28-year-old Alexa Labrecque of Desert Hot Springs was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other people were then taken to a hospital with significant injuries, police said, but are expected to be okay. The driver of the other car involved was also injured ..read more

A new animal hospital is coming to Desert Hot Springs. According to the city, Animal Samaritans will take ownership of this new veterinary hospital set to open in September of this year. The city council voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of the animal welfare organization. The city is set to officially sell on June 15th.  The previous animal hospital closed its doors in 2018, the new facility will be at the same location but will be fully renovated. “We had many people looking at the building to turn it into something else and we said just hold on, we think we have something in the ..read more

In Desert Hot Springs, a new mental health and education service opened its doors for local teens. Safehouse of the Desert provides emergency shelter and outreach services to runaway, homeless, or other teens in need. And now, these services will be provided at Desert Hot Springs Recreational Center every Thursday from 11 to 1 o’clock in the afternoon ..read more

10 years ago Desert Hot Springs was the first city within the state to legalize large scale cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution of cannabis, or marijuana. Back in 2014, distributors were willing to pay almost any price to grow and sell their product legally, but now, things have changed. When the industry in Desert Hot Springs was first legalized, owners were willing to pay $25 per square foot. Once the recreational market also became legal just four years later, that price was no longer affordable for many. “Taxes were too high, stacking rent, you know, when you put all those pieces ..read more

For local cities, most of the rain is concentrated toward the west end including Desert Hot Springs. Parts of the city are still recovering from Tropical Storm Hilary, leaving it vulnerable to recent rain. Not only are certain roads flooded, but the city also experienced power outages in some areas ..read more

It’s become so common that we almost expect it during winter storms, like the one we experienced today. Major thoroughfares in and around Palm Springs close down where they cross the Whitewater Wash because water and mud wash over the roads.  It’s an inconvenience for the thousands of motorists who drive on Indian Canyon Drive, Gene Autry Trail, and East Vista Chino, but it could also potentially be life-threatening for those living North of the closures, because it effectively cuts off quick access to Desert Regional Medical Center.  “Not only me, it affects everybody you know, bec ..read more

This was sent to our newsroom today. The video from a Desert Hot Springs neighborhood, on January 27th according to a viewer. Two people are caught on cam taking not just mail in Vista Hacienda, but the entire mailbox up from the root. They also say more mail was taken from surrounding neighborhoods in the area. Postal service says avoid leaving outgoing mail in your mailbox, don’t send cash, and request a signature for confirmation. Police are aware of the situation ..read more

Good news for residents of Desert Hot Springs. Little Morongo Road has officially re-opened. The road which connects to the I-10 Freeway, and which serves as access to Palm Springs was damaged during Tropical Storm Hilary and had been closed ever since. City officials warn the general public to drive cautiously, however, as there are few areas still needing minor repairs ..read more

The First Community Baptist Church in Desert Hot Springs, which was damaged during a 2022 fire, has recently reopened to the public. The church held a fundraiser last Saturday to help offset some of the damage costs. Today they held a special service honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. City leaders talked about today’s event and Dr. King’s enduring legacy ..read more

Some Valley communities are still recovering from the Tropical Storm Hilary, including parts of Desert Hot Springs. Community leaders provided an update this week. Saying there are still significant road repairs underway ..read more