2+ day, 12+ 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…...

3+ day, 3+ 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…...

3+ day, 9+ 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, 12+ 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…...

4+ day, 11+ min 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…...

4+ day, 26+ min ago   (538+ 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…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (261+ words) Rick Sanchez was sworn in Tuesday as Cathedral City’s new chief of police, formally taking over leadership of the department serving more than 52,000 residents. Sanchez had been serving as the department’s acting chief since December, when former Chief George Crum…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (575+ words) The start of a new NFL season is bringing optimism to bars and restaurants across the Coachella Valley, where business owners and employees are looking forward to larger crowds following the summer slow season. With temperatures expected to cool down…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (410+ words) Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles is retiring November 1 after more than 43 years in public service, including more than three years leading the City of Palm Springs. Among his accomplishments was helping secure $50 million in bridge funding following Tropical Storm…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (419+ words) The Palm Desert City Council is expected to vote Thursday on whether to hire Barnhart Reese Construction to take over the design of the city's new library project after the original contractor was removed when the project exceeded the city's…...