Captain and dog handler Ronald Skyberg talks about Maximus, the City's support and therapy dog for the Palm Springs Fire Department, on June 9, 2025.

A new canine member of the Palm Springs Fire Department, Maximus, helps firefighters deal with stressful situations, among other duties. Maximus is trained to detect stress hormones and offer comfort ...

Starting July 1, the county agency that provides service to veterans will move its Coachella Valley office from Indio to Desert Hot Springs.