News from April 2022
Ice shards in Antarctic clouds let more solar energy reach Earth’s surface
By UW News | Hannah Hickey | Apr 18, 2022
Clouds come in myriad shapes, sizes and types, which control their effects on climate.
How did visitors experience the domestic space in Pompeii?
By Lund University | Apr 18, 2022
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have used virtual reality and 3D eye-tracking technology to examine what drew the attention of the visitors when entering the stunning environment of an ancient Roman house.
New SUEDE shoes apply smart tech to ankle injury prevention
By ASU | Monique Clement | Apr 18, 2022
Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, usually involving a stretched or torn ligament in the joint.
Dori Petee Honored as MSWD Person of the Year by Desert Hot Springs Rotary
By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2022
During the Desert Hot Springs Rotary Club Big Heart Awards ceremony held last Thursday, Executive Assistant Dori Petee was honored as the Mission Springs Water District Person of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the DHS community.
Desert Theatreworks co-founder: 'I invite everyone to come out and participate.'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 15, 2022
The founders of Desert Theatreworks are reaching out to the community to get involved, whether on stage or off, in bringing creativity to life in the Indio area.
CVWD Board takes head start on conservation actions
By Press Release | Apr 15, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on March 28, 2022 asking water agencies to consider adopting Level 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plans.
Winning Palm Springs entrepreneur about CVEP: 'We can't thank them enough for their continuing support.'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 15, 2022
Palm Springs entrepreneur Marcus Motamedi has taken grand prize at a Shark Tank-like competition in Coachella Valley with his creation, LifeID, a product that makes life-saving information instantly available in an emergency.
State hosts drought regulations webinar on April 21
By Desert Water Agency | Apr 14, 2022
The State Water Board will hold a public webinar Thursday, April 21, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, to provide an overview of a draft proposed emergency regulation for water conservation and to give interested parties the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions about the staff proposals in advice of the Board’s initiating the formal emergency rule making process.
College of the Desert: 'Women's tennis continues their magic touch.'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 14, 2022
The women's tennis team, comprised of entirely freshmen, at College of the Desert (COD) is advancing to the finals after beating the No. 2 seeded Riverside City Tigers 5-3 on Tuesday.
Lakers GM Pelinka fires Vogel: 'An incredibly difficult decision to make, but one we feel is necessary'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 14, 2022
After a season of disappointment, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has been fired with one more year remaining on his contract.
Palm Springs City Council approves funding increase to help housing, homelessness, development policies
By Solange DeLisle | Apr 13, 2022
The Palm Springs City Council has approved an increase in funding for a consultant firm to help the City tackle the issues of housing, homelessness and policy development moving forward.
Indian Wells 2022 Coffee with a Cop
By Press Release | Apr 13, 2022
Don't miss out on the 2022 Coffee with a Cop events in the Indian Wells Golf Resort's Players Room.
Temple City Councilmember Chavez: 'What we’re trying to do here is to mitigate the impact of what we believe is a ridiculous state law.'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 12, 2022
Cities around California are resisting a new housing law, Senate Bill 9, which allows duplexes to be built on properties previously zoned as single family.
Mayor Lisa Middleton: 'We are lowering speed limits in Palm Springs'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 12, 2022
Speed limits are being lowered around Palm Springs, California, thanks to the support of Assembly Bill 43, which took effect Jan. 1.
Southern California Edison: 'The California Resilience Challenge is a great example of what we can accomplish when we pull together resources'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 12, 2022
Electricity provider Southern California Edison (SCE) recently announced it will sponsor this year's California Resilience Challenge.
California Public Utilities Commission initiates rulemaking 'to address clean, safe, reliable and affordable access to water'
By Tamara Browning | Apr 12, 2022
A commission that has a mission to ensure that Californians have safe, reliable utility service and infrastructure “at reasonable rates” has approved an order that will initiate a review of the Public Water System Investment and Consolidation Act of 1997.
US Exports to China: A boom for goods, a bust for services
By Press Release | Apr 12, 2022
US goods exports to China last year increased 21 percent to $149 billion.
Councilmember Nuñez: 'We're really moving really fast,' opposing Desert Hot Springs City Council's four district map
By Donna Rolando | Apr 11, 2022
The Desert Hot Springs City Council has approved Draft Map #1.1, which would divide the region into four election districts to vote on council seats.
COD to Present at the City of Palm Springs City Council Meeting
By Press Release | Apr 11, 2022
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, during the City of Palm Springs’ regularly-scheduled city council meeting, College of the Desert Board Chair Rubén AríAztlán Pérez and Mac McGinnis, Vice President of Maas Companies, will jointly provide an update on the Palm Springs Development Project, the “Palm Springs Campus.”
CDAR: 'This bill taxes homeownership and offers the wrong solution for California's housing crisis'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 11, 2022
The California Desert Association of Realtors (CDAR) has taken a stand against AB 1771, also known as the California Housing Speculation Act, finding the additional tax detrimental during "California's housing crisis."