News from March 2022


PSPD still searching for alleged kidnapping victim, encourages potential witnesses to call in tips

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'

Sgt. Kasim Bikul of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department - Perris Station is reminding drivers that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.


CSUSB men's basketball coach Newman: 'I'm honored to be recognized as the Region Coach of the Year'

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'

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.



Two people shot in downtown Palm Springs, two men arrested

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

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

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

The annual State of the City Reception and Business Awards Celebration is scheduled for May 3.


Palm Springs earns first DEL win of the season against Rancho Mirage

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.


Alessia Shaw Closed Last Evening's AAPAC/HBCU Tour Meeting

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

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

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

Curative is currently offering free COVID testing at the Palm Springs Convention Center every Monday and Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.


East Valley Republican Woman Patriots host Community Townhall with Anthony Trimino

On March 17, 2022, The East Valley Republican Woman Patriots will host a Community Townhall with gubernatorial candidate, Anthony Trimino


Osaka heckled, asks for compassion after match: 'Truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression'

Naomi Osaka showed some resiliency during her recent loss to Veronika Kudermetova at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.


Riverside County Waste Resources Department to provide free Zero Waste Class on Saturday

Join the Department of Waste Resources for a new online class – Making Your Home Zero Waste.


With Ohmconnect, You Get Paid to Save Energy

Did you know that the state of California pays residents to save energy?



California State to host NCAA regional basketball tournament

California State University-San Bernardino will host games for the west region in the NCAA Division II basketball tournament. CSUSB was named the host after receiving the No. 2 seed from the selection committee.