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It’s summer camp time at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, and students are getting some hands-on learning about the animals and the zoo’s conservation efforts. On Wednesday, camp participants learned about the cheetah and how zookeepers feed the animals. Many of the activities according to Jessika Vazquez, the zoo’s curator of education, are S.T.E.A.M

As the Riverside County Transportation Commission plans to increase passenger rail service through the Coachella Valley, the City of Palm Desert is proposing one of the two new stops be in its city. As part of the expansion of the passenger rail service, two new stations are being introduced in the Coachella Valley. One of

With triple-digit temperatures expected to stick around in the Coachella Valley for the foreseeable future, nutritionists at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens are helping animals beat the heat with some frozen treats. While the desert animals have adapted to high temperatures, the use of misters and cool baths are other methods zookeepers often turn

Cal Fire Riverside County Fire Department is making a change to its equipment that will help first responders combat flames. Valley first responders had the chance to test out a new combat hose at the Roy Wilson Training Center. Cal Fire Battalion Chief, Tim Voigt says the department has used the old model for about

Sunshine isn’t always the best medicine. As temperatures surge, so does the risk to your mental health. Adrian Hinckley is briefly visiting the desert but already noticed the heat’s effects. “You’re gonna really start to feel those negative emotions, you know, like depression, like exhaustion, like anxiety,” said Hinckley. “I think people don’t realize that getting overheated

California leaders launched a statewide educational tool on how to protect yourself and others when temperatures spike. This $20 million dollar campaign is a resource that informs people how to be knowledgeable about extreme heat. The website shows cooling centers for each county, has helpful tips on keeping yourself cool, and even a tool that

This weekend marks the one year anniversary since the country transitioned from the ten-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to the three digit 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Since launching in July of last year, 988 has helped Riverside County Residents, including callers from the Coachella Valley. Dr. Jenn Carson, Crisis Helpline Supervisor with the Inland