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Riverside County Sheriff's Department on triple shooting in Coachella; 'One of the victims, currently unidentified, died as a result of his injuries'

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in locating those responsible for a Coachella shooting that proved fatal for one of three victims Thursday.


'Glow in the Park' lantern event to return to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert for 'dazzling immersive experience'

The second "Glow in the Park" lantern event will be returning to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens this month after a "dazzling debut" last year, according to a press release by the City of Palm Desert.


LIND’S OVERTIME WINNER PUTS FIREBIRDS OVER BARRACUDA

The Firebirds defeated the San Jose Barracuda in overtime by the score 4-3 on Monday night at Acrisure Arena.


Rancho Mirage Speaker Series – Sugar Ray Leonard on March 21

Rancho Mirage Speaker Series – Sugar Ray Leonard on March 21 at 6 PM


SCE Preparations Mitigate Storm-Related Outages

The winter storms that blanketed Southern California’s mountains and suburban foothills with snow and brought 90-mph wind gusts and heavy rain throughout Southern California Edison’s service area were every bit as intense as meteorologists predicted.


Breathing is going to get tougher

Not all pollution comes from people. When global temperatures increase by 4 degrees Celsius, harmful plant emissions and dust will also increase by as much as 14 percent, according to new UC Riverside research.


Public Notice of Availability & Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Development Permit 22-4

Public Notice of Availability & Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Development Permit 22-4


Travel with the Palm Springs Chamber to Greece 2023 Orientation on March 9

Travel with the Palm Springs Chamber to Greece 2023 Orientation on March 9


Let’s Play Golf: 6th Annual Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City’s Tournament

Let’s Play Golf on Monday, March 6, 2023 at the 6th Annual Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City’s Tournament.


Morning Insights on March 8

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Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Available for Preview

The Palm Springs Unified School District announces the 30-day public display of the Social Studies curriculum materials being considered for adoption for grades TK-5.


Riverside County settles lawsuit about the assessment and collection of juvenile detention fees

Parents and guardians of youth who paid fees or had their wages or tax refund taken to pay detention fees for a youth housed in a Riverside County juvenile hall or juvenile treatment facility may be entitled to receive money as part of a class action lawsuit settlement.


La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show rescheduled: 'Start your engines and get ready'

The 16th annual La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show has been postponed until Saturday, March 25, in hopes of sunny skies.


Alleged thief from Coachella behind bars for armed robbery in Bagdouma Park last month: 'The juvenile was not injured,' police said

A 22-year-old Coachella man stands accused in the robbery and assault of a 17-year-old in Bagdouma Park in Coachella last month, during which he allegedly demanded the teen's cellphone at gunpoint, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.


Two Cathedral City teens arrested after gun assault: 'Both victims were followed,' police say

An assault with a deadly weapon in Palm Desert Tuesday led to the arrest of two Cathedral City teens, one of whom allegedly stalked a victim.


Jewelry thieves rob woman in La Quinta parking lot; police warn residents to 'stay vigilant'

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is warning of a spike in jewelry thefts after thieves targeted an 87-year-old woman Monday in a La Quinta store parking lot.


FIREBIRDS’ DEEP-SEASON REPORT WITH HEAD COACH DAN BYLSMA

With more than half of their inaugural season already in the books, a succinct recap to-date of the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ debut campaign requires but a single word.


Desert Theatricals Production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on March 7

Desert Theatricals Production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on March 7 at


New Law Seeks to Eliminate Metallic Balloon Hazards

Some California cities have banned them- Opens in new window, public safety campaigns have persistently targeted them and state legislation- Opens in new window has even tackled them.


Is that a persistent cold, bad allergies, … or long COVID?

Some people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can have symptoms of the illness lasting years