Erin Rode
The Desert Sun
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Joshua trees rejected for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act
The decision followed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's second review of threats to the species. → Read More
Pedestrian killed by car in Palm Desert; driver jailed. Sheriff says intoxication suspected
Intoxication 'appears to have played a role' in the collision, according to the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station → Read More
Joshua Tree National Park saw 3M visitors, 8th most visited in 2022
The park's visitation topped 3 million for the second year in a row in 2022. → Read More
Cold weather is rolling into the Coachella Valley. Here's where you can go to stay warm
A total of 10 designated Warm Centers are available across the Coachella Valley. → Read More
With gusts up to 85 mph coming, wind warning issued for the Coachella Valley
Sustained winds will be 35 to 45 mph starting Tuesday at 4 p.m., the National Weather Service says. → Read More
Lanes reopening on I-10 near Bob Hope after police activity shut down freeway
Police have not released details. → Read More
Dog rescued from cliff after chasing bighorn in Oswit Canyon
The dog was taken to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, where it will be reunited with its owner. → Read More
New national monument proposed south of Joshua Tree National Park
The Chuckwalla National Monument, proposed by a coalition of environmental groups, would span nearly 700,000 acres surrounding the I-10. → Read More
Fire burns abandoned clubhouse at former Bel Air Greens Golf Course in Palm Springs
No injuries were reported in the structure fire. → Read More
Unusually shaped shade structure unveiled at Joshua Tree National Park
Students and faculty at the USC School of Architecture created the Carapace Pavilion, with design features inspired by the national park. → Read More
Bike-pedestrian line in east Coachella Valley awarded $36 million in state funding
The Arts and Music Line is set to run along Avenue 48 through La Quinta, Indio and Coachella. → Read More
Election results: GOP's Calvert wins race for 41st Congressional District over Rollins
The Associated Press called the race for Calvert on Monday night. → Read More
Why aren't there more bus shelters in unincorporated eastern Coachella Valley?
A recent month-long demonstration in Oasis showed how a bus shelter could provide shade in the community. → Read More
Election results: Wright, Mayrhofen take early leads in Mission Springs Water District
Five candidates are facing off for two board seats in Mission Springs Water District this November. → Read More
Elections 2022: Two candidates face off for Coachella Valley Water District seat
Incumbent John Aguilar is facing attorney and auditor Lewis Da Silva for the Division 1 seat. → Read More
Expect 'lengthy delays' on Cook Street for the next three weeks
Long delays are expected for about three weeks. → Read More
Decision on listing western Joshua tree as 'threatened' species pushed to February
The California Fish and Game Commission will next consider the potential listing at its February meeting. → Read More
After Coral Mountain vote, where do other water, surf projects in the valley stand?
Four projects from Palm Springs to Thermal already have city or county approval. But some say more needs to be done to reduce their water usage. → Read More
Oswit Land Trust receives first grant to fund Prescott Preserve plans
The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy awarded Oswit Land Trust $163,850 for the golf course project. → Read More
Fairview Fire near Hemet grows to 500 acres, evacuation orders issued
The Fairview Fire near Hemet is approximately 500 acres and growing at a rapid rate of spread. → Read More