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Man found dead in Thermal, deputies launch homicide investigation

The identity of a man found dead in Thermal on Saturday with traumatic injuries is still uncertain as the Riverside County Sheriff's Department calls upon the public to help solve this mystery.


Palm Springs interior designer: 'I am so excited to open the doors to eight incredible properties of our firm's design'

Interior Designer Christopher Kennedy is set to host a Mid-Century Home Tour, with all proceeds benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.


Cathedral City unveils new ‘Ocotillo Square’ street sign toppers 'to give residents a sense of place and community pride'

On Wednesday morning, Cathedral City elected leaders debuted “Ocotillo Square” street sign toppers designed to give the neighborhood a new sense of identity and pride.


Heritage Foundation backs California conservative think tank

The Heritage Foundation applauded the California-based organization Golden State Policy Council (GSPC), a conservative think tank aimed at putting academic research to legislative use, at a kickoff event Jan. 9 at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert.


Palm Springs pup saved after landing in a 20-foot sewage drain: 'We hope this rescue leads to another rescue, to a happy home'

Though the future looked bleak for a black poodle stuck at the bottom of a 20-foot sewage drain, not only has he been rescued by Palm Springs Police and Fire Departments, but his days alone and on the street are over.


Suspect serial 'cat burglar' to stand trial in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert: 'Cat burglaries garner a heightened level of concern'

Alleged serial "cat" burglar Teddy Kaiser Hartwell is expected to stand trial after a Riverside County Superior Court judge ruled there is substantial evidence against him.


Coachella man charged with DUI after collision that killed Palm Desert woman

A Coachella man has been charged with driving under the influence as a result of a recent crash that took the life of a Palm Desert woman.


Palm Desert's McCallum Theatre accepting entries for talent show through Saturday

The McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert is now accepting entries for its Open Call Talent Project, a valley-wide talent show showcasing some of the most talented individuals in the community.


Cathedral City police chief cites need for checkpoints to stop DUIs

Cathedral City Police Department is set to conduct checkpoints on Friday throughout the city to apprehend those driving under the influence.


Indio woman charged with attempted murder following shooting

A 24-year-old Indio woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting outside a Palm Desert motel.


SoCalGas to contribute $1 million to Gas Assistance Fund

The Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced Jan. 6 a contribution of $1 million to the Gas Assistance Fund, a program that helps income-qualified customers pay their natural gas bills.


Coachella Valley Rep 'excited to be able to start the new year' with ‘Dirty Blonde’ production

The curtain goes up Tuesday, Jan. 17, on the first showing of Coachella Valley Repertory's production of “Dirty Blonde” starring Tony Award-winning actress Cady Huffman.


Third suspect arrested in Palm Desert jewelry store armed robbery, fourth suspect's 'whereabouts are currently unknown'

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has now arrested a third suspect in the armed robbery of a Palm Desert jewelry store as the hunt continues for a fourth and final suspect.


Desert Hot Springs teen accused of stealing iPhone at gunpoint

Palm Desert deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, with help from Desert Hot Springs, apprehended a 17-year-old local male for alleged armed robbery of an iPhone on Friday.


Calvert reintroduces HELD Act to give criminals who are in the country illegally a 'one-way ticket out of our country'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) has reintroduced the Help Ensure Legal Detainers (HELD) Act to keep communities safe from crime.


Calvert votes for Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act: ‘The last thing American families need is an army of IRS agents’

Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a 221-210 House of Representatives majority to approve the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act on Monday.


'Rock out': Stefani, Rucker to headline American Express Golf Tournament in La Quinta

As if a tournament that brings together top golfers isn't enough of a draw, Gwen Stefani and Darius Rucker will be this year's headlining acts at the American Express Golf Tournament at La Quinta Country Club and PGA West.


Riverside County's Hestrin on mass dismissal of court cases: 'One thousand cases dismissed is a thousand too many'

The Association of Riverside County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff (ARCCOPS) is urging county judges to end their "reckless dismissal" of criminal cases.


PSPD on stranded dog in Palm Springs: 'Thank you to everyone who assisted in this rescue and got Talulah home safe'

It took a quite a team effort, but Talulah, a blue-eyed dog, was reunited Wednesday with her family after an adventure that left her stranded overnight on a 75-foot cliff that rescuers could only reach by rappelling down a mountainside in Palm Springs.


New 'fun and uplifting' sculptures on display for Palm Desert's El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition

The City of Palm Desert has invited the public to usher in the new year by checking out the new sculptures on display for the 2023-24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition.