Ricardo Lopez
The Desert Sun
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Proposed Coachella Travel Center with hotel conflicts with 86 interchange upgrade
The Coachella City Council is considering approval of a travel center with hotel that sits where a planned interchange upgrade is expected. → Read More
High wind warning in place until Tuesday night in Coachella Valley; gusts of 70 mph expected in Southland
Strong winds are expected throughout much of Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. → Read More
Thousands set out at dawn for 34-mile Virgen de Guadalupe pilgrimage from Palm Springs to Coachella
The annual procession is a sign of devotion to the Catholic icon, Lady of Guadalupe, who is revered by Mexican and Central American Catholics. → Read More
Police search for man in Palm Desert after investigating calls of gunshots
Riverside County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man in Palm Desert after investigating reports of gunfire Monday night. → Read More
Justice Department claims Hesperia 'crime free' ordinance targeted Latino, black renters
The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday sued the city of Hesperia, alleging it violated federal housing laws. The city says will argue it didn't. → Read More
Jean Benson, longtime Palm Desert city councilwoman, Navy veteran, dies at 95
Jean Benson, 95, served 32 years on the Palm Desert City Council. → Read More
Woman struck, killed by train in Coachella
Authorities received a call shortly before 2 p.m. Monday about a woman struck by a train near Grapefruit Boulevard and Avenue 52 in Coachella. → Read More
Sunrise Way and Ramon Road reopens following three-vehicle collision in Palm Springs
Palm Springs police were investigating a three-car collision near Sunrise Way and Ramon Road. → Read More
Police investigating reported stabbing at Thousand Palms residence
Police say an altercation between one adult man and two male juveniles led to a stabbing Monday night. → Read More
Fatal collision in Banning kills one person, injuries another
Cal Fire Riverside County on Monday reported that a collision involving three vehicles left one person dead, and another injured. → Read More
Swarm of earthquakes rattles El Centro; strongest at 4.0 magnitude
A swarm of earthquakes shook El Centro Monday night. → Read More
In the sky and on the ground, thousands across Coachella Valley turn out to honor veterans
The annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Palm Springs kicked off with a flyover from vintage military planes from the Palm Springs Air Museum. → Read More
Police investigate car-to-car shooting in Coachella Monday night; no injuries
Riverside County Sheriff deputies on Monday responded to a call about a car-to-car shooting in Coachella. → Read More
Agua Caliente break ground on Cathedral City casino, the tribe's third
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians are planning to open a third casino in Cathedral City, breaking ground on Monday. → Read More
Newport Beach man sentenced for stealing endangered lemur from Santa Ana Zoo
Aquinas Kaspar, 19, was sentenced Monday to three months in federal prison for stealing a lemur from the Santa Ana Zoo last year. → Read More
Fatal collision closes Palm Canyon Drive between Mesquite Avenue and Morongo Road
Palm Springs police late Monday said a fatal traffic collision closed South Palm Canyon Drive between Mesquite Avenue and Morongo Road. → Read More
Firefighters extinguish mobile home, RV fires across Coachella Valley
Firefighters responded to reports three separate fires involving mobile homes and an RV over the weekend. No injuries were reported. → Read More
Riverside County civil grand jury probes deteriorating fiscal picture of east valley district
The Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District has struggled to pay for rising law enforcement costs and is under civil grand jury review. → Read More
Overturned semi-trailer snarls eastbound I-10 traffic east of Indio
California Highway Patrol worked to clear an overturned semitrailer on eastbound I-10. → Read More
Are Coachella Valley dates California's next superfood? They're sweet and healthy, but not visually appealing
Mark Tadros believes that dates, like avocados and blueberries, can be the next superfood to sweep grocery store aisles. → Read More