Coachella Valley Times Reports News
Victim in San Bernardino shooting identified, described as 'a good kid'
By Donna Rolando | May 26, 2022
A memorial has been growing outside a San Bernardino hookah lounge as the community remembers 20-year-old Allen Gresham Jr., victim of Friday night's shooting that also injured eight, KESQ reported.
Palm Springs pedestrian who 'succumbed to his injuries' identified as 52-year-old resident
By Donna Rolando | May 26, 2022
The pedestrian killed on Sunday morning on North Sunrise Way was identified later that day as 52-year-old George Edward Lammon of Palm Springs, according to News Channel 3 KESQ.
Election candidate Brian Hawkins to provide solutions for illegal immigration
By Arlene Wohlgemuth | May 26, 2022
Likely the most important office in law enforcement that affects those of us in the Coachella Valley is the office of sheriff.
Maue of NOAA says Salton Sea has potential to become 'Lithium Valley'
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 25, 2022
Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ryan Maue shared on Friday that California's Salton sea could become the world's top lithium producer.
PGA West® Members Relish in Upgrades to Greg Norman Course
By Press release submission | May 23, 2022
The Only Course of its Kind in the Coachella Valley Offers Golfers a 'Top-Notch Experience'
Palm Springs Firefighters Association Fish Fry returns June 4 'after two-year hiatus'
By Donna Rolando | May 23, 2022
The Firefighters Association Fish Fry is back Saturday, June 4, in Palm Springs.
'I got the call': Palm Desert High School grad Brian Serven makes MLB debut with Colorado Rockies
By Donna Rolando | May 22, 2022
Brian Serven, a 2013 Palm Desert High School graduate, made his MLB debut Wednesday with the Colorado Rockies in a game against the San Francisco Giants.
Disney breaks ground on Cotino at 'grand oasis' in Rancho Mirage, first 'Storyliving' housing community in US
By Donna Rolando | May 21, 2022
The Walt Disney Co. broke ground May 17 on Cotino, a residential community in the Rancho Mirage city of Coachella Valley.
Controlled burns in Winchester, Riverside target 'non-native grasses and weeds'
By Donna Rolando | May 20, 2022
The Riverside County Fire Department conducted controlled burns Wednesday and Thursday as a means of rehabilitating habitat for native animals in the area, NBC Palm Springs reports.
Inmate found 'unresponsive' in cell at Cois Byrd Detention Center pronounced dead
By Donna Rolando | May 20, 2022
The Coroner's Bureau is investigating the cause of death of a male inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell at Cois Byrd Detention Center Tuesday morning and failed to respond to life-saving measures administered by staff.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department to join national Click It or Ticket campaign: Wearing seat belt is 'the safe thing to do'
By Donna Rolando | May 19, 2022
The 2022 national Click It or Ticket campaign will be held from May 23 to June 5.
Off-duty Indio firefighter sustains 'major injuries' in motorcycle crash
By Donna Rolando | May 19, 2022
An off-duty Indio firefighter from the 16th Battalion sustained major injuries Sunday during a collision while riding his motorcycle.
Orange County Sheriff's Department: Churchgoers 'undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities' during attack
By Donna Rolando | May 19, 2022
A 68-year-old Las Vegas man has been identified as the suspect who opened fire inside an Orange County church Sunday, killing one person and wounding five others, according to Reuters in an article posted by Yahoo News.
Veteran protests to block removal of former Palm Springs mayor's statue
By Donna Rolando | May 18, 2022
Removing the statue of former Mayor Frank Bogert as ordered by the Palm Springs City Council did not go according to plan on Tuesday morning due to opposition that included a veteran who stood guard.
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition director: 'We’re going to convert this into what we call the Palm Desert Merle Street Urban Self-Help Program.'
By Donna Rolando | May 18, 2022
The city of Palm Desert has donated city property to the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC), which plans to turn the empty lot into 14 houses for those in need.
Foxden Hospitality Completes Record Sale of Dive Palm Springs
By Press release submission | May 18, 2022
The $5.15M sale of Dive marks the highest recorded price in Palm Springs history on a cost per key basis
Riverside County Sheriff's Department: Driver 'drove straight toward two patrol vehicles'
By Donna Rolando | May 17, 2022
A 23-year-old Moreno Valley man was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon against a peace officer after colliding with a sheriff's patrol car in an effort to evade deputies, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported.
100 Palm Desert High School students 'peacefully' walk out of class in support of abortion rights
By Donna Rolando | May 17, 2022
Palm Desert High School students performed a peaceful walkout Thursday morning to protest the ongoing developments regarding Roe v. Wade.
Palm Springs Police Lt. Araiza: 'The community needs to know what we have. And it's not the mere possession of the equipment; it's how we use it too.'
By Donna Rolando | May 16, 2022
Palm Springs City Council recently deliberated over the Palm Spring Police Department's use of military equipment in accordance with a new transparency law that took effect last September, News Channel 3 reported.
PGA WEST® Members Revel in Palmer Private Course Enhancements
By Press release submission | May 16, 2022
New Ownership Group Continues to Upgrade Facilities at Western Home of Golf in America®