News from March 2022
PSPD still searching for alleged kidnapping victim, encourages potential witnesses to call in tips
By Donna Rolando | Mar 31, 2022
The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating a report of an alleged robbery and kidnapping of a man in a blue sedan and has already arrested three suspects.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department: 'Driver's primary focus should be on the road'
By Donna Rolando | Mar 30, 2022
Sgt. Kasim Bikul of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department - Perris Station is reminding drivers that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Increased heat and drought stunt tropical trees, a major carbon sink
By University of Arizona | Mar 29, 2022
UArizona researchers were leaders in a worldwide effort to understand tropical trees and their futures under climate change.
CSUSB men's basketball coach Newman: 'I'm honored to be recognized as the Region Coach of the Year'
By Donna Rolando | Mar 29, 2022
A fantastic season for men's basketball at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) got even better with Coach Andy Newman being named West Region Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
Riverside County health officials looking into Legionnaires' outbreak: 'This is a continuing investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Mar 26, 2022
Riverside County health officials are investigating 20 cases of Legionnaires' disease, two of which proved fatal, the Riverside University Health System-Public Health reported recently.
SEC proposes climate report requirements to provide reliable information for 'informed investment decisions'
By Karla Florez | Mar 26, 2022
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) presented a proposal March 21 that would require U.S companies to submit a climate report.
Researchers discover new tools in regular blood samples for developing precision therapies for lymphoma
By University of Helsinki | Mar 25, 2022
Tumour DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with aggressive lymphoma has a previously unknown and even crucial role in the identification of effective therapies for this serious disease.
Palm Springs Dreams Fertility Ribbon Cutting
By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2022
Welcome to Palm Springs Dreams Fertility.
Two people shot in downtown Palm Springs, two men arrested
By Donna Rolando | Mar 24, 2022
Gunfire injured two people in downtown Palm Springs early Sunday morning, resulting in two arrests, the Palm Springs Police Department said.
Farmers' Market - Wednesdays Downtown Riverside on March 30
By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2022
Come enjoy the farmers' market in Downtown Riverside every Wednesday rain or shine from 8:30am to 1:30pm.
Coachella's Hernandez: 'We're just transforming this beautiful' urban forest
By Donna Rolando | Mar 24, 2022
Volunteers of all ages came out to beautify the urban forest in Coachella, joining Mayor Steven Hernandez in the recent Ave 53 rejuvenation.
State of the City & Awards Ceremony scheduled at the Plaza Theatre
By Press Release | Mar 22, 2022
The annual State of the City Reception and Business Awards Celebration is scheduled for May 3.
ASU scientists use satellites in space to measure coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef
By Arizona State University | Mar 21, 2022
Off the coast of Australia, the sixth wonder of the world sits below the waves, both beautiful and critical to our planet.
Palm Springs earns first DEL win of the season against Rancho Mirage
By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2022
The Palm Springs High School Boy’s Varisty Tennis Team defeated the Rancho Mirage Rattlers on Thursday (3/17) by a score of 11-7.
New responsible data sharing technique will enable better understanding of disease-causing genetic variants
By UC Santa Cruz | Emily Cerf | Mar 18, 2022
Using federated analysis on protected health data sets can lead scientists to a more nuanced understanding of heritable disease
New Imaging Technique Could Lead to Better Treatment of Cancers, Viral Infections
By University of Houston | Laurie Fickman | Mar 18, 2022
UH Researchers Receive $1.2 Million Grant to Peer into Ribosomes
Alessia Shaw Closed Last Evening's AAPAC/HBCU Tour Meeting
By Press release submission | Mar 17, 2022
Alessia Shaw, a sophomore at Cathedral City High, closed last evening's AAPAC/HBCU tour meeting with some of her own spoken word poetry.
Melendez won't challenge Calvert for District 41 congressional seat
By David Beasley | Mar 17, 2022
State Sen. Melissa Melendez has decided not to challenge incumbent and fellow Republican Ken Calvert for the District 41 Congressional seat.
Some [board members] are more equal than others
By Kenny Snell | Mar 17, 2022
John Glenn Middle School, of the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD), received an award from the California League of Schools “as being a 2022 School to Watch Redesignation VI”, according to Superintendent Scott Bailey’s Twitter.
Curative offers free COVID-19 testing at Palm Springs Convention Center
By Press Release | Mar 17, 2022
Curative is currently offering free COVID testing at the Palm Springs Convention Center every Monday and Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.