News from November 2022
Drivers rescued by Palm Springs Fire Department
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Nov 9, 2022
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'
By Donna Rolando | Nov 7, 2022
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'
By Donna Rolando | Nov 6, 2022
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'
By Donna Rolando | Nov 4, 2022
Long-awaited plans for the Indio Grand Marketplace took a giant step forward recently.
CVWD honored for management excellence
By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2022
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'
By Donna Rolando | Nov 3, 2022
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
By Press release submission | Nov 3, 2022
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
By Press Release | Nov 3, 2022
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
By Press Release | Nov 3, 2022
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
By David Beasley | Nov 1, 2022
Greg Wallis and Christy Holstege are in a statistical voting tie among active voters for state assembly, District 47, according to a new survey.