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A Coachella man was arrested Monday after a years-long series of thefts targeting a Palm Desert senior citizen.

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A Coachella man was arrested Monday after a years-long series of thefts targeting a Palm Desert senior citizen.

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The Palm Desert City Council planned a special meeting to discuss Councilman Joe Pradetto's proposal for halting Pride Month recognition.
Meanwhile, home prices dropped across the state for the third consecutive month.
A Palm Springs driver who struck and injured a bicyclist over the weekend was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Jesse Ceazar Navarro of Lake Elsinore is charged with murdering the peace officer.
The Banning gang member pleaded guilty to conspiring in and perpetrating 5 killings, sometimes just for sport, around the city over a year
Rose Bryne's portrayal of Linda, a mother unraveling under pressure, "grounds this bold, unsettling film with raw emotion which lingers."
Prosecutors say the Lake Elsinore suspect ambushed and killed 30-year-old Riverside County Deputy Darnell Calhoun in 2023.
The board voted to support the project with a promised $5.6 million investment via the newly established Coachella Valley Power Fund.
DUI is not suspected in the crash that claimed one man's life.
Strong winds routinely push fine sand onto paved surfaces in the valley, where traffic breaks it into particles that become airborne.
Ian Norwood Wentz, 47, of Lake Elsinore was arrested last month after he surrendered to deputies.
More than a dozen families have filed wrongful death and civil rights lawsuits against the county.
A 28-year-old man suspected of engaging in sexual relations with a minor who he met on social media has been taken into custody.
Testimony in Alexander Ravy Vanny's trial started two weeks ago, and the defense was expected to rest no later than Wednesday.
The festival will screen 169 films from 72 countries and territories, showcasing movies from around the world. Plan your perfect lineup.
A three day event in January, this festival showcases a wide variety of art, jewelry, pottery and other mediums.
The milestone event celebrates library's legacy & it impact on the city of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley with cake and giveaways.