Tom Coulter

Tom Coulter and Janet Wilson | Palm Springs Desert Sun They waited for hours in their cars on a gusty desert byway to see President

Caltrans officials say they’re working to begin a major upgrade to Highway 74 within a few years. But residents are pushing for more immediate action.

On Friday, Indio Police Department urged people who have AT&T and are in an emergency to call 760-391-4051.

With strong winds in the forecast, the Coachella Valley is expected to see wildfire smoke until 5 p.m. Saturday and dust until 10 p.m. Sunday.

Dismissal may be finalized Tuesday Palm Springs Desert Sun

Palm Springs Desert Sun Indian Canyon Drive is scheduled to be closed at the wash all Thursday morning due to construction.

Councilmember Stephanie Virgen was the lone member to oppose the appointment, saying her vote was due to concerns she heard from city employees.

A wave of new affordable housing development is underway in the Coachella Valley, with hundreds of homes in the works as rental prices remain high.

From Palm Springs to Rancho Mirage to Coachella, The Desert Sun compiled a rundown of affordable housing projects in the works across the valley.

The three-vehicle crash occurred on westbound Interstate 10 in Thousand Palms.