Opening Arguments Set In Trial Of RivCo Man Accused Of Shooting Girl In Passing Car

The defendant is being held in lieu of $2 million bail at the Benoit Detention Center.

Injured Hiker Rescued By Helicopter From Bump And Grind Trail

The incident was reported at 9:22 a.m. Tuesday.

Deadly Crash Damages Historic Elephant Car Wash Sign In Rancho Mirage

The crash cause remains under investigation. The Elephant Car Wash has served the Coachella Valley since 1966.

Crime Numbers At Coachella, Stagecoach Music Fests Pale In Comparison To Economic Gains

Both events, held this month in Indio, were largely peaceful and they reaped hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity.

DUI Suspected In Fatal Indio Crash

Elvis Ponce Jr., 22, died at the crash scene, according to authorities.

Coachella Valley Kids Set To Showcase Their Math Skills

More than 200 Coachella Valley middle schoolers will participate in "Math Field Day."

Woman Struck Fatally Struck In RivCo By Train: Police

The fatal crash happened near Indio Boulevard west of Fred Waring Drive.

RivCo Man, 78, Accused Of Shooting At Son While Intoxicated: Sheriff

A served search warrant inside a home revealed 45 firearms, which were seized, authorities said.

Big Rig Catches Fire On 10 Freeway In RivCo

The blaze was reported shortly before 2:50 p.m. Thursday on the Interstate 10 near the Hayfield Road on-ramp.

RivCo Vegetation Fire Chars 17 Acres, 85 Percent Contained: Cal Fire

No injuries or evacuation orders were reported.

Gang Member Accused Of Killing RivCo Man Arraigned

The defendant is being held without bail at the Robert Presley Jail.

Firefighters Aid Injured Hiker On Bump And Grind Trail

Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department firefighters hiked the remote Palm Desert trail, where a hiker called for aid.

RivCo Man Arrested For Distribution Of Marijuana To Minors: Sheriff

The defendant is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, according to jail records.

Man Accused Of Perpetrating 2022 RivCo Murder Arraigned

The defendant was being held without bail at the Byrd Detention Center.

Motorcyclist Killed In Thermal Crash

The crash was reported at 6 a.m. Tuesday at 59th Avenue and Pierce Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Fire Burns Abandoned Greenhouses In Mecca

The blaze was reported Tuesday at Avenue 64 and Hayes Street.

More Than 200 People Arrested During 2026 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival

During the first weekend, 96 people were arrested. The second weekend saw 106 arrests, police said.

3 People Injured In Head-On Crash Near Palm Springs

The crash was reported at 12:28 p.m. Monday on Dillon Road, west of Valley View Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Fire Strikes Storage Room Of Riverside County Golf Club

Firefighters contained the flames to the storage room, officials said.

'Life In Prison, No Parole' For Man Who Killed Wife, Lover In Palm Desert

See details of the prosecutor's evidence: stalking, domestic violence, infidelity, and ongoing marital issues up to the fatal confrontation.

Driver Of All-Terrain Vehicle Killed In RivCo Collision: CHP

The crash happened Wednesday at the intersection of Marshall Road and 22nd Avenue, authorities said.

Coroner ID's ATV Driver Killed In Coachella Valley Crash With Another Vehicle: CHP

A 45-year-old man driving a green John Deere Gator in the area of Sky Valley was killed on Wednesday.

Jury Selection Begins For Trial Of RivCo Man Accused Of Shooting At Car Full Of Kids

The defendant is being held in lieu of $2 million bail at the Benoit Detention Center.

Coroner ID's 3 People Killed In Coachella Wrong-Way Crash Overnight

A wrong-way driver from Orange County struck a Honda Accord, carrying two Arizona residents. All three perished in the crash.

97 People Arrested During First Weekend Of 2026 Coachella Festival

The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival runs April 10-12 and April 17-19.

Palm Desert DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday: What To Know

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Hiker Rescued From Remote Area In Riverside County

The hiker was extracted from the trail with minor injuries, officials said.

RivCo Man Arrested In 2022 Cold Case Homicide: Police

The suspect was being held on $1 million bail.

3 RivCo Teens Arrested After Fatal Shooting: Sheriff

Authorities said the victim, a 36-year-old man, was shot and killed last month.

6 RivCo Retailers Cited For Selling Tobacco Products To Underage Decoys

Authorities said the stores that sold products to the decoys were cited and will have further evaluation by the Palm Desert Code Compliance.

RivCo Men Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Diesel Fuel: Sheriff

The men were arrested following a years-long investigation into a large-scale organized fuel theft operation, authorities said.

Cannabis Saturation Planned For Coachella Festival Weekends

Drugs, including marijuana, can impair driving skills by slowing reaction time, reducing coordination and increasing aggressive behavior.

Construction Of New $45M Indio Police Department Headquarters To Start This Summer

“As our city continues to grow, so does the demand for high-quality public safety services,” said Chief of Police Brian Tully.

Motorcycle Deputy Injured In Indian Wells Crash

The collision was reported shortly after 12:40 p.m. Monday west of Cook Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A Woman's Body Was Found 46 Years Ago Off Highway 74. She Finally Has A Name.

Now, homicide investigators want to know the circumstances surrounding her death.

Vehicle Crashes Into Building, 4 Injured In Palm Desert

All four occupants were taken to a local hospital, officials said.

RivCo School Bus Driver Accused Of Molesting Student Arraigned

The defendant was arrested in February following a Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation at an elementary school in Thermal.

RivCo Robbery Suspect Attacked Victim, Arrested In Palm Desert One Week Later

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department identified the suspect who is believed to have assaulted a victim, stealing property.

Deputies Arrest Man Accused Of Assault, Robbery In Palm Desert: Sheriff

Authorities said the man was in possession of the victim's property when he was apprehended.

Grand Opening Held For New RivCo Fire Station

The city, in partnership with the Riverside County Fire Department, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony.