News from August 2022


Community gathers to honor Indio Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez on anniversary of his death

Coachella Valley residents gathered on Friday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez of Indio, who was killed a year ago in a suicide bomber attack in Afghanistan.


Riverside County coroner's office identifies victim of 'suspicious death' in Indio

The Indio Police Department (IPD) welcomes clues from the public for their ongoing investigation into a suspicious death.


Sellers can expect their homes to be on the market 'longer than it would have been last year,' says real estate agent

The Palm Springs area may continue to see an increase in home prices, as Stephanie Taylor, a realtor, said the market is below a balanced or "normal" market.


'We've received no explanation': Rep. Ken Calvert calls for accountability from Biden one year after Afghanistan attack

Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona), the top Republican on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, is demanding accountability from President Joe Biden for the Kabul, Afghanistan, airport terror attack.


Two-car crash in Indio causes 'major injuries,' traps victim in vehicle

A two-car collision in Indio early Monday morning injured three people, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department said on Twitter.


Female victim in 31-year-old Riverside County cold case identified through 'forensic genealogy investigation'

The Riverside County Regional Cold Case Homicide Team identified the remains of a 31-year-old cold case victim thanks to the use of forensic genealogy.


Firebirds’ inaugural season to include four Seattle-area games: 'Coachella Valley will host the Abbotsford Canucks'

The American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley Firebirds will play four games at three Seattle-area venues from Friday, Oct. 21, through Saturday, Oct. 29, as part of their inaugural season.


Indio City Council votes on broadband plan: 'You have to have a system in place for fiber optics'

The Indio City Council made a move that could pave the way for faster internet in the city.


Wallis, AD-47 candidate, commits to ‘10 common-sense reforms’ to help California

Greg Wallis, Republican candidate for California’s Assembly District 47, has laid out a plan for his potential first days in office focused on making the state more affordable, safe and livable for its residents.


California's Ruiz urges president to invoke Defense Production Act to 'protect our communities' from monkeypox

U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) said in a recent tweet that he is beseeching President Joe Biden to invoke the Defense Production Act to ensure the availability of more monkeypox vaccines. Riverside County health officials reported five new confirmed cases on Monday.


California Assembly Kills Extended Bar Hours Experiment, Again

Senator Wiener's SB 930 Fails as Lawmakers Choose Public Health & Safety Over Nightlife Profits


Renova Energy to host job fair Aug. 27

Renova Energy will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 in their building at 74923 Hovley Lane E. in Palm Desert, California.


Palm Desert's COD hires Booker to coach women's basketball team

The College of the Desert women's basketball team recently hired Cortney Booker to coach the Roadrunners, tapping into his record of success both on and off the court.


Palm Desert accused jewelry thief apprehended after helicopter search; $45K worth of jewelry 'found on the suspect'

A Palm Desert jewelry store was robbed by a man pretending to be a customer, but Riverside County Sheriff's Department recovered the $45K in stolen jewelry and landed a Los Angeles suspect behind bars.


Palm Springs expands monkeypox monitoring for 'rapid detection in wastewater'

As California tops the nation in the number of MPX (monkeypox) cases, GT Molecular and the City of Palm Springs are fighting back by extending their partnership to help track the prevalence of the virus.


ONE-PS, Palm Springs Cultural Center to host City Council candidate forums

The Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs (ONE-PS), in partnership with the Palm Springs Cultural Center, will host a series of City Council candidate forums from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1-2 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.


Palm Springs new city clerk brings 'wealth of experience' to position

Brenda Pree, the current city clerk for Pittsburgh, was recently hired to be the city clerk for Palm Springs, California.


American Matters Political Action Committee donates to Hageman campaign

AMERICAN MATTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AMPAC) an offshoot of East Valley Republican Women Patriots, donated $1,000 to Harriet Hageman’s Congressional campaign after she announced her candidacy.


Desert Hot Springs police charge local man after child pornography investigation

Following a search of his home on Tuesday, a Desert Hot Springs man was charged as part of an investigation into the distribution of child porn, the city's police department reported on Facebook.


Coachella residents face meth, child endangerment, attempted homicide charges

After authorities searched a home in Hemet and found a pound of suspected methamphetamine, they arrested three Coachella residents, including two on suspicion of child endangerment.