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College of the Desert names new interim leader from Inland Empire's Chaffey College

The often-divided COD board unanimously approved Laura Hope's contract agreement for a base salary of $355,000 plus a housing stipend.

 

Tech luminaries give RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine message a boost

Though support for Kennedy in the venture capital and tech communities, which have a big financial stake in the advancement of science and generally reject irrational conspiracy theories, is likely l…

 

80 new homes planned for southeast La Quinta near Andalusia Country Club

The La Villetta at Avenue 58 development would a clubhouse, a pool and spa, and a park.

 

Man suspected of supplying lethal dose of fentanyl to be arraigned

Gregory Michael Gauto, 37, of Palm Desert was charged June 6 with one felony count of murder, according to court records.

 

Is housing a human right? California voters could decide

More than 170,000 people are homeless in California. Some Democrats want to make the state the nation's first to declare housing a human right, but opponents worry it would be costly.

 

Coachella council keeps cancelling meetings, frustrating one member — and residents

So far in 2023, the Coachella City Council has canceled three meetings, including Wednesday's. The issue has persisted for years.

 

'Brain-eating amoeba' cases peak in the summer: What to know about Naegleria fowleri symptoms

With less than 10 cases per year, it's unlikely you'll be infected by Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater.

 

COD could name an interim president as soon as Thursday. Here's what we know

The board can take action to appoint an interim president, according to Thursday's meeting agenda.

 

'Street justice': Trio admit to revenge imprisonment, beating of man in Cathedral City

Three men pleaded guilty for their roles in confining a man for two days in a closet.

 

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