Mar 31, 2008 | KMIR 6
Police are looking for a man who raped a woman near Century Park in Cathedral City. via KMIR 6
Valley Cities Oppose Early Inmate Release
Cathedral City Council Members unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday. Their message, they oppose the Governor's proposal to release some 22,000 inmates from prison early. via KMIR 6
Valley business briefs for March 22
PALM SPRINGS -- The Palm Springs Cultural Center is going to expand its new Certified Farmers Market on March 29 to the north side of the Camelot Theatres. via Desert Sun
Eileen Diller thrilled with award nod
“I started to cry. I was really shocked.”
When a Mt. San Jacinto Continuation High School kitchen manager couldn't make it to work earlier this week - her car wouldn't start - Eileen Diller, the Palm Springs Unified School District food services ... via Desert Sun
I.E. institute planning annual Mayors Forum
The Urban Land Institute Inland Empire will present its fourth annual Mayors Forum from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. April 24. via San Bernardino County Sun
Body Found Near Cathedral City Identified
The coroner has identified the man found dead near the Cathedral City Cove as 48 year old William Spearman. via KMIR 6
Owner reclaims Mustang stolen 37 years ago
A Los Angeles woman will get her 1965 Ford Mustang back today -- 37 years after it was reported stolen. via Daily Breeze
Palm Springs, Cathedral City Receive Grants for Safe School Routes
“Safety is Caltrans' number one priority, and nothing is more important than assuring the health and safe mobility of our children”
Palm Springs and Cathedral City were among the Riverside County cities awarded state grants aimed at making it safer for children who walk or bicycle to school, it was announced Tuesday. via KESQ
Cerebral Palsy Center Closed During Drowning Investigation
A Cathedral City facility for children with cerebral palsy is closed -- on orders of a state agency -- while an investigation is conducted into the death of a 5-year-old girl pulled from a swimming pool. via KESQ-TV Palm Desert
Rancho Mirage Hiker Died of Apparent Natural Causes
The body of a hiker who appeared to have died of natural causes was found in the southeast canyons of Rancho Mirage, authorities said Tuesday. via KESQ-TV Palm Desert
Cerebral Palsy facility deemed unfit, temporarily closes
The United Cerebral Palsy Dennis James Center in Cathedral City is temporarily closed now that the California Department of Social Services deemed the facility unfit to provide child care. via Desert Sun
Lawmakers head overseas as Legislature takes spring break
Eight California lawmakers are traveling overseas this week to study high-speed rail systems and other matters as the Legislature takes an 11-day spring break. via Chico Enterprise-Record
Home invasion suspect identified
A gunman who allegedly kicked in the door of a La Quinta Cove home and robbed the residents -- and remains at large -- was identified today as a 38-year-old Cathedral City man. via Desert Sun
High speed chase ends in Cathedral City
Law enforcement agencies from across the Coachella Valley were involved in a high speed pursuit late Wednesday evening that ended when the driver collided with a parked car on Landau Boulevard. via Desert Sun
16TH Annual Senior Inspiration Awards on April 11 at Westin Mission Hills
“Each of these "seasoned citizens”
Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson will present the 16th Annual Inspiration Awards on Friday, April 11, 2008 at Westin Mission Hills from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CBSTV2 anchors Andee Laskoe and Patrick ... via Desert Sun
Cathedral City Dispensary Open
“That the city does not have standing to enforce Federal Law so the issue is now who does? The U.S. Attorney Office has that authority.”
A Federal Judge lifted a temporary restraining order on a Cathedral City medical marijuana dispensary. via KMIR 6
Rancho Mirage approves financial assistance for cold weather shelter
Rancho Mirage leaders voted 5-0 today to approve a $6,200 contribution to go toward a cold weather homeless shelter near Desert Hot Springs. via Desert Sun
CA: Judge rejects Cathedral City bid to keep pot dispensary closed
At U.S. District Court in Riverside, Judge Stephen G. Larson said Monday he could find no federal precedent that would allow him to grant the city's wish to permanently close the shop, Essential Herbs and Oils. via KMVT Twin Falls
: Saturn of Loma Linda dealership to close Wednesday, layoffs expected
“Everything they (Saturn) pride themselves on like made in America, one price, one car, no hassle, is over”
In a sign of the times, the Saturn of Loma Linda auto dealership announced plans Monday to terminate its franchise, laying off 10 of its employees. via San Bernardino County Sun
Firefighters Set Fire In Cathedral City
An abandoned apartment complex in Cathedral City was set on fire on purpose for fire training. via KMIR 6
Local briefs for Sunday March 2, 2008
CATHEDRAL CITY -- The Cathedral City Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at City Hall, 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. via Desert Sun
A Town and a Baptist Pastor Vie Over - Eternity'
“The United States Supreme Court has repeatedly enforced that signs are free speech”
' Upon reflection, Jim Nimmons could think of no particular event that led him to crawl atop the roof of the First Southern Baptist Church with a can of red paint and splash the world "eternity" across its ... via NowPublic