Coachella Valley Times Report News
LA Times executive editor is Hays Lecture Series speaker
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 2, 2023
Kevin Merida, executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, will be the speaker at the 54th Hays Press-Enterprise Lecture at UC Riverside. The May 9 lecture will be in person, on campus for the first time in three years.
Rock the Park featuring Bee Gees Gold The Music of those solid gold brothers from Down Under on April 5
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 2, 2023
Rock the Park featuring Bee Gees Gold The Music of those solid gold brothers from Down Under on April 5 at 7:00 pm
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Assistance League
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 2, 2023
What do you get when you combine 4 large scissors, 4 ribbons, champagne and a group of enthusiastic volunteers? A huge joint ribbon-cutting with lots of happy attendees!
Riverside County Working on Rancho Ordinance to Support Events and Small Businesses
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 2, 2023
At Supervisor V. Manuel Perez’s direction, the Riverside County Planning Department is working to create a new county ordinance that could be a first of its kind in establishing a new land-use category for “Ranchos” in the Coachella Valley.
Family Fun Wednesday/Miércoles de diversión familiar on April 19
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Apr 2, 2023
Family Fun Wednesday/Miércoles de diversión familiar on April 19 at
'Firefighters responded to a school bus well involved': California Highway Patrol investigates Coachella Valley school bus fire
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 31, 2023
California Highway Patrol is investigating a fire that forced the evacuation of 23 students from a Coachella Valley Unified School District bus on Friday morning.
Iconic singer to headline Palm Springs' 85th Anniversary Classic Car Parade: 'We are absolutely thrilled to have the fabulous Nancy Sinatra'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 31, 2023
Legendary singer/songwriter Nancy Sinatra will be celebrity grand marshal of the 85th Anniversary Classic Car Parade as part of Palm Springs' birthday celebration on April 8, according to a press release from the city.
Teen in custody in Palm Springs after allegedly shooting homeless man who 'tried to intervene' in domestic violence
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 30, 2023
A 17-year-old landed behind bars after shooting a homeless man who tried to intervene in a domestic violence occurrence outside of a Palm Springs gas station, Palm Springs Police Department said in a news release.
Woman found dead after 'multiple reports of an abandoned hotel on fire' in Desert Hot Springs
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 30, 2023
Two fires that ravaged abandoned hotel buildings in Desert Hot Springs and claimed the life of a woman last week are now under investigation to determine their cause or origin.
Thermal man charged after allegedly punching firefighter in the face
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 30, 2023
A 74-year-old Thermal man was charged with battery after he allegedly punched a firefighter in the face, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.
Palm Springs police investigate fatal vehicle crash
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 29, 2023
The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating the cause of a vehicle fire that killed an unidentified man March 24 and looking to see whether drugs, alcohol or a medical emergency contributed to the accident.
Palm Desert Investigations Bureau identified two additional suspects in Feb. 2 Palm Desert mall shooting
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 29, 2023
Two Adelanto men have been charged with attempted murder as additional suspects in a car-to-car shooting at a Palm Desert shopping mall last month.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department: Indio man tried to enter COD campus with loaded 9-millimeter pistol
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 28, 2023
A 21-year-old Indio man was arrested for attempting to enter the College of the Desert campus with a loaded 9-millimeter pistol, according to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Palm Springs police chief: Decreasing the use of canines 'will inadvertently increase the number of police shootings'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 28, 2023
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills is going to bat for California police dogs in light of a threat from Assembly Bill 742, which would "prevent the use of police canines for the purpose of arrest, apprehension or any form of crowd control."
Former state senator blames politicians for California's high energy costs
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 24, 2023
Former California Sen. Melissa Melendez recently put the blame on politicians for the state's high energy costs, saying residents should hold them accountable.
Former Palm Springs mayor to run for California Senate
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 23, 2023
Former Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton, after making history as the first transgender mayor in California, has announced her candidacy for the state Senate, which would be another transgender first.
RivCo board of supervisors approves $1M to expand FIND Food Bank: 'Always there for our communities'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 22, 2023
A friend to the many struggling in today's economy, FIND Food Bank will get some help of its own: a $1 million financial boost.
CA congressman joins in starting Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus: 'Fentanyl is devastating the lives of Americans in every corner of our country'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 21, 2023
In a battle against a soaring number of drug overdoses, a Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus has been launched through the efforts of U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), along with Reps. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA).
Free entertainment is on tap while 'celebrating 85 years of the magic that makes Palm Springs like no place else'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 20, 2023
As the city of Palm Springs gets ready to mark its 85th anniversary, plans are in the works for a free birthday party -- with the whole community on the guest list -- to enjoy face painting, a dog costume contest, history exhibit and much more.
Cathedral City man charged in Coachella marijuana dispensary robbery: 'The incident was captured on video surveillance'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Mar 19, 2023
A 34-year-old Cathedral City man has been charged with the January robbery of a Coachella marijuana dispensary.