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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.
Coachella Valley High School Class of 2022 celebrates commencement
By Press release submission | Palm Springs Desert Sun by Jonathan Horwitz | Jun 3, 2022
The Coachella Valley High School Class of 2022 celebrated commencement Wednesday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
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.
PSUSD on new drone training: 'about 60 Palm Springs Unified School District high school students are licensed drone operators'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 2, 2022
Coachella Valley High School students recently had the opportunity to attend a drone "boot camp" where they became certified in operating drones for cinematography.
Coachella Valley Water Districts Prepare for State Reduction Requirements
By Press release submission by Carmela Karcher | Jun 2, 2022
June 21st is the official start of summer.
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.
PS Underground to celebrate Palm Springs history for Restaurant Week
By Andy Nghiem | May 31, 2022
PS Underground will be offering a special package for Palm Spring Restaurant Week.
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.
'Champion of our business community': Levine, chair for Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, dies suddenly
By Donna Rolando | May 29, 2022
Jeff Levine, chairman of the board for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, died unexpectedly on Monday, the Chamber announced in a Facebook post the following day.
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.
Stand Together and Oak View Group Announce Exclusive Social Impact Partnership for New Venue and Team with Acrisure Arena and Coachella Valley Firebirds
By Press release submission | May 26, 2022
Bringing Year-Round Entertainment and Social-Impact to the Heart of Coachella Valley