To help families get ready for the school year, the Galilee Center will hold its annual backpack giveaway from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 66-101 Hammond Road in Mecca.

The senior event played in March the last three years on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club still hopes to stay in desert ...

What happens when your principal shows up at your door? At Desert Hot Springs High, it’s changing how some students and families start the school year.

A man who shot and killed a Palm Springs jeweler during a robbery at the Cabazon outlets was found guilty of murder Friday.

If you receive SSI and Social Security, you may get three checks in August. But some people may see smaller checks. Why?

Lyme disease is spread by black-legged ticks that are found across the country, including California. Here's how to spot and treat the symptoms.

Desert Hot Springs has plans to upgrade one of its smallest parks with pedestrian paths, a new sign and palm trees.

The district, which serves nearly 20,000 students in the western Coachella Valley, welcomed a new superintendent ahead of the 2025-26 school year.

Everyday entrepreneurs and small business owners with bold visions and unwavering determination are the quiet force behind ...

The threat of Canadians boycotting travel to the United States looms large in an area that's long had many international visitors.

Each month, The Desert Sun gives subscribers a look at the latest trends in home sales for each of the Coachella Valley's ...

DOGust is the universal birthday month for shelter dogs. This special month was created to honor adopted or rescued dogs whose true birthdays are unknown. DOGust ensures that every dog gets a birthday ...