Beloved Leopard, Zoya, Dies At Living Desert Zoo And Gardens

Zoos across America shared their condolences on the loss of Zoya, the 21-year-old leopard, who died at the Palm Desert zoo this week.

Where To Fill Up In Palm Desert Before Thanksgiving Travel

It's time to fill up in Riverside County. We found the cheapest gas near you.

Jeremy Piven To Perform At Agua Caliente Casino In Palm Springs

The "Entourage" actor, comedian and podcast host Jeremy Piven will take the state on Dec. 7.

Fantasy Springs Casino On-Spot Hiring Job Expo This Thursday

Check out this afternoon casino job fair, offering opportunities in dining, engineering, public safety, player development and table games.

La Quinta Power Outage Leaves Over 100 In The Dark

A Tuesday power outage was affecting the area.

Imperial Irrigation District Announces $18.3M Electrical Grid Grant

Across the five-year project period, the IID announced its intention to hire six full-time workers, 18 contract workers and summer interns.

Palm Springs Agua Caliente Tribe Opens First Tribal Court

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has opened its own legal court venue to address civil cases that adhere to tribal law.

CSUSB Nurse Honored For Program Supporting Vulnerable Populations

The Palm Desert Campus instructor was given a prestigious award by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association for the program she created.

Desert Air Festival Brings Palm Springs Pride: Nov. 2024

Desert Air's 2024 lineup features a range of queer artists and allies, such as Slayyter, Kaytranada, COBRAH, Tove Lo and Shygirl, and more.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Reopens Early

The popular tramway is opening up again on Oct. 18, one day earlier than previously announced.

Rancho Mirage Traffic: Monterey Avenue Lane Closures Through Nov.

A water line installation project will restrict traffic on these Rancho Mirage streets for several weeks, officials say.

Agua Caliente Band Of Cahuilla Indians Receives 320-Acre Land Donation

The plot is the first direct land-back transfer that the Coachella Valley conservancy has granted to a federally recognized tribe.

Where Coachella, Idyllwild Can Dispose Of Hazardous-Waste For Free

On Oct. 12 and 19 desert residents can safely discard things like motor oil, paint, antifreeze, pesticides, unused medication and more.

RivCo Nonprofit Feeding Unhoused Community Get $7.5K Grant

Street Life Project, which serves homeless people across Coachella Valley, has been distributing food weekly.

Fire Ant Inspection Contract Approved By RivCo Supes

"Residents and businesses will be positively impacted, in that this program is aimed at preventing the spread of red imported fire ants..."

LeBron And Bronny James Become The First Father-Son Duo To Play Together In The NBA

Last year, Team USA also picked Bronny to play at the Nike Hoop Summit, according to his USC profile.

Native American Day Celebrated At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Families and guests celebrated the cultural heritage of the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians as the casino honored a longtime team member.

Indio Farmer's Market Returns Oct. 5

Residents can shop local produce, seasonal fruits, artisan gifts and more every weekend through May 2025.

Palm Desert Among RivCo Cities To Hold Suicide Prevention Walks

During the walks, participants will be able to connect, share stories and honor suicide victims through memorial activities.

$2.2M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In RivCo, Jackpot Grows To $800M

No one snagged Friday's $740 million jackpot. The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Tuesday.

Construction Of New The Lights At Indio Golf Course Clubhouse Begins

The city of Indio and The Lights at Indio Golf Course announced the groundbreaking of the new clubhouse Aug. 15.

2,500 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Kids To Get New Shoes

"The Shoe Distribution Program is a simple yet powerful way to help the next generation in our community rise above their circumstances."

Danger In The Dust: Coachella Valley Residents Struggle To Breathe

Air pollution, particularly from dust-blown particles, has been a problem in the Coachella Valley for decades.

7 Weird Rock Formations To Visit In California: Man-Made Or Erosion?

From arches to strange "tufa towers," we found these unique rock formations that are "must-visit" for hikers and climbers heading to CA.

Conserve Alert For Palm Desert, Coachella Valley Amid Heat Wave

Customers should conserve energy during peak evening hours until July 9, raise your thermostats to 78 degrees, and use fans when possible.

15 UFO Sightings In California, The Mothership For UFO Sightings: 2024

There have been more than 138 sightings reported so far this year in the Golden State, and Patch has gathered the most intriguing ones.

14 Spots For Stargazing In California: Where To Set Up Your Telescope

If you love stargazing, from the backyard or balcony to setting up camp in the mountains for stellar events, this is your ultimate CA guide.

Contact In The Desert: 'Woodstock Of UFOlogy ' Meets In 10th Gathering

The world's foremost female experts in UFO/UAP are gathered in SoCal to discuss otherworldly, Artificial Intelligence, and more.

Palm Desert Gas Prices Drop As Memorial Day Weekend Approaches

Riverside County's membership warehouses lure customers with gas prices over 10 cents lower than elsewhere, according to GasBuddy.

Mid Century Modern 'Mini Lending Library' Opens In Palm Springs

The Little Free Library arrived in the Twin Palms neighborhood, with familiar butterfly roofline, designed by local architecture students.

Massive 'Run For The Wall' Motorcycle Ride Making Coachella Stop

The organized run honors veterans, their families, and friends and aims to raise awareness of those still missing.

Puppy Raisers Needed Across Riverside County

"We have puppies who can't wait to meet you," according to the organization.

Coachella Gains $10M Grant Toward Climate Resilience

The grant is earmarked for modifications to the Hidden Harvest facility on Peter Rabbit Lane, and the Coachella Community Resilience Center.

Hospitality Gala This Weekend In Palm Desert, Cal State San Bernardino

The "Spirit of Polynesia"-themed gala will feature tiki cocktails and mocktails and native dishes from multiple continents.

Golden Circle Dinner Planned At Family YMCA Of The Desert

The fundraiser, slated for Toscana Country Club, will be an evening to celebrate the shared passion of donors who pledged $2,000 or more.

Budweiser Clydesdales Head To Palm Desert For Stagecoach Festival 2024

Giant draught horses and draft beer collide this week in Palm Desert. The enormous Clydesdales are coming! Where to see them on El Paseo.

5 Best Independent Senior Living Homes In The Inland Empire: U.S. News

Experts reviewed communities to identify the best independent senior living communities in California. These eight are in the Inland Empire.

Earth Day Volunteers Sought For Santa Rosa, San Jacinto Mountain Event

Earth Day to join volunteers on Saturday for trail upgrades around the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument in Palm Desert.

Earthquake Rattles Coachella Festival

The Saturday morning temblor with an epicenter near the Coachella music festival was felt across a wide swath of the Southland.

Taste And Sounds Of Cathedral City A Resounding Success

Tuesday night would end of the series, where musical acts included the high school choir, Radio Ready, The Dreamboats and Leanna and Miguel.