News from November 2022


Drivers rescued by Palm Springs Fire Department

The Palm Springs Fire Department rescued three stranded drivers trapped in swift-moving flood waters that overtook North Indian Canyon Drive on Tuesday afternoon.


Hall on students accused of bringing a handgun to school: 'The decision was made to evacuate the school'

Two 13-year-old boys, who attend Toro Canyon Middle School, were taken into custody Wednesday after bringing a handgun to class and what was suspected to be a grenade, said Sgt. Brandi Swan of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


Task force seizes guns, 62 pounds of meth: 'Evidence indicative of narcotics sales'

Firearms and 62 pounds of suspected methamphetamine were confiscated by the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force on Friday.


Miller: Proposed Indio Grand Marketplace has taken 'a big step forward'

Long-awaited plans for the Indio Grand Marketplace took a giant step forward recently.


CVWD honored for management excellence

Coachella Valley Water District is one of four public drinking water systems to win a top utility management award from the nation’s only policy-making organization for the largest metropolitan water utilities.


DWA president: 'Removing grass is the best thing property owners can do to reduce their water footprint'

The Palm Springs City Council recently approved a turf rebate program to encourage landscaping that conserves water during an extreme drought.


Take a Ride On the Foundation Express

Desert Sands Educational Foundation cordially invites you to our first fundraising event of the year, The Foundation Express, is this Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 pm.


Portions of Rancho Mirage Community Park closed for Festival of the Arts

Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1, portions of Rancho Mirage Community Park located at 71560 San Jacinto Drive will be closed to the public in preparation for the Festival of the Arts event on Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6.


Craft Fair Fundraiser set for Nov. 8

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber has issued the following press release:The Friends of the Indio Senior will be hosting are Annual Craft Fair Fundraiser Nov. 8 at the Indio Senior Center.


Survey: Wallis, Holstege in statistical voting tie for state assembly District 47

Greg Wallis and Christy Holstege are in a statistical voting tie among active voters for state assembly, District 47, according to a new survey.