News from July 2022
Event founder amid trademark fight: 'We are willing to work with Coachella to ensure Moechella stays alive.'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 20, 2022
Lawyers for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival are attempting to block Washington, D.C., organization Moechella from trademarking its name.
Coachella Valley Firebirds announce home opener at Acrisure Arena
By Tim O'Brien | Jul 20, 2022
The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have announced the home opener for their inaugural season. The puck will drop on Sunday, December 18 at Acrisure Arena at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Palm Springs mayor lauds new sister city program as a 'wonderful opportunity for us to increase cultural diversity'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 19, 2022
Palm Springs City Council recently agreed to enter a proposed sister city program with San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Essential things to consider when thinking about outsourcing legal services
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 18, 2022
Outsourcing legal services can be the right avenue for your business if the following suggestions are considered.
Lawsuit investigations made simple: eDiscovery provides 'quality over quantity'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 18, 2022
The investigation process of litigation can be costly, pose a lot of risks and increase pressure on resources, but using an eDiscovery provider allows for information to be gathered more quickly, more efficiently and with less chance for human error.
Gang member arrested in Desert Hot Springs on multiple warrants: 'An investigation ... resulted in the arrest of [a] convicted felon'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 17, 2022
A documented street gang member and convicted felon was arrested Wednesday after the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force executed a search warrant on a Desert Hot Springs home.
Sheriff's department: 'The search warrant was the culmination of a weapons investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 17, 2022
A weapons investigation by the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) resulted in the confiscation of multiple ghost guns on Thursday.
Sheriff's Department: Guest at Coachella Airbnb refused to leave, arrested for possessing a 'ghost gun'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 16, 2022
Two illegal handguns, including a non-serialized "ghost gun," turned up Monday in the possession of a 33-year-old Coachella woman who refused to leave an Airbnb she rented in the city at the appointed time, authorities said.
Palm Springs City Council resolution aims to 'defend the right to reproductive freedom'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 16, 2022
Palm Springs City Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday declaring the city a safe place for women seeking abortion services.
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to host annual Business Expo at golf course: 'We could not think of a better location'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 14, 2022
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce has sent out flyers spreading the news about this year's Business Expo and Taste of Palm Springs "extravaganza", featuring more than 30 valley restaurants and more than 100 local businesses.
Coachella Valley Firebirds sign first two players in team's history: 'we anticipate them having a solid impact'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 13, 2022
On a mission to be a recognized force within the American Hockey League, the Coachella Valley Firebirds have signed their first two players in the franchise's history.
RLTY Partners with Web3 Mega-Event NFT Expoverse to bring revolutionary Los Angeles Event to the Metaverse
By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2022
Metaverse events builder RLTY has announced a groundbreaking partnership with US-based NFT Expoverse to bring its three days Los Angeles based NFT exhibition to the Metaverse.
Joolies Dates Launches Brand Extension Jooliettes Dark Chocolate Date Nibbles
By Press release submission | Jul 12, 2022
Jooliettes Brings a Vegan and Organic Bite-sized Elevation to Date Snacking
Palm Springs man faces felony charges after allegedly torching kitchen, car
By Donna Rolando | Jul 12, 2022
After setting fire to his kitchen and car, a 58-year-old Palm Springs man faces felony charges that include arson and carjacking—the latter involving a Kia Soul he swiped and then crashed, police said.
Unifeye Vision Partners Grows in both California and Minnesota
By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2022
Expansion through one ophthalmic partnership in Coachella County and a new subspecialty retina group in the Twin Cities
Coachella resident, 22, arrested in shooting: Shooter 'was taken into custody without incident'
By George Willis | Jul 6, 2022
Victim gunned down while walking to car
Newly appointed sustainability director McCloy 'thrilled and honored to join the City of Palm Springs team'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 3, 2022
Lindsey-Paige McCloy has been named Palm Springs' new sustainability director, a role that finds her eager to help the City continue its efforts to fight the climate crisis.
Coachella Valley offers championship golf, free movies, pool parties and more from July 11-17
By Donna Rolando | Jul 2, 2022
Coachella Valley is hosting a bevy of enriching and entertaining events from July 11-17.
California state budget allocates $2.5 million to restoration of Palm Spring's Plaza Theatre
By Donna Rolando | Jul 2, 2022
A recent version of California's state budget plan includes $2.5 million to go toward the restoration of the Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs.
California DOJ breach of personal data leaves decade of concealed carry applicants at risk
By Donna Rolando | Jul 2, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has reported a recent breach of personal data at the California Department of Justice (DOJ) involving all who applied for a concealed carry weapon permit in the county between 2011 and 2021.