The Whitewater Preserve is going to be closed for a while
We will be feeling the effects of that huge Valentine's Day storm for quite a while including the indefinite closure of the Whitewater Preserve.
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Desert X 2019 Map | Your guide to all the locations
Need a map for Desert X 2019? Here you go! Enjoy and drive safe!!
Sebastian Maniscalco to bring ‘Stay Hungry’ tour to Agua Caliente Casino
Sebastian Maniscalco will return to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in August.
St. Patrick’s Day in Palm Springs | Events, parties, green beer, and more
We're keeping track of what's happening in the desert for St. Paddy's Day.
Here’s what that giant black and orange thing in downtown Cathedral City is
Those driving through downtown Cathedral City the last couple of days may have noticed something very, very different in front of City Hall. And you may want to get used to seeing it as it is going to be around for the next few...
Riverside man suspected of stealing Tesla caught after car’s owner tracks him on phone
A man was arrested on Sunday night after police say he stole a Tesla in Riverside, only to have the owner of the vehicle know the exact whereabouts of the vehicle as you can track a Tesla on a phone.
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Two arrested with handgun and hammer in Date Fest parking lot
Two men were arrested Monday night in the parking lot of the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival after police stepped up patrols after a several recent vehicle burglaries.
Willie Nelson is coming to Agua Caliente Casino in May
Willie Nelson will return to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa this May.
Beaumont Police seek armed robbery suspects
The Beaumont Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying the suspect of an armed robbery that took place Sunday evening.
A horse died during the Date Festival parade
Monday's annual Date Festival parade in Indio sounds like it was a bit of a bummer after one of the horses participating in the event died during the festivities.
The Palm Springs Mayor had some things to say to the Washington Post
The Washington Post has a story out today about Palm Springs and its all LGBTQ city council. The article, which delves into the city's move to district-based voting and what, exactly, diversity means. The whole piece is really worth a read (here) and it...
Highway 111 north of Palm Springs has reopened
Caltrans announced Sunday night that a portion of Highway 111 damaged by the Valentine's Storm from Hell has reopened.
Photos: Snow falls in Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and the Hi-Desert
It snowed in the Hi Desert and the photos are pretty amazing.
Two arrested for burglary, theft, fraud, stolen vehicle at La Quinta auto dealership
Two people were arrested on Friday in connection with several burglaries and a theft from Torre Nissan in La Quinta.
Salute the Troops fest in Riverside to include Snoop, Cold War Kids, members of Wu-Tang, more
The Salute The Troops Music And Comedy Festival has been announced for March 22 and 23 at the historic March Field Air Museum in Riverside.
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