A 26-year-old skateboarder sustained major injuries Thursday when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver, and police asked for public help finding the motorist.
Charges are expected Friday against a 63-year-old man accused in a pursuit in which a 15-year-old boy allegedly rammed a Palm Springs police patrol vehicle, injuring two officers.
The driver ran several stop signs and drove the wrong way at times, and subsequently turned into a cul-de-sac on Saint Thomas Circle and stopped in a driveway, police said.
Santa Claus will join city officials for the lighting of the 22-foot tall holiday tree Friday in advance of the 30th annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade.
A 31-year-old man who allegedly led police on a lengthy foot pursuit that traversed a grocery store roof and a hiking trail in Palm Springs pleaded not guilty Wednesday to burglary and other counts.
Julian Baez was arrested Monday afternoon on suspicion of residential burglary and resisting an officer, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.
