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Curious travelers across the West have the chance to indulge in astronomy at some of the few remaining safe havens for pitch-black skies.

The Palm Desert City Council voted to establish a city-run library system, which in the long run could mean one or even two new branches.

Plaza plans call for a "slow street" off El Paseo that would stay open to cars, while adding new landscaping, seating and shade areas for pedestrians.

A nonprofit had proposed a temporary overnight shelter to begin getting people off the street while a larger navigation center is finished.

Jean Grace Willrich was found dead in her home after she failed to show up for coffee with friends. Police say her ex-pool cleaner beat her to death.

Among new projects approved by the city council is La Quinta's share of a new east valley bike-pedestrian path.

Months after Palm Desert voters backed switching from two to five council districts, the council agreed — albeit reluctantly, for some members.

The city manager will be able to enter tax installment agreements with hotels and cannabis businesses behind on their taxes to Desert Hot Springs.

The parents of Max Park, the 21-year-old who set a world record for solving a Rubik's Cube in 3.13 seconds, say that cubing "saved their son's life."

Police arrested Ramon Romo-Tirado, 21, in Indio on Friday and he's been charged with murder.