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Victim in Coachella shooting identified as local resident; investigation is 'ongoing'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 6, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has identified the victim of a shooting that took place near a Coachella middle school on June 2.
California moves into Level 2 of Water Shortage Contingency Plans this month: 'make every drop count'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 4, 2022
As drought conditions intensify especially in Southern California, that state has put into effect strict emergency conservation measures.
Man charged in shooting over cell phone in the City of Perris: 'fired one 9mm round'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 4, 2022
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department recently arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly firing a 9mm round into a vehicle where his friend's missing phone was located.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department on strip-mall shooter: 'The investigation remains open'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 4, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported a breakthrough in the Perris strip mall shooting in December that left a 29-year-old man dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
Cathedral City: 'Construction of a fuel station with an attendant kiosk' approved
By Donna Rolando | Jun 3, 2022
Cathedral City's planning commission held a public hearing on a request to construct a five-pump gas station with a 174-square-foot kiosk on a 0.65-acre lot.
Deputies quickly nab Temecula suspect 'for burglary and possession of burglary tools.'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 2, 2022
A swift response allowed deputies to apprehend a burglary suspect while he was fleeing Sunday from a targeted Temecula business, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
Perris Sheriff's Department: Three teens 'pistol whipped and assaulted' Perris homeowner
By Donna Rolando | Jun 1, 2022
Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department charged three teens with felonies after recently responding to a home invasion robbery in which a City of Perris homeowner wrestled a suspect's gun away, the department said.
Fire Chief MacLean: fire at Palm Springs condo complex leaves 12 units a 'complete loss'
By Donna Rolando | May 31, 2022
A three-alarm fire broke out at a Palm Springs condo complex on Sunday, rendering 12 units unsalvageable, according to Fire Battalion Chief Mathew MacLean.
Palm Desert Deputy Sgt.: 'Following an extensive investigation, over $36,000 in recovered golf carts were located and returned to their rightful owners'
By Donna Rolando | May 30, 2022
As a result of an ongoing investigation into recent golf cart thefts, the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station recently recovered over $36,000 in stolen golf carts and arrested four suspects.
CSLEA's Barcelona on arrest of Palm Springs insurance agent: CDI investigators 'very good at their jobs'
By Donna Rolando | May 30, 2022
Investigators from the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Inland Empire Fraud Division recently arrested Palm Springs resident John Ryan, 64, for his alleged fraudulent actions while working as an insurance agent for the late philanthropist and art dealer Gregg Juarez.
Routine traffic stop leads in Coachella to triple arrest: 'officers located and seized three loaded 9mm handguns'
By Donna Rolando | May 29, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department arrested three documented criminal street gang members and seized three loaded handguns Wednesday night as a result of a routine traffic stop, according to a county news release.
Pedestrian killed in 'hit-and-run vehicle collision' in Palm Springs, police looking for red Porsche
By Donna Rolando | May 28, 2022
In an update on the hit-and-run collision Friday that killed a pedestrian, Palm Springs Police Department have identified a possible suspect's vehicle as a red Porsche 911 Carrera years 2012-2016. The public is asked to come forward with any information as the investigation continues.
City of Palm Springs hires Wise as new Parks and Recreation director
By Donna Rolando | May 27, 2022
Palm Springs has hired Yvonne Wise as its new Parks and Recreation director, the city tweeted this week.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department: Murder suspect is awaiting trial on separate homicide
By Donna Rolando | May 27, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department provided an update to a murder that has been under investigation since it happened in June 2020. The unsolved crime is the murder of Moreno Valley resident Kevin Henderson, who was shot outside of his apartment.
Cal Fire Director Tyler: Preventive steps 'imperative' as fire season starts early
By Donna Rolando | May 27, 2022
With conditions ripe for an early start of fire season, Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department this week put into effect a temporarily ban on all residential outdoor burning in the county.
Victim in San Bernardino shooting identified, described as 'a good kid'
By Donna Rolando | May 26, 2022
A memorial has been growing outside a San Bernardino hookah lounge as the community remembers 20-year-old Allen Gresham Jr., victim of Friday night's shooting that also injured eight, KESQ reported.
Palm Springs pedestrian who 'succumbed to his injuries' identified as 52-year-old resident
By Donna Rolando | May 26, 2022
The pedestrian killed on Sunday morning on North Sunrise Way was identified later that day as 52-year-old George Edward Lammon of Palm Springs, according to News Channel 3 KESQ.
Controlled burns in Winchester, Riverside target 'non-native grasses and weeds'
By Donna Rolando | May 20, 2022
The Riverside County Fire Department conducted controlled burns Wednesday and Thursday as a means of rehabilitating habitat for native animals in the area, NBC Palm Springs reports.
Inmate found 'unresponsive' in cell at Cois Byrd Detention Center pronounced dead
By Donna Rolando | May 20, 2022
The Coroner's Bureau is investigating the cause of death of a male inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell at Cois Byrd Detention Center Tuesday morning and failed to respond to life-saving measures administered by staff.
Orange County Sheriff's Department: Churchgoers 'undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities' during attack
By Donna Rolando | May 19, 2022
A 68-year-old Las Vegas man has been identified as the suspect who opened fire inside an Orange County church Sunday, killing one person and wounding five others, according to Reuters in an article posted by Yahoo News.