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Palm Springs man who 'intentionally' rammed vehicles charged with attempted murder
By Donna Rolando | Jun 9, 2022
Palm Springs Police Department has identified and arrested a man for allegedly ramming his silver Lexus into other vehicles on Monday night.
College of the Desert announces California College Corps Initiative, offers up to '$10,000 in paid fellowships and scholarships'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 9, 2022
The College of the Desert (COD) is joining with Find Food Bank as part of the California College Corps Initiative with $10,000 in scholarships and fellowships for students who perform community service, the college said in a June 6 tweet.
Autonomy’s Electric Vehicle Subscription Service Now Available in California’s High Desert
By Press release submission | Jun 9, 2022
Autonomy, the electric vehicle subscription company that offers the cheapest, fastest, and easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3, and soon other models and brands, is now available to consumers living in California’s High Desert communities, including Lancaster, Palmdale, Victorville, Adelanto, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Phelan, and Barstow. Autonomy’s monthly subscription costs less than Tesla’s own leasing or financing plans.
First phase of 'Operation Clean Streets' in downtown Palm Springs leads to 12 arrests
By Donna Rolando | Jun 8, 2022
The Palm Springs Police Department has embarked on the first phase of Operation Clean Streets, a multi-agency, comprehensive approach toward fighting crime in downtown Palm Springs.
MSWD's Champion on stepped up water restrictions: 'We have a variety of conservation programs, including rebates'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 8, 2022
The Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) upgraded water demand restrictions to Level 2 in light of California's intensifying drought conditions.
PSUSD: CODe on the Road program will help students 'enhance their technical knowledge'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 7, 2022
The CODe on the Road program, hosted by College of the Desert, will be starting up again on June 20 in Desert Hot Springs.
Cal Fire performs 'hoist rescue' of injured hiker on Bump and Grind Trail in Palm Desert
By Donna Rolando | Jun 7, 2022
Cal Fire performed a remote-area rescue Monday night for a stranded and injured hiker on the challenging Bump and Grind Trail outside of Palm Desert.
Firefighters respond to growing vegetation fire in Thermal: 'longer wildfire seasons' anticipated in state
By Donna Rolando | Jun 7, 2022
As a growing fire engulfed approximately 84 acres of land in Thermal, the Riverside County Fire Department continued to battle the flames on Monday, amid warnings about drought conditions heightening fire danger in the state.
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.
Judge backs ruling to remove Bogert statue in Palm Springs: 'The time has come,' widow says
By Donna Rolando | Jun 6, 2022
Despite citizen efforts to get a temporary restraining order, a judge recently ruled that Palm Springs can go ahead and remove the statue of former Mayor Frank Bogert from in front of City Hall, News Channel 3 (KESQ) reports.
Housing prices reach nearly double the national average in Coachella Valley: 'As prices have gone up, cash buyers have continued to pave the way
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 4, 2022
This month, year over year housing price increases have reached nearly double the national average in Coachella Valley. Confirming this increase is Kimberley Kelly, a Real Estate Agent at Kimberley Kelly and Associates.
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.