By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California’s president called recent controversies roiling the campus over the Israel-Hamas war “incredibly difficult for all of us.” In her first public statement in nearly two weeks, President Carol Folt condemned this week’s protests — where 90 demonstrators were arrested by police

[Update: Saturday 1:19 p.m.]: Gene Autry Trail has reopened at the wash. [Update: Saturday 9:21 a.m.]: E. Vista Chino has reopened. North Gene Autry Trail was closed early Thursday morning due to poor visibility from blowing sand. The roadway was closed between Salvia Road to Via Escuela, according to Palm Springs Police at 5:00 a.m.

CalFire responded to a residential structure fire at 12:21 A.M. in north Indio on the block of South Bay Drive. Firefighters were on scene attending to an attic fire of the 6,000 square foot residence. The fire remained on the structure and fire crews were on scene for approximately four hours. There were no injuries

A Rancho Mirage man is now living a life he says is beyond his wildest dreams because he’s no longer homeless. Ronny Bailey was living on the streets of Palm Springs for five years after what he says were a series of unfortunate events that sent him spiraling into homelessness. But today, he again has a home of his own and

Stagecoach is underway in Indio. It’s the final weekend of the music festival season. We spoke with festival goers, who expressed their excitement surrounding the festival. Country music fans from throughout the country have their eyes on the lineup and this weekend’s weather. The first day of stagecoach was met with a windy wild West

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have been waiting in the wings this week after earning a first round bye in the Calder Cup playoffs by virtue of their Pacific Division regular season title. Can confirm, Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma isn't a fan of the first round bye. Well, let's just say he'd rather be playing,

Thousands of celebrants made their way today to the Empire Polo Club for the first day of the 2024 Stagecoach Country Music Festival, which is set to be headlined by Eric Church tonight. The festival grounds opened to pass-holders at noon, with performances set to be held throughout each day on five different stages —

A First Alert Weather Alert is in place through late Friday night, as gusty west winds will impact travel, air quality, and visibility. Due to the gusty winds, a Wind Advisory is in effect until 11:00 p.m. The strongest gusts are expected in the afternoon and evening. Road closures at the wash due to blowing