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Police Chief Lester thanks community for 'overwhelming assistance' in investigation of Sacramento's mass shooting

Community support has been invaluable in fueling the investigation of Sacramento's April 3 mass shooting.


Palm Springs council candidate Bernstein backs inclusionary housing ordinance to create 'affordable and moderate-income housing for all'

Palm Springs City Council candidate Jeffrey Bernstein recently pledged his support for the construction of more affordable housing at a campaign kick-off event.


Dueling pianos, jazz and gourmet food street-fair style are happening April 18-24 in the Coachella Valley

There are several options for a day or night out in the Coachella Valley April 18-24 including live music, comedy, a guided bird walk and a street fair, according to the Palm Springs, California, website.


Kanye West drops out of Coachella festival, leaves headliner spot open

For reasons not publicized at this time, Kanye West, also known as the rapper Ye, will no longer be performing at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, according to a TMZ announcement earlier this week.


Calling all fans: From baseball to swimming, the Aztecs are gearing up for action

The Aztecs at Palm Desert and Palm Springs high schools announce a busy schedule of athletic events from now until April 10 for interested fans.


OneFuture's Olsen: CSUSB partner scholarship 'builds a competent health care workforce for our community'

Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus recently joined hands with OneFuture Coachella Valley to award scholarships to the university's nursing students.


CSUSB's Newman: 'Very proud' of Knapper's First Team All-Region honor

Following an outstanding men's basketball season at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), junior guard Brandon Knapper was honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) with First Team All-Region selection.


Show Shadow Hills HS spirit and watch all the Knights' team action through April 10

There's plenty of Shadow Hills High School team action heading your way with a busy schedule of Knights activity now through April 10.


Celebrate Palm Springs with a week of events, from Celtic music to yoga and a bacon brunch

A variety of activities await Palm Springs area residents and visitors during the week of April 4-10.


Victim in ongoing homicide investigation in Moreno Valley has been identified

In regards to an ongoing homicide investigation in Moreno Valley, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department has identified the 29-year-old victim as Sidrian Alen Cruz, a resident of Moreno Valley.



Garcia: 'Excited to see that construction will soon begin at Mecca Regional Sports Park'

With a boost from $5 million in state funds, the much-anticipated Mecca Regional Sports Park is soon to break ground, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) said on Facebook.


CSUSB's Newman: 'Very proud' of Jennings' NABC First Team All-Region selection

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), congratulated senior forward Daytone Jennings for topping off a winning basketball season with his recent National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) First Team All-Region selection.


Melendez: Unanimous passage of fentanyl testing bill 'ensures California stays ahead of the curve' in fight against dangerous drugs

Known as Tyler's Law in memory of a teen who overdosed, Senate Bill (SB) 864, Sen. Melissa Melendez's fentanyl testing bill, has been passed unanimously in the Senate Health Committee.


Loucks on Riverside County Sheriff's Department checkpoint: 'Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk'

Riverside County Sheriff's Department conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint on Friday, March 25.


PSPD still searching for alleged kidnapping victim, encourages potential witnesses to call in tips

The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating a report of an alleged robbery and kidnapping of a man in a blue sedan and has already arrested three suspects.


Riverside County Sheriff's Department: 'Driver's primary focus should be on the road'

Sgt. Kasim Bikul of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department - Perris Station is reminding drivers that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.


CSUSB men's basketball coach Newman: 'I'm honored to be recognized as the Region Coach of the Year'

A fantastic season for men's basketball at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) got even better with Coach Andy Newman being named West Region Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.


Riverside County health officials looking into Legionnaires' outbreak: 'This is a continuing investigation'

Riverside County health officials are investigating 20 cases of Legionnaires' disease, two of which proved fatal, the Riverside University Health System-Public Health reported recently.


Two people shot in downtown Palm Springs, two men arrested

Gunfire injured two people in downtown Palm Springs early Sunday morning, resulting in two arrests, the Palm Springs Police Department said.