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Firebirds’ inaugural season to include four Seattle-area games: 'Coachella Valley will host the Abbotsford Canucks'
By Tamara Browning | Aug 26, 2022
The American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley Firebirds will play four games at three Seattle-area venues from Friday, Oct. 21, through Saturday, Oct. 29, as part of their inaugural season.
Indio City Council votes on broadband plan: 'You have to have a system in place for fiber optics'
By David Beasley | Aug 26, 2022
The Indio City Council made a move that could pave the way for faster internet in the city.
Wallis, AD-47 candidate, commits to ‘10 common-sense reforms’ to help California
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 26, 2022
Greg Wallis, Republican candidate for California’s Assembly District 47, has laid out a plan for his potential first days in office focused on making the state more affordable, safe and livable for its residents.
California's Ruiz urges president to invoke Defense Production Act to 'protect our communities' from monkeypox
By Donna Rolando | Aug 26, 2022
U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) said in a recent tweet that he is beseeching President Joe Biden to invoke the Defense Production Act to ensure the availability of more monkeypox vaccines. Riverside County health officials reported five new confirmed cases on Monday.
California Assembly Kills Extended Bar Hours Experiment, Again
By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022
Senator Wiener's SB 930 Fails as Lawmakers Choose Public Health & Safety Over Nightlife Profits
Renova Energy to host job fair Aug. 27
By David Hutton | Aug 25, 2022
Renova Energy will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 in their building at 74923 Hovley Lane E. in Palm Desert, California.
Palm Desert's COD hires Booker to coach women's basketball team
By Donna Rolando | Aug 25, 2022
The College of the Desert women's basketball team recently hired Cortney Booker to coach the Roadrunners, tapping into his record of success both on and off the court.
Palm Desert accused jewelry thief apprehended after helicopter search; $45K worth of jewelry 'found on the suspect'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 25, 2022
A Palm Desert jewelry store was robbed by a man pretending to be a customer, but Riverside County Sheriff's Department recovered the $45K in stolen jewelry and landed a Los Angeles suspect behind bars.
Palm Springs expands monkeypox monitoring for 'rapid detection in wastewater'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 25, 2022
As California tops the nation in the number of MPX (monkeypox) cases, GT Molecular and the City of Palm Springs are fighting back by extending their partnership to help track the prevalence of the virus.
ONE-PS, Palm Springs Cultural Center to host City Council candidate forums
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 23, 2022
The Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs (ONE-PS), in partnership with the Palm Springs Cultural Center, will host a series of City Council candidate forums from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1-2 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
Palm Springs new city clerk brings 'wealth of experience' to position
By John Kelly | Aug 22, 2022
Brenda Pree, the current city clerk for Pittsburgh, was recently hired to be the city clerk for Palm Springs, California.
American Matters Political Action Committee donates to Hageman campaign
By Press Release | Aug 22, 2022
AMERICAN MATTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AMPAC) an offshoot of East Valley Republican Women Patriots, donated $1,000 to Harriet Hageman’s Congressional campaign after she announced her candidacy.
Desert Hot Springs police charge local man after child pornography investigation
By Donna Rolando | Aug 21, 2022
Following a search of his home on Tuesday, a Desert Hot Springs man was charged as part of an investigation into the distribution of child porn, the city's police department reported on Facebook.
Coachella residents face meth, child endangerment, attempted homicide charges
By City News Service | Aug 21, 2022
After authorities searched a home in Hemet and found a pound of suspected methamphetamine, they arrested three Coachella residents, including two on suspicion of child endangerment.
Riverside and San Bernardino public health team up to host 'Home Run for Health'; event returns after two-year hiatus
By Donna Rolando | Aug 20, 2022
Riverside University Health System and San Bernardino County Public Health are collaborating on "Home Run for Health," back after two years of COVID delays.
Two suspects arrested, 'nine victims identified' in Rancho Mirage mail theft
By Donna Rolando | Aug 20, 2022
An investigation by the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team into multiple incidents of mail theft in Rancho Mirage led to the recent arrest of two suspects from that city.
NHORA Coachella Valley Chapter board of directors
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Proudly representing our culture and serving our community.
Palm Desert burglary suspect taken into custody after he 'refused to exit'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 19, 2022
A Palm Desert man suspected in a residential burglary refused to leave his home for hours prior to his arrest "despite numerous commands by law enforcement," the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
Coachella Valley Realtor explains market conditions: 'What we are seeing is a plateau of home prices'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 18, 2022
Home sales in Coachella Valley are on the decline, the downturn caused by a seasonal trend and the challenge of a record-low inventory.
Palm Desert traffic collision leaves one motorcyclist dead, cause 'still under investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 18, 2022
A traffic collision in Palm Desert on Monday morning resulted in the death of a 29-year-old male motorcyclist who has not yet been identified.