News from April 2022
College of the Desert: Board of Trustees 'approved the construction of its Automotive Technology Center' at its original location
By Donna Rolando | Apr 28, 2022
The College of the Desert (COD) has announced plans to begin construction on its automotive center, Roadrunner Motors, and keep it at the same site after a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees.
Indio PD: Week 2 arrests at Music & Arts Festival higher than 2019, but 'no major concert-related incidents'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 27, 2022
The Indio Police Department reported a 36% increase in arrests during Week 2 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival compared to the same week in 2019.
'Artists for Ukraine' Come Together for Fundraiser to Benefit Displaced Children
By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2022
The film community is coming together in Coachella Valley this weekend on April 29, 30th & May 1, 2022 for a fundraising event in collaboration with the Ukrainian State Film Agency.
COD baseball takes season series over Wolverines, 3-0
By Press Release | Apr 26, 2022
COD (25-13; 18-6) captured the season series over their Conference opponents, 3 games to 1, which is crucial in deciding a potential tiebreaker, as the Roadrunners knocked off the San Bernardino Valley Wolverines (19-18; 16-5), 3-0.
La Quinta resident about proposed wave park: 'It’s the wrong project in the wrong location at the wrong time.'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 26, 2022
Local advocacy groups have raised concerns about the wave park proposed for La Quinta due to the water intensive nature of the project, calling it a poor choice for a desert climate.
Elder Love USA director: 'We offer the exact same level of professionalism and training as any other for-profit caregiving agency.'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 26, 2022
Elder Love USA, a Palm Desert area nonprofit, is on a mission to help a group that often falls through the cracks when it comes to assistance: the middle class.
COD Men’s Golf finishes third at San Dimas
By Press Release | Apr 26, 2022
COD Men's Golf participated in their eleventh event of the 2022 season and seventh event in Orange Empire Conference-Inland Division play, as a pair of Roadrunners finished with their second-best rounds of 2022.
Laura James earns Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Designation
By Press Release | Apr 26, 2022
Laura James, CVEP’s vice president of innovation, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
College of the Desert men's tennis coach: 'We really peaked toward the end of the season'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 25, 2022
As hard work took their season to new heights, the College of the Desert men's tennis team won the CCCAA Men's Tennis State Championship over NorCal American River on Saturday, April 23.
RCAHT arrests human trafficking suspect at San Diego County border crossing
By Donna Rolando | Apr 25, 2022
A sex-trafficking investigation by RCAHT focusing on the cities of Palm Springs, Indio and Desert Hot Springs has resulted in the arrest of an Indio man.
No New STVR Permits Will Be Issued in R-1 and R-2 Zoned Neighborhoods
By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2022
The City Council passed an urgency ordinance Wednesday night immediately halting the issuance of any new Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) permits in R-1 and R-2 residential neighborhoods.
Coachella Valley Events May 2-8
By Donna Rolando | Apr 24, 2022
The month of May kicks off with a tribute to Tina Turner, Latin music for salsa, brews at The Living Desert Zoo and much more.
City Council: Panorama Dog Park in Cathedral City will 'improve the quality of our outdoor spaces'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 24, 2022
The grand opening of Cathedral City's Panorama Dog Park, part of an effort to improve the city's outdoor offerings, is set for Friday, May 13.
Mark the calendar for the Budweiser Clydesdales, disco tours, a talented tenor and more
By Donna Rolando | Apr 22, 2022
Banish the blahs with a week of diverse activity that ranges from rockabilly to opera, and will take you back to vintage collectibles and disco too!
TikTok stars report repeated vandalism at Cathedral City home: Shots sounded like 'a hail storm'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 22, 2022
Repeated incidents in which windows were shattered at their Cathedral City home have members of the Palm Springs TikTok group called "The Old Gays" wondering if they are the victims of targeted attacks and whether it will happen again.
State Water Resources Control Board to 'continue curtailments adopted last year to preserve water' in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed
By Donna Rolando | Apr 22, 2022
As three consecutive years of drought take a severe toll on water levels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, the State Water Resources Control Board drafted an emergency drought regulation that was released on Tuesday.
Thousand Palms fire forces evacuations, affects 20 acres, cause 'under investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 22, 2022
Residents were forced to evacuate as a fire broke out and spread to 20 acres of land on Monday in a Thousand Palms neighborhood.
Grand opening of Panorama Dog Park set for May 13
By Press Release | Apr 22, 2022
Join the City Council and the Parks and Community Events Commission as they conduct a ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening of the Panorama Dog Park on Friday, May 13 starting at 9 a.m.
Mosquito management tips from the City of Indian Wells
By Press Release | Apr 21, 2022
The heat is rolling in... and so are mosquitoes! Protect yourself and your home this year with these seven helpful tips.
SoCal Coyotes founder: 'In many areas we are already leading the way'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 20, 2022
On a mission to educate and inspire at-risk youths with athletes and positive role models, J. David "Coach" Miller founded the SoCal Coyotes in 2012. The faith-based organization has supported more than 500,000 Coachella Valley youths in their clinics over the years and continues to grow.