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.

Fire In La Quinta Family Displaces Two Adults

Firefighters rushed to the Torreon Way home where heavy smoke and flames were showing from the garage.

Palm Desert DUI Saturation Patrols Planned Friday

Patch reminds you if you drink, don't drive. Palm Desert deputies will be out in force Friday night.

RivCo Teacher Found Guilty Of Sex Assault, Lewd Acts on Minor Heads To Prison For 6 Years

An ex-substitute teacher from Coachella Valley who perpetrated lewd acts during online contact with a female student is prison-bound.

Suicide By Fire: Indio Man Takes Own Life, Officials Say

Though the fatality and fire remained under investigation on Tuesday, officials say the house fire at Via Turin was likely a suicide.

US Marine Carried Live Explosive Through Palm Springs Airport Screening: Authorities

The explosive device was found in the possession of a 30-year-old Marine from Henderson, Texas, according to authorities.

4 Displaced By Residential Fire In Desert Hot Springs

The American Red Cross was requested to assist the two adults and two children displaced by the fire.

2 RivCo Teens Arrested In Connection With Fatal Shooting Of Girl: Sheriff

Investigators have not released details about a possible motive behind the shooting.

Semi Truck Blaze Sparks Small Brush Fire In RivCo Near 10 Freeway: Cal Fire

The semi's tractor was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, officials said.

Beloved Police Chief Planning To 'Step Away,' Celebrated At Annual Palm Springs Luncheon

Business leaders, community members, and city officials recognized first responders and celebrated the partnership between all agencies.

6 Injured, Boy Airlifted After Overnight Crash Near Indio

An overnight crash involving three adults and three children in Indio has been turned over to authorities.

Jurors Deadlock In Trial Of RivCo Man Accused Of Contributing To Fentanyl Death

The defendant is being held in lieu of $30,000 bail at the Benoit Detention Center.

RivCo Teen Found Shot To Death: Sheriff

Deputies found the 18-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said.

Jury Convicts Woman Accused In Deadly Indio Motel Shooting

A jury deliberated one day before finding Carla Sharese Flores guilty in the death of 27-year-old Ashley Brito of Thousand Palms.

Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez Pleads Guilty To Felony Conflict-Of-Interest Charge

Remaining charges in the nine-count indictment were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

Death Investigation Continues After Body Found In Indio Dirt Lot

An autopsy was pending Monday.

Road Closures Lifted, Hazards Mitigated After RivCo Train Derailment

Nearly 20 rail cars were derailed near Parkside Drive and Highway 111.

RivCo Fraud Investigation Leads To Recovery Of $2.1 Million In Gift Cards: Sheriff

The suspect was scheduled to appear in court at Indio Larson Justice Center on Thursday.

Union Pacific Train Derails Near Mecca, Massive Cargo Cleanup Follows

40 rail cars from a Union Pacific train derailed near Parkside Drive and State Park Road, and no hazardous materials were involved.

Gas Leak In La Quinta Leads To Road Closure, Evacuations

Four medical buildings were evacuated and lanes were shut down during the incident, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department says.

Naked Man With A Knife Arrested , Police Say

Police responded to reports of an armed, nude suspect at E. Mesequite Avenue and South Sunrise Way shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday night.

RivCo Felon Accused Of Fatally Shooting Woman To Stand Trial For Murder

The defendant is being held on $5 million bail at the Benoit Detention Center.