Missing Palm Desert Man Mourned By Family, Friends

A fundraiser was launched by the family of Miguel Angel Chavez, missing and later found deceased in the Indio desert.

Motorcycle Rider Killed In Crash South Of Palm Springs

A witness told the CHP one motorcycle went off the road and down an embankment.

RivCo Town Terminates Data Center Project, More Cities Put Similar Projects On Pause

Months of protests over a proposed data center in Coachella prompted a slowdown in other data center development across the desert.

RivCo Officials Establish 45-Day Moratorium On Data Center Applications

The urgency ordinance follows a large number of protests in nearby Coachella over a proposed data center.

Fatal Shooting On Highway 74 Near Palm Desert Started With Dispute: CHP

Authorities said the man suspected of starting the gunfight was gravely wounded and taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Missing In Riverside County: Have You Seen Miguel?

Miguel Angel-Chavez was last seen in the Del Webb area of Palm Desert, near Coyote Song Way and Washington Street.

Minor Arrested After Shooting Injures 2 In Riverside County: Police

The two people injured were taken to a local hospital.

Supervisor Perez Leads La Quinta City Councilman Sanchez In Race For District 4

See live election results.

Massive Data Center Proposed For Coachella Being Discussed This Week At City Hall

The project, dubbed the Coachella Valley Technology Campus, would be built on at least 240 acres of agricultural land.

Fatal Shooting Closes Highway 74

The highway's full closure extended from Ribbonwood Drive to Palm Canyon Drive, near Pinyon Pines.

Ramon Road Bridge Project to Begin Fall Of 2026

Retrofitting work on the Ramon Road Bridge will upgrade this critical connection between Palm Springs and Cathedral City.

Supes Approve 70 Riverside County Department of Transportation Projects

The proposed funds were flagged for projects in Whitewater, North Palm Springs, Thermal, Winchester, Woodcrest and Menifee.

70 Drivers Cited During 10-Hour Crackdown In La Quinta

The safety operation was conducted from 6 a.m. through 4 p.m. Friday across the city, according to the sheriff's department.

Election Day In Palm Desert: What’s On The Ballot For June 2 Primary

Races to watch in Palm Desert and across Riverside County.

Anti-Mosquito Spraying Planned In The Desert

Vector control officials will conduct the spraying throughout the region starting Saturday.

RivCo's Animal Shelters Lead Nation In Reductions Of Pet Euthanasia

Last year, these two county supervisors led the charge to make RivCo a “no-kill” community for county animal services.

Robin Thicke Headlines At RivCo Hot Air Balloon Festival

Details emerge about the 12th annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Coachella Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Narcotics Sales

Officers found over one pound of heroin, two unregistered handguns, approximately $64,000 and indicia during a search, authorities said.

West Nile Virus Detected In Positive Mosquito Sample In Riverside County

West Nile virus can spread to people through bites of an infected female mosquito that acquired the virus from an infected bird.

5 Coachella Valley Nonprofits Awarded $676K In Grant Funding

The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation is supporting residents' lives through these grants. See who is benefiting.

Armed Man Threatened Workers With Knife Before Fatal Shooting: Police

A man armed with a knife was shot by a Palm Springs police officer and later died after allegedly threatening employees of an area business.

Wife Of RivCo Man Convicted Of Killing Toddler Due For Preliminary Hearing

The defendant is being held on $1 million bail at the Robert Presley Jail.

SR-74 Repair Work After Rosa Fire: What Drivers Need To Know Week Of June 1

Starting Monday, flaggers will be closing lanes, allowing for only one-way traffic at 20-minute intervals between Palm Desert and Temecula.

RivCo Man Arrested For Alleged Possession Of Narcotics, Firearm In Palm Springs: Police

Officers allegedly found roughly two pounds of suspected methamphetamine and a shotgun during the investigation.

Firefighters Quickly Contain Riverside County House Fire

The agency said arriving crews encountered a fire inside the single- story residence.

Desert Healthcare Fires CEO Chris Christensen

In a closed session, the Desert Healthcare District board of directors let CEO Chris Christensen go for reasons still under wraps.

This May, Riverside County Residents Can Help 180 Children in Foster Care by Volunteering as CASAs

The Coachella Valley is currently one of the greatest areas of need, with 53 children on the waitlist for a CASA.

Rancho Mirage Burglary Investigation Leads To Arrest

The burglary was reported at 11:21 a.m. Dec. 5, in the 72000 block of Beverly Way in Rancho Mirage.

Decades-Old Riverside County Cold Case: New Information Released About Mysterious Jane Doe

Thanks to advances in forensic technology, investigators have new details in the case of a young woman found dead in the open desert.

Windblown Dust Advisory Across Coachella Valley

As this week's weather changes, dust promises to foul the air through Wednesday.

RivCo Restaurant Named In CA Michelin Guide: See Why It's Not To Be Missed

"Settle in for elevated bites, well-made drinks, and live music on select nights. The perfect place to start your evening or end it right."

In Heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House Rivals Grapple In Nasty Fight Over Trump Loyalty

A vicious U.S. House primary is pitting two Republican incumbents wedged into the same district against one another, and it's getting ugly.

Motorist Seriously Injured In Big Rig Crash On 10 Freeway In Riverside County

Eastbound lanes on the 10 Freeway were temporarily closed for several hours.

Bodies Of Scammed IE Couple Found Inside Their Desert Home

Elder financial abuse by a person claiming to be actor Tom Selleck may be the root cause of the murder/suicide, investigators say.

Marines To Conduct Training Exercise in Riverside County Starting Tuesday

The training will be done in coordination with local law enforcement and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure the public's safety.

Authorities Search For Missing Man Last Seen In Palm Desert: Sheriff

It was unclear how long Nastasi has been missing.

RivCo Conservancy Awards Over $2M in Conservation Funds

On May 11, board members approved of three grants through Proposition 1 and Proposition 4 funding programs.

Desert X's Student Art Exhibition Set For May 22 In Palm Desert

The artwork will feature different mediums, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, installation, video and photography.

Motorist Accused Of Killing RivCo Woman In DUI Wreck Arraigned

The defendant is being held without bail at the Benoit Detention Center.

RivCo Nonprofit To Award $95K In Scholarships During Award Ceremony

The award ceremony will also recognize nine students for special recognition selected from more than 300 nominees throughout the region.