Discover Manny the Movie Guy’s top picks at Palm Springs International ShortFest 2026: JT Trinidad’s tender Filipino coming-of-age drama Honey, My Love, So Sweet (California Premiere) and Adnan Al Rajeev’s Cannes Special Mention winner Ali, the groundbreaking Bangladesh-Philippines co-production. Two powerful shorts on identity, resistance, and voice — screening June 26. Don’t miss ShortFest’s best!

The Palm Desert City Council has adopted a new ordinance restricting the sale of certain kratom products. City officials say the move is designed to protect public health, reduce youth access and encourage a regional approach to regulating the substance across the Coachella Valley.

Authorities have disclosed new information in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" host Savannah Guthrie. Investigators say a note believed to be from the kidnappers claimed Nancy Guthrie died shortly after being abducted. The case remains under active investigation.