2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (501+ words) ☕️🔥 How hot is TOO hot? A new study finds that drinking scalding-hot beverages may be linked to nearly 3 times the risk of esophageal cancer—the most common type of cancer affecting the esophagus. The takeaway? Let that coffee, tea or…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (502+ words) PALM DESERT (CNS) - The Palm Desert City Council will consider aresolution today calling on Southern California Edison to minimize plannedpower outages during the hottest summer months. The proposed resolution asks SCE to schedule planned outages outsideJune, July, August and early…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (700+ words) The Coachella Valley Firebirds are getting ready to hit the ice for their fifth season, and the team is making moves both on and off the ice. The Firebirds have signed forward Ryan Lautenbach to a one-year American Hockey League…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (570+ words) The Coachella City Council unanimously approved a new anti-nepotism policy Tuesday night, establishing new restrictions on appointments to the city's commissions and committees. Under the policy, council members are prohibited from appointing family members, relatives or members of their household…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (466+ words) Palm Springs residents will have an opportunity to connect with local police officers while learning about pedestrian safety during the Palm Springs Police Department’s second “Walk With a Cop” event. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, beginning at 7 a....

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (358+ words) A sweet treat helped support local dispatchers in Palm Springs Thursday as the downtown Ben & Jerry’s shop hosted a community fundraiser. The event was held from 1 to 5 p.m., with 20% of proceeds going toward the 2027 Dispatch Appreciation Dinner, an event recognizing…...

3+ day, 3+ min ago   (361+ words) A juvenile is in custody on suspicion of making a false bomb report that prompted a lockdown at Palm Springs High School Wednesday, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. The campus was placed on lockdown at approximately 11:30 a.m. as police…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (476+ words) Mayor Max III, Idyllwild’s popular canine mayor, recently celebrated his fourth birthday, drawing hundreds of visitors to the mountain community for a celebration that local businesses say provided an economic boost. Visitors packed downtown Idyllwild to celebrate Mayor Max, with…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (396+ words) Drivers in Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs should prepare for several lane closures and road restrictions beginning Thursday and continuing throughout September. In Rancho Mirage, the inside lanes of Highway 111 will close in both directions Thursday between Braemar Drive and…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (624+ words) A major cleanup is underway after powerful waves damaged 14 beachfront homes near Capistrano Beach in Orange County. Residents are concerned their homes could remain vulnerable without protective measures in place. Crews are clearing debris, while efforts to bring in protective…...