Janet Wilson
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Joshua Tree National Park trespasser convicted
Minnesota man ignored signs, clambered into ancient shelter with petroglyphs → Read More
Man found shot to death in downtown Indio; police suspect it's a homicide
Homicide detectives and county coroners are investigating the shooting in the 45-600 block of Smurr Street. → Read More
Brisk rain expected Monday across Coachella Valley
Palm Springs could get a quarter inch on Monday, with less to the east. → Read More
Agua Caliente Palm Springs spa to debut in April; cultural museum to open 'later' in 2023
The Spa at Séc-he will feature 22 private mineral baths, 15 treatment rooms, a cryotherapy chamber, two float pod suites and more. → Read More
Funeral for slain Riverside County sheriff's deputy to be held on Saturday
Riverside Sheriff's Deputy Darnell Calhoun, 30, was killed in the line of duty a week ago. → Read More
Feds may expand solar, wind across the West, including in the California desert
Fed-up rural residents beset by solar farms oppose expansion, but national groups say rapid, increased construction is needed to slow climate change → Read More
Hiker dies in Joshua Tree National Park, marking park's second death in one week
This marks the second death at the park this week alone, matching all of last year's deaths. → Read More
IID approves possible $250 million Salton Sea deal with feds, state
The board voted 3-2 to ink the agreement over strenuous public objections. → Read More
IID to hold second tree giveaway as part of shade program
Once mature, trees can reduce energy costs by up to 20% and provide many other community benefits. → Read More
U.S. government allocates $250 million for Salton Sea projects
The money is tied to agreements by CVWD and IID to conserve large amounts of Colorado River water. → Read More
Elections results: Dockstader has narrow lead in Imperial Irrigation District race
Three seats are open on the powerful Imperial Irrigation District board → Read More
3 people shot, 1 fatally, outside Raising Cane's in Palm Springs; restaurant ups security
In January, another fatal shooting was reported in the same block. The restaurant was closed Sunday. → Read More
Livestock escape through fence, graze next to freeway near Banning
Escaped bovine were captured three times by Interstate 10 near truck scales this weekend. → Read More
Desert Hot Springs man, 51, killed on Long Canyon Road
A 51-year-old man died late Saturday on Long Canyon Road south of Dillon Road near Desert Hot Springs in an apparent traffic accident, according to the Riverside County coroner's office. Roberto Moscato, of Desert Hot Springs, was reported injured at 10:20 p.m. and died at 10:59 p.m. The California Highway Patrol's Indio division is investigating, but a dispatcher there said Sunday she could not… → Read More
California gas prices hit record highs. But relief may be coming. Here's why
Refinery prices fell Wednesday, after Gov. Gavin Newsom told regulators to allow smoggier, cheaper winter blend. But officials want answers on spike. → Read More
State panel debates 'Lithium Valley' boundaries and possible health risks of industry
Better defining the boundaries of "Lithium Valley" and better understanding the potential risks of extraction and production of the critical mineral in Imperial County are key issues facing a panel that is preparing formal recommendations to California legislators about the nascent industry at the south end of the state. Lithium is a critical component of electric vehicle batteries, charging… → Read More
Aunt of dead Coachella child turns herself in, charged with one felony count of murder
Mother and grandmother were arrested and charged last week with killing five year old in Coachella. → Read More
Feds give final approval to eastern Riverside County solar, transmission projects
While concessions were made, area environmentalists are still concerned about habitat and species loss. → Read More
Desert Water Agency to hold candidate information forums July 25 and July 26
Potential candidates for the five-member board can learn about the agency and the role and duties. → Read More
California oil inspectors balk at quotas, say in-person reviews neglected
The Department of Conservation says CalGEM quotas are wrong. Wells leaking potentially explosive methane near homes may have been ignored as a result. → Read More