The Desert Sun
- Poor cell phone service in Rancho Mirage? A new cell tower could remedy that
Monday - 09/17/2018 - 06:22 PMSome residents oppose a proposed cell tower project citing aesthetic and health concerns.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Kardashian-Jenner family trust buys Madison Club mansion in La Quinta
Monday - 09/17/2018 - 02:32 PMThe seven-bedroom La Quinta property boasts the most-expensive price tag of any home sale in the Coachella Valley since 2016.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Riverside County Sheriff's Department looking for 'armed and dangerous' man after homicide
Sunday - 09/16/2018 - 10:36 PMSheriff's deputies were searching for a Moreno Valley man they said was involved in homicide that took place early Sunday morning in Perris.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Palm Springs school: 3 district seats uncontested, 1 newcomer, 2 return. Here are their ideas
Sunday - 09/16/2018 - 04:05 AMThe races for all three open seats are uncontested, with one newcomer joining the board after Board President Williamson steps down.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Dickey's BBQ in La Quinta: Back open for dinner, without the sweat
Friday - 09/14/2018 - 04:59 PMThe air-conditioning has been repaired at the barbecue restaurant, preventing workers from “perspiring while cutting meat," which was a complaint by the county
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Highly recreational vehicles: Coachella may upset voters, add retail cannabis zone for RV resort
Thursday - 09/13/2018 - 08:15 PMCoachella has been approached by a developer hoping to set up a pot-friendly RV Resort, complete with a cannabis dispensary.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Sheriff's department conducting 'active death investigation' in La Quinta
Thursday - 09/13/2018 - 01:58 PMThe investigation is happening on Avenida Vallejo in the La Quinta Cove neighborhood. Specific details weren't released.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Uprising to establishment: For east valley Latinos, struggle for representation led to political pipeline
Wednesday - 09/12/2018 - 05:44 PM15 years ago, a group of young, motivated Latinos disrupted the Coachella Valley political establishment. Now they're the establishment.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Desert Hot Springs shooting sends man to hospital
Tuesday - 09/11/2018 - 09:59 PMThe shooting happened at 1:37 p.m. in the 66100 block of Ora Loma Street, according to Desert Hot Springs Deputy Chief Jim Henson.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Palm Springs collision on Gene Autry seriously injures child; pedestrian extinguishes car fire
Wednesday - 09/12/2018 - 12:54 PMThe collision happened at Gene Autry Trail and Sunny Dunes Road. It involved three vehicles and injured four people.
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- La Quinta Cove homicide suspect, who shot himself after police pursuit, dies from injuries
Monday - 09/17/2018 - 02:22 PMA suspect in a La Quinta homicide case died from his injuries Saturday morning.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - House of Representatives passes bill that could rescue California desert hydropower project
Monday - 09/17/2018 - 09:00 AMA federal water bill would buy more time for the Eagle Mountain energy project near Joshua Tree National Park.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Caltrans paving project to last into 2019 on Interstate 10, Highway 111 and Highway 86
Sunday - 09/16/2018 - 07:42 PMWork began in July and is scheduled to last seven months. Lane closures could happen at any given time from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m., officials say.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Cathedral City DUI rollover leaves one dead, Date Palm Drive closed
Saturday - 09/15/2018 - 02:38 PMOne dead and Date Palm Drive closed after a DUI-related rollover in Cathedral City
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - County child protection director out amid allegations of failed child abuse investigations
Thursday - 09/13/2018 - 10:33 PMRiverside County's child protection chief is out after cases detail severe abuse committed after investigations were closed.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How your life might change if California goes 'carbon neutral' to fight climate change
Thursday - 09/13/2018 - 04:46 PMGov. Jerry Brown's new climate change target will require more electric vehicles — and less driving.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Assembly District 56 election: Garcia-Gonzalez race to eye air quality, water, roads
Wednesday - 09/12/2018 - 08:03 PMThere are a number of issues to address in the district, ranging from a lasting need for infrastructure to air quality and transportation access.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - East valley politicians and activists share advice to their younger selves
Wednesday - 09/12/2018 - 02:12 PMIn the early 2000s, a group of young political activists formed in the eastern Coachella Valley. They would go on to fill seats in local and state government, and inspire others to follow in their path.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Incoming López Obrador administration promises to end Mexican cartel violence with peace tour
Wednesday - 09/12/2018 - 01:05 PMThe incoming AMLO administration is promising justice to Mexico, with 36K missing and most murders and kidnappings unsolved.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Assembly District 42 race: Mayes, Mazingo to focus on gas tax, affordable housing
Tuesday - 09/11/2018 - 04:42 PMAssembly member Chad Mayes and first-time candidate DeniAntionette Mazingo diverge on gas tax and housing.
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- Preliminary hearing scheduled for Palm Springs teen accused of killing his mother, Amber Lane
Monday - 09/17/2018 - 05:23 PMBrian Conroy is accused of fatally shooting his mother, Amber lane, Nov. 20. He claims he hears voices in his head, prosecutors say.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Cathedral City collision on Date Palm Drive leaves 22-year-old woman dead
Monday - 09/17/2018 - 10:48 AMThe collision happened at Date Palm and Gerald Ford Drives. It was the second fatal collision in the city over the weekend.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - In California, saving teeth and money—one mouth at a time
Sunday - 09/16/2018 - 07:45 PMPilot programs are underway to get more kids into a dentist’s chair. California plans educational campaign next month.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Bullied Desert Hot Springs boy's case raises debate about positive behavior programs
Friday - 09/14/2018 - 08:12 PMSchool district stands by its positive behavior program
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Bianco attacks Sniff for inmate releases. Sniff says Bianco’s lying. Here’s the truth.
Friday - 09/14/2018 - 03:45 PMIn an attack ad, Lt. Chad Bianco cites a Desert Sun story about early releases. Sheriff Stan Sniff said it was a lie but the statistic is accurate.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Video: Home is seen on fire during homicide investigation in La Quinta
Thursday - 09/13/2018 - 02:39 PMA person of interest in a La Quinta Cove homicide was taken into custody following a pursuit that ended in Ontario, Thursday morning.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - A Rancho Mirage HS student is seeking justice after second incident of racism at school
Wednesday - 09/12/2018 - 08:09 PMNahjae Knight's father says the school is sweeping these problems under the rug.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Palm Springs hotel murder victim was killed days before he was found, document shows
Wednesday - 09/12/2018 - 02:26 PMRogelio Cruz Maciel is a suspect in a murder at the Musicland Hotel in Palm Springs. His arraignment is Wednesday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Alfonso Durazo, AMLO kick off peace tour in Mexico
Wednesday - 09/12/2018 - 12:53 PMIncoming Mexican administration kicks off peace tour, promises to end cartel-fueled violence
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - State Senate showdown: Jeff Stone and Joy Silver disagree on just about everything
Tuesday - 09/11/2018 - 04:43 PMDemocratic challenger Joy Silver and Republican incumbent Sen. Jeff Stone diverge on environment, housing and gas tax.
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