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MORNING NEWS

Coachella Valley Firebirds Eliminated From Playoffs Following Heartbreaking 3-2 Loss

The Firebirds squandered a two-goal cushion in a disastrous second-period collapse, officially ending their quest for the 2026 Calder Cup.

17 hours 40 minutes ago • NBC Palm Springs

Local & Community

Two Large Wildfires Burning Across Riverside County, Thousands Under Evacuation Orders

The Bain and Verona fires have combined to burn more than 2,000 acres since Tuesday, with crews still working to gain control Thursday morning.

7 hours 30 minutes ago • NBC Palm Springs

Weather

Jerry's SoCal Weather Briefing on Thursday, May 21, 2026!

The Coachella Valley will experience sunny and warm afternoons through Sunday, followed by a few changes... click here for details.

8 hours 45 minutes ago • NBC Palm Springs

CA, US & World

Riverton High School Student Spreads Kindness With 2,336 Handwritten Letters

Seth Christensen Riverton High School, handwritten student letters, Utah youth kindness project, student body president initiative, high school mental health, KSL, 2026

15 hours 31 minutes ago • CNN Newsource