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California's Calvert on passage of NDAA: 'We will and must invest in our pressing national security priorities'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) recently praised the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act because of its funding for the APFIT program.


Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle help New Thousand Palms' arena celebrate grand opening

The Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, Calif., officially opened its doors to the Valley community Dec. 14 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening event.


Ruiz authors legislation to rename La Quinta, Palm Springs post offices in honor of local heroes

U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA 36) has written legislation calling for the renaming of two post offices in his district, memorializing a U.S. Marine and a Native American tribal leader.


3rd juvenile gang member in police custody for alleged involvement in November Coachella shooting

Coachella law enforcement officials recently arrested a third suspect in connection with last month’s shooting.


PSP's Barrett on new concessions expansion at airport: The 'program will deliver an immersive Palm Springs and Coachella Valley experience'

Palm Springs International Airport plans to double its restaurants and attract more local representation through a new concessions program to kick off next year.


Suspect arrested, property recovered from La Quinta storage facility burglaries last month

Following the arrest of an Indio woman on Monday, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team recovered property stolen from multiple units at a storage facility last month.


Indio police search for hit-and-run suspect who injured child: 'We need your help'

The Indio Police Department is seeking the public's help in tracking down a hit-and-run driver who left an 11-year-old pedestrian with minor injuries.


Palm Springs International Film Awards: 'We are honored to present the Breakthrough Performance Award to Austin Butler'

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has named Austin Butler as this year's recipient of the Breakthrough Performance Award for his role in "Elvis".


Middleton: Palm Springs 'a nationwide leader and role model' for human rights

The City of Palm Springs has received a perfect score from the Human Right's Campaign's 2022 Municipal Equality Index.


As damages sought for evictions hit $2 billion mark, mayor says Palm Springs 'on a course aimed at making right what happened'

A new claim filed against Palm Springs seeks upwards of $2 billion in reparation for Section 14 community members displaced from their homes and their descendants.


'We're excited to welcome additional service to Austin': Palm Springs executive director of aviation

Getting home to family for the holidays just got that much easier with American Airlines' plans to provide nonstop flights from the Palm Springs International Airport to Austin, Texas.


Blanchett to be honored at Palm Springs International Film Awards: 'One of the best actresses of this generation'

The Palm Springs International Film Society recently announced that Cate Blanchett will be this year's recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress, for her role in the film "Tár".


Two Palm Desert men arrested in connection with multiple vandalism incidents: Sheriff's Department cites 'zero tolerance'

Two Palm Desert men have been arrested as investigators look into the vandalism of more than 40 businesses with metal pellets, Sgt. Jeff Cryder of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.


Palm Springs police on Colorado shooting: 'That type of violence and evil act, we don't want occurring here in our city'

The Palm Springs Police Department is boosting its presence in the Arenas District in response to the worries expressed by local LGBTQ community members following the shooting of a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs.


Calvert announces military academic nominations: ‘These students are extraordinary representatives of our region’

Congressman Ken Calvert has introduced a group of students from his 42nd Congressional District that he has nominated to attend U.S. Service Academies.


Farrell to receive Desert Palm Achievement Acting Award for 'career best performance'

The Palm Springs International Film Society will honor Irish actor Colin Farrell with the Desert Palm Achievement Acting Award this January during its multi-day Film Awards ceremony.


Palm Springs airport expects Thanksgiving weekend to be 'busier than many locals have ever seen', urges travelers to arrive early

To get to Thanksgiving dinner with family without a hitch, the Palm Springs International Airport is encouraging hours-early arrivals in light of a record number of travelers.


Man charged with murder after crash that took the lives of a correctional corporal and his daughter: 'We are saddened to announce the death of Correctional Corporal Daniel Jacks'

A Moreno man has been charged with two counts of murder after a car accident Sunday that killed a Riverside County correctional corporal and his 19-year-old daughter Hannah.


Lizzo to perform at new Acrisure Arena this summer

Grammy Award-wining pop star Lizzo will be performing at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert this June. Tickets will be on sale Friday on Ticketmaster.


Calvert discusses energy with House Natural Resources member: 'I appreciate Rep. Westerman coming to my district'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), one of the longest-serving members of Congress, and U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) the House Natural Resources Committee ranking member, recently met in Riverside County to discuss the Cleveland National Forest, federal land management, California’s water challenges and federal regulatory reform issues.