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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.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department to host expedited correctional deputy hiring event
By Donna Rolando | Jul 31, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department will host a hiring event Aug. 6 to speed up the process for those interested in starting a career with the department as a correctional deputy.
CVWD adopts drought penalties to encourage conservation
By Press release submission | Jul 30, 2022
On July 26, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors adopted drought penalties to encourage water conservation during the ongoing drought.
RivCo Sheriff's Station to begin 'critical incidents' training at Palo Verde
By Donna Rolando | Jul 30, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department will host critical incident training at local schools in the Palo Verde Unified School District complete with scripted simulations of critical incidents.
Monkeypox cases in Riverside County are rising, 'imperative' to meet the demand for vaccines
By Donna Rolando | Jul 29, 2022
The probable cases of monkeypox in Riverside County are on the rise, according to an update from University Health System spokesman Jose Arballo.
Palm Springs wants land back from COD: 'the property would be returned to the city and its taxpayers'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 28, 2022
Palm Springs is attempting to buy back land from the College of the Desert.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigates Coachella shooting that injured two
By Donna Rolando | Jul 27, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is seeking to identify those responsible for a shooting that injured two people recently at a large party in Coachella.
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine opens second Palm Springs location to provide 'free health-care services' to low-income residents
By Donna Rolando | Jul 26, 2022
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine has opened a second site in Palm Springs as part of its mission to provide free health care to those in need.
CVVCGTF find gun, drugs during Indio traffic stop of documented gang member, felon
By Donna Rolando | Jul 25, 2022
The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force discovered a "ghost gun" in the possession of a convicted felon as well as illegal drugs while conducting a traffic stop on July 20 in Indio.
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.