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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.


Cadiz Inc. Announces an Agreement to Provide Water to the Salton Sea Authority and Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians

Public-private partnership will dedicate 5,000 acre-feet of water per year for 50 years to the Salton Sea Authority and Torres Martinez Tribe and provide up to $5 million in financing for water-pipeline infrastructure and water quality treatment technologies on tribal lands around the Salton Sea.


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.


The City of Rancho Mirage mourns Sally Berger

On July 25, 2022, the Coachella Valley lost beloved philanthropist and Rancho Mirage resident, Sally Berger. She passed away at Eisenhower Health campus. She was 88.


Desert Beer Paint Night to be held on Aug 24, 2022

Wednesday, August 24th, 7p-9p - Fun and Unique Experience You Will Cherish


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.


CVWD adopts drought penalties to encourage conservation

On July 26, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors adopted drought penalties to encourage water conservation during the ongoing drought.


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.


The AHL’S 32nd team will see eleven different opponents during inaugural 2022-2023 season

PALM SPRINGS, CA (July 21, 2022) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds), AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken), have announced the schedule for the team’s inaugural season.


Riverside County Sheriff's Department issues update on attempted kidnapping of newborn from hospital

Following the press release regarding the attempted kidnapping that occurred on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Riverside University Health System Medical Center, an additional party came forward with information regarding a similar incident.


Fatal traffic collision caused by under the influence driver

The deceased victim was identified as 33-year-old Mikela Janice Lang of Moreno Valley.