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Update: September 2, 2024 – 6:45 p.m. The fire is now 30% contained and 650 acres burned with minimal growth observed since Monday morning, according to CAL FIRE. Update: September 2, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. All evacuation warnings are being lifted in the Poppet Flats area after it was issued yesterday for that 517-acre brush

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end to summer and for many tourists its a final opportunity to enjoy a quick getaway. Palm Springs has been ranked as a top travel destination for the holiday by multiple publications, including Forbes Travel Guide, TripAdvisor, and Conde Nast Traveler. Typically, the long weekend translates into a boost

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe holiday hours for Labor Day Weekend Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2024, and plenty of visitors could be seen enjoying the long weekend at a higher altitude on Sunday. On both Saturday and Sunday, the first tram went up at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up is at 9:00 p.m., and the last

Trial began early this week between Kroger and the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is suing to block a Kroger-Albertsons merger, claiming it would eliminate competition and raise food prices. Kroger argues it would help them reduce costs and compete better with rivals like Walmart and Costco. But while testifying, Kroger Senior Director Andy Groff

The famous Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewery at the River in Rancho Mirage is hosting one final day of service before shuttering its doors. In a social media post, the restaurant says, “After 22 years in Rancho Mirage, our last day of business at The River will be August 31st, 2024. We will soon embark on

One man is in custody accused in two sexual assault cases out of Bermuda Dunes. Riverside County DA’s office says 21-year-old Linnell Letice Wilson of Palm Desert has been charged with rape and robbery among other crimes.  Surveillance video shows the suspect approaching the victim in one case while she was getting ready to go inside her home. 

The family of Fireman First Class Everett Cecil Titterington will finally get long-awaited closure following years of uncertainty regarding their loved one’s fate. April McKinnon, a resident of Rancho Mirage, is F1c Titterington’s great niece on her mother’s side. She recalled the sense of joy and relief she and her family felt after the U.S.

The bill, formally known as AB 1840, would expand eligibility requirements for the state’s first-time homebuyer loan program, California Dream For All Shared Appreciation program. It would allow undocumented immigrants who live in the state to use it. The program was initially created to help low and middle-class individuals. Opponents of the bill express concern

In the heart of community’s, playgrounds serve as more than just places for children to play—they are spaces where social, emotional, and physical development take root according to experts. However, many families with children who have disabilities say these vital spaces are sometimes inaccessible, leaving their children without equal opportunities for growth and play. As

Nearly two dozen band instruments were stolen from Coachella Valley High School earlier this month. The loss is estimated to cost $26,000. On Thursday, Employees of Sunny Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical say they would donate needed instruments to the school.  They said they were eager to lend a hand after the theft forced those