Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills has announced he will retire on September 5 after 48 years in law enforcement, including 5 years as the city's police chief. Mills says he and his wife, Cathy, plan to move to the Sacramento area to be closer to his mother.

The United States has intensified strikes on Iran as Iranian forces respond with missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. allies in the region. The escalating conflict has raised concerns over the future of the Strait of Hormuz and the possibility of a wider regional war.

The Parkinson's Resource Organization is launching a new campaign across the Coachella Valley to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment.