News from 2022


Prescribed burns in Mountain Center after reported fires

Federal firefighters are conducting prescribed burns in the San Bernardino National Forest close to Mountain Center as several motorists reported fires to the Forest Service.


Coachella Valley Unified School District planning teacher recruitment fair

We are recruiting applicants for ALL subject areas who hold a teaching credential or will be eligible for a credential for the 2022-2023 school year.


Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians donates a new church bell to Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, donated funds to Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church for a new church bell on Sunday, February 6th, 2022.


Tobacco retail permitting ordinance passes in the city of Indio

On February 16, 2022, The City of Indio, CA adopted Local Ordinance 838.


Yard sale to support Palm Springs Animal Shelter

Are you ready for a little Spring cleaning? Is your garage full of items you no longer need?


Palm Springs Animal Shelter to host Faux Fur Ball 2022

Join the Palm Springs Animal Shelter for an evening of celebration at Faux Fur Ball 2022 Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Palm Springs Air Museum.


Ruiz stands 'in solidarity with the Ukrainian people' while condemning Russia for invasion

Raul Ruiz (D-California) said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “threatens peace and stability around the globe” as the U.S. and its allies have enacted fresh sanctions on Russia.


Telethon to Fight Child Hunger scheduled for April 8

Join us for the LIVE Television Broadcast of FIND Food Bank’s 12th Annual TELETHON to Fight Child Hunger on Friday, April 8, 2022.


Find Food Bank to host Palm Desert Food & Wine 2022

Join us March 25-27, 2022, for Palm Desert Food & Wine, presented by Agua Caliente Casinos and organized by Palm Springs Life, in the El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert.


Easter Bunny photos at The Gardens

Hop into Spring by reserving a time to get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny on Saturday April 9.


Tuxes and Tiaras event scheduled for Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley

Contour Dermatology has issued the following press release:Contour Dermatology invites you to join us for a “Tuxes and Tiaras” Day of Beauty event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley. Let us crown you with sparkling beauty treatments at our best prices of the year.


March 3 meeting planned on Homeless Navigation Center

The city of Palm Springs has issued the following press release:The City of Palm Springs invites residents to participate in an upcoming community meeting regarding a new Homeless Navigation Center to be located at 3589 McCarthy Road in the northern part of the city.The meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.


Masks, proof of vaccinations no longer required as of Feb. 28

Beginning Monday, Feb. 28, the City of Palm Springs will no longer require masks indoors or proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests in bars and restaurants, aligning its pandemic safety requirements with the state’s policies and guidance.


Visit Greater Palm Springs launches Digital Wellness pass

Rancho Mirage, California - Coming off the success of digital passes centered around outdoor exploration and dining, Visit Greater Palm Springs has launched the new digital Wellness Pass today to help travelers reach their health and wellness goals in the new year.


'An aerospace minor leaguer': China fails to rival US in commercial aviation

Some believe that commercial airline developments on China's behalf could be harmful to the United States, however, one expert believes China has a long way to go in commercial aviation


With its COVID-19 case rate 'lower than the county and state average,' Palm Springs to life mandates

The City of Palm Springs is planning on lifting its mask and proof of vaccination status mandates for all indoor events, which also includes restaurants and bars, on Feb. 28.


Economist: US-China trade deal was a 'historical' failure

In a recent blog post for the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Chad Bown, an economist, explained that China did not hold up its end of the bargain in its "historical trade deal" with the United States.


Beijing accused of supplying Myanmar's junta with jets as report links GE, Intel and Microsoft to Chinese Military

A recent report by a United Nations expert on Myanmar accuses Russia and China of supplying Myanmar's junta with military supplies.


A revolutionary patent: a cheap and safe high-capacity battery

Scientists from the Institute of Physics and the J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed a new type of rechargeable battery that brings a revolution in technologies. I


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