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Hunger Heroes celebrated at FIND Food Bank Guardians Breakfast event

Road work in Indio this week; delays expected in work zones

White House creates confusion over future of Chuckwalla National Monument

San Bernardino County Sheriff identifies deputy who died in crash during chase

Staying safe on St. Patrick’s Day, how local bars are making sure customers drink responsibly

Local News

Rising rent impacting local small businesses

State ‘Shoulder Tap’ operation results in 167 citations statewide

Irish community reacts to authentic pub closing during final St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Local small business owners have questions amid changes to federal agencies

Indian Avenue and Gene Autry Trail closed Monday evening due to wind and low visibility

PS Drone Fest inspiring students and future innovators in drone technology

O’Caine’s Irish Pub to close after final St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Protesters rally outside Tesla dealership in Cathedral City

California News

Insurance commissioner ‘provisionally’ agrees to State Farm’s 22% rate hike

A protester stands near the Department of Education headquarters after the agency said it would lay off nearly half its staff

Democratic states sue Trump over major cuts to the Department of Education

California’s Bee Crisis: A Threat to Farms, Food, and Our Future Bees in Southern California

Transgender woman sues LACo over alleged housing with male inmates

A member of the California National Guard monitors a checkpoint on Pacific Coast Highway

Powerful storm causes mudslides in California, threatens outbreak of tornadoes and wildfires across US this week

Report: Islamophobia hits record high in 2024, California leads in cases

First case of measles reported in LA County in 2025

Remains identified as off-duty Forest Service firefighter missing since 2020 in Big Bear area

Last man seen with missing student Sudiksha Konanki fights police treatment and seeks freedom in court

Rare sighting of four snow leopards together sparks frenzy of excitement

Conor McGregor draws Irish leader’s ire after anti-immigration comments at White House

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis next month

Crime

Former Desert Hot Springs Councilman Russell Betts gets 12 months probation for road rage incident

Two men arrested after accusation of sex crime, victim intimidation in High Desert

Palm Desert burglary suspect arrested four years after alleged incident

Texas woman who snatched daughter from local school in custody dispute sentenced

Anti-DUI patrols planned countywide during St. Patty’s Day crackdown

Suspect wanted for Twentynine Palms strangulation attack arrested

Investigators search for Colorado man wanted for Twentynine Palms shooting

U.S. Border Patrol officers seize weapons at Calexico port of entry

I-Team Investigations

Uncovering the Truth at the Border: The Northern Side

I-Team: Uncovering the Truth at the Border, The Other Side

I-Team: Uncovering the Truth at the Border – Part 1

I-Team: Keeping its aging fleet ready to respond as Palm Springs faces delays in acquiring new fire engines

I-Team Investigation: ‘Rush to Respond’

CVUSD Superintendent discusses multi-million dollar budget shortfall

I-Team: Knowing your rights ahead of proposed mass deportations

EXCLUSIVE: Woman acquitted of all charges in the murders of two valley friends shares her story