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.

19 Dogs Die, Dozens Suffer In Extreme Heat When RivCo Owner Falls Ill

Animal Services officials found the dogs overheated and starved at an abandoned Coachella Valley property after the owner fell gravely ill.

Palm Desert Bank Is Robbed

Authorities are investigating a bank robbery pulled off in Palm Desert without a gun Thursday.

Moderate Air Quality Alert Issued For Coachella Valley

High ozone levels made for unhealthy air quality amid an ongoing heat wave Thursday, but some improvement is in the forecast Friday.

Charges Lowered In Rancho Mirage Series Of Burglaries: Court

A judge found insufficient evidence to hold a 32-year- old man to answer on four felony counts of burglary Wednesday,

RivCo Double Homicide Suspect Under Arrest: Sheriff

Despite attempting life-saving measures, but the two men were pronounced dead at two separate crime scenes, officials say.

Coachella Valley Firebirds to Host Bakersfield in AHL Season Opener

A new coach in hand, this will be the second consecutive season the Firebirds will face Bakersfield in their home opener.

3 Palm Desert-Area Albertson's To See Changes Under Kroger Mega-Merger

Four Albertson's grocery stores in Riverside County face rebranding if the Kroger mega-merger continues.

911 Disrupted In Riverside County: Grand Jury Criticizes Supervisors

Tropical Storm Hilary revealed defects in RivCo's 911 service, inspiring a report from the Grand Jury: "911 Call Failed, Now What?"

Coachella Valley Called To Conserve Power During SoCal Heatwave

Residents in Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Coachella, Bermuda Dunes were asked to conserve "peak hour" energy.

RivCo Temps Top 120 Degrees: Excessive Heat Warning In Place

Temperatures in Palm Springs reach 120 degrees as an excessive heat watch is in place through Thursday, the National Weather Service says.

Palm Springs Breaks Record High Temperature Amid CA Heat Wave

Riverside County and much of Southern California remains under an excessive heat warning until Wednesday with temps over 120 expected.

TSA Clear Precheck Now Available At Palm Springs International Airport

PreCheck members receive benefits throughout airport screening processes, like keeping shoes, belts, and light jackets on through security.

Longtime NHL Player, Coach Heads To Coachella Valley Firebirds

Derek Laxdal succeeds Dan Bylsma, becoming the Firebirds’ second head coach in franchise history.

AZ Man Caught Smuggling Firearms, Ammunition Into CA: Sheriff

The agents identified and arrested the driver, and determining that the weapons were being smuggled from Tempe, Arizona into California.

All-Time Daily High Temp Of 123 Degrees To Be Tested In Palm Springs

"We're gonna take this incoming heatwave seriously," National Weather Service forecasters said.

Jessica Campbell Named Seattle Kraken Assistant Coach: An NHL First

The Firebirds assistant coach is shaking off the desert sand and heading to Seattle to join the Kraken with head coach Dan Blysma.

Fireworks Near Me: Palm Desert, Coachella Valley July 4 2024 Events

Below is a guide to what's happening in Riverside and San Bernardino counties to help fit in all the 4th of July fun.

CHP Patrols I-10, Palm Desert July 4th Weekend, Seeking DUI Drivers

In 2024, officers from the Beaumont, Blythe, Indio, Riverside, and Temecula CHP stations will deploy on Inland Empire freeways.

NCIS Investigating Death Of Major General At SoCal Military Base

​The NCIS is probing the death while the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's office is performing an autopsy.

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.

Brutal Coachella Valley Killer Featured In Netflix Series

Season 2 of "Worst Roommate Ever," which is now streaming on Netflix, features details of the case.

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.

Weapons Violations, Child Endangerment Allegations Lodged In Coachella

Mecca resident Frank Molina, 38, and 46-year-old Coachella resident Bernardo Moreno of Coachella each were arrested at 11:55 p.m. Sunday.

3 People Found Dead In N. Palm Springs, 1 Of Them Was Suicide: PD

Two people were found dead inside a car near a travel stop, and one person was discovered nearby with fatal self-inflicted injuries.

Resilient Yucca Valley High Grad Overcame Challenges

T-Mobile and Patch are honoring 2024 graduates.

Semi-Truck Trailer Breaks In Half During I-10 Desert Crash

The damaged big rig was declared a traffic hazard, blocking all lanes.

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.

Large Events At Coachella Valley Ranchos Get Tentative OK

"This is historical, cultural, goes way back."

Bank Robber Sought Following Palm Desert Heist

The robber was described as a white male adult, between 50 and 60 years old, 5-feet-10-inches to 6-feet tall, weighing 150 to 175 pounds.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events In Coachella Valley And RivCo

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in Riverside County.

Acrisure Arena Injected $168.5M Into Local Economy During 2023: Report

The venue also supported almost 2,000 jobs last year, according to Tourism Economics.

3 Arrested In Palm Springs Pool Supply Heist: Police

The three men were booked into John Benoit Detention Center and are scheduled to appear at Indio's Larson Justice Center for arraignment.

Palm Desert Resident Suspected Of Fatally Running Down Man

California Highway Patrol officers determined the victim was struck intentionally, and turned the investigation over to sheriff's deputies.

Heat-Related ER Visits Spike In Inland Empire As Summer Heats Up

Californians felt the heat over the weekend, but hotter temperatures are yet to come in the Golden State, forecasters predict.

3 Convicted Murderers Kill Fellow Prison Inmate In RivCo: CDCR

The alleged attack occurred over the weekend at Ironwood State Prison.

Time-Hop Back To 1950s With 'Bye Bye Birdie' At Palm Canyon Theatre

"Bye Bye Birdie" runs at Palm Canyon Theatre July 5-14.

5-Years Probation For Rancho Mirage Shooter

Adrian Fuentes entered his pleas at the Larson Justice Center in Indio and was granted probation by Judge Gregory Olsen.

Excessive Heat Warning, 'Conserve Alert' Issued In Coachella Valley

Temps will range this week from 110 to 114 degrees in Cathedral City, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and Coachella.

10-Year Prison Sentence For Palm Springs Shooter

Jesse Alnarldo Simpson Jr., 21, was sentenced Thursday by Judge Gregory Olson at the Larson Justice Center in Indio.