Coachella Valley Times

News from May 2022


Inmate found 'unresponsive' in cell at Cois Byrd Detention Center pronounced dead

The Coroner's Bureau is investigating the cause of death of a male inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell at Cois Byrd Detention Center Tuesday morning and failed to respond to life-saving measures administered by staff.



Off-duty Indio firefighter sustains 'major injuries' in motorcycle crash

An off-duty Indio firefighter from the 16th Battalion sustained major injuries Sunday during a collision while riding his motorcycle.


Orange County Sheriff's Department: Churchgoers 'undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities' during attack

A 68-year-old Las Vegas man has been identified as the suspect who opened fire inside an Orange County church Sunday, killing one person and wounding five others, according to Reuters in an article posted by Yahoo News.


Veteran protests to block removal of former Palm Springs mayor's statue

Removing the statue of former Mayor Frank Bogert as ordered by the Palm Springs City Council did not go according to plan on Tuesday morning due to opposition that included a veteran who stood guard.


Coachella Valley Housing Coalition director: 'We’re going to convert this into what we call the Palm Desert Merle Street Urban Self-Help Program.'

The city of Palm Desert has donated city property to the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC), which plans to turn the empty lot into 14 houses for those in need.


Foxden Hospitality Completes Record Sale of Dive Palm Springs

The $5.15M sale of Dive marks the highest recorded price in Palm Springs history on a cost per key basis


Riverside County Sheriff's Department: Driver 'drove straight toward two patrol vehicles'

A 23-year-old Moreno Valley man was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon against a peace officer after colliding with a sheriff's patrol car in an effort to evade deputies, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported.


100 Palm Desert High School students 'peacefully' walk out of class in support of abortion rights

Palm Desert High School students performed a peaceful walkout Thursday morning to protest the ongoing developments regarding Roe v. Wade.


Palm Springs Police Lt. Araiza: 'The community needs to know what we have. And it's not the mere possession of the equipment; it's how we use it too.'

Palm Springs City Council recently deliberated over the Palm Spring Police Department's use of military equipment in accordance with a new transparency law that took effect last September, News Channel 3 reported.


PGA WEST® Members Revel in Palmer Private Course Enhancements

New Ownership Group Continues to Upgrade Facilities at Western Home of Golf in America®


Riverside County Sherriff's deputies arrest suspect in burglary of Lake Elsinore Senior Center

Deputies from the Riverside Sheriff's Department responded to a burglary alarm early Thursday morning at the Lake Elsinore Senior Center, where they discovered a broken second-story window and vandalized interior.



Desert Regional Med Center's Zerr on baby formula shortage: 'People are buying in bulk more than they need'

NBC Palm Springs recently conducted an interview with Dr. Ashley Zerr, a pediatrician at Desert Regional Medical Center, about the growing baby formula shortage that has become a national crisis.


Riverside County Sheriff's Department destroys pot plants: 'Marijuana cultivation negatively impacts the environment'

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department recently seized and eradicated approximately 3,800 marijuana plants and 1,700 pounds of processed weed after executing a search warrant in an unincorporated area of Sage County.


Palm Springs USD on equality event: '72 valley high school students carried the flags of the 72 countries where being gay is still illegal'

The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast was held May 11 in Palm Springs, uniting those who support equality and justice in the memory of the late civil rights activist.


Paws your scroll-- It's time for another Arya update!

We are happy to share that Arya's wounds are healing so well that her bandages have been removed.


Palm Springs senior district attorney: 'It is never dark enough for a conspiracy to remain hidden'

Opening statements began Tuesday in the retrial of 73-year-old ex-attorney David Replogle, who was previously convicted in the murder of wealthy art dealer Clifford Lambert, News Channel 3 reported.


Fatal collision on SR 62 results in death of pedestrian survey worker

A pedestrian survey worker standing in the center median was struck and killed Monday afternoon by a truck westbound on State Route 62 in Morongo Valley, according to News Channel 3.


Palm Desert residents unite to help Ukrainian soldiers: 'We were moved by what these people are going through'

More than 100 Palm Desert community members joined together to assemble medical kits to be sent to help soldiers in the Ukraine.