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The Desert Sun

Get the award-winning local journalism, real-time breaking news, and the complete eNewspaper experience you love, all from the palm of your hand.

Key Figures

Downloads

24K+

User Rating

4.4/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Publisher

Gannett

The Pulse of the Coachella Valley

Experience critically acclaimed local journalism and deep community insights tailored for your desert lifestyle.

Instant Breaking Alerts

Never miss a beat with real-time notifications on local news, weather, and community events delivered straight to your device.

Digital Print Edition

Enjoy the classic eNewspaper replica for a familiar reading experience, plus access to USA TODAY and 200+ local publications.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about The Desert Sun

What news content does The Desert Sun app offer?

The Desert Sun app delivers local news, including in-depth journalism, powerful photography, and engaging videos. It covers topics like things to do, and sports from high school to professional levels.

Can I customize my reading experience in The Desert Sun app?

Yes, The Desert Sun app allows customization. Users can save favorite stories, adjust text size, use night mode, and read content offline.

Does The Desert Sun app provide access to an eNewspaper?

Yes, The Desert Sun app includes an eNewspaper feature, which is a digital replica of the print edition. It also provides access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

How do subscriptions work for The Desert Sun app?

Subscriptions for The Desert Sun app are charged at purchase confirmation and automatically renew monthly or yearly. Users can manage auto-renewal in their account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

Where can I find the privacy policy for The Desert Sun app?

The privacy policy for The Desert Sun app is available at the provided URL: https://cm.desertsun.com/privacy/.

What types of real-time alerts does The Desert Sun app offer?

The Desert Sun app provides real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. Users can tailor these alerts to their specific interests.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

The Desert Sun - A mobile phone screen showing a news article in The Desert Sun app about dinosaur fossils with a video and key points. — A mobile phone screen showing a news article in The Desert Sun app about dinosaur fossils with a video and key points.

The Desert Sun - A promotional screen for The Desert Sun app with a blue background and a speech bubble mentioning award-winning journalism, photos, and videos. — A promotional screen for The Desert Sun app with a blue background and a speech bubble mentioning award-winning journalism, photos, and videos.

The Desert Sun - The Desert Sun app interface showing a news article on a smartphone. — The Desert Sun app interface showing a news article on a smartphone.

The Desert Sun - A screenshot of The Desert Sun app showcasing its eNewspaper feature, which provides digital replicas of printed papers and access to over 200 local news editions. — A screenshot of The Desert Sun app showcasing its eNewspaper feature, which provides digital replicas of printed papers and access to over 200 local news editions.

The Desert Sun - The Desert Sun app interface showing a local sports news article on a smartphone screen — The Desert Sun app interface showing a local sports news article on a smartphone screen

Description

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Desert Sun app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.desertsun.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.desertsun.com/terms/ • Questions or Comments: feedback@usatoday.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.