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Coachella Valley Unified School District will host a job fair Feb. 25: 'We want highly qualified teachers in all categories'

The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) will be hosting a teacher recruitment fair on Saturday, Feb. 25, to fill open teaching positions for the 2023-24 school year.


Palm Springs woman in critical condition after being struck by car, incident still under investigation

The Palm Springs Police Department investigated a Feb. 1 car accident at Tahquitz Canyon and Sunrise Way that left a local woman hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.


Indio launches revamped volunteer program

The city of Indio, California, has launched its newly-revamped volunteer program and invited members of the community to sign up for different ways to make a difference close to home.


U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West to perform Feb. 21 in Palm Springs

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West will perform a free concert at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs, California, on Feb. 21, an Instagram announcement said.


Riverside district attorney: 'Victims of crime deserve the right to be the priority'

A severe shortage of Riverside County judges caused the dismissal of three child sexual assault cases, which were then immediately refiled, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office said in a news release.


Indio man charged in multiple commercial thefts in Temecula, San Bernardino counties: 'It is believed Ware is responsible for additional thefts that have yet to be reported'

Deputies at the Riverside County Southwest Sheriff's Station have arrested an Indio man in connection with multiple thefts from businesses in Temecula and San Bernardino counties.


Riverside County supervisors OK agreement with Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors recently gave a unanimous 5-0 vote to approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians regarding the Oasis Mobile Home Park in Thermal.


Bed Bath & Beyond to close Palm Desert store

Bed Bath & Beyond has included its Palm Desert location among its latest round of 87 store closures across 30 states as the company inches closer to bankruptcy, USA Today reports.


Riverside County's annual homeless count draws record volunteer turnout: 'This is a critical issue for our county'

The Riverside County annual Point in Time (PIT) homeless count saw the largest volunteer turnout the survey has ever had, the county said in a press release.


Bryan Adams' 'So Happy it Hurts' tour to stop at Acrisure Arena

Fans can catch Bryan Adams and his "So Happy It Hurts" tour during a stop at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs in July with iconic group Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.


Riverside County District Attorney: 'Our office continues the urgent work of educating our residents about the dangers of fentanyl and holding those accountable who peddle this poison'

To combat the fentanyl crisis rapidly growing in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, federal and local law enforcement have launched a new public education campaign called "Death in Disguise".


Cathedral City public works manager: 'These timely renovations and replacements at Ocotillo Park and the Soccer Park will ensure that our residents and visitors can continue to enjoy these amenities for years to come'

The Cathedral City Council recently approved an estimated $220,000 in renovations for Ocotillo Park and Soccer Park Fitness Track with work slated to begin this spring.


'Hope to see you there' : Mayer takes his solo acoustic tour to Palm Desert

American singer and songwriter John Mayer won't have to defy gravity, maybe just sing it when he takes his solo acoustic tour to Palm Desert at Acrisure Arena this spring.


Coachella is seeking a beer garden operator for the Mariachi Festival: 'The city is requesting proposals'

As the Coachella Mariachi Festival gets ready to celebrate its vibrant culture once again, the city of Coachella is asking local licensed businesses to submit bids to operate the beer garden during the annual event in March.


Riverside County Board of Supervisors votes to find ‘actionable solutions’ regarding growing court dismissals

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to pass a motion geared at finding solutions for a staggering caseload and other challenges confronting the county’s criminal justice system.


Officers intercept mail with meth and fentanyl addressed to inmate at John Benoit Detention Center

Officials at the John Benoit Detention Center discovered fentanyl and meth in mail addressed to an inmate.


East Valley Republican Women Patriots to host movie screening 'to inform people about what is happening in our country'

The East Valley Republican Women Patriots, reportedly the largest group of its kind in the nation with more than 1,600 members, hosts a movie night every Friday.


Man drowns in North Shore canal while trying to retrieve cell phone: 'Fishing in the canal is dangerous and prohibited by law'

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department did not immediately identify a man who drowned in the Coachella Canal in North Shore while attempting to retrieve a cell phone.


Palm Springs mayor: 'The future of PSP is bright'

With record-breaking traffic in 2022, Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) welcomed approximately 3 million travelers, earning its designation as "the best little airport around" from Mayor Christy Gilbert Holstege in a Jan. 19 tweet.


LA Galaxy coach: 'We are looking forward to returning to this great event for the second consecutive year'

The second annual Coachella Valley Invitational, a Major League Soccer preseason exhibition, is set to begin Sunday, Jan. 29, and continue through Saturday, Feb. 18.