News from 2022
Cois Byrd Detention Center inmate accused of murdering fellow inmate in 'altercation'
By Donna Rolando | Sep 7, 2022
Homicide investigators have identified a suspect in the death of an inmate at Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Business becoming the new law as law firms, services start outsourcing
By Gregory Burnett | Sep 7, 2022
Until recently, law firms had always followed a traditional business model in regards to how a law firm and its services operated.
Suspect arrested in connection with summer burglary spree in Palm Desert Country Club community
By Donna Rolando | Sep 6, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department not only arrested a Palm Desert man for a string of residential burglaries, they also recovered stolen property belonging to the victims, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's website.
Statewide, local leaders discuss future water supplies in the Coachella Valley
By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022
Statewide, local leaders discuss future water supplies in the Coachella Valley as California prepares for fourth dry year
Century Park in Cathedral City to be refurbished after extensive vandalism: 'Our kids really need it.'
By Donna Rolando | Sep 5, 2022
Children will have the opportunity to play in Cathedral City's Century Park once more without the harmful effects of vandalism, now that the city council is proceeding with a $300,000 renovation plan.
Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, Sept. 5-11
By Laine Henry | Palm Springs Desert Sun | Sep 5, 2022
There are always plenty of things to do in the Coachella Valley. We've put together a list of events and entertainment happening this week.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department: Rancho Mirage man dies of fentanyl poisoning, dealer charged with murder
By Donna Rolando | Sep 4, 2022
Riverside County Sheriff's Department reports that a Cathedral City man was charged with murder Wednesday for dealing fentanyl that led to the death of a 22-year-old man in January.
7 course tasting dinner to benefit Chef Jennifer Town
By Press release submission | Sep 3, 2022
7 course tasting dinner to benefit Chef Jennifer Town.
Riverside County health officer says 'take this heat seriously' as Coachella Valley opens cooling centers to handle extreme scorcher
By Donna Rolando | Sep 3, 2022
Cooling centers will be open throughout the Coachella Valley this week as National Weather Service warns of an extreme heat wave now in effect and extending through Labor Day.
City of Palm Springs has partnered with GT Molecular to monitor city wastewater for monkeypox: 'recent testing has confirmed the detection'
By Donna Rolando | Sep 1, 2022
Using knowledge to fight a growing threat, the City of Palm Springs has teamed up with GT Molecular to monitor city wastewater for monkeypox, according to a recent Tweet.
Community gathers to honor Indio Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez on anniversary of his death
By Ani Gasparyan | Palm Springs Desert Sun | Aug 28, 2022
Coachella Valley residents gathered on Friday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez of Indio, who was killed a year ago in a suicide bomber attack in Afghanistan.
Riverside County coroner's office identifies victim of 'suspicious death' in Indio
By Donna Rolando | Aug 28, 2022
The Indio Police Department (IPD) welcomes clues from the public for their ongoing investigation into a suspicious death.
Sellers can expect their homes to be on the market 'longer than it would have been last year,' says real estate agent
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 28, 2022
The Palm Springs area may continue to see an increase in home prices, as Stephanie Taylor, a realtor, said the market is below a balanced or "normal" market.
'We've received no explanation': Rep. Ken Calvert calls for accountability from Biden one year after Afghanistan attack
By Karen Kidd | Aug 27, 2022
Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona), the top Republican on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, is demanding accountability from President Joe Biden for the Kabul, Afghanistan, airport terror attack.
Two-car crash in Indio causes 'major injuries,' traps victim in vehicle
By Donna Rolando | Aug 27, 2022
A two-car collision in Indio early Monday morning injured three people, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department said on Twitter.
Female victim in 31-year-old Riverside County cold case identified through 'forensic genealogy investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 27, 2022
The Riverside County Regional Cold Case Homicide Team identified the remains of a 31-year-old cold case victim thanks to the use of forensic genealogy.
Firebirds’ inaugural season to include four Seattle-area games: 'Coachella Valley will host the Abbotsford Canucks'
By Tamara Browning | Aug 26, 2022
The American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley Firebirds will play four games at three Seattle-area venues from Friday, Oct. 21, through Saturday, Oct. 29, as part of their inaugural season.
Indio City Council votes on broadband plan: 'You have to have a system in place for fiber optics'
By David Beasley | Aug 26, 2022
The Indio City Council made a move that could pave the way for faster internet in the city.
Wallis, AD-47 candidate, commits to ‘10 common-sense reforms’ to help California
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 26, 2022
Greg Wallis, Republican candidate for California’s Assembly District 47, has laid out a plan for his potential first days in office focused on making the state more affordable, safe and livable for its residents.
California's Ruiz urges president to invoke Defense Production Act to 'protect our communities' from monkeypox
By Donna Rolando | Aug 26, 2022
U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) said in a recent tweet that he is beseeching President Joe Biden to invoke the Defense Production Act to ensure the availability of more monkeypox vaccines. Riverside County health officials reported five new confirmed cases on Monday.