Marie McCain
The Desert Sun
Palm Springs, CA, United States
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3.3-magnitude quake strikes near Cabazon; no damage reported
The quake struck at 5:33 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. → Read More
Protecting tradition: COVID-19 cancels annual Virgen de Guadalupe march, not the reverence of the faithful
The local procession is considered the longest such pilgrimage in the country. → Read More
Woman charged in DUI crash that killed 'Black-ish' producer's 2 kids on Highway 62 in 2019
Members of the California Highway Patrol served an arrest warrant on Nicole Rachel Packer at her residence on Wednesday → Read More
3-5 acre brush fire prompts lane closure along Highway 86 in Coachella
The California Highway Patrol received a report from motorists in the area of burning brush, shortly after 3:15 p.m Thursday. → Read More
3 men arrested on suspicion of murder in Audrey Moran, Jonathan Reynoso missing persons case, authorities say
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of killing a Coachella Valley couple who has been missing for more than three years, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department announced Saturday. → Read More
Coronavirus in California: Yes, a few people are calling 911 to report coughing neighbors
Coachella Valley law enforcement take precautions, try to control transmission of COVID-19. → Read More
Riverside Sheriff's investigation ongoing in Rancho Mirage; public advised to avoid area
Emergency personnel were dispatched to the 71-500 block of Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. The public was asked to avoid the area. → Read More
Two quakes — 4.6 and 2.9 — rattle Barstow, felt in Coachella Valley
Two quakes -- 4.6 and 2.9 -- rattle Barstow, felt in Coachella Valley → Read More
Wind advisory in the Coachella Valley starts Thursday night; MLK Day good one for a parade
Meteorologists predict winds out of the west at 20 to 30 mph with gusts as strong as 55 mph. → Read More
High winds expected in the Coachella Valley this weekend, next week
Issued at 1 p.m. Friday, the watch takes effect Sunday evening and will last through Tuesday morning. → Read More
Palm Springs 'police activity' downtown, people urged to avoid the area
According to a tweet from the Palm Springs Police Department shortly after 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, police are along Tahquitz Canyon Way between Belardo and North Palm Canyon Drive. → Read More
4 missing children found safe, Palm Springs police say
Described as at-risk, the children ages, 13, 9, 8 and 6, were reported missing shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday. → Read More
7.1-magnitude earthquake felt in Palm Springs
Shortly before 8:20 p.m. Friday, a day after a 6.4 magnitude temblor rattled Ridgecrest, a 7.1 magnitude quake again shook the Kern County town, and was felt across Southern California. Read or Share this story: → Read More
1 dead, 3 seriously injured in Desert Center crash along Interstate 10
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident involved a single-vehicle rollover with a "possible ejection." → Read More
It's a bit windy in the Coachella Valley, but cooler. Enjoy!
OK, so you've probably already used your air conditioning as a result of our recent foray into the triple digits. → Read More
Corona: 1 dead at least 2 others injured in Costco shooting; suspected shooter detained
The incident took place Friday evening at a Costco on McKinley Street near the 91 Freeway. → Read More
Vegetation fire burning in Thermal, again
For the third time this month vegetation in Thermal has caught fire. → Read More
Evacuations underway in Thermal after second wildfire sparks
About 100 mobile homes at the Oasis Mobile Home Park, threatened by a growing wildfire, are being evacuated Tuesday afternoon in Thermal. → Read More
5.5M quake strikes near Searles Valley in San Bernardino County
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake has been reported. → Read More
Brush fire in North Palm Springs scorches 22 acres; blaze under control
It started near Indian Canyon Drive and Dillon Road shortly before 10:30 p.m. Thursday. → Read More