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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."