An all-youth cast – from nine local schools – is also presenting an abridged version of the famed Broadway musical.
Officials say they want to help make Coachella Valley homes more energy efficient, improve air quality & reduce energy costs for residents.
The $25K Coachella Valley Spotlight grant will help recruit more mentors & support the pairing of Big Brothers & Big Sisters with "littles."
Rainfall capable of causing flooding is forecast in the region Thursday.
The money generated from the sales of Resilience Butte County Proud IPA will go to helping those who lost so much during the Camp Fire.
Here’s why people are coming to — and leaving — California, according to a new report.
County fire crews helped the trio on Thursday afternoon.
“It is encouraging to have another funding source for the Salton Sea,” said Supervisor V. Manuel Perez.
Smart, now 31, will serve as the luncheon's headliner and conduct an on-stage conversation with Natalie Morales.
Riverside County officials are urging residents to consider recycling rather than throwing away Christmas trees after the holiday.
See the slew of local non-profits that will benefit from the donations.
Don your "winter whites," and enjoy the gala, which includes performance by America’s Got Talent finalist Johnny Manuel. Tickets on sale.
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“This is a major breakthrough in our efforts to further Salton Sea restoration,” said Supervisor V. Manuel Perez.
H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation grants $25,000 to reinvent the school’s library.
Find memorable, one-of-kind experiences that will please animal lovers in your life while supporting the critters at the Palm Desert zoo.
"I encourage you to visit these beautiful hiking trails... and remind residents and visitors we live in a very wildfire-prone area."
Hesabu, who came to the Living Desert in November 2002, was one of the oldest male giraffes in human care, zoo officials said.
Lifestream Blood Bank will host a blood drive next weekend to raise money for the restoration of the PBY-5A Catalina.
Riverside County welcomes a new triathlon coming to the Coachella Valley this weekend!
Thanks to the wintry weather, restrictions on campfires and target shooting in the San Bernardino National Forest are being scaled back.
Volunteers are needed to watch for activity in traditional nesting areas in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains.
Make bright a Christmas morning! Desert locales are accepting donations for needy children through Dec. 9.
Formerly the Indian Wells Music Festival the newly named Garden Jam Music Festival calls attention to its beautiful surroundings.
Thanksgiving Weekend was one for the books at Joshua Tree!
Dinner following the golf tournament will feature a performance by Mickey Thomas of Starship.
When & where to find Christmas tree & menorah lightings, Nutcrackers, Santa breakfasts, parades, concerts, pop-up ice rinks and more ...
The county is hosting a free collection event.
GivingTuesday, which follows Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, is a chance to help charities in Palm Desert.
Plan ahead if you'll be traveling near El Paseo on Thanksgiving Day!
Ten young ladies from across Riverside County competed for the crowns of Queen Scheherazade, Princess Dunyazade and Princess Jasmine.
Independent Living Partnership is a RivCo nonprofit geared toward improving transportation access for those with mobility issues.
Palm Desert city officials want to make sure you're aware of an upcoming display.
The water district says to be wary of people misrepresenting themselves as district personnel.
Since its inception, the Coachella Valley Spotlight has been awarded to a different local 501(c)3 nonprofit each month.
Eight veterans of foreign wars received graduation certificates Tuesday here in Riverside County.
There are events planned in the Palm Desert area on both Friday and Saturday.
Did YOU feel the Thursday morning quake?
Decades later, 8 veterans of foreign wars will receive their graduation certificates in a moving county event.
This year’s event will feature a keynote speech from Lieutenant Colonel Joel Schmidt, executive officer of the 7th Marines.