Business
Palm Springs City Workers Join Teamsters
More than 250 city workers vote to unionize with Teamsters Local 1932
Amazon Opens Massive Cross Dock Facility in Desert Hot Springs
New 635,000-square-foot inbound cross dock facility brings over 1,500 jobs to the Coachella Valley.
Scotia Lodge Acquired by SoCal Hotel Chain Focused on Boutique Properties
New owners plan upgrades, expanded guest services, and the launch of a new restaurant and bar this weekend.
Weather
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Coachella Valley
New high temperature records expected to be set each day this week
Palm Springs Faces Excessive Heat Warning Next Week
Temperatures to reach upper 90s, 20-25 degrees above normal
Scorching Temperatures Forecast for Southern California
Records could fall as heat wave brings triple-digit temps to the region
Crime
Garage Fire Damages Home in La Quinta
Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, preventing further spread to the residence.
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead After Reported Home Invasion Stabbing
Cathedral City police say the suspect forced their way into a home and stabbed one of the occupants before being shot by an officer.
Driver Flees Border Patrol, Abandons Car in Indio
Police search for suspect after reckless driving incident on local streets
Politics
UFW and César Chávez Foundation Withdraw from Events Amid Allegations
Organizations cite 'troubling allegations' involving late labor leader César Chávez as reason for not participating in annual celebrations.
Palm Springs Police Address Memo Warning of Possible Iran-Linked Drone Threat
Local authorities coordinate with federal partners to monitor potential risks, but say there is no immediate cause for concern.
DHS Sign at Palm Springs Airport Draws Attention
Airport officials say they are working to keep the facility welcoming for all.
Science
The Ancient History Behind Palm Springs' Ship Rock
The striking geological formation has roots dating back over 250 million years.
Climate Action and Land Equity Project Expands Land Access for California Farmers
Program helps historically underserved farmers secure land and adopt climate-smart practices
Rocket Launches from California Visible Across States
Depending on weather and cloud cover, SpaceX and United Launch Alliance rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base can be seen hundreds of miles away.
