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'Biblical Citizenship in Modern America ' class available at The Garden Fellowship

Faith and Cultural Impact Ministry (FCIM) is hosting an eight-week course from Patriot Academy titled "Biblical Citizenship in Modern America" at The Garden Fellowship.


Riverside County deputies remind parents and residents to 'be patient and stay safe as children are getting to and from school'

August is "Back to School Safety Month," an opportunity for the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to remind residents and parents about the need to drive safely and use extra caution in school zones.


Palm Springs firefighter injured while putting out house fire; resident 'treated on-scene'

A fire broke out in a Palm Springs house on Tuesday with a firefighter and a resident receiving minor injuries, the Palm Springs Fire Department reported.


Monkeypox cases in the Coachella Valley increase, Riverside County total reaches 59

Monkeypox cases in Coachella Valley continue to rise with the area reporting a confirmed/probable case count of 59.


Coachella woman arrested in connection with fatal weekend shooting, the deceased's name is withheld 'pending family notification'

An investigation into the death of an adult male in Coachella by multiple gunshot wounds has led to the arrest of a 37-year-old city woman on suspicion of murder, Deputy Sgt. Richard Carroll said on Monday.


Hit-and-run in Palm Springs leaves one man dead, PSPD seeks help in finding driver

A man has died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run collision, and the Palm Springs Police Department is reaching out to potential witnesses to help locate the driver who left the scene.


Desert Cancer Foundation's Edens: Palm Desert's 'Paint El Paseo Pink is a special and beloved event'

The Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF) is welcoming participants for its 16th annual Paint El Paseo Pink, a community walk that raises funds and promotes breast cancer awareness.


Palm Springs Starbucks vandal gets early release from jail on a 'Fed Kick'

The man who pled guilty to felony vandalism at a Palm Springs Starbucks got an early release from jail but will have to get his coffee elsewhere.


Three Coachella residents arrested in connection with arson homicide in Thermal

The Central Homicide Unit's investigation into a charred body found inside a vehicle in Thermal last month has resulted in the arrest of three Coachella residents this week.


La Banda MS comes to Palm Springs

La Banda MS, an internationally acclaimed Mexican band, is coming to the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, Aug. 19.


Greater Coachella Valley Chamber offers 'How to Read Minds & Influence People' on Aug. 24

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Carl Christman -- speaker, author and professor of "Dr. Carl Reads Minds" -- will host a free workshop titled “How to Read Minds & Influence People” on Wednesday, Aug. 24, in Rancho Mirage.


Riverside County Sheriff's Department to host expedited correctional deputy hiring event

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department will host a hiring event Aug. 6 to speed up the process for those interested in starting a career with the department as a correctional deputy.


RivCo Sheriff's Station to begin 'critical incidents' training at Palo Verde

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department will host critical incident training at local schools in the Palo Verde Unified School District complete with scripted simulations of critical incidents.


Monkeypox cases in Riverside County are rising, 'imperative' to meet the demand for vaccines

The probable cases of monkeypox in Riverside County are on the rise, according to an update from University Health System spokesman Jose Arballo.



Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigates Coachella shooting that injured two

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is seeking to identify those responsible for a shooting that injured two people recently at a large party in Coachella.


Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine opens second Palm Springs location to provide 'free health-care services' to low-income residents

Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine has opened a second site in Palm Springs as part of its mission to provide free health care to those in need.


CVVCGTF find gun, drugs during Indio traffic stop of documented gang member, felon

The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force discovered a "ghost gun" in the possession of a convicted felon as well as illegal drugs while conducting a traffic stop on July 20 in Indio.


Coachella Valley Firebirds announce home opener, reveal season schedule

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have unveiled their season schedule as well as details of their home opener.


Missing elderly couple from La Quinta found deceased in alleged 'murder-suicide'

The Central Homicide Unit of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department recently declared a murder-suicide to be behind the deaths of an elderly couple from La Quinta.