May 15, 2026, marked the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. The tribe held a free community event with a Native American market, demonstrations and bird singing and dancing.
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When tourists visit the Coachella Valley, they often overlook Desert Hot Springs. Thatâs probably in part because of its location north of the freeway, a bit removed from the rest of the valley. But it may also be because the town has struggled to attract major retailers and restaurants.
Although the city has a recently started a push to draw visitors back to its natural spas, the attraction that gave the city its name, local leaders have taken another step they hope will spur growth.
The city council unanimously passed a temporary moratorium on new dollar stores during a meeting on Tuesday, May 5. While banning new stores may seem counterintuitive for a city that wants to attract more businesses, the council hopes it will keep open commercial areas for more higher-end shopping destinations.
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Oscar winner Paul Thomas Anderson shares what it was like working with Philip Seymour Hoffman on his first feature film âHard Eight.â The majority of Hoffmanâs scene was improvised by the actor.
âI obviously fell in love pretty hard that night,â Anderson said during a Q&A at Festival Theaters in Palm Springs
#paulthomasanderson #pta #palmsprings #philipseymourhoffman #hardeight
The Coach store in Cabazon is branching out from selling luxury leather goods with the opening of a coffee shop.
This isnât a new concept for the popular fashion company â five other cafes are located in Texas, New Jersey, New York and Arizona. But it is the first Coach Coffee Shop in California. Customers can find it inside the Coach storefront at Desert Hills Premium Outlets.
The Desert Sun takes you inside for a look at the space and some of its offerings
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The latest on the California governor race, according to new poll results released Wednesday, May 13
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A town hall Monday evening in Coachella comes amid criticism about a proposed data center's potential impact on the community and its resources.
The community town hall is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 11, at the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley, located at 85-350 Bagdad Ave. in Coachella.
The meeting is expected to cover the proposed data center and the city's related, broader effort to create its own municipal utility. Community members will also be able to ask questions of city representatives and members of the developer team, including Stronghold Power Systems Inc. and Coachella Valley Power Services LLC.
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Milena Araya-Davis grew up in Palm Springs and went on to college, a career and marriage. But her arrest by ICE upended her life. Hear her story. Click the link in our bio for more
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Milena Araya-Davis grew up in Palm Springs and went on to college, a career and marriage. But her arrest by ICE upended her life. Hear her story. Click the link in our bio for more
đ¸Jennifer Cortez and Jay Calderon
Milena Araya-Davis went to her green card interview in San Diego expecting to take the next step toward becoming an American citizen. Instead, she left in handcuffs.
In the weeks that followed, she began sharing her experience on TikTok, where her story struck a nerve. Her videos drew thousands of responses from people who feared being detained or seeing a loved one taken into custody. Others were already living that fear.
Some even expressed disbelief, saying that her account challenged what they had heard about who was being targeted.
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A development that could bring 3,200 homes, a hotel and more to north Indio will get a hearing soon.
(đ¸ : City of Indio)
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We want you to design YOUR American flag â and be judged by all-star civic leaders, including actress and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Olympian Jasmine Jones, renowned artist Kadir Nelson, iCivics CEO Louise DubĂŠ and teacher-influencer Sharon McMahon.
USA TODAY Network and @sunnposts are partnering for the "Fly Your Flag" contest, open now for middle and high schoolers in grades 5 through 12. Find out more through the link in bio.
Cathedral Cityâs Taste of Jalisco festival, which celebrates its Jalisco sister city of Tequila, Mexico, moved from winter to spring this year. But it maintains most of what has made it one of the most popular events on the local calendar, including carnival rides and games, Mexican vendor booths, and nightly musical performances.
The @tasteofjalisco festival wraps up from 3 p.m. to 10 for its final day, Sunday, May 3, with a lucha libre wrestling demonstration at 5 p.m.
Looking for more information on the festival and how to buy tickets? Check out The Desert Sunsâ complete guide to Cathedral Cityâs 2026 Taste of Jalisco at desertsun.com.
