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Palm Springs explosion: Remains found at scene positive match to suspect

Neighbor shocked to learn Palm Springs bombing suspect may have assembled explosives next door

Coachella Valley Unified approves layoffs for dozens of teachers

Grounding after crisis: LGBTQ Center of the Desert to offer therapy sessions for residents in bombing aftermath

Local businesses serving gratitude to first responders and those impacted by bomb

Neighbor shocked to learn Palm Springs bombing suspect may have assembled explosives next door

Coachella Valley Unified approves layoffs for dozens of teachers

Grounding after crisis: LGBTQ Center of the Desert to offer therapy sessions for residents in bombing aftermath

Local businesses serving gratitude to first responders and those impacted by bomb

Point-in-Time Count data shows latest on homelessness in Coachella Valley cities

Missing 86-year-old Twentynine Palms woman found dead

First responders honored at Desert Regional takes on added meaning after bombing

Indio police cracking down on distracted driving in enforcement operation

Board resolves to establish ‘no-kill’ standards for RivCo’s animal shelters

I-Team & In-Depth Reports

CAL FIRE: Under Pressure Part One

In-Depth Exclusive: Inside the Desert Wildlife Center

Local LGBTQ+ youth drop-in center at risk of closing after federal funding pulled

I-Team: Planning for a disaster – How several local cities are updating their plans to keep you safe

Staying well above average this week

California Headlines

Live Nation adds key Trump ally Richard Grenell to its board amid DOJ probe

San Diego man charged with attempting to smuggle 17 birds across border

LA federal prosecutors launch operation to bypass California sanctuary policies

Marcy Castro is fighting for justice after her 10-year-old son Nathanial died from exposure to fentanyl.

Mother demanding justice for 10-year-old son who died from fentanyl exposure

Crime

Palm Springs explosion: Remains found at scene positive match to suspect

Prosecutor: Developer accused of bribing ex-Palm Springs mayor didn’t ‘follow the rules’

PSPD Chief: Other people could face charges if they had prior knowledge of Palm Springs explosion

Pair to stand trial for alleged Palm Springs shooting that killed man, wounded others

Fentanyl Crisis

Marcy Castro is fighting for justice after her 10-year-old son Nathanial died from exposure to fentanyl.

Mother demanding justice for 10-year-old son who died from fentanyl exposure

Alleged Sinaloa cartel leaders facing terrorism charges in San Diego

Two hospitalized after exposure to what was first believed to be fentanyl at Desert Mirage High School

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration raises awareness about the dangers of fentanyl

Coachella Valley Questions Answered

Palm Springs officials ask residents, businesses to participate in economy surveys

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week returns with special menus at set prices

Local LGBTQ+ youth drop-in center at risk of closing after federal funding pulled

Toni Atkins, California gubernatorial candidate and former state Senate leader, discusses campaign

US/World News

Japan’s farm minister resigns over rice gaffe, as stubbornly high prices threaten government’s grip on power

Three children and two adults killed in suicide attack on school bus in Pakistan

Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed to have recaptured the region

South Africa’s Ramaphosa visits Trump amid fears he could face Zelensky-style onslaught in White House

Fifth inmate recaptured and a maintenance worker arrested days after breakout at New Orleans jail

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Salute to Class of 2025

Coachella Valley Golf Card 2025

Sports

Student Athlete of the Week – Amya Navarro Guzman

Flag football will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028.

Owners vote to allow NFL players to participate in flag football competition at 2028 LA Olympics

Angel Reese is seen here during Saturday's game against the Indiana Fever.

Angel Reese responds to WNBA investigation of alleged fan abuse

Shohei Ohtani hit his MLB-leading 17th home run of the season in the Los Angeles Dodgers' loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Shohei Ohtani hits MLB-leading 17th home run of the season as Dodgers lose fourth straight

Video

Gas appliance phase-out plan delayed in Coachella Valley as leaders seek more information

Notah Begay III gives back to local community with youth golf clinic

Top players address media ahead of Main Draw play at 2025 BNP Paribas Open

Students honored with February ‘Do the Right Thing’ award

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Entertainment

Tourists scramble as 600-year-old Chinese tower partially collapses

Feats of fantasy: This software engineer codes self-twirling and illuminating gowns

Takeaways from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Cassie Ventura’s mom and exotic dancer testify

George Wendt

George Wendt, actor who played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dead at 76

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Post Malone was told he would never play his hometown stadium. He kicked off his nationwide tour there anyway.

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

The movies leaving Hulu this month