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Suspected drunk driver arrested following fatal crash along Highway 111 Friday evening
The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash took place on the northbound state road just north of Angel Canyon Drive.  A second vehicle went off the road into nearby bushes.
Two arrests made in early Sunday incident that reportedly led to death of man at shopping center
Police said the three victims were in a verbal argument with the two suspects and that things escalated to a physical altercation.
One dead following reported shooting in Palm Springs early Sunday morning
Crime scene tape and other evidence of an investigation was visible in a parking lot at the location reported by police. The area contains fast food establishments and a Walmart.
Council commits $400,000 to help organization tackling youth violence in northern portion of city
Nonprofit group We Are One United needs matching grants after receiving $2.1 million from the state for its United for Safe Youth Initiative. It got some earlier this week.
Man suspected of fatal DUI in Palm Springs surrenders after hospitalization
After over two months of hospitalization, the suspect was released Sunday afternoon from medical care and surrendered at the police department.
Two critically injured in Palm Springs apartment unit fire
Two injured people were found at the scene and taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in critical condition. The damaged building has historical significance.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle along Ramon Road Friday evening dies at scene
Prior to Friday's fatality, the last know pedestrian death involving a vehicle in the city is believed to have also been along Ramon Road.
Bike patrols returning to Downtown Palm Springs with renewed mission
The return of the bike beat is one of several efforts underway to deal with a spike in crime related to a rise in the city’s homeless population.
Bus benches in problem areas being replaced
The area that starts near Castañeda's Mexican Food on Indian Canyon Drive and continues down South Palm Canyon Drive has seen endless reports of drug use, petty thefts, and vandalism.
Report: No charges for PSPD officer present in condo when man was fatally shot
Two Palm Springs officers were present in the early morning hours of April 23, 2021 when a bounty hunter, Fabian Hector Herrera, shot and killed 33-year-old David Spann in the condominium he lived in off East Villa Escuela.
Victim of hit and run succumbs to injuries; police seek witnesses
A witness reported hearing sounds of a collision and seeing a small, dark-colored, two-door car leave the area westbound. Authorities said the suspect vehicle is believed to be a newer Honda Civic.
Suspected drunk driver arrested following fatal crash along Highway 111 Friday evening
The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash took place on the northbound state road just north of Angel Canyon Drive.  A second vehicle went off the road into nearby bushes.
Two arrests made in early Sunday incident that reportedly led to death of man at shopping center
Police said the three victims were in a verbal argument with the two suspects and that things escalated to a physical altercation.
One dead following reported shooting in Palm Springs early Sunday morning
Crime scene tape and other evidence of an investigation was visible in a parking lot at the location reported by police. The area contains fast food establishments and a Walmart.
Council commits $400,000 to help organization tackling youth violence in northern portion of city
Nonprofit group We Are One United needs matching grants after receiving $2.1 million from the state for its United for Safe Youth Initiative. It got some earlier this week.
Man suspected of fatal DUI in Palm Springs surrenders after hospitalization
After over two months of hospitalization, the suspect was released Sunday afternoon from medical care and surrendered at the police department.
Two critically injured in Palm Springs apartment unit fire
Two injured people were found at the scene and taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in critical condition. The damaged building has historical significance.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle along Ramon Road Friday evening dies at scene
Prior to Friday's fatality, the last know pedestrian death involving a vehicle in the city is believed to have also been along Ramon Road.
Bike patrols returning to Downtown Palm Springs with renewed mission
The return of the bike beat is one of several efforts underway to deal with a spike in crime related to a rise in the city’s homeless population.
Bus benches in problem areas being replaced
The area that starts near Castañeda's Mexican Food on Indian Canyon Drive and continues down South Palm Canyon Drive has seen endless reports of drug use, petty thefts, and vandalism.
Report: No charges for PSPD officer present in condo when man was fatally shot
Two Palm Springs officers were present in the early morning hours of April 23, 2021 when a bounty hunter, Fabian Hector Herrera, shot and killed 33-year-old David Spann in the condominium he lived in off East Villa Escuela.
Victim of hit and run succumbs to injuries; police seek witnesses
A witness reported hearing sounds of a collision and seeing a small, dark-colored, two-door car leave the area westbound. Authorities said the suspect vehicle is believed to be a newer Honda Civic.