Joseph Hong
The Desert Sun
California, United States
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Medical cannabis at school? California Assembly OKs bill that would let students take prescription weed
Lawmakers passed a bill that would let school boards vote on whether parents can give medical weed to kids on campus. Bill needs governor's signature → Read More
School starts for Palm Springs Unified School District. Two other districts start this month
The district's 27 schools, spread across the western part of the valley, welcomed back its more than 22,000 students on Wednesday. → Read More
Growing brush fire in Mecca destroys one small building
The fire ignited at Lincoln Street and Avenue 66 and spread to nearly 8 acres. → Read More
The Big One is likely overdue in the Coachella Valley, where major earthquake faults connect
Nearby San Andreas fault connects active earthquake zones. One may be linked to Ridgecrest rattlers last week. → Read More
Cement truck overturns on eastbound I-10 in Indio, closing three lanes
Authorities arrived on the scene just after 11:30 a.m. to find the truck flipped on its side and debris across all lanes. → Read More
Two-vehicle collision leads to fatality in Thermal
Both lanes of Harrison Street were closed after the collision spread debris across the street. → Read More
Flipped semi-truck temporarily stalls traffic on Highway 111 in North Palm Springs
California Highway Patrol reported no injuries. → Read More
Here's where you can still get gas for under $4 in the Coachella Valley
The statewide average is above $4, but there's still some cheaper options in the valley. → Read More
Three charter schools outperform on test scores in the Coachella Valley
Charter schools in the area enjoy higher test scores and lower suspension rates, but administrators say their schools are more than just numbers. → Read More
Palm Desert Charter Middle School evacuated after reports of bomb threat
Police responded to the site at 4:51 p.m. on Monday afternoon → Read More
A train to Coachella and Stagecoach festivals could happen as early as next year
Plans are underway for Amtrak service from Los Angeles to Indio during 2020 festival season, with $5.9 million help from the state. → Read More
Son of Eisenhower Health center shooter said his father suffered physically, mentally after knee surgery
In a statement, Chris Kaylor said his father, Stephen Kaylor, was a 'god-fearing' man. → Read More
Coachella Valley Unified to vote Thursday on 81 teacher, staff layoffs; Union boss expects cuts to pass
Citing a $6.8 million deficit, the school district is set to approve mass layoffs for the second year in a row. In 2018, it laid off 96 teachers and 73 staff. → Read More
Parkland students in Palm Springs: Solution to gun violence is 'education and empathy'
Three former students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High spoke to students in Palm Springs on Friday. The focus was on getting youth to vote. → Read More
Parkland in Palm Springs: Valley students prepare to host survivors of Florida shooting
Three students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School will speak at Palm Springs High School and College of the Desert on Friday. → Read More
Mopping up: Roads slowly reopen, but icons like Palm Springs tram, golf courses idled by storm
Many essential roads remain buried in mud and debris, limiting access to Palm Springs from the high desert or the west via Interstate 10. → Read More
Westside Elementary School in Thermal briefly locked down due to reports of gunfire
Sheriff's deputies investigated reports of gunfire in the surrounding area but were unable to locate any suspects. → Read More
Woman accused of abducting daughter in Indio and pepper-spraying case worker arrested in Long Beach
The arrest occurred in Long Beach, three days after Tuesday's alleged abduction where Dove pepper sprayed her daughter's caseworker. → Read More
Border Patrol agents arrest man suspected of smuggling 14 packages of meth in AC compartment
The 14 packages of methamphetamine weighed 9.88 pounds and has an estimated value of $26,000. → Read More
Man arrested in Palm Desert for attempted murder of woman; victim in critical condition
Officials reported to the 74000 block of Candlewood Street at 5:19 p.m following a call for "unknown trouble." → Read More