A Spectrum service outage impacted parts of the Coachella Valley on Tuesday, leaving customers in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and surrounding areas without internet, phone, and TV service. Restoration is expected by around 8 p.m., pending repairs.

A recent essay in The Atlantic highlighting online conservative influencers and religious leaders who advocate for a patriarchal society and the repeal of the 19th Amendment has prompted strong reactions from local political contributors.

Firefighters quickly contained a brush fire east of Anza Monday afternoon after flames burned nearly three acres near homes in the Pinyon Pines area. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.