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Palm Desert Investigations Bureau identified two additional suspects in Feb. 2 Palm Desert mall shooting

Two Adelanto men have been charged with attempted murder as additional suspects in a car-to-car shooting at a Palm Desert shopping mall last month.


Madonna to perform at Acrisure Arena and fight 'the oppression of the LGBTQ+' with proceeds

The "Queen of Pop," Madonna, is expanding "The Celebration Tour" to include a performance at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs and also call attention to LGBTQ+ issues, according to Acrisure Arena's website.


Riverside County Sheriff's Department: Indio man tried to enter COD campus with loaded 9-millimeter pistol

A 21-year-old Indio man was arrested for attempting to enter the College of the Desert campus with a loaded 9-millimeter pistol, according to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


Palm Springs police chief: Decreasing the use of canines 'will inadvertently increase the number of police shootings'

Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills is going to bat for California police dogs in light of a threat from Assembly Bill 742, which would "prevent the use of police canines for the purpose of arrest, apprehension or any form of crowd control."


BNP Paribas Open announces 'save the date' for 2024 tournament

The BNP Paribas Open, held in Indian Wells, California, celebrated the end of the Indian Wells Masters by looking toward 2024 with the announcement of the tournament dates for next year.


Former state senator blames politicians for California's high energy costs

Former California Sen. Melissa Melendez recently put the blame on politicians for the state's high energy costs, saying residents should hold them accountable.


Lake Cahuilla Lease Extended

Ahead of the March 22 lease expiration, the Coachella Valley Water District has agreed to renew Riverside County’s lease at Lake Cahuilla for an additional year.


Cell phone & internet safety class to be held on March 27

Cell phone & internet safety class to be held on March 27 at 1:00 PM


Community action partnership utility assistance to be held on March 27

Community action partnership utility assistance to be held on March 27 at 10:00 AM


Art On Main Street to be held on March 25

Old Town La Quinta, in partnership with the City of La Quinta, is proud to host Art on Main Street!


2023 La Quinta Car Show to be held on March 25

Start your engines and get ready for the 16th Annual La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.



Eisenhower Health Opens State-of-the-Art Simulation Center

Eisenhower Health physicians, nurses and clinical staff can now practice and sharpen their skills in its new John Stauffer Center for Innovation in Learning — the area’s most advanced simulation center.


Eisenhower Health Makes Top 50 List for Cardiovascular Hospitals Nationwide for a Third Consecutive Year

Eisenhower Health was identified as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune.


Governing Board Meeting-REGULAR MEETING to be held on April 6

Governing Board Meeting-REGULAR MEETING to be held on April 6 at 5:30 PM



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COD Men’s Tennis rolls in 49th straight Conference win, shoots down Eagles, 9-0

COD (9-0; 8-0) grabbed their 49th consecutive Inland Empire Athletic Conference (IEAC) win as the Roadrunners ran past the Mt. San Jacinto Eagles (2-9; 1-7), 9-0.


COD Softball splits double header with the Eagles, 0-2 & 2-1

COD (5-7; 3-1) was left frustrated after a narrow game one loss, then turned their fortunes around in game two, splitting a Conference double header with the Mt. San Jacinto Eagles of Menifee (6-10; 1-1), 0-2 & 2-1.


Why the NBA is seeking technology built by UCR students and alumni

The National Basketball Association, or NBA, has selected a startup company co-founded by a UC Riverside student and an alumnus for its NBA Launchpad initiative.