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Powerball jackpot hits $590M: Feeling lucky?

Here are the winning Powerball numbers and results for the $546 million lottery jackpot drawing on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

 

Desert Hot Springs could limit how many short-term rentals the city can have

The city council will consider a 4% cap on the number of home parcels in the city that can be used for short-term rentals, among other new rules.

 

Two-story home on fire in Palm Springs

Ten engines are on scene to fight the two-alarm fire.

 

1 new mpox case reported in Coachella Valley

There have been 317 cases of mpox reported in the county since an outbreak began last spring. Nearly of cases have been reported in Palm Springs.

 

Fire near Mecca holding steady at 39 acres; now 80% contained

The fire started Tuesday in a field near the intersection of Lincoln Street and Avenue 64.

 

Palm Springs firefighters getting raises; starting salary will climb to $78,000

The Palm Springs City Council approved pay increases negotiated with the unions that represent firefighters and other members of the department.

 

Murders in California fell last year, but other violent crime rose

A statewide drop in homicides and rise in overall violent crime reversed the trends seen in the Coachella Valley.

 

La Quinta man sues city over a $3,100 fine for listing his pool on Swimply rental service

Known as an "Airbnb for pools," Swimply has spread to the Coachella Valley, where some cities have started to crack down on the rentals.

 

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