News from 2022
Teen street gang member charged in Indio with illegal possession of two handguns
By Donna Rolando | Jun 23, 2022
The discovery of two handguns during a search in Indio led to charges against a 15-year-old documented criminal street gang member, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported.
Back after COVID-19, the summer film series at Palm Springs Art Museum is 'celebrating Mexican cinema'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 23, 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer film series has returned to Palm Springs Art Museum with "Cine Mexicano," beginning on Thursday, June 30.
Summer Film Series: 'El Ángel Exterminador'
By Press Release | Jun 23, 2022
"El Ángel Exterminador" will be shown Thursday, June 30 at the Palm Springs Art Museum.
Coach of Coachella Valley hockey team confirmed: 'We are thrilled to welcome Dan Bylsma to the Firebirds family'
By John Kelly | Jun 22, 2022
Team officials of the Coachella Valley Firebirds announced recently that Dan Bylsma will be the team's head coach, making him the team's first head coach in the franchise's history.
CCAT seizes 300 fentanyl pills in Coachella home in 'narcotics and weapon investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 22, 2022
The Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) seized approximately 300 fentanyl pills, other drugs, and a stolen handgun from a Coachella home on Wednesday.
CALI conference in Palm Springs starts this Thursday
By Press Release | Jun 22, 2022
The California Association of Licensed Investigators has issued the following press release:Together Again!
Police investigate murder in Rancho Mirage, no suspect identified
By John Kelly | Jun 22, 2022
A 43-year-old man identified as Alejandro Suarez was killed in Rancho Mirage on June 16.
Stanley Cup, Jack Adams winner Bylsma named inaugural head coach of Coachella Valley Firebirds
By Donna Rolando | Jun 21, 2022
As the Coachella Valley Firebirds hockey team welcomes its first head coach, it is with all the enthusiasm of a drum roll, because Dan Bylsma has a long track record as a hockey coach, including a Stanley Cup championship.
Coachella teen allegedly 'shot at workers in a field', charged with attempted murder
By Donna Rolando | Jun 21, 2022
A 19-year-old Coachella teenager was taken into custody and charged with attempted homicide for allegedly firing multiple shots at field workers on Friday morning, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
CCAT sting operation cites local businesses for: 'selling underage persons tobacco products'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 20, 2022
The Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) conducted a sting operation on Friday to crack down on illegal sales of tobacco products, particularly to minors.
County’s Jobless Rate Remains Below 4 Percent
By CNS | Jun 17, 2022
Despite losses in a few sectors of the regional economy, Riverside County’s unemployment remained below 4% last month, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department.
Sharing Our Desert's LGBTQ+ History
By Press Release | Jun 17, 2022
Exhibit Begins: Sharing Our Desert's LGBTQ+ History
Palm Springs International Airport hopes new contract will replicate that 'vibe we've all come to love'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 17, 2022
The Palm Springs International Airport is looking to include more local shops and restaurants at the airport as the contract with its current operator is set to expire on April 30, 2023.
Southwest Announces Nonstop Flights to San Jose From Palm Springs Coming Soon
By CNS | Jun 16, 2022
PALM SPRINGS – Daily year-round flight service to San Jose fromPalm Springs was announced today by Southwest Airlines.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department recovers $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise: 'similar thefts reported'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 16, 2022
An investigation into a grand theft incident has led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Desert Hot Springs man and the recovery of $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
The Actor's Lab is excited to announce the opening of our new studio in Palm Springs, California
By Press Release | Jun 14, 2022
The Actor's Lab is excited to announce the opening of our new studio in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs mayor invited to White House's Pride Month celebration: 'a wonderful birthday present'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 14, 2022
Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton has been invited by President Biden to attend the White House's annual Pride Month celebration on June 15.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department deploys SWAT Team assisted in arrest of Coachella shooting suspect 'without incident'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 13, 2022
A 20-year-old Coachella man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly firing multiple shots with a sawed off shotgun June 10 at a victim who escaped harm.
Two Indio teens arrested during investigation into Bermuda Dunes armed robbery
By Donna Rolando | Jun 13, 2022
The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force investigated an armed robbery in Bermuda Dunes and arrested two Indio teenagers, one a known criminal street gang member, authorities said.
Illegal fireworks targeted in Riverside County: 'Zero tolerance' cited
By Donna Rolando | Jun 11, 2022
In a unanimous vote by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, the Riverside County Fire Department was granted $100,000 for an action plan that cracks down on illegal fireworks use and provides alternative options.