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Car slams into motorcycle in Cathedral City

Submitted by Jackie Pedroza, Local 2 Mobile Journalist
Friday, January 27th, 2012, 5:49pm
Car slams into motorcycle in Cathedral City

A driver of a car that slammed into a motorcycle, sending the person to the hospital with major injuries, may have made an illegal turn, according to police.

The accident happened Thursday around 5:24 p.m. in the area of Vista Chino Drive and Landau Blvd., according to Cathedral City police Sgt. C. de Veas. 

"As officers arrived they found that the driver of the car possibly made an illegal turn in front of the motorcycle at that intersection leaving the motorcyclist no where to turn.

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Valley braces for another round of wind

Submitted by Jackie Pedroza, Local 2 Mobile Journalist
Friday, January 27th, 2012, 12:38pm
Valley braces for another round of wind

A high wind warning went into effect Friday in Riverside County, where forecasters are expecting winds of between 25 and 35 mph and gusts to 60 mph.

The warning issued by the National Weather Service went into effect at 6 a.m. and is scheduled to expire at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Winds will be strongest through and below passes and canyons, including the Cajon and Banning passes in the Inland Empire, the agency advised.

"Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially for motorists with high profile vehicles," according to the Weather Service. "Freeways most likely to be impacted by strong winds include interstates 10 and 15, and highways 60, 91 and 55.

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Cathedral City working to revamp image

Submitted by Jackie Pedroza, Local 2 Mobile Journalist
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 5:41pm
Cathedral City working to revamp image

Cathedral City is in the process of revamping its image. 

City officials made it clear Thursday that they have not adopted a new slogan, but they have been working with communication firms to develop their story and stand out from some of the Valley's other destinations.

"Part of what we are trying to do is how do we make ourselves different from other destination cities and tell the world who we are," said Cathedral City Communications officer Allen Howe.

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Cathedral City school receives $100K grant thanks to Target, Ellen

Submitted by KPSP Local 2 News Staff
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 6:18pm

 

Agua Caliente Elementary School received a $100,000 grant from Target on Wednesday.

The Cathedral City school is one of 48 schools and two districts across the nation selected to receive grants.

Suzie Bryant, who has eight grandchildren attending the elementary school, entered the contest by submitting a letter to the Ellen DeGeneres show, explaining why Agua Caliente should receive the grant.

Bryant said she...

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American Cab Co. to Continue Service

Submitted by Arti Nehru, Local 2 Mobile Journalist
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 6:14pm
American Cab Co. to Continue Service

 

It was a close call for American Cab, the largest cab service in the Coachella Valley. The cab company could have been shut down Wednesday due to a dispute over its ownership change but a new interim attorney concluded American Cab did not violate any rules.

"It's reassuring that it's water under the bridge now because there are 85 of us who were at risk of losing our jobs," said Peter Kurzon, a cab driver.

But for several months, Kurzon and another 80 plus employees at American Cab were fearful of losing their jobs.

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Palm Springs road reopened after four-day storm-related closure

Submitted by Renee Schiavone, Exec. Producer, Evolving Media
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 6:00pm
Palm Springs road reopened after four-day storm-related closure

A Valley thoroughfare was back open Wednesday-- after severe winds this weekend forced a four-day closure.

Gene Autry Trail had been closed between Interstate 10 and Vista Chino since Saturday's storm brought wind gusts up to 66mph in Palm Springs, according to the National Weather Service.

Debris, downed power lines, and uprooted trees left the street a mess. Since then, Southern California Edison has been making the necessary repairs to the lines.

Palm Springs police say they were finally able to reopen Gene Autry in both directions Wednesday afternoon around 2 p.m. All but one northbound lane were open as of that time, with no estimate as to when the final lane will reopen.

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Food truck festival parking in downtown Palm Springs Feb. 4

Submitted by Renee Schiavone, Exec. Producer, Evolving Media
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 5:59pm
Food truck festival parking in downtown Palm Springs Feb. 4

Food lovers and bargain hunters, get ready to eat... a lot. A unique festival is coming to downtown Palm Springs this February that will bring together more than 40 SoCal chefs to offer up street-side cuisine.

The 2012 Palm Springs Food Truck Festival, hosted by the Spa Resort Casino, will happen on Saturday, Feb. 4, serving up all sorts of food-- from Hawaiian barbeque, to gourmet burgers, to German bratwurst.

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