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Palm Springs Public Library seeks community input regarding upcoming renovations
Starting this week, Palm Springs residents are invited to partake in a series of meetings regarding renovations at the city’s public library. Library staff and architects from Group 4 Architecture will be available at all five meetings to receive feedback, answer questions and share information about the renovation plans. The meetings will be on: Thursday,
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Missing 85-year-old Palm Desert woman found
Update 4:30 p.m. Samantha Smith has been found safe. Original Report: Authorities sought help from the public in locating an 85-year-old non-verbal woman with dementia who was last seen in Palm Desert early today. Samantha Smith was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Monday in the 76000 block of Begonia Lane, according to the Riverside County
New look at floor plans and designs at Disney’s Cotino community in Rancho Mirage
We’re getting a closer look at some of the new floor plans and designs for the Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community in Rancho Mirage. Inside Disney’s Cotino: A look at home designs ahead of Rancho Mirage Planning Commission meeting Officials with the company say that the initial release of homes from Woodbridge Pacific Group
Board to consider $100K allotment to install new lights at Coachella Valley parks
The Board of Supervisors is slated tomorrow to approve a $100,000 project to install new lights at parks in Indio Hills and North Shore for security and to improve recreational opportunities. The Riverside County Executive Office is seeking the board’s approval to allocate the required set-asides from the Unincorporated Communities Fund for the benefit of
Defense rests in trial of felon accused of killing woman while racing
The defense rested today in the retrial of a felon involved in a street racing crash in Rancho Mirage that killed an 81-year-old woman, setting the stage for closing arguments. Wade Klinton Wheeler, 41, of Rancho Mirage, was driving the car that smashed into Barbara Schmitz’s sedan, fatally injuring her and severely injuring her husband,
Non-profit, Riverside Legal Aid hosting ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop offering tenant rights education
Riverside Legal Aid is working to educate valley residents on tenant rights. It’s expected to host a free ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop this Tuesday. The non-profit’s website says the public will have the opportunity to learn more about tenant rights, eviction defense, unfair landlord practices, responses to unlawful detainers, addressing unsafe and substandard housing conditions,
Collision on I-10 Westbound near Washington Street results in pedestrian fatality
UPDATE March 17, 2024 We now know the identity of the pedestrian who was killed in the deadly I-10 crash Friday night in Palm Desert between Jefferson and Washington Streets. The Coroner’s Office has identified him as 52-year-old Dustin Brihim of Palm Desert. Investigators are contacting witnesses to determine why the pedestrian was on the
Police search for suspect responsible for Palm Springs traffic collision that injured another driver
Shortly after 11:30 p.m. Friday night Palm Springs Police responded an injury traffic collision off South Sunrise Way and Ramon Road. According to reports, the driver of a white Acura involved in the incident fled the scene before police arrived. The driver of the other vehicle suffered moderate injuries. After officers arrived on scene, they