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Car window smashed to save hot pooch at The Shops at Palm Desert

A recent incident in the Coachella Valley is a serious reminder to all pet owners: don’t leave your four-legged friends inside vehicles.


'An absolutely phenomenal tool': Coachella Valley Housing Catalyst Fund could receive $15 million in proposed state budget

The newly proposed state budget could see $15 million being allocated to the Coachella Valley Housing Catalyst Fund, a community group that partners multiple nonprofits that works to enhance housing stability and create paths to “economic mobility for local residents,” the Desert Sun reported Monday.


'Minor Decoy Program' in Palm Desert leads to 3 citations

A decoy operation recently targeted nine Palm Desert bars and restaurants to determine if they serve alcohol to people under the legal age, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.


Fourth of July Weekend at the Tramway

Early Opening on July 4 and Guided Nature Walks Continue….


'I Heart Mac & Cheese' restaurant to celebrate its grand opening: 'Palm Springs is such an adult playground'

The grand opening of the long-anticipated "I Heart Mac & Cheese" restaurant in Palm Springs is set for Wednesday, June 29, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. outside the restaurant.


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.