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Teen street gang member charged in Indio with illegal possession of two handguns

The discovery of two handguns during a search in Indio led to charges against a 15-year-old documented criminal street gang member, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported.


Back after COVID-19, the summer film series at Palm Springs Art Museum is 'celebrating Mexican cinema'

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer film series has returned to Palm Springs Art Museum with "Cine Mexicano," beginning on Thursday, June 30.


Summer Film Series: 'El Ángel Exterminador'

"El Ángel Exterminador" will be shown Thursday, June 30 at the Palm Springs Art Museum.


Coach of Coachella Valley hockey team confirmed: 'We are thrilled to welcome Dan Bylsma to the Firebirds family'

Team officials of the Coachella Valley Firebirds announced recently that Dan Bylsma will be the team's head coach, making him the team's first head coach in the franchise's history.


CCAT seizes 300 fentanyl pills in Coachella home in 'narcotics and weapon investigation'

The Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) seized approximately 300 fentanyl pills, other drugs, and a stolen handgun from a Coachella home on Wednesday.


CALI conference in Palm Springs starts this Thursday

The California Association of Licensed Investigators has issued the following press release:Together Again!


Police investigate murder in Rancho Mirage, no suspect identified

A 43-year-old man identified as Alejandro Suarez was killed in Rancho Mirage on June 16.


Stanley Cup, Jack Adams winner Bylsma named inaugural head coach of Coachella Valley Firebirds

As the Coachella Valley Firebirds hockey team welcomes its first head coach, it is with all the enthusiasm of a drum roll, because Dan Bylsma has a long track record as a hockey coach, including a Stanley Cup championship.


Coachella teen allegedly 'shot at workers in a field', charged with attempted murder

A 19-year-old Coachella teenager was taken into custody and charged with attempted homicide for allegedly firing multiple shots at field workers on Friday morning, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


CCAT sting operation cites local businesses for: 'selling underage persons tobacco products'

The Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) conducted a sting operation on Friday to crack down on illegal sales of tobacco products, particularly to minors.


County’s Jobless Rate Remains Below 4 Percent

Despite losses in a few sectors of the regional economy, Riverside County’s unemployment remained below 4% last month, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department.


Sharing Our Desert's LGBTQ+ History

Exhibit B​​​​​egins: Sharing Our Desert's LGBTQ+ History


Palm Springs International Airport hopes new contract will replicate that 'vibe we've all come to love'

The Palm Springs International Airport is looking to include more local shops and restaurants at the airport as the contract with its current operator is set to expire on April 30, 2023.


Southwest Announces Nonstop Flights to San Jose From Palm Springs Coming Soon

PALM SPRINGS – Daily year-round flight service to San Jose fromPalm Springs was announced today by Southwest Airlines.


Riverside County Sheriff's Department recovers $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise: 'similar thefts reported'

An investigation into a grand theft incident has led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Desert Hot Springs man and the recovery of $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.


The Actor's Lab is excited to announce the opening of our new studio in Palm Springs, California

The Actor's Lab is excited to announce the opening of our new studio in Palm Springs, California


Palm Springs mayor invited to White House's Pride Month celebration: 'a wonderful birthday present'

Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton has been invited by President Biden to attend the White House's annual Pride Month celebration on June 15.


Riverside County Sheriff's Department deploys SWAT Team assisted in arrest of Coachella shooting suspect 'without incident'

A 20-year-old Coachella man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly firing multiple shots with a sawed off shotgun June 10 at a victim who escaped harm.


Two Indio teens arrested during investigation into Bermuda Dunes armed robbery

The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force investigated an armed robbery in Bermuda Dunes and arrested two Indio teenagers, one a known criminal street gang member, authorities said.


Illegal fireworks targeted in Riverside County: 'Zero tolerance' cited

In a unanimous vote by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, the Riverside County Fire Department was granted $100,000 for an action plan that cracks down on illegal fireworks use and provides alternative options.