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Palm Desert accused jewelry thief apprehended after helicopter search; $45K worth of jewelry 'found on the suspect'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 25, 2022
A Palm Desert jewelry store was robbed by a man pretending to be a customer, but Riverside County Sheriff's Department recovered the $45K in stolen jewelry and landed a Los Angeles suspect behind bars.
Palm Springs expands monkeypox monitoring for 'rapid detection in wastewater'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 25, 2022
As California tops the nation in the number of MPX (monkeypox) cases, GT Molecular and the City of Palm Springs are fighting back by extending their partnership to help track the prevalence of the virus.
Desert Hot Springs police charge local man after child pornography investigation
By Donna Rolando | Aug 21, 2022
Following a search of his home on Tuesday, a Desert Hot Springs man was charged as part of an investigation into the distribution of child porn, the city's police department reported on Facebook.
Two suspects arrested, 'nine victims identified' in Rancho Mirage mail theft
By Donna Rolando | Aug 20, 2022
An investigation by the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team into multiple incidents of mail theft in Rancho Mirage led to the recent arrest of two suspects from that city.
Palm Desert burglary suspect taken into custody after he 'refused to exit'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 19, 2022
A Palm Desert man suspected in a residential burglary refused to leave his home for hours prior to his arrest "despite numerous commands by law enforcement," the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
Palm Desert traffic collision leaves one motorcyclist dead, cause 'still under investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 18, 2022
A traffic collision in Palm Desert on Monday morning resulted in the death of a 29-year-old male motorcyclist who has not yet been identified.
Man arrested, out on bail, following SWAT standoff in Palm Desert: 'No intent to peacefully exit'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 16, 2022
A 42-year-old Palm Desert man is out on bail after allegedly assaulting one of his neighbors and refusing to surrender to a SWAT team for hours Saturday morning, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
California's new NEM 3.0 policy: 'The proposed changes are all over the map'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 16, 2022
Those contemplating solar energy as a way to fight record inflation could find their savings greatly diminished if a proposed net metering policy (NEM) takes effect.
'Hilarious and beloved performer' Teddy Ray dies at 32
By Donna Rolando | Aug 15, 2022
Comedian Theodore "Teddy Ray" Brown died Friday at the age of 32 at a private residence in Rancho Mirage, a coroner's report said.
'Doing nothing': Democrat's recently passed wildfire, drought bill won't help, long-serving congressman from Corona says
By Karen Kidd | Aug 15, 2022
U.S. House Democrats passed wildfire and drought legislation earlier this month over the the strong objections of a longtime congressman from wildfire-plagued California
Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team arrests Cathedral City man in connection with burglaries: 'Zero tolerance.'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 13, 2022
Investigators from the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team made an arrest on Monday following an investigation into four burglaries that occurred in Rancho Mirage last month.
Riverside County deputies remind parents and residents to 'be patient and stay safe as children are getting to and from school'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 12, 2022
August is "Back to School Safety Month," an opportunity for the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to remind residents and parents about the need to drive safely and use extra caution in school zones.
California Assemblymember Tom Lackey and Safety Advocates Oppose SB 930 - the Late-Night Bar Bill
By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022
"Let's not let tragedy take a backseat to commerce."
Palm Springs firefighter injured while putting out house fire; resident 'treated on-scene'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 11, 2022
A fire broke out in a Palm Springs house on Tuesday with a firefighter and a resident receiving minor injuries, the Palm Springs Fire Department reported.
Monkeypox cases in the Coachella Valley increase, Riverside County total reaches 59
By Donna Rolando | Aug 10, 2022
Monkeypox cases in Coachella Valley continue to rise with the area reporting a confirmed/probable case count of 59.
Coachella woman arrested in connection with fatal weekend shooting, the deceased's name is withheld 'pending family notification'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 9, 2022
An investigation into the death of an adult male in Coachella by multiple gunshot wounds has led to the arrest of a 37-year-old city woman on suspicion of murder, Deputy Sgt. Richard Carroll said on Monday.
Hit-and-run in Palm Springs leaves one man dead, PSPD seeks help in finding driver
By Donna Rolando | Aug 8, 2022
A man has died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run collision, and the Palm Springs Police Department is reaching out to potential witnesses to help locate the driver who left the scene.
Palm Springs Starbucks vandal gets early release from jail on a 'Fed Kick'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 6, 2022
The man who pled guilty to felony vandalism at a Palm Springs Starbucks got an early release from jail but will have to get his coffee elsewhere.
Three Coachella residents arrested in connection with arson homicide in Thermal
By Donna Rolando | Aug 5, 2022
The Central Homicide Unit's investigation into a charred body found inside a vehicle in Thermal last month has resulted in the arrest of three Coachella residents this week.
The City of Rancho Mirage mourns Sally Berger
By Press Release | Aug 1, 2022
On July 25, 2022, the Coachella Valley lost beloved philanthropist and Rancho Mirage resident, Sally Berger. She passed away at Eisenhower Health campus. She was 88.