News from April 2022
TikTok stars report repeated vandalism at Cathedral City home: Shots sounded like 'a hail storm'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 22, 2022
Repeated incidents in which windows were shattered at their Cathedral City home have members of the Palm Springs TikTok group called "The Old Gays" wondering if they are the victims of targeted attacks and whether it will happen again.
State Water Resources Control Board to 'continue curtailments adopted last year to preserve water' in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed
By Donna Rolando | Apr 22, 2022
As three consecutive years of drought take a severe toll on water levels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, the State Water Resources Control Board drafted an emergency drought regulation that was released on Tuesday.
Thousand Palms fire forces evacuations, affects 20 acres, cause 'under investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 22, 2022
Residents were forced to evacuate as a fire broke out and spread to 20 acres of land on Monday in a Thousand Palms neighborhood.
Grand opening of Panorama Dog Park set for May 13
By Press Release | Apr 22, 2022
Join the City Council and the Parks and Community Events Commission as they conduct a ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening of the Panorama Dog Park on Friday, May 13 starting at 9 a.m.
Fetal Exposure to Drugs May Affect Infants’ Brain Development
By University of Helsinki | Apr 21, 2022
New study demonstrates that in utero exposure to mother’s antiepileptic or antidepressant medication may affect development of the newborn brain networks.
Mosquito management tips from the City of Indian Wells
By Press Release | Apr 21, 2022
The heat is rolling in... and so are mosquitoes! Protect yourself and your home this year with these seven helpful tips.
SoCal Coyotes founder: 'In many areas we are already leading the way'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 20, 2022
On a mission to educate and inspire at-risk youths with athletes and positive role models, J. David "Coach" Miller founded the SoCal Coyotes in 2012. The faith-based organization has supported more than 500,000 Coachella Valley youths in their clinics over the years and continues to grow.
Kidnapped Temecula child returned safely home: Investigations are ongoing
By Donna Rolando | Apr 20, 2022
The alleged kidnapping of a 3-year-old Temecula child reported missing on April 14 was solved in a single day and the child returned safely home, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a press release. A 52-year-old woman has been charged with kidnapping and her bail set at $100,000.
Learn more about California Advanced Services Fund (CASF)
By California Public Utilities Commission | Apr 20, 2022
Learn more about CASF and the different fund accounts at: www.cpuc.ca.gov/casf
4 billion-year-old relic from early solar system heading our way
By UCLA | David Jewitt | Apr 20, 2022
But we’re in no danger, UCLA professor David Jewitt assures
Cathedral City COVID vaccine clinic set in advance of the BA.2 variant: 'it is only a matter of time before it reaches Southern California'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 19, 2022
With a new coronavirus subvariant on the rise in other parts of the nation, Riverside University Health System and Cathedral City are teaming up to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, May 5.
Coachella Valley SCORE chairman: Mentorship is like 'one-stop shopping' for business help
By Donna Rolando | Apr 19, 2022
Retirement left Coachella Valley SCORE Chairman Liz Hauer missing the world of business that had been a huge part of her life for so long.
Information on the California Climate Credit
By Press Release | Apr 19, 2022
Every spring and fall, millions of California residents receive credits on their electric and natural gas bills identified as the “California Climate Credit.” The California Climate Credit is part of California’s efforts to fight climate change.
University of London group demonstrates mitonuclear interactions change redox stress responses in fruit flies
By Laurence Hecht | Apr 19, 2022
Eukaryotes have a distinct cell nucleus that contains one set of genes (DNA), and another entity known as the mitochondrion, that contains its own unique genes. Mitochondria are the cellular hubs for energy production and much of metabolism.
US-China Business Council spokesman: Experts agree China's zero-COVID-19 policy 'is not sustainable'
By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 19, 2022
China's zero-COVID-19 policy is having an impact on U.S. firms doing business in the country.
Cathedral City rewards Enriquez for heroism, honors anniversary committee members
By Donna Rolando | Apr 18, 2022
Risking one's own safety to rescue a driver from a burning car is Cathedral City's definition of a true hero and the reason they bestowed a Certificate of Recognition on Francisco Enriquez recently.
Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers: 'I was contacted by the police chief and asked to serve. I had something to give people'
By David Hutton | Apr 18, 2022
For more than four decades, members of local crime stopper groups have worked to help thwart illegal activity in the area as two police chiefs started groups in the valley in 1980 after seeing the success of similar organizations in Albuquerque, N.M.
Best Friend's Closet: 'We treat every client that comes through our doors with dignity and respect'
By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 18, 2022
The efforts of Connie Golds, the owner of local nonprofit Best Friend's Closet in Palm Desert, are not going unnoticed.
Food Now director Johnson: 'We are the boots-on-the-ground people providing for specific needs in our communities'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 18, 2022
With food insecurity a growing problem across the nation, Food Now continues to expand and is now serving the entire western Coachella Valley.
Preservation Matters 2022 planned
By Press Release | Apr 18, 2022
The Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board will host its Preservation Matters 2022 event on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24.