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Missing elderly couple from La Quinta found deceased in alleged 'murder-suicide'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 23, 2022
The Central Homicide Unit of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department recently declared a murder-suicide to be behind the deaths of an elderly couple from La Quinta.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department issues update on attempted kidnapping of newborn from hospital
By Press Release | Jul 22, 2022
Following the press release regarding the attempted kidnapping that occurred on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Riverside University Health System Medical Center, an additional party came forward with information regarding a similar incident.
Fatal traffic collision caused by under the influence driver
By Press Release | Jul 22, 2022
The deceased victim was identified as 33-year-old Mikela Janice Lang of Moreno Valley.
Animal Services assists defunct kennel
By Press Release | Jul 22, 2022
Animal Services officers impounded 21 dogs from a defunct kennel in southwest Riverside County on July 14.
Fire crews extinguish two fires involving mobile homes in Thousand Palms
By Donna Rolando | Jul 22, 2022
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department firefighters extinguished two mobile home fires that started within a quarter mile of each other Wednesday in Thousand Palms.
Two teens arrested after attempted gunpoint robbery in Desert Hot Springs
By Donna Rolando | Jul 21, 2022
Two teens were arrested Tuesday in connection with the attempted robbery at gunpoint of a cannabis delivery driver Monday morning in the city of Desert Hot Springs, City News Service (CNS) reports.
Palm Springs mayor lauds new sister city program as a 'wonderful opportunity for us to increase cultural diversity'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 19, 2022
Palm Springs City Council recently agreed to enter a proposed sister city program with San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Sheriff's department: 'The search warrant was the culmination of a weapons investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 17, 2022
A weapons investigation by the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) resulted in the confiscation of multiple ghost guns on Thursday.
Sheriff's Department: Guest at Coachella Airbnb refused to leave, arrested for possessing a 'ghost gun'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 16, 2022
Two illegal handguns, including a non-serialized "ghost gun," turned up Monday in the possession of a 33-year-old Coachella woman who refused to leave an Airbnb she rented in the city at the appointed time, authorities said.
Palm Springs City Council resolution aims to 'defend the right to reproductive freedom'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 16, 2022
Palm Springs City Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday declaring the city a safe place for women seeking abortion services.
Palm Springs man faces felony charges after allegedly torching kitchen, car
By Donna Rolando | Jul 12, 2022
After setting fire to his kitchen and car, a 58-year-old Palm Springs man faces felony charges that include arson and carjacking—the latter involving a Kia Soul he swiped and then crashed, police said.
Coachella resident, 22, arrested in shooting: Shooter 'was taken into custody without incident'
By George Willis | Jul 6, 2022
Victim gunned down while walking to car
Newly appointed sustainability director McCloy 'thrilled and honored to join the City of Palm Springs team'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 3, 2022
Lindsey-Paige McCloy has been named Palm Springs' new sustainability director, a role that finds her eager to help the City continue its efforts to fight the climate crisis.
California state budget allocates $2.5 million to restoration of Palm Spring's Plaza Theatre
By Donna Rolando | Jul 2, 2022
A recent version of California's state budget plan includes $2.5 million to go toward the restoration of the Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs.
California DOJ breach of personal data leaves decade of concealed carry applicants at risk
By Donna Rolando | Jul 2, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has reported a recent breach of personal data at the California Department of Justice (DOJ) involving all who applied for a concealed carry weapon permit in the county between 2011 and 2021.
Man arrested in Indio pleads not guilty to smuggling over 60 pounds of drugs
By Donna Rolando | Jul 1, 2022
A 20-year-old man arrested by U.S. Border Patrol in Indio for allegedly smuggling an astronomical amount of drugs over the border pleaded not guilty Wednesday to four felony counts related to possession and importing of narcotics.
PSPD: 'The Palm Springs Police Department is requesting assistance from our community with identification'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 1, 2022
The Palm Springs Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect who has been involved in several burglaries within the past two weeks.
First monkeypox case treated in Coachella Valley: 'We maintain vigilance to assure safety for our patients and our staff'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 30, 2022
Recent reports from Eisenhower Health have confirmed that the first probable case of monkeypox in Riverside County involved treatment of the patient at a Coachella Valley facility.
Riverside County to receive pet care assistance to 'reduce the number of animals being surrendered by their owners'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 29, 2022
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services was awarded a charitable grant of $90,000 by the PetSmart Charities, Inc., to assist low-income residents with the costs of animal care.
Coachella City Council votes on changes to cannabis industry requirements: 'None of those standards made sense'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 29, 2022
The Coachella City Council recently approved changes to the city's cannabis regulations, removing a 5-acre requirement -- which was often contested -- and cutting down on permit paperwork.