Keith Kohn
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Third bank in just over week robbed, second in Palm Desert
The Pacific Premier Bank at Fred Waring Drive and Washington Street in Palm Desert was robbed Monday afternoon. → Read More
Power outage affects 167 customers in La Quinta. IID has workers at site
The outage affecting 167 customers affected areas from Jefferson Street south to 59th Avenue and Mountainview Road east to Calhoun Street. → Read More
Vegetation fire in Joshua Tree holds at 5 acres and threat to structure 'mitigated'
Firefighters reported the blaze had stopped its spread and the threat to a structure was "mitigated." → Read More
Lightning injures two at Beaumont middle school, fire officials say
Two people were examined when firefighters arrived at Mountain View Middle School, 200 Cougar Way, Beaumont. → Read More
3-month-old emaciated coyote pup rescued last week dies after treatment begins
The puppy, a male possibly 3 months old, was brought in last Friday dehydrated and underweight and was given fluids intravenously. → Read More
Gusts could hit 65 mph as more 'disturbances' move in with high winds, forecasters say
Affected are the mountains of Riverside and San Bernardino counties and the the Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass and areas of the high desert. → Read More
Deputies in La Quinta to strictly enforce safety laws like seat belts, car seats starting Monday
Additional officers will be on patrol looking for drivers and passengers who are not buckled up, including children who should be in safety seats. → Read More
Fire reported at Palm Springs mobile-home park
The fire was reported in the 700 block of Scenic View Drive. → Read More
Palm Desert deputy falls ill, flown to UCLA. Deputy Jonathan Cosby improves over weekend
Deputy Jonathan Cosby suffered “an extremely serious medical event” but was recovering over the weekend at UCLA, sheriff's and union officials say. → Read More
Indian Canyon Drive reopens days after sand again forced a shutdown
Indian Canyon Drive between Interstate 10 and Tramview Road in Palm Springs has been reopened after being shut down by blowing sand on Saturday morning. → Read More
Hiker rescued after 'moderate' injury on trail in northern Desert Hot Springs
Cal Fire reported that rescuers were called to Santa Cruz Road at Casa Grande Drive in northern Desert Hot Springs to help the hiker. → Read More
Former nurse convicted of stabbing ex-girlfriend and another woman with screwdriver
Erick Maciel faces 36 years to life in prison, according to District Attorney's office. He'll be sentenced in June. → Read More
Palm Springs' longest cold snap ends, lasts 100 days. Will it stay warm?
Thursday's high temperature in Palm Springs reached 80 degrees, the National Weather Service said, breaking a string of cooler days that began Nov. 20. → Read More
Thousand Palms man in scuffle at Palm Springs Black History Parade faces hate-crime charge
A Thousand Palms man was arrested on Saturday at the Palm Springs Black History Parade and faces, among others, hate-crime and assault charges. → Read More
Only a few ways in and out of Palm Springs after rain; tram remains closed
Most roads closed Thursday remained closed into Friday morning. → Read More
Heavy rain brings flooding to valley: A list of closed roads, canceled events
Due to the massive amount of rainfall, Palm Springs has already experienced one of its 10 wettest days on record. → Read More
Wayward burro freed of orange cone on hoof through officer's stealth ... and a tranquilizer dart
Successfully removing the cone came after several failed attempts. → Read More
Weekend rainfall expected, but burn zones won't experience debris flows, county predicts
"At this time, debris flows are not anticipated," a county statement posted on Twitter said. → Read More
Death of child, 4, is first in Riverside County due to flu; doctors urge getting shots
It was the first pediatric flu-related death of the 2018-19 flu season in the county. There were two other pediatric flu deaths statewide this season. → Read More
Gun buyback in Cathedral City nets 50 weapons. It ended early because 'we ran out of money'
More than 50 handguns and rifles were turned in on Saturday during a gun buyback in which the firearms were traded for merchant gift cards → Read More