Palm Desert, CA|News|
4 Top Coachella Valley Airbnbs For Festival Lovers, Desert Visitors
Looking to plan a vacation to the Coachella Valley or escape the heat during the area's famed music festival? Check out these stays.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
- Los Angeles, CA
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
'Barkchella': RivCo Offers Free Pet Adoptions For 2 Weekends
Coinciding with both of the Coachella music festival weekends, the county is waiving fees for adoptions.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
The Little Temecula History Museum Is Raising Money For AC: Report
After one too many unbearably hot community events, the museum is working to raise $25,000 to make visitors and volunteers more comfortable.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
'Overlooked' RivCo Dog Travels To Michigan To Find Forever Home
Conway, a German shepherd mix, was among 27 dogs who boarded a cross-country plane after spending more than 100 days in county shelters.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
CHP Temecula To Host Free 'Smart Start' Class For Teen Drivers
Newly licensed teens and their parents are invited to participate in a course designed to help reduce collisions and instill safe habits.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
DUI Patrols To Ramp Up In Jurupa Valley This Weekend
Police will search for impaired drivers in a few undisclosed locations during peak hours. What to know.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
FedEx To Lay Off 174 Bay Area Workers
Two shipping centers in Alameda County are set to permanently closed. What to know.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Goodwill To Shutter 2 Bay Area Locations, Lay Off 90 Workers: Report
Dozens will be laid off after two Goodwill facilities close in these two Bay Area cities.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Coachella Weekend 1 To Sizzle With Triple-Digit Heat, NWS Warns
Everything festival-goers need to know to prep for unseasonably high temps. Plus, see a list of all the artists playing after sundown.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
SoCal Braces For First Heat Wave Of 2025
Temperatures could soar to the mid-90s in some parts of the Southland as drought and fire threats rise again.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
New CA Bill Would Allow Bars To Stay Open Until 4 A.M.: SURVEY
Beginning next year, some downtowns around California could allow bars to keep serving alcohol until 4 a.m. if this law passes.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA's REAL ID Deadline Could Ruin Your Travel Plans
Just one month is left for Californians to complete their applications for a REAL ID. What to know.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Bill Attempts To Ban Cat Declawing — Again
A proposal to ban veterinarians from removing a cat's claws is back on the legislative table after five failed attempts.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Newsom's Longshot Bid To Spare CA From Trump's Tariff War
California could have leverage as a major player in global trade. Conversely, that means drawbacks of a trade war could be crushing here.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Man 'Angry With Pharmacies' Fatally Shoots CA Walgreens Worker: Report
A 30-year-old was seen waving at a surveillance camera before he shot the camera out and opened fire in the store.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Anti-Trump Rally Planned In RivCo This Weekend: What To Know
Hundreds of thousands say they plan to participate in a nationwide string of protests against the Trump Administration this weekend.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Coachella's Unofficial Afterparty Returns With Stars, Underground DJs
For night owl Coachella goers, Framework is an elaborate adult playground and a festival in its own right. What to know and how to get in.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
2 Arrested In String Of USPS Carrier Robberies In LA, RivCo
A Los Angeles man and a Victorville man were arrested in connection with robberies and attempted robberies throughout Southern California.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
2 Arrested In String Of USPS Carrier Robberies; Latest In Palm Desert
The pair were arrested after a U.S. postal carrier was robbed at gunpoint in Palm Desert this week.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Where To Dispose Of Hazardous Waste In Beaumont, RivCo
Riverside County is hosting an event for residents to drop off paint products, electronic waste, pesticides and more.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
