News from June 2022
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.
Housing prices reach nearly double the national average in Coachella Valley: 'As prices have gone up, cash buyers have continued to pave the way
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 4, 2022
This month, year over year housing price increases have reached nearly double the national average in Coachella Valley. Confirming this increase is Kimberley Kelly, a Real Estate Agent at Kimberley Kelly and Associates.
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.
Coachella Valley High School Class of 2022 celebrates commencement
By Press release submission | Palm Springs Desert Sun by Jonathan Horwitz | Jun 3, 2022
The Coachella Valley High School Class of 2022 celebrated commencement Wednesday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
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.
Coachella Valley Water Districts Prepare for State Reduction Requirements
By Press release submission by Carmela Karcher | Jun 2, 2022
June 21st is the official start of summer.
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.