Lent Begins: What Are You Giving Up?
Christians in the Southland and around the world are observing Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the 40-day season of Lent.

Meet And Adopt Kit
Meet and adopt Kit, a Weimaraner that is ready to play and have fun.

Fat Tuesday Begins Ahead of Lent
Rocker Bret Michaels and Grammy-winning singer Cyndi Lauper were expected to usher in Mardi Gras with musical performances in the wee hours of the morning Tuesday during a glitzy ball following the Orpheus parade.

I10 To Close Near Banning
Caltrans plans Interstate 10 lane closures between state Route 111 and Ramsey Street overnight.

New Sheriff's Station To Open In Thermal
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is ready to open it's new east valley station in Thermal.

Police Looking For Answers In Two Valley Shootings
Two shootings happened within minutes of each other in the Coachella Valley Saturday night.

Gas Prices On The Rise: Not Expected To Drop
Gas prices in Southern California have jumped back over the $4 a gallon mark. The average price of a gallon of gas in the Inland Empire is $4.02.

Man Arrested for Stealing Medical Marijuana from Another Man
A man was arrested in Desert Hot Springs Thursday for stealing a bag of weed from another man who was there to sell it to him.

Meet And Adopt Cooper
Meet Cooper, a mutt with a lovable personality

President Obama Heads To LA For A Fundraiser
President Barack Obama is scheduled to arrive this afternoon for a fundraising appearance in Holmby Hills.

Mexico Judge Orders US Producer To Stand Trial
A Mexican judge has ordered a U.S. reality television producer to stand trial in the killing of his wife at a Cancun resort in 2010.

Homebuilder Optimism Rises For 5th Straight Month
U.S. homebuilders are gradually growing more optimistic about the depressed housing market and believe homes sales could pick up sharply at the beginning of 2012.

Horses No Longer Quarantined In Indio
A polo horse quarantine that started Jan. 25 is now over.

Caltrans Makes Internal Changes After I10 Construction Project
An internal email from the Caltrans district director was leaked Tuesday to local elected officials. It said the engineers involved with the project have been reassigned.

IID Investigates Power Outage In La Quinta
Nearly 2000 Imperial Irrigation District customers have their power back on, after losing it for a short time.

Last Minute V-Day Ideas
Some more last minute Valentine's Day ideas.

CalTrans Apologizes For I10 Traffic Mess
Leaders with the California Department of Transportation are apologizing for a traffic jam on Interstate 10 near Palm Springs on Sunday.

Horse Quarantine Extended: Another Possible Sick Horse In Indio
A 21-day state-ordered quarantine on two Indio polo clubs and nearby ranches due to an outbreak of the equine herpes virus was extended.

Police: Indio Woman Crashes Car Into Cancer Survivor's Park In Rancho Mirage
An Indio woman was arrested for driving under the influence and crashing her car in Rancho Mirage early Tuesday morning.

I10 Accident Sends Motorcyclist To The Hospital
A motorcyclist suffered major injuries in an accident on the westbound side of Interstate 10 Monday morning.