Joshua Tree, CA

A Yucca Valley felon was arrested Saturday (July 31) accused of being in possession of a firearm following an investigation into elder abuse. According to Sheriff’s reports, Deputies responded to the 60000 block of Stearman Road in Landers around 2 p.m. Sunday (July 18) for a report of an assault. Deputies determined that an elderly female victim was assaulted, causing significant injuries. The suspect was identified as James Nobles, 41, of Yucca Valley. Nobles fled the location before the Deputies arrived and was considered to be armed and dangerous. A $250,000 arrest warrant was issued for Nobles.

The Sheriff’s department is continuing to follow leads in the ongoing case of Lauren Cho, a New Jersey woman who went missing in Morongo Valley on June 28. According to Sheriff’s reports, deputies issued a search warrant in the 8600 block of Benmar Trail in Yucca Valley (Near Morongo Valley) on Saturday, July 31, at 6 a.m. Deputies searched the area, and other surrounding unincorporated areas where Cho was last seen, for evidence using seven search and rescue canines. Ongoing search efforts continue with future operations planned as further leads are developed in the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Detective Shaunna Ables at the Morongo Basin Station at (760)366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).

Sarah Robles, who was raised in Desert Hot Springs, Monday became the first American woman to win two Olympic medals in weightlifting, winning the bronze in the super heavyweight class. Robles began the competition in the over-87 kilograms class at the Tokyo International Forum by successfully making all three of...

Starting Monday, the city of Palm Springs is requiring city staff and customers to mask up in city hall and other facilities. Palm Springs City Council is expected to hold a special meeting on Wednesday to decide on whether they will include additional policies in the near future including mandatory vaccines and testing.

Back and neck pain are two of the most commonly cited health complaints and indeed can be quite debilitating. Fortunately, the Comprehensive Spine Center — a facet of Desert Orthopedic Center (DOC) — is ready, willing and able to help patients find solutions for their pain. DOC’s Comprehensive Spine Center offers a complete array of diagnostic and treatment services to help patients achieve and maintain healthy backs.

Rage Against The Machine and Travis Scott will be headlining the return of the ‘Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival‘ next year. The pair had originally been slated to headline the 2020 edition of the annual festival until COVID-19 concerns saw the festival skip both that year and 2021. ‘Coachella‘...

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival co-founder Paul Tollett has confirmed that RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and Travis Scott will headline the 2022 edition of the festival. Both acts were originally booked for 2020 prior to the festival's postponement due to the pandemic. Coachella is now set to be held...

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Dr. Roland Reinhart has been a Palm Springs Life Top Doctor for more than a decade. Years of experience have taught Dr. Reinhart that individuals who are in pain need more than just palliative care; they need options. They need compassionate, personalized care from a doctor who is specially trained and equipped to not only provide pain relief, but to also offer solutions that restore quality of life.

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the Coachella Valley with forecast highs exceeding 115° for consecutive days this week. Temperatures across the low desert will experience minimal relief overnight with lows between 85-90°. A building ridge of high pressure over Southern California will aid in temperatures climbing near...

You are a product of your surroundings. Where you live defines who you are, whether it’s a salty New Englander, a laid back SoCal denizen, or an international woman (or man) of mystery. But ultimately, we all hail from the same place: Mother Earth. When human biology harmonizes with its...