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News

New Year’s rain slows commutes but not stopping everyone

Minimum wage increase brings mixed reactions from workers, business owners

Emergency crews rescue trapped driver in flooded wash; All 3 wash roads closed in Palm Springs

Police search for driver responsible for fatal crash in Indio

Patio restaurants in Palm Springs see decreased foot traffic amid holiday storms

Local News

Growing the Rose Bowl: How the grass makes it from Thermal to Pasadena

Bars, police urge safety as New Year’s Eve crowds fill Coachella Valley

Truck hauler catches fire on I-10 causing traffic delays near Whitewater

Local nonprofit leaders bracing for healthcare subsidies to expire in 2026

Recent rain causes boost of greenery. How this could impact us in the coming months

Reminders from officials to stay safe when hiking after a missing man was rescued from a trail

12 candidates vie for open Cathedral City Council seat

Suspect arrested following shooting attempt in Cathedral City.

California News

Weeklong search for missing Texas teen who vanished on Christmas Eve ends in tragedy as officials ID body

Well-known Imperial Valley farmer to be extradited for Pinetop murder

New CA laws impact plastic bags, cat declawing food delivery, tortilla ingredients, etc.

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control urges designating a sober driver

New California laws to protect animals, boost veterinary care take effect on Jan. 1

LA feds may appeal judge’s order tossing case against TikTok streamer

Unresponsive Man Found in Partially Submerged Car After Flooding

CHP alerts drivers to new state laws Impacting e-bikes, school zones, AVs

In India, door deliveries can come in under 10 minutes. But many drivers are fed up

Jack Nicklaus Fast Facts

Muhammad Ali Fast Facts

What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud

Stephen Hawking Fast Facts

Crime

Police search for driver responsible for fatal crash in Indio

Crime in the Coachella Valley: The Biggest Headlines of 2025

19-year-old man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Desert Hot Springs

Well-known Imperial Valley farmer to be extradited for Pinetop murder

3 arrested, 43 cited during DUI checkpoint in Indio

Felon dies in custody, circumstances under investigation

Hundreds gather for vigil honoring former YVHS QB killed in shooting

Indio police arrest two, recover firearms, narcotics, after search warrants

I-Team Investigations

Crime in the Coachella Valley: The Biggest Headlines of 2025

I-Team: CVUSD addresses mold in classrooms

Palm Springs residents lose thousands of dollars after repeated power surges

CV Link Confusion: Getting Results

I-Team: The risk of responding to emergencies

I-Team follow-up: Opponents to Section 14 settlement say it doesn’t go far enough while Survivors group prepares summit

Snowbird Slowdown: How Canadians won’t be a big part of the valley’s winter season this year

Wrong Way: CV Link Confusion