Donna Rolando News
Calvert on military construction bill: 'Our region will continue to play an integral role in our national security'
By Donna Rolando | Aug 7, 2023
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) has joined in endorsing a military construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill that promises growth at the March Air Reserve Base. Calvert contributed to the measure's recent passage in the House with a majority vote of 219 to 211.
Coachella Valley solar company CEO: 'Now, through Pearl Certification, Sunlogix Energy helps safeguard customers' financial investment'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 24, 2023
Sunlogix Energy was accepted into the Pearl Network of Contractors, granting the solar company the ability to offer customers third-party certified reports and appraisal addendums.
Free job fair offered in Indio: 'This event will be great for you!'
By Donna Rolando | May 19, 2023
Employers and job seekers alike are invited to a free job fair hosted by the Riverside County Workforce Development Center on May 25.
Sting adds Greater Palm Springs to My Songs World Tour 'featuring his most beloved songs'
By Donna Rolando | May 12, 2023
Tickets are now on sale for Sting's October performance in Greater Palm Springs at the new Acrisure Arena, also home to American Hockey League's Coachella Valley Firebirds.
Selena tribute band 'Amor Prohibido' to perform free show in Coachella; 'relive the magic of Selena's music'
By Donna Rolando | May 3, 2023
Just in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Selena tribute band, Amor Prohibido, will be performing a free concert at the Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella.
Coachella Valley Firebirds hope to continue winning streak in game two of playoffs Friday: 'The Firebirds win their first-ever playoff game'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 24, 2023
After winning their first ever playoff game, the Coachella Valley Firebirds will square off against the Tucson Roadrunners again Friday, April 21, in game two in the best-of-three series.
La Quinta to host 2 music festivals
By Donna Rolando | Apr 18, 2023
The city of La Quinta plays host to both the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach Country Music Festival later this month.
Classic metal music fest to unite iconic headliners in Coachella Valley
By Donna Rolando | Apr 4, 2023
Ticket sales launch this week for a new rock music festival in Coachella Valley that promises to deliver a stellar lineup, including Guns N' Roses and Metallica.
Madonna to perform at Acrisure Arena and fight 'the oppression of the LGBTQ+' with proceeds
By Donna Rolando | Mar 28, 2023
The "Queen of Pop," Madonna, is expanding "The Celebration Tour" to include a performance at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs and also call attention to LGBTQ+ issues, according to Acrisure Arena's website.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department to host career fair on Saturday, March 11: 'This is a fantastic opportunity'
By Donna Rolando | Mar 8, 2023
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department invites the public to a Career Fair and Expedited Hiring Event on Saturday, March 11, at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside.
Palm Springs area invited to send off 'rock 'n' roll legends KISS' when 'End of the Road' world tour hits Acrisure Arena
By Donna Rolando | Mar 5, 2023
Though New York City has a key role in rock band KISS' last hoorah, the Greater Palm Springs area also will have an opportunity to pay final tribute to this approximately 50-year-old global legend in November.
La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show rescheduled: 'Start your engines and get ready'
By Donna Rolando | Feb 28, 2023
The 16th annual La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show has been postponed until Saturday, March 25, in hopes of sunny skies.
Indio councilman on helping first-time home buyers: 'It's important because housing is a major issue for everyone around here'
By Donna Rolando | Feb 19, 2023
Despite the high cost of housing throughout the Coachella Valley, first- time home buyers may find hope in the Indio City Council, which is studying what needs to be done to fill this void.
Indio council member discusses upcoming improvements: 'This was another piece of what’s important to the community'
By Donna Rolando | Feb 13, 2023
As requested by Indio residents, the Jackson Tennis Courts will be getting a long-awaited upgrade as part of the city’s ongoing $10 million capital improvement project.
Coachella 2023 lineup announced: Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean to headline
By Donna Rolando | Jan 16, 2023
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio released the lineup for 2023, with headlining artists including Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean.
Styles to close out tour in Greater Palm Springs; calls last Coachella show 'the absolute time of my life'
By Donna Rolando | Jan 16, 2023
Harry Styles will be closing out his "Love on Tour" concert at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, the venue said on Twitter.
Melendez on new role at Golden State Policy Council: 'Our mission is to defend liberty'
By Donna Rolando | Dec 21, 2022
Retired Senator Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore) reflects on the future in her new role as president of Golden State Policy Council, a conservative think tank aimed at putting academic research to legislative use.
Hall on students accused of bringing a handgun to school: 'The decision was made to evacuate the school'
By Donna Rolando | Nov 7, 2022
Two 13-year-old boys, who attend Toro Canyon Middle School, were taken into custody Wednesday after bringing a handgun to class and what was suspected to be a grenade, said Sgt. Brandi Swan of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Task force seizes guns, 62 pounds of meth: 'Evidence indicative of narcotics sales'
By Donna Rolando | Nov 6, 2022
Firearms and 62 pounds of suspected methamphetamine were confiscated by the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force on Friday.
Miller: Proposed Indio Grand Marketplace has taken 'a big step forward'
By Donna Rolando | Nov 4, 2022
Long-awaited plans for the Indio Grand Marketplace took a giant step forward recently.