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Man killed, two others shot in Desert Hot Springs
One man died and two others were injured after they were shot in Desert Hot Springs on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at just before 5 p.m. in the 66800 block of Two Bunch Palms Trail, which is directly north of Desert Springs Middle School, Police Chief Jim Henson said.
Over 40 dogs rescued from Riverside County 'hoarder house'
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - Dozens of dogs were rescued from a "hoarder house" in Riverside County - and the local animal shelter where they were taken is asking for the public's help to find forever homes for the recovering pups. Animal Services responded to a remote home near farmland in...
Alexis Rocha, Santiago Dominguez Make Weight For Golden Boy Fight Night On DAZN Headliner
Alexis Rocha continues the road back to contention. The 27-year-old southpaw was 146.4 pounds ahead of his second fight of 2024. He faces Santiago Dominguez, who weighed 146.8 pounds for their scheduled ten-round welterweight bout. Rocha-Dominguez tops a Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN telecast Friday evening from Fantasy Springs...
Over 1,000 homes and businesses lose power in Indio
A power outage has impacted more than 1,000 properties in Indio on Thursday night as temperatures hover in the low triple digits. Cooling centers in the Coachella Valley:Feeling the effects of that summer heat? Tips to stay cool, safe during triple-digit days. Imperial Irrigation District initially reported an outage on...
Sullivan Party Rentals celebrates five years in Yucaipa
Greg and Jennette Sullivan moved to Yucaipa about seven years ago. The friendly husband and wife team started the wildly popular business, Sullivan Party Rentals, shortly thereafter and haven’t looked back. The Yucaipa-based Sullivan Party Rentals currently has 11 local employees; five full-time and six part-time. After working in...
Plea Bargain Results In Short Prison Sentence In Palm Desert Smash & Grab Robbery
It’s a very short prison sentence, just 3 years, for 25 year old Demetrius Thornton, one of 4 people involved in a smash and grab robbery at the 111 Jewelry & Watch Repair store on Highway 111 just east of Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert. The robbery took place...
Shooting In DHS Leaves 1 Person Dead
Desert Hot Springs Police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others hurt late Wednesday afternoon. The shooting occurrred just before 5 in the afternoon on Two Bunch Palms Trail just east of the Von’s Shopping Center in town, near Desert Springs Middle School. The...
Grant helps Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation enter its next act
Nearly 90 years ago, filmmaker George Cukor premiered his Oscar-winning film "Camille" at The Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs. Greta Garbo generated buzz at the time for headlining the movie and, allegedly, slipping into the back of theater once the light dimmed. Soon enough, the venue became a popular go-to, also serving...
Over 40 dogs discovered in Southern California hoarder house
Officials raided a hoarder house in Southern California where over 40 dogs were discovered inside. Riverside County Animal Services responded to a home in the 88000 block of Avenue 61 in Thermal on July 11. Crews discovered over 40 dogs at the home, with around 20 dogs that were found dead. The homeowner had reportedly […]
July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating access for everybody on our public lands
July is Disability Pride Month – celebrated since 1990 when the American with Disabilities Act or ADA was passed into law which prohibits discrimination based on disability. It’s the “ADA” in ADA compliance – a regulation that creates equal access to public spaces such as sidewalks, parks, libraries and government offices. It also extends to all our public lands -like Joshua Tree National Park here in the hi-desert , and state parks like Mount San Jacinto down the hill.
Spirituality and diversity are unified in Desert Hot Springs artist's body of work
Perched on top of one of the dunes in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs is the home of Bernard Stanley Hoyes. The artist loves the location of his residence and studio, which he describes as "sequestered" away from the busier areas of the Coachella Valley. It's understandable why he feels that way. There's something...
Amazon donates $45,000 to FIND in support of summer hunger
On July 1, Amazon visited FIND Food Bank's warehouse for a day of giving, volunteering and celebration. In addition to a $45,000 donation, Amazon provided a van loaded with 900 pounds of food and nonperishable items, including car seats and other family products. The check presentation was attended by FIND's President and CEO...
The mob, Frank Sinatra and Palm Springs: 'Mafia Spies' show dives into shady past
Palm Springs is known for its swanky mid-century modern architecture and being the playground to the stars, but it was also once the place where wise guys relaxed in the sun and, more terrifyingly, discussed how to "handle" their problems. The new Paramount+ series "Mafia Spies," based on the book "Mafia Spies:...
Los Rios Rancho to host Movies on the Green Saturday, July 20
Movies on the Green are offered in Oak Glen during the month of July. Join Los Rios Rancho at its shaded park for a free evening of trivia, music, and old-time movies from a family- friendly list. Saturday, July 20 the classic featured movie is "State Fair." The movie is...
Surf's not up: Palm Springs Surf Club wave pool has been ‘flat’ for months
When the Palm Springs Surf Club opened to much fanfare at the start of the year, it promised fine dining, beachy vibes, resort amenities and, most of all, the realization of a seemingly impossible dream: "world-class" surfing in the desert, as the developer put it. So far, the club has seemingly delivered on all...
Gold Star Parents of Corporal Hunter Lopez Honor Fallen Son at RNC
The parents of Corporal Hunter Lopez, a Coachella Valley resident killed in the 2021 Kabul airport attack, were among several Gold Star families who spoke at the Republican National Convention. They read the names of the 13 fallen soldiers, including their son’s, and criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Lopez, a La Quinta High School graduate, had planned to join the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department after his military service. The convention segment highlighted foreign policy and veterans’ issues.
Smiles for Seniors to host Bowl-a-thon Aug. 17
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity that also gives back to the community? Smiles for Seniors Foundation, a local nonprofit that helps senior citizens, will hold its 16th annual Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Canyon Lanes at Morongo. The non-profit was started 18 years ago by Yucaipa resident Catherine...
Iconic LGBTQ+ Bar in Cathedral City Faces Uncertain Future Amid License Revocation Issues
The Barracks, a beloved LGBTQ+ bar in Cathedral City, is being forced to close after 31 years of service. The business claims the state of California is revoking their liquor license, but the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control states that the decision is not final. The bar also faces challenges with city-imposed occupancy reductions and costly required upgrades. Despite community efforts to keep it open, the owners plan to relocate to Arizona, with the bar set to close on August 4th.
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