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CVWD takes action to reduce demand on Colorado River

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors took action to execute an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) to conserve Colorado River water by curtailing replenishment at its Thomas E. Levy Groundwater Replenishment Facility (Levy) for the remainder of 2022.


Drivers rescued by Palm Springs Fire Department

The Palm Springs Fire Department rescued three stranded drivers trapped in swift-moving flood waters that overtook North Indian Canyon Drive on Tuesday afternoon.


Hall on students accused of bringing a handgun to school: 'The decision was made to evacuate the school'

Two 13-year-old boys, who attend Toro Canyon Middle School, were taken into custody Wednesday after bringing a handgun to class and what was suspected to be a grenade, said Sgt. Brandi Swan of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


Task force seizes guns, 62 pounds of meth: 'Evidence indicative of narcotics sales'

Firearms and 62 pounds of suspected methamphetamine were confiscated by the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force on Friday.


Miller: Proposed Indio Grand Marketplace has taken 'a big step forward'

Long-awaited plans for the Indio Grand Marketplace took a giant step forward recently.


CVWD honored for management excellence

Coachella Valley Water District is one of four public drinking water systems to win a top utility management award from the nation’s only policy-making organization for the largest metropolitan water utilities.


DWA president: 'Removing grass is the best thing property owners can do to reduce their water footprint'

The Palm Springs City Council recently approved a turf rebate program to encourage landscaping that conserves water during an extreme drought.


Take a Ride On the Foundation Express

Desert Sands Educational Foundation cordially invites you to our first fundraising event of the year, The Foundation Express, is this Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 pm.


Portions of Rancho Mirage Community Park closed for Festival of the Arts

Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1, portions of Rancho Mirage Community Park located at 71560 San Jacinto Drive will be closed to the public in preparation for the Festival of the Arts event on Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6.


Craft Fair Fundraiser set for Nov. 8

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber has issued the following press release:The Friends of the Indio Senior will be hosting are Annual Craft Fair Fundraiser Nov. 8 at the Indio Senior Center.


Survey: Wallis, Holstege in statistical voting tie for state assembly District 47

Greg Wallis and Christy Holstege are in a statistical voting tie among active voters for state assembly, District 47, according to a new survey.


Estrada makes Palm Springs Life’s 40 under 40 list

Every four years Palm Springs Life asks the community to nominate the Coachella Valley’s high-achieving leaders and professionals under age 40 and CVWD’s Board Vice President Cástulo R. Estrada made this year’s list.


Coachella mayor: 'The Arts and Music Line will take the Coachella Valley's active transportation network to a new level'

Nearly $36.5 million in state funds might be heading for the Coachella Valley for the proposed Arts and Music Line.


Coachella man booked in connection with double homicide; no motive reported

An investigation into a double murder Sunday inside a casita in Coachella has led to the arrest of a 22-year-old man, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a release.


Eagles to play inaugural concert for new arena

Acrisure Arena in the Coachella Valley announced Thursday that the Eagles will bring their “Hotel California” tour to its venue next year.


Palm Springs PD declares 'bait bike' operation a 'success' with two arrests

Not only did a recent "bait bike" operation in Palm Springs result in two arrests on felony theft charges, it has also been deemed successful enough to launch similar operations.


Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle to co-headline 'very first' Acrisure Arena show

Comedians Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle will co-headline the first-ever show to debut in Acrisure Arena in December, according to the arena and Live Nation.


Morales on $79 million award for CSUSB Palm Desert: 'The new Student Center building will be life changing'

California State University's Palm Desert campus celebrated the award of $79 million in state funds for the construction of a new student center, with state and local officials on hand to show their support at a recent check presentation ceremony.


Palm Springs' 25th annual parade set to mark Veterans Day by 'honoring all who served'

Palm Springs will host its 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, with the theme "Honoring All Who Served," according to a city news release.


Palm Springs interim city manager on Downtown Park: The city 'is delighted' by ASLA's recognition of the park

Palm Springs' Downtown Park didn't need an award to win the heart of the community but its landscape design is drawing national recognition nonetheless.