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EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Warburton opens up about St. Jude fundraiser, Disney roles and time in the desert

UPDATE: Prescott Preserve fire to be investigated as potential arson

Red carpet rolls out for special stars at Palm Desert Gala

Volunteers clean up park in Palm Desert for National Public Lands Day

Indio native unveils first large-scale public mural celebrating city’s history

Warm, mild weather continues into the workweek

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Local News

Small quake rattles valley early Sunday morning

Vigil for hit-and-run victim held in Palm Springs

Two hospitalized following overnight rollover crash in Coachella

UPDATE: Palm Springs armed suspect arrested after community tip

From boutique hotels to world class resorts, Desert Hot Springs tour highlights mineral spas

Palm Springs event highlights importance of LGBTQ+ community connection

Desert Recreation District gathers input for veteran-oriented events, resources

Dems of Sun City hosts ‘signs of fascism’ protest in Indio

California News

First measles case among LA County resident confirmed

Anaheim woman accused of decapitating boyfriend, fleeing to Mexico

Convicted bank robber sentenced to prison for identity theft scheme targeting SoCal surfers

OC Supervisors vote to pay $33M to settle ‘Airport Fire’ claims

UCSD study finds link between mental health, long COVID in older women

TikTok settles California social media addiction lawsuit prior to trial

Ex-Navy detective, El Cajon cop sentenced 20 years for child porn conspiracy

Trump signs executive on L.A.-area wildfire reconstruction

5 things to know for Feb. 2: Government shutdown, Grammy Awards, Epstein files, Immigration protests, Bomb cyclone aftermath

Major pornography provider shuts off access to new UK users, citing age verification constraints

What comes next for 5‑year‑old Liam Ramos and his father after their release from federal custody

What’s next for Minneapolis? A shaky promise, mounting tensions and the fight for control

Gaza-Egypt border reopens nearly two years after Israel closed it, official says

Crime

UPDATE: Palm Springs armed suspect arrested after community tip

29-year-old man sentenced to more than 50 years in prison for Palm Desert Christmas Day murder

Deliberations Begin in Trial of Pair Accused of Carjacking, Killing Man

Man sentenced for stabbing senior on CV Link in Palm Springs on New Year’s Eve

Desert Hot Springs man charged with sexually abusing foster children

Two arrested after Palm Desert burglary, multiple firearms stolen

20-year-old man charged with raping autistic Cathedral City girl

Yucca Valley man arrested after suspected road rage incident

I-Team Investigations

I-Team: Out of state plates and how police weed out those evading CA vehicle registration requirements

I-Team Investigation: AI on Patrol

Looking ahead at what’s new in 2026 around the Coachella Valley

Crime in the Coachella Valley: The Biggest Headlines of 2025

I-Team: CVUSD addresses mold in classrooms

Palm Springs residents lose thousands of dollars after repeated power surges

CV Link Confusion: Getting Results

I-Team: The risk of responding to emergencies