The Riverside County District Attorney's Office filed charges against Juliana Granados on Tuesday following an investigation, alleging alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision.Â
During a presentation Wednesday evening, the public got its first chance to see how deploying drones to emergency calls before officers arrive could improve response times as well as officer and public safety.
Money for the approach will come from $324,000 in opioid settlement funds. The city will continue to receive payments through 2038.
The training spans multiple days, providing ample time for crews to practice handling large fires and working together under pressure.
The Palm Springs Police Department Detective Bureau is actively seeking additional information related to the case. PSPD urges anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward.
A Spring 2023 report by a four-person team highlights the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in the problematic downtown structure. There is hope that recent discussions will prompt action.
Through the aptly-named "Operation Rearview Mirror," it will be all hands on deck for the next year, with officers fanning out to 10 known hotspots that see the highest number of speeders and reckless drivers.
The suspect, who was booked into jail in Indio after his arrest, is expected to face first-degree murder charges. The incident marks Palm Springs' first murder in 17 months.
Residents who gathered Monday evening for the first of four town halls outlined homelessness and traffic issues as their top concerns, marking a change from previous worries about violent crime.
With neighborhoods expressing interest in installing cameras on their streets, city leaders will await legal analysis and other information before weighing in.
It’s a change accelerated during the pandemic, but in the case of one local eatery a 'contactless' payment system was done to hopefully prevent additional break-ins.
Despite a minor drop in the resale value of stolen converters, the cost of replacement and repair has increased, with the average claim rising from $2,500 last year to $2,900 this year.
