Police hope package thieves will take the bait as new program rolls out in coordination with Amazon
Over the next several weeks, officers will go through training for the program and then roll out roughly 30 to 60 'bait boxes' in the city.
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City taps Long Beach assistant fire chief as new head of Palm Springs Fire Department
Paul Alvarado will step into the role currently occupied by Deputy Fire Chief Jason Loya, who became the interim fire chief following Kevin Nalder's resignation last August.
Plea deal in alleged bribery case involving mall site, former mayor, appears to have been reached
Court records show Richard Meaney has had all but one charge dismissed. Published reports state he entered a plea of guilty to a single misdemeanor conflict-of-interest count last month.
Cyclist dies after early-morning collision on Ramon Road
Local cycling advocates who keep track of fatalities say more than three dozen bicyclists have lost their lives on Coachella Valley roadways in the past 20 years.
Jury returns guilty verdicts in 2019 Palm Springs quadruple murder case
The penalty phase of the trial starts Wednesday. Jurors will recommend whether Jose Larin-Garcia should face the death penalty or life in prison without parole.Â
Report: Palm Springs among top 25 small cities with highest roadway fatality rates
Calculating rates for anything in Palm Springs proves difficult since the city’s full-time population and its in-season population can vary widely, often skewing the math.
First day of new police effort to aid with homeless crisis sees immediate results; cooperation could lead to arrests
The goal of Operation Relentless Sun is to not only count and interact with people who live outside each day, but to be 'consistent and firm' with those who prey on them.
Palm Springs Fire Department now fully staffed following ceremony welcoming 13 new members
The new members of the fire family were pinned following a six-week in-house academy. It's the largest class in city history and could lead to lower insurance rates for property owners.
Data shows decrease in most crime in 2022; chief hopes public will be able to separate perception from reality
Police Chief Andy Mills on Wednesday credited the community as a whole for the drop in crime, as well as his officers.
Officers recovering, charges expected following chase of suspect vehicle in Palm Springs Tuesday evening
Police tried to pull over a Toyota Camry near Murray Canyon Drive and South Toledo Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday, but the driver sped away and led officers into a high-speed pursuit.
Los Angeles man in fatal Palm Springs crash pleads guilty to murder
In July, a vehicle driven by the man rear-ended another vehicle at the intersection of Sunrise Way and East Palm Canyon Drive, killing its driver and injuring a child.
After new evidence found, defense moves for mistrial in Palm Springs quadruple murder case
Jurors in the first trial deliberated over seven days and indicated they were deadlocked on March 8. A new jury was sworn in on Sept. 26.
City taps Long Beach assistant fire chief as new head of Palm Springs Fire Department
Paul Alvarado will step into the role currently occupied by Deputy Fire Chief Jason Loya, who became the interim fire chief following Kevin Nalder's resignation last August.
Plea deal in alleged bribery case involving mall site, former mayor, appears to have been reached
Court records show Richard Meaney has had all but one charge dismissed. Published reports state he entered a plea of guilty to a single misdemeanor conflict-of-interest count last month.
Cyclist dies after early-morning collision on Ramon Road
Local cycling advocates who keep track of fatalities say more than three dozen bicyclists have lost their lives on Coachella Valley roadways in the past 20 years.
Jury returns guilty verdicts in 2019 Palm Springs quadruple murder case
The penalty phase of the trial starts Wednesday. Jurors will recommend whether Jose Larin-Garcia should face the death penalty or life in prison without parole.Â
Report: Palm Springs among top 25 small cities with highest roadway fatality rates
Calculating rates for anything in Palm Springs proves difficult since the city’s full-time population and its in-season population can vary widely, often skewing the math.
First day of new police effort to aid with homeless crisis sees immediate results; cooperation could lead to arrests
The goal of Operation Relentless Sun is to not only count and interact with people who live outside each day, but to be 'consistent and firm' with those who prey on them.
Palm Springs Fire Department now fully staffed following ceremony welcoming 13 new members
The new members of the fire family were pinned following a six-week in-house academy. It's the largest class in city history and could lead to lower insurance rates for property owners.
Data shows decrease in most crime in 2022; chief hopes public will be able to separate perception from reality
Police Chief Andy Mills on Wednesday credited the community as a whole for the drop in crime, as well as his officers.
Officers recovering, charges expected following chase of suspect vehicle in Palm Springs Tuesday evening
Police tried to pull over a Toyota Camry near Murray Canyon Drive and South Toledo Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday, but the driver sped away and led officers into a high-speed pursuit.
Los Angeles man in fatal Palm Springs crash pleads guilty to murder
In July, a vehicle driven by the man rear-ended another vehicle at the intersection of Sunrise Way and East Palm Canyon Drive, killing its driver and injuring a child.
After new evidence found, defense moves for mistrial in Palm Springs quadruple murder case
Jurors in the first trial deliberated over seven days and indicated they were deadlocked on March 8. A new jury was sworn in on Sept. 26.