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Indio City Council: 'August 26, from now on will be known as Hunter Lopez Day'

An Indio Marine who died in a bombing at the end of the Afghanistan war will be proudly remembered in his hometown with the annual observance of Hunter Lopez Day.


California is 'putting money back into your pockets' with tax refunds

Amidst the pressures of record inflation, the State of California is offering relief with Middle Class Tax Refunds hitting residents' bank accounts soon.


Calvert leads nuclear energy focused forum: 'We can implement policies that promote a secure and reliable electric grid'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) recently joined two other Republican California congressmen to lead a clean energy forum titled "The Golden State of nuclear power: The importance of Diablo Canyon and nuclear energy in California's grid."


Calvert supports SBIR, STTR programs: ‘They are tools that can help our country maintain its technological edge’

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert is stressing the importance of staying on the cutting edge of technology and innovation this month when it comes to small business and supporting technology.


No-H20 Car Wash Arrives in the Coachella Valley

Innovative No-H2O Car Wash: Better for Your Car, Better for the Environment


Paint El Paseo Pink Walk Set for this Saturday…

Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF) is delighted to present the 16th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink walk, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with Pink Diamond Sponsor Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center.


Certified Farmers Markets returns to the Valley 'bigger, and better than before'

Offering not only fresh food but also music and art to unite the community in a festive experience, the annual Certified Farmers Markets is returning to several locations across the Valley this week, the Indio Certified Farmers Market posted on Facebook.


Thermal school teacher accused of instructing students while 'under the influence of alcohol'

A Palm Desert man was taken into custody Friday after an investigation kicked off by a Thermal school student 's call to their parents saying they believed their teacher was intoxicated and that his behavior frightened the class.


Deceased Coachella pedestrian found to be victim of double hit-and-run

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is investigating a double hit-and-run in the City of Coachella that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old male pedestrian.


Bill designating ‘Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office’ heads to President

A bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-California) to rename the Norco (California) Post Office to Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office has passed the House and Senate and is headed to President Biden for signature.


Indio to award grants 'up to $5,000' to local nonprofits

The city of Indio confirmed it will be awarding grants up to $5,000 to local nonprofits through its Community Grants and Sponsorship Program. Applications can now be submitted.


New Acrisure Arena Social Impact Partnership

Oak View Group’s Acrisure Arena development progressing toward a December 2022 opening.


The Living Desert is 'so excited' to welcome two young rescue mountain lions to the Palm Desert zoo

The Living Desert, a Palm Desert zoo, is celebrating the arrival of two rescue mountain lions transferred from the Oakland Zoo.


Hours-long standoff in La Quinta ends with suspect dead from 'self-inflicted gunshot wound'

After an hours-long standoff with law enforcement at a La Quinta home on Sept. 26, a suspect turned his gun upon himself and died.


Coachella Valley Firebirds sign 4 new players

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have signed four new players, all with impressive track records, the team's website said.


'A great opportunity': Indio City Council allocates community development grants at recent meeting

On Sept. 21, the Indio City Council held a meeting to discuss the upcoming month's agenda. Coachella Valley Times reached out to city councilmember Glenn Miller for highlights of the meeting.


PSPD awarded grant to combat alcohol-related crime, 'improve the quality of life in neighborhoods'

Palm Springs Police Department will be working to fight alcohol-related crimes with a $55,000 grant recently awarded by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).


Calvert: Legislation would give U.S. 'additional tools to assess the growing exploitation of critical minerals in small states by China and Russia'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) recently introduced the Monitoring and Investigating Nations Exploiting States (MINES) Act, H.R. 8911 in an effort to hold China and Russia accountable for their efforts to monopolize critical resources around the world, particularly in developing nations, according to a news release.


Coachella Valley's Acrisure Arena reveals first concert lineup of 'superstar shows'

Acrisure Arena is unveiling its first lineup of concerts with a star-studded schedule including the Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Buffett, Maroon 5 and Grupo Firme.


Alleged purse thief 'linked to multiple purse thefts' in custody

An investigation into multiple purse thefts in the Coachella Valley has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Thousand Palms man, Corporal Phillip Lorton said in a release from Riverside County Sheriff's Department.