The Riverside County Fire Chief is suspending open burning in Riverside County. The suspension will go into effect this Saturday and will prohibit all outdoor burning of landscape debris, including branches and leaves. Ag-burning will still be allowed as necessary throughout the Valley. Now is the time to clear dry brush and landscape around your property as we continue into the hottest time of the year ..read more

A spike in hiker rescues this weekend is prompting first responders to share safety advice ahead of summer and the new ways they’re keeping the community safe. From fire crews to local law enforcement, they’re asking the public to do their part ..read more

The cycling community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Earlier this month, a woman was struck and killed on the intersection of Landau Blvd and Ramon Rd in Cathedral City. Now a memorial has been created to honor the victim ..read more

At Pure Barre, Palm Desert, the workouts are more than just physical, they’re emotional and in some cases lifesaving. “I was teaching a class, it was a Sunday, I went home, and I did a self-test, and I actually found my own cancer,” said owner Edith Cantu. “What ran through me was like, ‘am I going to die’? That was the first thing, it was like, ‘am I going to die?’” Cantu is recalling discovering she had breast cancer shortly after coaching a class in her studio. “I couldn’t believe it because I was not even 40 years old,” she said. “I’m a very active person, I work out every single day, I’m ..read more

The contest was open to all Valley students from 8th to 12th grade. It consisted of both poetry as well as art projects submitted by area students. The Jewish Federation says it will continue to bring awareness of tolerance, love and respect to the Valley ..read more

Ramos was shot early Saturday morning around 2:30am. Deputies were called to a home on Paseo Del Rey. While searching the area, deputies were notified of a 17 year old male who had arrived at a local hospital with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. This morning the principle of La Quinta High School sent out a letter to parents identifying the student killed as Jaden Ramos, who was a senior at La Quinta High School. Police now say they’ve arrested two 18 year old suspects. Elijiah Martinez of Bermuda Dunes and Dominic Venecia of Coachella. Both are in jail facing murder charges ..read more

The Coachella Valley has been rallying behind one special voice for years. From performing at VillageFest in Palm Springs to becoming the American Idol, here is a look back on Indio-native Abi Carter’s journey and how she became a beacon of hope for others here at home.   ..read more

Every Monday we tell you about all the major construction projects that are going on in the Valley for the week so you can avoid getting caught in the traffic ..read more

The Coachella Valley Library unveiled a free photo exhibition that will be there for a limited time today. The catalogue of images were captured here in the Coachella Valley over 30 years ago by former United Farm Workers organizer, “David Bacon”. The exhibition will be at the library until August 24th and is available to view for free ..read more

The Riverside Latino Commission Counseling Center held its second annual walk for mental health. It took place at the Coachella Veterans Memorial Park on 4th Street. Its to help bring awareness to mental health struggles ..read more