday, amid warnings about drought conditions heightening fire danger in the state.
Victim in Coachella shooting identified as local resident; investigation is 'ongoing'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 6, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has identified the victim of a shooting that took place near a Coachella middle school on June 2.
Judge backs ruling to remove Bogert statue in Palm Springs: 'The time has come,' widow says
By Donna Rolando | Jun 6, 2022
Despite citizen efforts to get a temporary restraining order, a judge recently ruled that Palm Springs can go ahead and remove the statue of former Mayor Frank Bogert from in front of City Hall, News Channel 3 (KESQ) reports.
California moves into Level 2 of Water Shortage Contingency Plans this month: 'make every drop count'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 4, 2022
As drought conditions intensify especially in Southern California, that state has put into effect strict emergency conservation measures.
Man charged in shooting over cell phone in the City of Perris: 'fired one 9mm round'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 4, 2022
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department recently arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly firing a 9mm round into a vehicle where his friend's missing phone was located.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department on strip-mall shooter: 'The investigation remains open'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 4, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported a breakthrough in the Perris strip mall shooting in December that left a 29-year-old man dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
Cathedral City: 'Construction of a fuel station with an attendant kiosk' approved
By Donna Rolando | Jun 3, 2022
Cathedral City's planning commission held a public hearing on a request to construct a five-pump gas station with a 174-square-foot kiosk on a 0.65-acre lot.
Deputies quickly nab Temecula suspect 'for burglary and possession of burglary tools.'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 2, 2022
A swift response allowed deputies to apprehend a burglary suspect while he was fleeing Sunday from a targeted Temecula business, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
PSUSD on new drone training: 'about 60 Palm Springs Unified School District high school students are licensed drone operators'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 2, 2022
Coachella Valley High School students recently had the opportunity to attend a drone "boot camp" where they became certified in operating drones for cinematography.
Perris Sheriff's Department: Three teens 'pistol whipped and assaulted' Perris homeowner
By Donna Rolando | Jun 1, 2022
Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department charged three teens with felonies after recently responding to a home invasion robbery in which a City of Perris homeowner wrestled a suspect's gun away, the department said.
Fire Chief MacLean: fire at Palm Springs condo complex leaves 12 units a 'complete loss'
By Donna Rolando | May 31, 2022
A three-alarm fire broke out at a Palm Springs condo complex on Sunday, rendering 12 units unsalvageable, according to Fire Battalion Chief Mathew MacLean.
Palm Desert Deputy Sgt.: 'Following an extensive investigation, over $36,000 in recovered golf carts were located and returned to their rightful owners'
By Donna Rolando | May 30, 2022
As a result of an ongoing investigation into recent golf cart thefts, the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station recently recovered over $36,000 in stolen golf carts and arrested four suspects.
CSLEA's Barcelona on arrest of Palm Springs insurance agent: CDI investigators 'very good at their jobs'
By Donna Rolando | May 30, 2022
Investigators from the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Inland Empire Fraud Division recently arrested Palm Springs resident John Ryan, 64, for his alleged fraudulent actions while working as an insurance agent for the late philanthropist and art dealer Gregg Juarez.
Routine traffic stop leads in Coachella to triple arrest: 'officers located and seized three loaded 9mm handguns'
By Donna Rolando | May 29, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department arrested three documented criminal street gang members and seized three loaded handguns Wednesday night as a result of a routine traffic stop, according to a county news release.
'Champion of our business community': Levine, chair for Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, dies suddenly
By Donna Rolando | May 29, 2022
Jeff Levine, chairman of the board for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, died unexpectedly on Monday, the Chamber announced in a Facebook post the following day.
Pedestrian killed in 'hit-and-run vehicle collision' in Palm Springs, police looking for red Porsche
By Donna Rolando | May 28, 2022
In an update on the hit-and-run collision Friday that killed a pedestrian, Palm Springs Police Department have identified a possible suspect's vehicle as a red Porsche 911 Carrera years 2012-2016. The public is asked to come forward with any information as the investigation continues.
City of Palm Springs hires Wise as new Parks and Recreation director
By Donna Rolando | May 27, 2022
Palm Springs has hired Yvonne Wise as its new Parks and Recreation director, the city tweeted this week.