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On January 31, 2024, at 1:41 p.m., deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to the 43000 block of Elkhorn Trail, Palm Desert, reference a burglary in progress. Deputies arrived at the location and determined the suspect, later identified as Mizahel Morales, 26-year-old resident of Palm Desert, had brandished a firearm and forced his way into the victim’s residence.

Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American dream. For many Californians, however, Proposition 19 is turning that dream into a nightmare, making unaffordable housing more unaffordable.

The latest employment report released by the California Employment Development Department contains labor market information on the 58 counties and 26 Metropolitan Statistical Areas.

Valentine's Day this year falls smack in the middle of the week — Wednesday, Feb. 14. Whether your celebrations are swanky or low-key, reservations are imperative. So check out our annual, V-Day dining guide for some of the sweetest offers — for all tastes and budgets —at restaurants, bakeries and pizzerias throughout Inland Empire's Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Inter-party conflict has been an obstacle that circumvents the duties of the legislative branch, primarily their duty to collaborate. These conflicts have encroached on efforts to pass legislation by Inland Empire (IE) representatives, who only managed to sponsor three laws in the past year.