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Mosquitos collected in two Coachella Valley cities have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting increased efforts to reduce transmission, officials say. The virus was found in two samples gathered from mosquito traps in Mecca, one near the intersection of Buchanan Street and Avenue 68 and the other near the intersection of Lincoln Street and

Lift to Rise, a local non-proof organization, is working to increase affordable housing in the Coachella Valley. They recently released a two year plan to bring 7,500 affordable housing units to the desert area by 2026. “Our two-year action plan primarily focuses on radically increasing housing stability,” said Heather Vaikona, the CEO and President of

The closure of Banning Municipal Airport may be inevitable, following approval of provisions contained in an aviation bill that spell out criteria for shutting down the nearly century-old airfield. According to Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Indio, his House Resolution 8216, which establishes procedures for deactivating the airport, was incorporated into the 2024 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization

A vegetation fire in Morongo Valley has burned 3.5 acres Wednesday evening. The fire was first reported just before 5:40 PM in the area of Highway 62 and Hess Boulevard. According to CAL FIRE, one Chief Officer, 14 engines, a dozer, one crew, one air attack, one air tanker, and one helicopter have been assigned.

A driver suffered major injuries after crashing into a power pole near Thousand Palms today. The driver, an adult with three other passengers in his gray Chevrolet SUV, spun off the road and collided with the pole at around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol spokesman David Torres.    A male juvenile also