Watch: Sheriff's Palm Desert Aviation Crew Rescues Woman From Cliff

Video shows the woman, who clung to the mountain for about an hour, awaiting helicopter rescue from the precarious spot in Riverside County.

Coachella Wraps Week One, 2025: Gaga, Missy Elliott, Bernie Sanders?

Coachella, Weekend 1 brought surprise guests, sights, sounds well worth it for the 100,000 fans per day who braved traffic and the elements.

Man Arrested After Threatening To Bomb Coachella Festival: Police

Cathedral City police responded to reports of a suspicious man at the Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City, officials said.

Meet Rodney The Roadrunner: College Of The Desert's New Mascot

The redesign of the beloved mascot that "truly embodies the roadrunner spirit" will be revealed on Grad Night, officials say.

Deadly House Fire Ignites In Palm Desert

One person died and another was seriously injured in the single-story house fire on Tamarisk Flower Drive, in Palm Desert.

RivCo Women Extort $100K From Man On Threats Of Deportation: Cops

They threatened to have the Rancho Mirage man deported if he did not pay up $100,000, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.

Heavy Traffic On 10 Fwy, Indio Streets As Coachella Music Fest Arrives

Traffic on Interstate 10 is expected throughout the festival. Attendees began arriving on Thursday morning, many stuck in traffic for hours.

Tribal Nations Defend Creation of Chuckwalla Monument, Plead To Trump

A group of California Tribal Nations requested to meet with the President to fully explain their position and why this designation matters.

Knife-Wielding Man Arrested At Palm Springs Walmart: Cops

A 49-year-old man was arrested for allegedly threatening officers and bystanders at a Palm Springs Walmart.

Hemet Man Slams Into Multiple Cars, Injures 2: Sheriff

A 70-year-old Hemet man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he collided with multiple vehicles, authorities say.

Earthquake Shakes SoCal Thursday Morning: Did You Feel It?

The temblor was felt from Riverside County to San Diego and Imperial Counties. Weigh in if you felt the earth move ahead of Coachella 2025.

4 Top Coachella Valley Airbnbs For Festival Lovers, Desert Visitors

Looking to plan a vacation to the Coachella Valley or escape the heat during the area's famed music festival? Check out these stays.

3 Injured As Vehicle Slams Into Tree In Palm Desert

T​hree people were hospitalized after suffering injuries when their vehicle struck a tree in Palm Desert overnight Tuesday.

'Overlooked' RivCo Dog Travels To Michigan To Find Forever Home

Conway, a German shepherd mix, was among 27 dogs who boarded a cross-country plane after spending more than 100 days in county shelters.

Coachella Weekend 1 To Sizzle With Triple-Digit Heat, NWS Warns

Everything festival-goers need to know to prep for unseasonably high temps. Plus, see a list of all the artists playing after sundown.

Billionaire Threatened; Children Abducted: Palm Springs Police

A New York man is behind bars following a Palm Springs police investigation into the separate incidents, which ultimately led to Fresno.

Jerry Seinfeld Date Announced For Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa

Actor, comedian Jerry Seinfeld will appear for one night in Rancho Mirage in September, 2025.

Coachella 2025 Weekend 1: What To Know Lineup, Road Closures, Shuttles

2025 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival annually features vintage, alternative, indie pop, R&B, electronica and other artists.

RivCo Honors Crime Victims' Rights Week: Palm Desert, Riverside Vigils

Two candlelight vigils are scheduled, the first in Palm Desert, honoring the Baker family, victims of violent assault, murder in Coachella.

2025 Stagecoach Country Music Festival Sells Out, Waitlist Announced

Stagecoach runs April 25-27 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, with headliners Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, and dozens of others.

Man Accused In Robbery Of USPS Worker Pleads Not Guilty

The alleged robbery occurred in Palm Desert.

5 Vehicles Collide In La Quinta Chain-Reaction Crash

Authorities said a vehicle rear-ended another vehicle, which caused a chain reaction.

Fire Ignites At Waste Facility Near Cathedral City, Palm Desert

Cal Fire firefighters rushed to the scene where trash was actively burning.

Hollywood Meets the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre: A Multimedia Journey

A local historian and foundation board member, will present the history of the Palm Springs theatre.

Blythe Man Arrested On Suspicion of Attempted Murder, Kidnapping

He was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center, where he was being held on a $1 million bail.

Coachella's Unofficial Afterparty Returns With Stars, Underground DJs

For night owl Coachella goers, Framework is an elaborate adult playground and a festival in its own right. What to know and how to get in.

2 Arrested In String Of USPS Carrier Robberies; Latest In Palm Desert

The pair were arrested after a U.S. postal carrier was robbed at gunpoint in Palm Desert this week.

Desert Deputies To Target Distracted Drivers During Operation

Police will be actively looking for drivers violating the state's hands-free cell phone law during an operation this month. What to know.

First Measles Case Confirmed In Riverside County In 7 Years

California now has nine confirmed measles cases in 2025, according to the California Department of Public Health.

Palm Desert Just Increased Its Sales Tax. What To Know

Shopping just got a little more expensive in Palm Desert.

Coachella's First Weekend Sells Out: Post Malone, Lady Gaga, Green Day

Though Coachella 2025 kicks off on April 11, passes for the festival's first weekend have sold out online. What to know about the show.

7 Family-Friendly Summer Activities In Palm Desert

Get ready to explore exciting attractions and events right here in our community!

Free Spay, Neutering Clinic Offered In Coachella Valley

Mecca and Thermal residents can schedule in advance to bring their small, young pets to the mobile clinics on Friday and Saturday.

This RivCo Eatery Named Among 'Restaurants Of The Year'

See which CA restaurant was tabbed by food and dining writers from across the USA Today network as one of the best to try out in 2025.

$1M Scratchers Ticket Sold At RivCo Smoke Shop

He was test-driving a Toyota with over 300K miles on it when he stopped and bought a $10 Triple Red 777 Scratcher ticket on New Year's Eve.

Palm Desert Shooting Suspect Arrested During Warrant Search

A warrant was served Tuesday in the 74000 block of Petunia Place in Palm Desert.

Dogs Are Artists! 'Paw-casso' Exhibit To Feature Canine Creations

The hosted by Guide Dogs of the Desert takes place this week at the Melissa Morgan Sculpture Garden at 73785 El Paseo Drive in Palm Desert.

Coachella, Stagecoach Music Fests: Road Closures Underway In Indio

The Coachella music fest runs April 11-13 and April 18-20; Stagecoach takes place April 25-27. Indio's Empire Polo Club is hosting both.

Internships Open In Rancho Mirage For College Tour Guides

​College students seeking paid gigs through the fall and going into the first half of 2026 are encouraged to apply for internships.

College Students Seeking Paid Gigs Can Apply For Cool Desert Opp

Interns are sought at the Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage.