News from September 2022
Missing Arizona woman may be in Indio area; police ask community to be on the watch
By Donna Rolando | Sep 15, 2022
Indio and Palm Springs residents are asked to assist in locating a missing Arizona woman whom police say may be in the area.
SunPower invests in leading solar dealers Renova Energy and EmPower Solar
By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2022
SunPower Dealer Accelerator Program designed to propel solar dealer growth and accelerate proliferation of SunPower's solar, storage and financing products
Thermal educator charged with teaching 'under the influence of alcohol' posts bail
By Donna Rolando | Sep 14, 2022
A teacher from a Thermal, California, school was arrested after deputies determined he was under the influence of alcohol, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
Palm Springs International Airport executive director: 'We look forward to receiving your input'
By Zachary Richter | Sep 14, 2022
Palm Springs International Airport is looking forward to branding in a way that highlights the Palm Springs destination in the best possible way.
Mejia to speak on ranked-choice voting Tuesday; 'all residents of Palm Desert Green Country Club' invited
By Donna Rolando | Sep 12, 2022
The Republican and Democrat clubs in Palm Desert will host a meeting for residents on Tuesday to discuss the system of ranked-choice voting now active in the city.
PAC-12 Names Fanaply Digital Fan Engagement Partner
By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2022
Multi-year partnership will create new opportunities to build and engage fan communities via accessible digital collectibles and NFTs
Baeza: 'Investigators identified and arrested the suspect' in a Sept. 2 shooting
By Donna Rolando | Sep 9, 2022
An investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department into a fatal shooting at a Coachella party this month has led to the arrest of a 17-year-old male from Cathedral City.
CVWD recognized for excellence in financial reporting
By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2022
Coachella Valley Water District's (CVWD) Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
Albertsons CEO: 'Breakfast is an essential school supply'
By Karen Kidd | Sep 8, 2022
An Orange County family shelter is in line to receive donations made by customers checking out from a local grocery store in September, according to an announcement by the shelter.
Cois Byrd Detention Center inmate accused of murdering fellow inmate in 'altercation'
By Donna Rolando | Sep 7, 2022
Homicide investigators have identified a suspect in the death of an inmate at Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Business becoming the new law as law firms, services start outsourcing
By Gregory Burnett | Sep 7, 2022
Until recently, law firms had always followed a traditional business model in regards to how a law firm and its services operated.
Suspect arrested in connection with summer burglary spree in Palm Desert Country Club community
By Donna Rolando | Sep 6, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department not only arrested a Palm Desert man for a string of residential burglaries, they also recovered stolen property belonging to the victims, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's website.
Statewide, local leaders discuss future water supplies in the Coachella Valley
By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022
Statewide, local leaders discuss future water supplies in the Coachella Valley as California prepares for fourth dry year
Century Park in Cathedral City to be refurbished after extensive vandalism: 'Our kids really need it.'
By Donna Rolando | Sep 5, 2022
Children will have the opportunity to play in Cathedral City's Century Park once more without the harmful effects of vandalism, now that the city council is proceeding with a $300,000 renovation plan.
Top 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, Sept. 5-11
By Laine Henry | Palm Springs Desert Sun | Sep 5, 2022
There are always plenty of things to do in the Coachella Valley. We've put together a list of events and entertainment happening this week.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department: Rancho Mirage man dies of fentanyl poisoning, dealer charged with murder
By Donna Rolando | Sep 4, 2022
Riverside County Sheriff's Department reports that a Cathedral City man was charged with murder Wednesday for dealing fentanyl that led to the death of a 22-year-old man in January.
7 course tasting dinner to benefit Chef Jennifer Town
By Press release submission | Sep 3, 2022
7 course tasting dinner to benefit Chef Jennifer Town.
Riverside County health officer says 'take this heat seriously' as Coachella Valley opens cooling centers to handle extreme scorcher
By Donna Rolando | Sep 3, 2022
Cooling centers will be open throughout the Coachella Valley this week as National Weather Service warns of an extreme heat wave now in effect and extending through Labor Day.
City of Palm Springs has partnered with GT Molecular to monitor city wastewater for monkeypox: 'recent testing has confirmed the detection'
By Donna Rolando | Sep 1, 2022
Using knowledge to fight a growing threat, the City of Palm Springs has teamed up with GT Molecular to monitor city wastewater for monkeypox, according to a recent Tweet.