News from April 2022
Lifetime of research helps with a lifeline for Ukraine
By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture | Apr 11, 2022
Many researchers can spend a lifetime presenting their work at professional conferences, publishing in scientific journals, or lecturing students in their classrooms.
Desert Beer Paint Night to be held on April 27, 2022
By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2022
It will be a fun evening including all paint supplies, with instruction by Noelle Wasco and one beer, Chavela, or flight of beers of your choosing!
COD men's tennis 'rolls in playoffs' with dominating first-round win over SBCC, 9-0
By Donna Rolando | Apr 10, 2022
The College of the Desert men's tennis team got off to a strong start in the CCCAA Southern California Regional playoffs with a first-round win, defeating 7th-seed Santa Barbara City College 9-0 on April 5.
'We're so thrilled to partner with the Desert Cancer Foundation': Ably Apparel to host Shop and Sip event April 8-11
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 9, 2022
Seattle-based brand Ably Apparel has partnered with the Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF) to bring the Palm Desert community together and support cancer care.
Palm Springs Plaza Theatre gets new $2 million boost for restoration
By Donna Rolando | Apr 9, 2022
An anonymous donor who gave $2 million to Palm Springs Plaza Theatre's restoration fundraising project is challenging another benefactor to match that donation.
Police Chief Lester thanks community for 'overwhelming assistance' in investigation of Sacramento's mass shooting
By Donna Rolando | Apr 8, 2022
Community support has been invaluable in fueling the investigation of Sacramento's April 3 mass shooting.
Palm Springs council candidate Bernstein backs inclusionary housing ordinance to create 'affordable and moderate-income housing for all'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 8, 2022
Palm Springs City Council candidate Jeffrey Bernstein recently pledged his support for the construction of more affordable housing at a campaign kick-off event.
Dueling pianos, jazz and gourmet food street-fair style are happening April 18-24 in the Coachella Valley
By Donna Rolando | Apr 8, 2022
There are several options for a day or night out in the Coachella Valley April 18-24 including live music, comedy, a guided bird walk and a street fair, according to the Palm Springs, California, website.
Oxford researchers find path to partly restore fertility of male hybrid offspring
By Marjorie Hecht | Apr 8, 2022
The male offspring of hybrids--the product of mating between different species or subspecies-- are often sterile. The mule, a cross between a horse and a donkey, is a familiar example.
Kanye West drops out of Coachella festival, leaves headliner spot open
By Donna Rolando | Apr 7, 2022
For reasons not publicized at this time, Kanye West, also known as the rapper Ye, will no longer be performing at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, according to a TMZ announcement earlier this week.
Inaugural Season Ticket Memberships Now Available
By Coachella Valley Firebirds | Apr 7, 2022
Secure your CV Firebirds Season Tickets today!
Safety Tips for High Wind Conditions
By Energized by Edison | Apr 7, 2022
With strong wind gusts forecast for Southern California communities, follow these tips to keep you and your family safe.
Calling all fans: From baseball to swimming, the Aztecs are gearing up for action
By Donna Rolando | Apr 7, 2022
The Aztecs at Palm Desert and Palm Springs high schools announce a busy schedule of athletic events from now until April 10 for interested fans.
Rancho Mirage offers shredding and e-waste collection events throughout the year
By City of Rancho Mirage | Apr 7, 2022
Document Shredding & E-Waste Collection
Save the Date: Southwestern Growers Golf Tournament
By Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley | Apr 7, 2022
The 57th Southwestern Growers Golf Tournament is pleased to announce We're going home!
Join Us For Coachella Valley Fast Pitch 2022
By CEVP | Apr 7, 2022
Riverside County Innovation Month is a chance to celebrate all types of innovators.
OneFuture's Olsen: CSUSB partner scholarship 'builds a competent health care workforce for our community'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 6, 2022
Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus recently joined hands with OneFuture Coachella Valley to award scholarships to the university's nursing students.
CSUSB's Newman: 'Very proud' of Knapper's First Team All-Region honor
By Donna Rolando | Apr 6, 2022
Following an outstanding men's basketball season at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), junior guard Brandon Knapper was honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) with First Team All-Region selection.
Shadow Hills boys golf wins April 5 match
By Press Release | Apr 6, 2022
The boys golf team won their match versus Palm Springs on April 5, 244-270.
Princeton-Duke team uncovers new insights into human brain evolution
By Laurence Hecht | Apr 6, 2022
The human brain is 238% larger than any other primate of similar body mass. How evolution brought about this situation has been a focus of physical anthropologists for more a century.