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Coachella rejects license plate readers over privacy issues, concerns with Chad Bianco

Coachella council members cited privacy and other concerns as they rejected a plan for 70 license plate reading cameras in the city.

 

Man guilty of murder in 2020 shooting near Indio; prosecutor says it was over 'disrespect'

Three years after a man was killed in his home outside Indio, a man was found guilty of murder Thursday.

 

Summer leads to increase in COVID-19 cases. What to expect later this year

Though cases aren't as severe as in previous years, the Coachella Valley and Riverside County are seeing an increase in COVID-19 this summer.

 

Desert Care Network announces new chief medical officer

Dr. William W. Brien is an orthopedic surgeon. He was the chief medical officer and chief quality officer for University Hospitals of Cleveland.

 

1,500 new homes coming to north Indio in Del Webb's latest development

Del Webb will build 1,500 new houses in north Indio, bringing its Coachella Valley footprint to 10,000 homes, all for people 55 and older.

 

Tropical Storm Hilary forecast to reach Southern California, 'significant' rainfall possible

Tropical Storm Hilary, which is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday, is expected to head toward the Baja California peninsula this week.

 

Hurricane Hilary could bring more than a year's worth of rain to Palm Springs area

Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring five inches of rain to Palm Springs and seven to nine inches to the San Jacinto Mountains.

 

Jeep parent Stellantis to invest $100 million in Hell's Kitchen lithium project

Funds will advance Controlled Thermal Resources project at Salton Sea, billed as world's largest lithium brine facility.

 

After multiyear closure, Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert to reopen in 2024

The museum plans to open a renovated space for kids on March 25, 2024, after reaching its $3 million goal for the project's first phase.

 

Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 101, Hawaii governor says

Gov. Josh Green announced the confirmed death toll had risen from 99 to 101 in an afternoon video address, saying, "We are heartsick."

 

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