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Community honors victims one year after deadly mass shooting at Cook’s Corner bar
A vigil was held Friday night marking one year after a deadly mass shooting took place at Cook’s Corner bar in Trabuco Canyon. Three people were killed and six others were wounded when retired Ventura Police Sgt. John Snowling opened fire inside and outside the bar on Aug. 23, 2023. Snowling, who authorities said went […]
Palm Springs International Airport Keeps ‘A’ Rating
PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – The Palm Springs International Airport has maintained an “A” long-term rating from a financial services company, airport officials said Monday. The rating from S&P Global, known for providing market analytics, pointed to several key factors for the rating. Those include effective management, strong debt service coverage and a record number of travelers, which eclipsed pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
Palm Springs student receives national recognition for philanthropic efforts
Ava Jewell Katrenich, 17, a senior at Palm Springs High School, has been honored for her superior academic and philanthropic achievements by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), which recognizes top students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. "We are proud to provide lifetime membership to young scholars...
Blurring homes on Google Maps? Thieves also search websites like Zillow and Redfin, police say
Homeowners are increasingly going online in an effort to deter potential burglars and blurring the images of their homes as they appear on Google Street View.But Riverside police say there are additional online tools homeowners can employ to protect their property and stay one step ahead of thieves that are using technology to case potential targets."The problem is the internet makes everything super easy these days," said Det. Jarid Zuetel with the Riverside Police Department. "They're able to use Redfin, Zillow, and then just simple image searches."Some residents are now "blurring" out their homes in the street-view function on Google...
Cross Country Teams Announce 2024 Schedule
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The UC Santa Barbara Cross Country teams are ready for another season. This will be the first season for the Gauchos under Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Vijay Saxena and Associate Head Coach PattiSue Plumer . They added some tough meets to the schedule this season in hopes of preparing the Gauchos for postseason opportunities. The Blue and Gold will kick off the season next Friday, Aug. 30 in Big Bear as they take on UC Riverside and UCLA in a tri-meet. A few weeks later, the Gauchos will face the Highlanders again at the...
Martial Arts competitor Joseph Carrillo honored by Council
The Menifee City Council on Wednesday honored Joseph Carrillo, a young martial arts competitor who was recently featured in Menifee 24/7. On April 6, Joseph competed in two divisions at the California State Championships in Fresno and won gold medals in both. Gold medalists make the California Unified Taekwondo Association team and represent the USA in future events.
Blaze in San Bernardino National Forest south of Banning burns 33 acres, now 95% contained
A brush fire along Highway 243 in the San Bernardino National Forest south of Banning was holding at 33 acres Friday, and was just about fully contained. The non-injury Edna Fire was reported at 3:40 p.m. Thursday in the area of Highway 243 and Mount Edna Road, according to the Riverside County Fire...
Riverside County issues more fireworks fines this year than in 2023
Riverside County’s continued efforts to curb illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July resulted in 278 citations issued in 2024 compared with 233 last year. The Code Enforcement Department issued 88 citations countywide. Sheriff’s deputies issued 190 citations. Last year Code Enforcement issued 46 citations, and the sheriff’s...
Meet the candidates vying for open seats on the Desert Healthcare District board Nov. 5
Four seats on the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board of Directors are up for grabs this November. Two incumbents are vying for reelection, while two current directors have chosen to step down, opening up their respective races to a new group of candidates. Zone 1 Director Les Zendle, who has served...
DA investigation says Palm Springs councilmember lives outside district, violating municipal code
The Riverside County District Attorney has sent a letter to the Palm Springs city attorney, saying Council member Holstege has been violating the city's municipal code, claiming she's lived outside the district she represents (4) for many years and that the city must fix it. Although the letter doesn't specifically state which home they've determined The post DA investigation says Palm Springs councilmember lives outside district, violating municipal code appeared first on KESQ.
JV Water Polo Game Results
Yesterday was the water polo team’s first game, which resulted in a devastating loss with a score of 3-13 against Temecula Valley. The opposing team gave JV a hard time during the match with their good defense so most of the players were unable to score. During the 3rd period of the game our players were starting to get tired and defense started to get worse. After the game I interviewed one of the players, Evan Carter, and here was his response to my question, “What do you think you could’ve done better during the game?” Evan: “I think I...
Summer Experience: Malia Devencenzi ’26L
Malia Devencenzi ’26L is a second-year law student at Washington and Lee and is originally from Temecula, CA. She is an active member of the W&L community, serving as the Alum Chair for SEIPLS (Sports, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property Law Society), the Law School Representative for the University Committee on Inclusive Campus Climate, and a Women in Law School Organization member and former Mentorship Chair. This past summer Malia interned with the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation in Honolulu, Hawai’i. After law school, she plans on moving back west to begin her legal career closer to family and friends.
Carlsbad Police Crack Down on Outlets Retail Theft Ring, Lake Elsinore Man Charged
The Carlsbad Police Department recently cracked down on a series of organized retail thefts at Carlsbad Premium Outlets, culminating in the arrest of a 38-year-old suspect, Jose Miguel Gonzalez. The saga of thefts, which led to over $30,000 loss in stolen goods, drew to a close thanks to the dogged efforts of Officer Puliafico and the Crime Suppression Team. As reported by the Carlsbad Police Department, per the City of Carlsbad, their success was highly attributed to a blend of traditional sleuthing, collaboration among law enforcement agencies, and sharp use of technology.
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