Viral Puff Kitty Zoe now fully recovered and up for adoption
A Riverside County shelter kitten that went viral for a rare medical condition is now fully recovered and ready for adoption, according to her caretakers. “Zoe, the internationally known Puff Kitty, is ready for her next chapter,” the Palm Springs Animal Shelter posted Wednesday, along with a video showing the once-inflated cat looking slim and […]
Local Veterinarian Honored for Efforts to Care for Pets
Dr. Douglas Kunz, a veterinarian for 45 years in Palm Springs whose volunteer work is making a difference for pets on both the west and east ends of the Coachella Valley, was honored by Supervisor V. Manuel Perez as Volunteer of the Year in the Fourth Supervisorial District. On Tuesday,...
Feds arrest over two dozen Mexican Mafia members in massive drug bust
Over two dozen members of the Mexican Mafia were arrested on Thursday in an operation by the FBI and local authorities across Southern California , federal authorities said. In an early morning crackdown , search and arrest warrants were executed at 30 locations in Orange County, south of Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The indictment alleges one leader, who was incarcerated, used contraband...
Fun things to do in SoCal: April 23-29
This week brings a massive cultural celebration with Fiesta Broadway, the country’s largest Cinco de Mayo event, alongside festivals like the 2nd Annual Ohlone Big Time Pow Wow and the West Covina Cherry Blossom Festival. You can also fill your weekend with unique experiences, from a variety of artisan markets and the premiere of “Beethoven Eroica” to Goat Yoga and a Glow In The...
MoVal Students Hospitalized After Health Complications
Two students suffering from undisclosed illnesses at a Moreno Valley high school Wednesday were taken to a hospital for further evaluation. The medical aid call was received shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday at Canyon Springs High School on Cougar Canyon Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency...
ICE Re-Detains Plaintiff Out On Bond in Landmark Case Challenging L.A. ICE Raids, Sends...
Last Thursday, L.A. TACO was investigating ICE sightings at the ISAP office in Downtown Los Angeles on Hill Street and 2nd Street, a popular location amidst the ongoing, quieter ICE raids happening now in Southern California. While there, we witnessed masked federal immigration agents drive towards the loading dock, just...
One of America’s Most Famous Race Tracks Is Turning Into a Private Club
Willow Springs is one of the few tracks most can describe as quaint, situated in Southern California. It has, over the years, served as a venue for racing, but also become a trackday favorite in more recent times. It also has many starring roles in U.S.-based YouTube car videos. Willow Springs is ...
25-year-old man killed in wrong-way crash on Riverside County freeway
A 25-year-old man was killed in a wrong-way crash involving a big-rig on the 91 Freeway in Corona. On April 19, California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a Ford F-150 truck driving the wrong way on the westbound lanes of the 91 Freeway just after 5:30 a.m. As the driver passed the Serfas Club […]
Perez to Host Breakfast and Townhall for Veterans
INDIO – All veterans are welcome to join Supervisor V. Manuel Perez for breakfast and a townhall discussion on Friday to share their ideas and needs as well as learn about the latest initiatives for the veterans’ community. The event will be held Friday, April 24 at the...
California: Pechanga Resort Casino awards fifth million-dollar jackpot in less than a year
A Corona, California, woman recently won a $1,011,335 jackpot win after a recent visit to Pechanga Resort Casino on a Dragon Link Panda Magic slot by Aristocrat Gaming. The winner chose to keep her plans private, but her win continues a run of jackpot payouts at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
