Tori King

Several local businesses that were destroyed by a fire are receiving a helping hand from residents and Will Rollins, the Democratic Candidate for the 41st District. Rollins, hosted a fundraising event for the businesses affected, including Papa Dan’s Pizza, and D’Coffee Bouteaque. His office in Palm Desert is right next door to the shopping center,

Earth Day is a great time to consider how you can help out our planet. Whether it be by picking up a piece of trash on the side of the road, or committing to using more sustainable items, here are a few ways you can celebrate Earth Day at home. Consider supporting local businesses that

Sunnylands Center and Gardens in Rancho Mirage hosted it annual Family Day event on Sunday morning. The public was invited to explore the desert ecosystems, plants, and animals in a fun-filled day here in the Coachella Valley. The event ran from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and parking and admission were free all day. Families

The City of Indio is preparing to host a major crowd on Wednesday night as it kicks off the first ever concert at “Center Stage”. It’s the newest permanent entertainment venue in Downtown Indio, and sits along the historic Miles Avenue. The free concert “Sonidos” will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Ira Mosley, the owner of a beloved pizza shop in Palm Desert is in disbelief after losing his restaurant. “I’m still in shock to be honest with you,” said Mosley. “I don’t think it’s totally sunk in yet.” Mosley watched Papa Dan’s Pizza and Pasta burn to the ground early Sunday morning in a fire

Update 4/16/24 CAL FIRE announced that a suspect were arrested in connection with the fire. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, is facing multiple charges including arson. They have been booked by CAL FIRE Prevention Officers into the Smith Detention Center in Banning. Original Report 4/15/24 Several locals are in shock after discovering

It’s officially snake season in the Coachella Valley, so you can expect to find plenty of them along hiking trails or even in your backyard right now. Snake season typically runs between March and November, but this year it got off to a late start because of cooler temperatures. Experts say a rise in temperature

Find Food Bank held one of its largest distributions of the year on Saturday morning. It took place one day after the organization kicked off its annual telethon fundraising event on Friday. “We have a here on the third Saturday of the month,” said Pricilla Salcedo, the Associate Director of Community Impact. “And that’s from

During Tuesday night’s meeting, City Council members rejected all bids on the current project after they ended up being much higher than anticipated. Now, city leaders are going back to the drawing board to create a new plan that stays under budget. “There’s always unlimited wants and limited resources,” said Russell Betts, a Councilman for

The City of Palm Desert is warning drivers and residents about two road work projects that will take place this week. On the city government’s Facebook Page, a post announced those projects are set to begin on Monday, and last through Tuesday. The affected roads include the outer lane of Monterey Avenue northbound from Hovley

The 12th annual Palm Springs Police and Fire Appreciation Luncheon, which recognizes the men and women who serve and protect the city has held Tuesday morning at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event was hosted by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by Eisenhower Health. During the luncheon, police and fire department

The City of Indio has begun placing barriers and signs around the area where local musician and singer, Abi Carter, will perform on Saturday. The Indio native will be performing in her first concert ever, hosted by the city in her honor. On Friday, workers could be seen setting up the staging area along Towne

On Wednesday, several Palm Desert officials, along with the Desert Roadrunners, will host a ‘Ghost Bike Placement Ceremony’ in honor of Jay Groth. The 62-year-old Indio native was an avid cyclist here in the Coachella Valley, and was killed on March 12th after being struck by a vehicle in Palm Desert. The deadly crash happened

A project years in the making came to fruition on Tuesday morning. City officials, alongside the Palm Springs Police Department, met to mark the opening day of the Homeless Navigation Center’s Early Entry Facility. City Council members, like Lisa Middleton, spent the morning sharing about the effort made to make the facility a reality. “This

Update 3/14/24 2:55 p.m. A second person was identified by the coroner’s office. Josee Vanbuskirk, 37, of Wasilla, Alaska / Cathedral City was pronounced dead at the scene. The third person killed in the fire remains unidentified as the coroner seeks to notify next of kin. Update – 3/11/24 9:05 PM On Monday, the Riverside

Gusty conditions made quite a mess for areas like Thermal, Palm Desert and Palm Springs, causing issues for homeowners and drivers all weekend long. Some of those issues included downed tress, road closures, and power outages. Since then, crews all over the valley have been picking up the pieces. In Palm Springs, dust and gusty