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37th World AIDS Day Events Slated For Riverside County In Absence Of National Commemoration
Last week, the U.S. State Department directed employees and grant recipients not to use federal dollars to observe World AIDS Day.

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Last week, the U.S. State Department directed employees and grant recipients not to use federal dollars to observe World AIDS Day.

The Indio Center State Presents brings joyful and memorable music to all on Dec. 13. Here's what to know when you go.
An early morning big rig rollover crash snarled eastbound I-10 traffic for holiday drivers.
The Palm Springs International Film Festival will celebrate the "Blue Moon" actor's body of work.
On Dec. 1, the Tony, Grammy and Emmy-award winning actress brings the perfect beginning to "a vibrant new chapter in the Plaza's story."
Former Chief Assistant District Attorney John Aki retired after nearly a quarter century in the D.A.'s office.
After pleading guilty in 2023, disposition of the case was held up because of the admitted killer contended that he was insane.
Mark Carnevale is survived by his wife Rhonda, his children Karrie and Nick, five grandchildren and numerous extended family members.
See who the grand marshals are for this upcoming must-attend event.
Changes are coming for the outdoor art exhibition.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board has approved $78.2 million that will be distributed to IE school districts.
A wanted suspect refused to leave this Indio home Thursday, prompting a SWAT team response.
A Silver Alert was activated by the CHP on behalf of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for a woman missing since Wednesday night.
On Saturday, a shooting occurred ending the life of Garrett Pickering on East Lakeshore Drive, police say.
One day after family announced she had entered hospice care, "The Sting" and "The Way We Were" star died in Palm Springs.
Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland was in hospice care in Palm Springs Monday following an extended health battle.
The car careened across lanes, tumbling down an embankment, landing on or next to a box truck.
Less than 25% of Riverside County residents can afford a single family home here, a statistic that may improve should mortgage rates drop.
The four-day Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival will begin Thursday, with music, entertainment and other festivities.
The four-day Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival will begin Thursday, with music, entertainment and other festivities.