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Man accused of ramming Riverside County Sheriff's vehicles during pursuit caught, booked on felony charges
By Donna Rolando | Sep 28, 2022
A man wanted on multiple felony charges was the subject of a pursuit early Sunday morning by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Hovley Lane East construction update
By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022
Through late fall, contractors working for Coachella Valley Water District will continue work on a project that limits traffic between Washington Street and Eldorado Drive in Palm Desert.
Coachella driver arrested after brief car pursuit, wanted on felony warrant
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Sep 27, 2022
A 44-year-old Coachella resident is in custody for failing to pull over and allegedly driving under the influence of narcotics.
Desert Hot Springs VFW on vandalism damages: 'We are asking for donations to assist with these repairs'
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Sep 26, 2022
Jeffrey Cole, post commander of Desert Hot Springs VFW Post 1534, is seeking donations to help repair the building, which has been vandalized multiple times over the past three months.
Eagles To Play At Acrisure Arena Grand Opening
By Coachella Valley | Sep 26, 2022
Acrisure Arena announces Concert Series.
Domestic violence suspect arrested after pursuit with authorities
By Laurilie Jackson | Sep 25, 2022
A domestic violence suspect was arrested Sunday, September 25 after he allegedly fled from authorities and used his vehicle to ram Riverside County sheriff's vehicles during the pursuit.
Palm Springs invites community to attend 'disaster preparedness expo'
By David Hutton | Sep 24, 2022
Officials from Palm Springs invited community members to join the city's emergency manager for a disaster preparedness expo on Sept. 29.
Aldrich: Suspect in custody for 'attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats'
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Sep 24, 2022
A 20-year-old Coachella resident has been arrested for allegedly shooting a man and his son on the morning of Sept. 17.
Kays: '$6.5 million will go a long way in helping the library improve services and access to the community'
By David Hutton | Sep 23, 2022
The Palm Springs Public Library will receive $6.5 million in upgrades thanks to a Building Forward Grant awarded by the California State Library.
Perez: 'CV Rail will be a massive boost for the Coachella Valley'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2022
Commissioners for the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) believe there's a need for a new daily passenger rail service for travel between Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley, and they're taking the idea to Washington, D.C.
City of Palm Springs sues College of the Desert over West Valley campus dispute: 'legacy of support' lost
By Donna Rolando | Sep 20, 2022
A backfired deal between Palm Springs and the College of the Desert over the city's donation of land has turned rocky enough to end up in court.
Calvert: 'We can't spend our way out of inflation'
By Karen Kidd | Sep 19, 2022
U.S. House Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) took issue this week with President Joe Biden's mammoth spending after a well-regarded polling organization reported that more Americans are experiencing hardship because of rising prices.
SunPower Corporation invests in Renova Energy: ‘This investment comes at the right time for the solar industry to reach new heights’
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 19, 2022
SunPower Corporation recently purchased a minority share in Renova Energy Corporation to further their launch of solar and battery storage products.
Ramirez: Coachella women 'arrested for child abuse resulting in great bodily injury and death'
By Donna Rolando | Sep 18, 2022
Investigators looking into the death of a 5-year-old child from Coachella have arrested his mother and maternal grandmother on suspicion of child abuse.
Riverside County public health officer: 'MPX can impact anyone'
By Donna Rolando | Sep 17, 2022
The first pediatric case of monkeypox (MPX) in Riverside County was confirmed Friday in a news release from the Riverside University Health System — Public Health.
Missing Arizona woman may be in Indio area; police ask community to be on the watch
By Donna Rolando | Sep 15, 2022
Indio and Palm Springs residents are asked to assist in locating a missing Arizona woman whom police say may be in the area.
SunPower invests in leading solar dealers Renova Energy and EmPower Solar
By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2022
SunPower Dealer Accelerator Program designed to propel solar dealer growth and accelerate proliferation of SunPower's solar, storage and financing products
Thermal educator charged with teaching 'under the influence of alcohol' posts bail
By Donna Rolando | Sep 14, 2022
A teacher from a Thermal, California, school was arrested after deputies determined he was under the influence of alcohol, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
Palm Springs International Airport executive director: 'We look forward to receiving your input'
By Zachary Richter | Sep 14, 2022
Palm Springs International Airport is looking forward to branding in a way that highlights the Palm Springs destination in the best possible way.
Mejia to speak on ranked-choice voting Tuesday; 'all residents of Palm Desert Green Country Club' invited
By Donna Rolando | Sep 12, 2022
The Republican and Democrat clubs in Palm Desert will host a meeting for residents on Tuesday to discuss the system of ranked-choice voting now active in the city.