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Rep. Calvert reintroduces EMBER Act to tackle wildfires along southern border

Congressman Ken Calvert, representing California's 41st district, has reintroduced the Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act, also known as H.R. 2026.


Fantasy Springs Resort Casino wins three ADDY Awards for advertising excellence

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino has achieved recognition for its advertising and design efforts, securing three ADDY Awards at the 2025 Desert Cities Ad Fed Competition held on March 8.


Palm Desert celebrates new entrepreneurial resource center opening

The Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) officially opened its doors on March 5, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony.


Glow in the Park returns with new attractions at The Living Desert Zoo

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is preparing for the return of its spring lantern festival, Glow in the Park, scheduled to start on March 20.


House passes funding bill avoiding shutdown with focus on military pay raises

Congressman Ken Calvert of California's 41st District joined a majority in the House of Representatives to vote for H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.


Registration deadline nears for leadership workshop on equity

Time is running out for nonprofit leaders interested in attending the "Leadership Through the Lens of Equity" workshop.


Sandra Magana-Cuellar named chairperson for Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority

Sandra Magana-Cuellar has been elected as the 2025 Chairperson of the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, which oversees the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.


Cathedral City seeks community input for development code update through events

The City of Cathedral City is in the process of updating its Development Code and is seeking input from community members.


Palm Springs Animal Shelter hosts fee-free pet adoptions this weekend

The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is urging the community to help find homes for its pets during the upcoming St. Paw-trick’s Adoption Weekend on March 15th and 16th.


Rep. Calvert reintroduces act to consolidate endangered species management

Congressman Ken Calvert has reintroduced the Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act, designated as H.R. 1894.


Cannabis culture celebrated at Coachella Valley Canna-Week

Coachella Valley will host Canna-Week from March 13 to 15, 2025.


Coachella Valley Rescue Mission announces grand opening of expanded women's shelter

Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has announced the grand opening of its expanded Women's and Children's Shelter.


Firebirds achieve record-setting win against Wranglers

The Firebirds secured a commanding 8-2 victory over the Calgary Wranglers on Wednesday night, maintaining their lead in the Pacific Division.


Cathedral City introduces new tools for tracking local construction projects

Residents of Cathedral City now have a new way to access information about ongoing construction and development projects in their area.


Rep. Calvert reintroduces HELD Act focusing on community safety

Congressman Ken Calvert has reintroduced legislation aimed at enhancing community safety by ensuring that dangerous criminals are not released onto the streets.


Congressman Ken Calvert discusses President Trump's early achievements

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert of California's 41st district expressed his views on President Donald Trump's recent joint address to Congress.


Palm Desert Rotary Club hosts charity golf tournament

The Palm Desert Rotary Club is organizing a golf tournament on March 24, 2025, at the Shadow Mountain Golf Course.


California expands victims' leave law with new obligations starting January 2025

California's new legislation, AB 2499, has introduced significant changes to the state's victims' leave law, effective January 1, 2025.


Coachella advances Site #2 for further analysis in rail station feasibility study

The City of Coachella is moving forward with plans to enhance regional transportation by advancing Site #2 in the historic downtown Pueblo Viejo area for further evaluation as part of the Coachella Rail Station Feasibility Study.


College of the Desert prepares for spring CareerFest on March 5

The College of the Desert is set to host its 2025 Spring CareerFest on March 5, 2025.