What To Know On Election Day In Palm Desert

Polls are open from 7 a.m. through 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Thermal Fire Reaches 25 Percent Containment

The blaze has blackened 84 acres, fire officials reported.

RivCo DA Election: Mike Hestrin Faces Superior Court Judge, Attorney

Superior Court Judge Burke Strunsky & attorney Lara Gressley are vying to unseat DA Mike Hestrin. Here's what to know about the candidates.

Watchdog Group Eyeing Palm Desert, Riverside County Polling Places

Riverside and San Diego counties are moving to a vote center election model starting with the primary election on Tuesday June 7, 2022.

Juneteenth Celebration Announced In Palm Springs

"Juneteenth is an important celebration and reminder about how far we have come as a nation," said DHUC's Jarvis Crawford.

Inmate Dies At John Benoit Detention Center In Indio

The inmate death marks the fourth reported by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department over the last month.

Homeless Count Rises In Palm Desert, Across Much Of Coachella Valley

According to "Riverside County Point in Time Count"​ results released Tuesday, more homeless people are living on the streets.

Coachella Valley Water District Assistant GM Tapped For State Board

Dr. Robert Cheng was appointed during the board’s recent annual meeting.

Judge Halts Removal Of Controversial Statue In Palm Springs

A temporary restraining order was granted Wednesday, preventing the immediate removal of a statue of former Palm Springs Mayor Frank Bogert.

Inmates Released From Indio Jail Likely To Get 'Free' Rides

The rides, funded by taxpayers, are aimed at preventing "loitering and criminal activity" in communities near county jails.

Removal Of Controversial Palm Springs Statue Gets Pushback

The large statue of former Mayor Frank Bogert was scheduled to be removed Tuesday, but a protest delayed proceedings.

Palm Desert’s Jan Harnik sworn in as SCAG President

Nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization faces critical year ahead

Vote Early In Palm Desert For June 2022 Election: Here's How

Voters are receiving their ballots in Valley mailboxes. Have you gotten yours? check out these important Primary Election Voting Dates.

Trash Service Fee Hikes Proposed For Unincorporated Desert Areas

The Board of Supervisors Tuesday set a May 10 public hearing on a series of proposed hikes to trash collection fees in unincorporated areas.

'Cousin Killer' Convicted Of First-Degree Murder: Court

Raymond Hernandez, 26, is expected to receive life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Efforts To Protect RivCo's 6,700 Acres Of Cotton Against Pest Continue

Cotton fields are clustered in the eastern portion of the county where officials continue to monitor for the invasive pink bollworm.

Short-Term Rentals See 'Significant Increase' In Riverside County

Short-term rentals are defined as units where individuals are paying for overnight stays that last 30 days or less.

300 E-Scooters Being Rolled Out For Public Transportation In Indio

The deployment of the scooters will come a little over a week before the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival starts on April 15.

Palm Springs OKs Income Program For Transgender, Non-Binary Residents

Council members voted unanimously to grant funding for a pilot universal income program for the transgender and non-binary community.

Eastern Coachella Valley Party Limits Set

The 2 a.m. "hard stop" for eastern Coachella Valley temporary events is being reconsidered by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

Coachella Valley Tourism Getting Funding Boost To Bring Visitors

The campaign will be funded entirely by 2021 American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Coachella Valley Gets $7.25M In Federal Funds For Local Projects

Congressional Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Coachella Valley) secured federal funding for projects in his 36th District.

Quadruple Murder Trial: Jury Deliberates Jose Larin-Garcia's Fate

The trial of Jose Larin-Garcia, 22, accused of killing four in the 2019 slayings, continues.

Crackdown On Coachella Valley 'Party Houses' Underway

A set of proposed amendments to the county's existing Short-Term Rental Ordinance was published Tuesday, and the public can weigh in.

Sidewalks Finally Coming To Carver Tract In Coachella Valley

The $2.6 million project includes widened roadways, the installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, curb ramps and drainage improvements.

Debt Relief On Water Bills Extended To Nearly 500 CWA Customers

Relief was provided to those who fell 60 days or more behind in their bills between March 4, 2020, and June 15, 2021.

CSUSB Palm Desert Professor Appointed To Local Committees

Nursing professor Diane Vines is expanding her reach in the community.

Proposed 156-Acre Salton Sea Marina: Meeting Videos Released

The proposed state-funded marina aims to provide a deep-water reservoir and species habitat, as well as a recreational lake.

US Army Field Band To Perform Free Palm Springs Concert

The free concert is scheduled at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 North Avenida Caballeros.

$19M Salton Sea Improvements: Community Invited To Learn More

This weekend's virtual meeting is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, February 5.​

$19M Salton Sea Restoration Effort: Community Workshops Begin

The North Lake Pilot Demonstration Project involves the state, Riverside County and the Salton Sea Authority.

Construction On Indio Water Authority Pipeline Project To Begin

The work will take place along Miles Avenue between Monticello Avenue and Sedona Drive starting Jan. 24.

Palm Desert-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update

The Riverside County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

New $75.15 Million Juvenile, Family Courthouse Headed For Indio

A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Jan. 14, the same day officials will break ground on a new $90.86 million justice center in Menifee.

Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton Positive With COVID-19

The mayor first exhibited symptoms Tuesday and notified those she came in contact with outside of her home, the city said.

Plastics, Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect In Palm Springs

To help businesses comply, the city is offering sustainability scholarships.

North Palm Desert Development: Community Meeting Scheduled

The free event will be held at 4 p.m. Feb. 9 via Zoom.

State Awards Coachella Valley Communities $30M For Parks

The funding is part of $548.3 million being distributed to more than 100 California communities for parks. It's record-setting.

Federal Agencies Partner To Conserve Mojave Desert Tortoises

The desert tortoise was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1980.

Volunteers Sought To Count Homeless People In Palm Desert

Widespread participation from those who know their communities and who can communicate with the homeless is essential, organizers said.