Sam Jackson News
Chamber's Watson: Walk of the Stars Palm Springs to recognize LGBTQ+ honorees 'who have contributed so much' to city
By Sam Jackson | May 13, 2023
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Walk of the Stars Palm Springs will now include a special designation to recognize LGBTQ honorees.
Calvert on honorary promotion of astronaut to brigadier general: 'Buzz Aldrin has inspired Americans for generations'
By Sam Jackson | May 4, 2023
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) recently announced that former astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Col. Buzz Aldrin has been promoted to the honorary rank of brigadier general.
Former California Sen. Melendez says ‘Californians deserve a fuel economy' despite new Senate bill
By Sam Jackson | Apr 30, 2023
Former California State Sen. Melissa Melendez recently spoke out against California’s Senate bill SBX1-2, which Melendez said could cause fuel prices to spike and hurt residents.
BNP Paribas Open announces 'save the date' for 2024 tournament
By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023
The BNP Paribas Open, held in Indian Wells, California, celebrated the end of the Indian Wells Masters by looking toward 2024 with the announcement of the tournament dates for next year.
One dead, three injured in Oasis car-tractor trailer collision
By Sam Jackson | Dec 28, 2022
One woman was killed and three people were injured in a collision involving a car and a semi pulling two trailers Monday at the intersection of state Highway 86 and Johnson Street in Oasis, California, authorities said.
Indio, LaQunta begin $900,000 reconstruction of state Highway 111 and Jefferson 'major intersection'
By Sam Jackson | Dec 19, 2022
The California cities of Indio and La Quinta have begun a $900,000 joint reconstruction project of the intersection at state Highway 111 and Jefferson Street, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction until construction is scheduled to be completed Dec. 23.
PSPD's Mills: Hostage situation during Shop With a Cop was 'a tale of two worlds'
By Sam Jackson | Dec 17, 2022
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills called it a "tale of two worlds" after police and SWAT team members responded to an alleged hostage situation while the department held its annual "Shop With a Cop" celebration.
Cirque du Soleil comes to Coachella Valley for first time at Acrisure Arena
By Sam Jackson | Dec 16, 2022
Acrisure Arena has announced that tickets are about to go on sale for the first Cirque du Soleil performance in the Coachella Valley next summer.
Ruiz stands 'in solidarity with the Ukrainian people' while condemning Russia for invasion
By Sam Jackson | Mar 1, 2022
Raul Ruiz (D-California) said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “threatens peace and stability around the globe” as the U.S. and its allies have enacted fresh sanctions on Russia.