Gene Nichols

Palm Springs

News Editor at KNWZ-AM (Palm Springs, CA)

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Firefighters Closing In On Full Containment Of Line Fire

Oct 15, 2024 | knewsradio.com | Gene Nichols
Unlicensed Contractors Doing Unlicensed Work In Riverside County; 12 Arrested

Oct 11, 2024 | knewsradio.com | Gene Nichols

They were operating as unlicensed contractors, submitting for work they were not licensed to perform. Now they are facing criminal charges. Three more people are under investigation. All the bids exceeded the legal limit of $500 for unlicensed work, with amounts ranging from $2,300 to $31,590 for landscaping, painting, and masonry projects. Under California law, it is illegal for unlicensed contractors to bid or work on projects costing more than $500, including labor and materials.
Line Fire Is 93% Contained

Oct 11, 2024 | knewsradio.com | Gene Nichols
Line Fire Not Out Yet; Smoke Advisory For The Desert

Sep 29, 2024 | knewsradio.com | Gene Nichols

A Wildfire Smoke Advisory is in effect through 5 p-m Monday Sept 30th 2024 for the San Gorgonio Pass, and Western Coachella Valley The Line Fire has pockets of unburned fuels that are burning within containment lines in the Bear Creek and Sana Ana River drainages, producing smoke on Sunday Sept 29th 2024. The fire remains 83% contained. There is more fuel in Bear Creek and Santa Ana River drainages that will burn creating smoke over the next few days.
Cell Phone In Classrooms? Restrictions Coming

Aug 29, 2024 | knewsradio.com | Gene Nichols

California is one step away from cracking down on cell phones in class. Legislators in Sacramento have passed a bill that requires school districts limit when students can use their phones on campus or ban phones altogether. School districts would be given until July 2025 to put policies in place and must update those policies every five years. Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill.
U-S Open Update; Gauff Into 3rd Round

Aug 29, 2024 | knewsradio.com | Gene Nichols

Americans Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, and Peyton Stearns have made it to the 3rd round of the U S Open, but the dream is over for 16 year old Iva Jovic and Taylor Townsend, both falling short. On the Men’s side, Taylor Fritz, former BNP Paribas Open Champ, picks up a win, along with Americans Brandon Nakashima, Ben Shelton, and Frances Tiafoe. Novak Djokovic also won.
First Responders Prep For The Worst

Aug 29, 2024 | knewsradio.com | Gene Nichols

First responders were out early Wednesday August 28th 2024 holding training at Acrisure Arena from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.Numerous agencies were training for a hostile or emergency situation.
Suspect Nabbed At The Southern Border; Linked To Fentanyl Death Of A Desert Hot Springs Teenager

Aug 28, 2024 | knewsradio.com | Gene Nichols

It was more than 2 years ago, August 21st 2022, just before 9 in the morning when deputies were called to a home on Via Quedo in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs to check on a 17 year girl who was unresponsive in her bedroom. Paramedics were unable to save the girl. The investigation showed she died from a fentanyl overdose, with 22 year old Michael Garcia of Desert Hot Springs providing her with the drug.
Three Drivers Nabbed For DUI In Palm Springs

Aug 28, 2024 | knewsradio.com | Gene Nichols

Gavel, Alcoholic Drink & Car Keys on a White Background – Drinking and Driving Concept. Photo from Alpha Media Portland OR Three people were arrested for driving under the influence at a checkpoint in Palm Springs on Friday August 23rd 2024. Another person was nabbed on a drug charge, and two people had no drivers license. So six numb skulls out of 603 people who drove through the 5-hour checkpoint on Ramon Road at Cerritos Drive .
Hemet Woman Missing For 2 Years; Investigators Probing It As A Homicide

Aug 28, 2024 | knewsradio.com | Gene Nichols

The last time anyone saw Danielle Rico of Hemet, was August 21st 2022. In September 2022, her family reported her missing to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. There is still no sign of Danielle Rico, an adult woman with long brown hair. Investigators have determined Rico’s disappearance is suspicious and is being investigated by the Sheriffs Central Homicide Unit. Circumstances surrounding her disappearance are still unknown.