Indio News

Gov. Jerry Brown and the federal government acted properly last year when they approved the compact that allows North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians to build an "off-reservation" casino and hotel project, a Madera County judge said.

The casino, owned by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians which also owns Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, was under construction for 10 months.

Paul Zellerbach said that contrary to what some critics believe, the DA's office learned new information recently which helped investigators bring charges in the case.

Krewella, the electronic dance and progressive house trio from Chicago, has created a following off the hit “Alive.” “We made that song a whim,” said Yousaf, who with sister Jahan Yousaf and Kris Trind make Krewella.

A 29-year-old former Yucca Valley resident pleaded not guilty Friday to gunning down a man next a party bus in Palm Desert more than two years ago -- leaving the man paralyzed -- and threatening a witness.

BARSTOW The city officials who were invited to discuss the future of the proposed Barstow casino in Washington, D.C., have returned, bringing hope that progress will be made on the project.

Sgt. George A. Atkin, Jr., son of Mrs. L.A. Vardon of Yard Street, is in Germany with the American 9th Army, having spent nine months overseas.

STRONG SERVE: You don't have to be huge tennis fan to appreciate the atmosphere at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden during the BNP Paribas.

Residents watched from back patios and balconies as Indio police officers descended on Vintage Palms Apartments on Thursday with Code Enforcement, Building & Safety, Engineering Services and the city prosecutor in tow.

"I tell the children: It's about singing, about rhythm, and how to find the music in your body."

A multipurpose electronic sign is in place next to Theatre 29. Reporter Dan Stork was at the ribbon cutting, and tells how it came about, and how it will be useda Officials from sponsoring organizations celebrate a new electronic sign at Theatre 29 with a ribbon cutting.

A shooting victim was being treated at a local hospital Wednesday night after a report of gunfire in Indio.

About 300 people gathered atop an ocean bluff in Point Arena on Wednesday to celebrate the country's newest national monument and applaud the community whose advocacy helped persuade President Barack Obama to ensure the coastal expanse was protected forever.

Two men suspected in a 2006 triple killing near Palm Desert made their initial court appearances Wednesday on murder charges.

Beck released his new album Morning Phase and is quick to announce a handful of dates in support of the release.

The somewhat wet March has prompted the South San Joaquin Irrigation District to delay the start of farm water deliveries to Monday.

Debra Doran has her hands full with three kids and a job, so having her sons and daughter buy lunch is the easiest option.

President Barack Obama made it official Tuesday with an executive order bringing the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands into the California Coastal National Monument.

A shooting happened in Indio on the 82-400 block of Mountain View Avenue. The victim was shot in the head, according to Ben Guitron with the Indio Police Department.

Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse performs at the 2nd weekend of the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Friday, April 19, 2013 in Indio, Calif.