Shane Newell
The Desert Sun
Palm Springs, CA, United States
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Desert Hot Springs' Russell Betts leads fundraising efforts in council race
Seven Desert Hot Springs residents are vying for two seats on the City Council. → Read More
Hiker rescued from Indian Canyons in critical condition, officials say
The hiker was described as an approximately 80-year-old woman who was flown by helicopter to a local hospital. → Read More
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to reopen Friday with reduced service, officials say
Officials are requiring tram-goers to adhere to a list of new policies aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in order to ride. → Read More
3.3-magnitude earthquake hits near Idyllwild; felt in Palm Springs
The quake struck at 4:29 p.m. about 4 miles northeast of Idyllwild, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. → Read More
One dead in I-10 traffic collision in Palm Desert, authorities say
The incident was reported around 8:20 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-10 west of the Monterey Avenue exit, according to Cal Fire. → Read More
Indio police seek public's help in finding missing 33-year-old man
Jessie Mendivel's aunt said she hasn't heard from her nephew since Sept. 22, according to Indio police. → Read More
Two military planes 'made contact' during mid-air refueling; one lands in Thermal, other crashes near Salton City
The California Highway Patrol said eight people were aboard the aircraft, which may have clipped a military jet → Read More
Watch live: Memorial service for firefighter killed in El Dorado Fire
A memorial service will be held Friday for a U.S. Forest Service firefighter who died on Sept. 17 while battling the El Dorado Fire near Oak Glen. → Read More
Delta to add daily L.A.-Palm Springs flights; conservation group interested in buying city golf course
The City Council also discussed the previous year's budget and funding for an appraisal of city-owned golf courses. → Read More
Memorial service to be held Friday for firefighter killed in El Dorado Fire: How to watch online
The service for Charles "Charlie" Edward Morton will be live-streamed at 11 a.m. on three websites, including The Rock Church's website and YouTube channel. → Read More
Fire near Palm Springs burns 500 acres at 'critical' rate of spread, official says
The fire was reported around 2:40 p.m. in the 15900 block of Snow Creek Road → Read More
White Party Palm Springs: Festival postponed to April 2021, founder says
All current ticket holders will have their passes automatically transferred to the event taking place April 23 to April 26. → Read More
Deputies find man shot in Palm Desert; authorities believe injury is 'self-inflicted'
The incident occurred Thursday afternoon in Palm Desert near Washington Street and Country Club Drive, authorities said. → Read More
Firefighters respond to transformer fire in northern Palm Springs
The fire was reported around 5:45 p.m. Thursday in the 15-000 block of Melissa Lane, Cal Fire said. → Read More
Palm Springs police investigating Wednesday afternoon shooting; no injuries reported
Lt. William Hutchinson are investigating whether the incident is connected to string of recent shootings in northern Palm Springs. → Read More
Palm Springs firefighters extinguish 2 house fires; one firefighter, resident injured
A resident of one home suffered burns, and a firefighter suffered unspecified injuries while fighting the blaze, officials said. → Read More
Cathedral City leaders to consider permit request for a pop up drive-in for Mary Pickford Theatre
Theater operators are planning for an average of 30 to 50 cars per night with a maximum of 51 cars, according to the special use permit application. → Read More
Palm Springs police issue alert for missing 80-year-old man with slight dementia
Lee Wilson was last seen near Walgreens on the corner of Vista Chino and Sunrise Way. → Read More
Body of 42-year-old Coachella man found in Joshua Tree National Park
The deceased man was identified as 42-year-old Coachella resident Alberto Serrano Alvarez, according to officials. → Read More
Palm Springs will proceed with District 5 election; more outdoor dining coming downtown
Councilwoman Lisa Middleton was the only District 5 candidate to qualify on the ballot. → Read More