Coachella Valley Times

News from October 2022


EVRWP on wreath event: 'We are forever grateful to all the volunteers and groups'

East Valley Republican Women Patriots (EVRWP) will support Wreaths Across America for the first time this year.


Greater Palm Springs Realtors report: Coachella Valley home price decline a 'general corrective turn'

The Coachella Valley housing market continues to see a “corrective turn” in home prices, according to the latest Greater Palm Springs Realtors report published Oct. 10.


Drunk driver crashes into light post and fence with 2-year-old son inside the vehicle

A Coachella father, who was allegedly driving while intoxicated on Sunday morning, crashed into a light post and fence while his 2-year-old son was in the car, unbuckled, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.


Modernism Week 2022 Programming Announced

The four-day long “mini-Modernism Week” schedule of events for this October was just announced, and tickets are now available.


No on Prop 1

83% of Californians polled disagree with late term abortion. It is our duty to express our decision by voting, and I will vote NO on PROP 1.


Riverside County's youngest 'Champion for Children' award winner advocates for inclusivity, tolerance and kindness

Palm Springs High School student and anti-bullying advocate Solange Signoret has been named this year's "Champion for Children," according to the City of Palm Springs, California.


Riverside County Transportation Commission officials heading to Washington to promote rail service: 'This daily passenger rail service will transform how we travel'

The Riverside County officials and staff are heading to Washington D.C. this month to meet with federal officials to promote the need for a rail system between the Coachella Valley and Los Angeles.


Palm Desert's Renova Energy hosts 'No to NEM 3.0' rally: 'Proposed policy changes only favor the utilities,' not ratepayers

Renova Energy is hosting its “No to NEM 3.0” solar rally on Tuesday, with its employees to protest the state's rooftop solar proposal.


Desert Sands school district employee allegedly carjacked by two boys in school parking lot

Two boys believed to be armed with a handgun forcibly carjacked a Desert Sands Unified School District employee recently only to be apprehended after a police pursuit, NBC Palm Springs reported.


Indio City Council: 'August 26, from now on will be known as Hunter Lopez Day'

An Indio Marine who died in a bombing at the end of the Afghanistan war will be proudly remembered in his hometown with the annual observance of Hunter Lopez Day.


California is 'putting money back into your pockets' with tax refunds

Amidst the pressures of record inflation, the State of California is offering relief with Middle Class Tax Refunds hitting residents' bank accounts soon.


Calvert leads nuclear energy focused forum: 'We can implement policies that promote a secure and reliable electric grid'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) recently joined two other Republican California congressmen to lead a clean energy forum titled "The Golden State of nuclear power: The importance of Diablo Canyon and nuclear energy in California's grid."


Calvert supports SBIR, STTR programs: ‘They are tools that can help our country maintain its technological edge’

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert is stressing the importance of staying on the cutting edge of technology and innovation this month when it comes to small business and supporting technology.


No-H20 Car Wash Arrives in the Coachella Valley

Innovative No-H2O Car Wash: Better for Your Car, Better for the Environment


Paint El Paseo Pink Walk Set for this Saturday…

Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF) is delighted to present the 16th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink walk, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with Pink Diamond Sponsor Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center.


Certified Farmers Markets returns to the Valley 'bigger, and better than before'

Offering not only fresh food but also music and art to unite the community in a festive experience, the annual Certified Farmers Markets is returning to several locations across the Valley this week, the Indio Certified Farmers Market posted on Facebook.


Thermal school teacher accused of instructing students while 'under the influence of alcohol'

A Palm Desert man was taken into custody Friday after an investigation kicked off by a Thermal school student 's call to their parents saying they believed their teacher was intoxicated and that his behavior frightened the class.


Deceased Coachella pedestrian found to be victim of double hit-and-run

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is investigating a double hit-and-run in the City of Coachella that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old male pedestrian.


Bill designating ‘Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office’ heads to President

A bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-California) to rename the Norco (California) Post Office to Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office has passed the House and Senate and is headed to President Biden for signature.


Indio to award grants 'up to $5,000' to local nonprofits

The city of Indio confirmed it will be awarding grants up to $5,000 to local nonprofits through its Community Grants and Sponsorship Program. Applications can now be submitted.