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Palm Springs council OKs money for library overhaul, Indian Canyon Drive bridges and more

Among the key points of Palm Springs' new city budgets: money to renovate the library and planning work for bridges over Indian Canyon Drive.

 

Newest Coachella mural will celebrate 'sister city' partnership with Mexicali

Residents of Coachella often visit Mexicali, a border city 100 miles away, to eat, shop or get medical care. A new mural will honor the cities' bond.

 

See a supermoon above Redding, before holiday fireworks and meteors light up the skies

Redding residents can see the supermoon before watching Fourth of July fireworks. Here's what else is shining in summer and autumn skies.

 

Coachella Valley man who killed girlfriend, burned down her home sentenced

A Riverside jury in April convicted Christian Alejandro Pacheco of the murder of 30-year-old Elilia Valdez Garcia of Thermal in 2017.

 

How hot is it? What you need to know about extreme summer heat in the desert this summer

With climate change driving up summer temperatures, here's what you need to know about cooling centers, power outages, air conditioning, and more.

 

Fighting fire with fire: Behind the massive prescribed burn in San Bernardino National Forest

Southern California will see increased "pace and scale" of prescribed burns in coming years due to an infusion of cash from the federal government.

 

Looking to volunteer in the desert? Consider helping these 4 Coachella Valley nonprofits

From tutoring to food basket assembling, there are several volunteer positions available with these Coachella Valley nonprofits.

 

Tony Signoret named interim superintendent of Palm Springs Unified

The PSUSD Board will take action on plans for the search of a new superintendent at its next meeting on July 11.

 

The ultimate guide to desert pools: 7 getaways during a scorching Fourth of July weekend

Whether you're looking for a day pass at a resort pool or a family (and budget) friendly outing to a public pool, the Coachella Valley has it all.

 

Man who killed one, injured another in Tour de Palm Springs crash sentenced

26-year-old Ronnie Ramon Huerta Jr. of Desert Hot Springs sentenced to 20 years to life.

 

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