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A ‘cool center’ has opened once again in Palm Desert to provide relief for those trying to escape summer-like temperatures. The Joslyn Center, located at 73-750 Catalina Way, provides safe, air-conditioned facilities for free during hot summer days, officials with Southern California Edison said. On extremely hot days, SCE works with Cool Centers to offer

A mentally disabled woman disappeared over the weekend after she walked away from her home in Johnson Valley. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, 58-year-old Renee Dusko was last seen on Saturday at about 9:30 a.m. Deputies heard that she may have tried to walk to the Yucca Valley area. Dusko is Caucasian,

If you see any of these signs in your pet, it’s time to call the veterinarian.Even subtle changes can be really important. Problem 1: That’s not where he should be “going”!When cats avoid the litter box, they are trying to tell you something. The message may be one of physical discomfort or psychological distress. Problem

The California Lottery says one lucky person bought a ticket worth $70 million at a Safeway store in San Francisco. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the ticket, purchased at the store in the Sunset District, matched all six numbers to win the SuperLotto Plus jackpot. Winning numbers 13, 11, 23, 27, 29 and Mega number

State fire officials say a blaze burning in foothills near a Central California lake is threatening more than a 100 rural homes and has forced dozens of residents to evacuate. CalFire says the wildfire in Mariposa County broke out Monday afternoon and quickly burned at least 500 acres of dry brush. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s

Air pollution levels will edge up into the “unhealthful for sensitive groups” range in parts of the Inland Empire and in the Coachella Valley Tuesday, the Air Quality Management District warned. Ozone levels will be at an estimated index level of 111 in the San Bernardino Valley and Coachella Valley, and an estimated 137 in

Billionaire Warren Buffett has received scores of individual requests for help since he announced that he would gradually give away his fortune. So, he turned to his big sister. Doris Buffett and her Sunshine Lady Foundation reviews the letters to find people struggling through no fault of their own and has given the letter writers

In the midst of a prolonged drought, some California water users are far more equal than others. An Associated Press review finds nearly 4,000 California companies, farms and others are allowed to use free water with little oversight even as deliveries to nearly everyone else have been severely slashed. Their special status dates back to

— KATHERINE BREANN COOPER Her friend Courtney Benjamin said Cooper, 22, was a painter with an outgoing side. The resident of Chino Hills, California, was about to graduate with a degree in art history. “She was a self-proclaimed princess and I love her for that,” Benjamin said. “And I know she has a crown on

Ayer a las 4:30 p.m. el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Riverside recibi una llamada que reportaba un incendio en una casa ubicada en la manzana 41-200 de la calle Morris en la comunidad Shadow Hills en Indio. Por fortuna los bomberos lograron contener las llamas en la cochera de la vivienda de ms

Thousands of motorists made their way through the valley, headed home after a three-day weekend. Many found themselves stuck in a serious traffic jam. Westbound Interstate 10 slowed to a crawl as travelers began their trips home. Travel times more than doubled in places, creating a frustrating situation for many. “You guys know there’s no

Traffic is now moving smoothly through the Coachella Valley after long back-ups earlier Monday night on the Westbound side of Interstate 10. Google Maps shows the drive time into San Bernardino at just under one hour from the middle of the valley as of 10 p.m. Monday night. The drive time into Los Angeles is

CBS Local 2 Anchor Brooke Beare interviews candidate for County Supervisor, Assemblyman Manuel Perez, running against incumbent John Benoit.

Cal Fire says they are working a house fire in the Shadow Hills Development. The fire broke out at a home on the 41-200 block of Morris Street around 4:35 p.m. Cal Fire says the first arriving engine company reported a 2000 square-foot single family home with smoke and fire showing. Further reports advised an

Thousands of valley residents gathered today to remember local war heroes that gave their lives for our country. From Palm Springs to Coachella valley residents paused to reflect on those who served our countries and payed the ultimate price. Veterans as well as community members gathered at the Coachella Valley Cemetary in Coachella, to remember

A World War II B-25 bomber dropped flowers above the Palm Springs Air Museum. 3,000 red and white carnations landed on families and veterans below. The red — signifying those lost in current conflict.. and the white carnations are for those of wars past. Nearly one thousand people were there, in temperatures nearing 110 degrees.

Veterans and residents at Oasis Country Club gathered Monday for the 4th annual Memorial Day golf tournament for marines. About a dozen marines from the 29 Palms Marine Base were hosted by the Country Club for a day of golf, food and fun. The foursomes included 2 marines and 2 members from the club. Event

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Paul Stryker has deep roots that always brought him back to the Coachella Valley. “My parents lived in Indio, I got off active duty and moved to Indio to take care of my mom. I’ve been in the valley ever since,” he said. This is where his wife is. Through his

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death at an Indio house party early Saturday was identified Sunday. Police were dispatched at 3:45 a.m. Saturday to the 81-600 block of De Oro Avenue when a fist fight involving several people broke out outside a home. When officers arrived, they found a victim, identified by coroner’s officials

One after another, judges are declaring that it’s too late to turn back on same-sex marriage. The string of state and federal court rulings in support of gay and lesbian unions covers every region of the country. There are now 26 states where same-sex couples can get married or a judge has ruled they ought