News from April 2023


Former California Sen. Melendez says ‘Californians deserve a fuel economy' despite new Senate bill

Former California State Sen. Melissa Melendez recently spoke out against California’s Senate bill SBX1-2, which Melendez said could cause fuel prices to spike and hurt residents.


California Public Utility Commission hosts Public Forum on Telecommunications Service Quality Rules (General Order 133D) on May 3

California Public Utility Commission hosts Public Forum on Telecommunications Service Quality Rules (General Order 133D) on May 3 at 02:00 PM



California Public Utility Commission hosts Public Forum on California-American Water Company (Cal-Am) Rate Requests on May 2

California Public Utility Commission hosts Public Forum on California-American Water Company (Cal-Am) Rate Requests on May 2 at


Four Coachella teens charged with resisting arrest and possession of firearms: 'A vehicle pursuit ensued'

Four Coachella teens are charged with possessing loaded firearms after leading the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on a pursuit that ended in a traffic collision, according to Sgt. David Aldrich.


Local Realtor on area housing market: 'Coachella Valley inventory has increased from its record low'

Housing markets around the country continue to readjust to increased interest rates, and the Coachella Valley is not exempt from those effects.


New research sheds light on how healthy neurons metabolize glucose, offering clues to neurodegenerative diseases: 'We have a much better understanding of the basic fuel that makes neurons run'

New research by Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco reveals how neurons metabolize glucose, challenging previous beliefs. Neurons can take up and process glucose themselves, relying on glycolysis for normal functioning. These findings have implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases.


University Of California, Riverside announces Forced water-use cuts made California more waterwise

After a drought-stricken California lifted a year of mandatory water-use cuts that were effective in 2015 and 2016, urban water use crept back up somewhat, but the overall lasting effect was a more waterwise Golden State, a University of California, Riverside, study has found.


Palm Spring Animal Shelter hosts An Evening with Gennine Francis on May 3

Join us for an intimate evening with Gennine, complete with lite appetizers and hosted cocktails, all benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.


California Public Utility Commission hosts Broadband for All, Digital Equity, and BEAD Planning Workshop - Santa Rosa on April 28

California Public Utility Commission hosts Broadband for All, Digital Equity, and BEAD Planning Workshop - Santa Rosa on April 28 at



Two Riverside County men accused of $30,000 diesel fuel theft in Coachella: 'Video surveillance cameras captured portions of the theft'

Security footage that revealed portions of the crime led to the arrest of two Riverside County men charged with grand theft for allegedly stealing approximately $30,000 worth of diesel fuel from a City of Coachella gas station.


Palm Springs Loves Drag Queens

The Empowering Impact of Palm Springs Drag Queens



Palm Spring Unified School District hosts Parents in Action/Padres en Acción on May 1

Palm Spring Unified School District hosts Parents in Action/Padres en Acción on May 1 at 5:30 PM


Palm Spring Unified School District hosts Intermediate English Classes/Clases de inglés intermedias-Zoom on April 27

Palm Spring Unified School District hosts Intermediate English Classes/Clases de inglés intermedias-Zoom on April 27 at 6:00 PM


Firebirds Host Free Viewing Parties For Round 2 Of The Calder Cup Playoffs At Spotlight 29 Casino

Fans Unite To Cheer For Games One And Two Against The Colorado Eagles April 26 & 27


Four Goal First Period Sends Firebirds To Second Round

The Firebirds defeated the Tucson Roadrunners on Sunday afternoon by the final score of 5-1 to advance to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Coachella Valley was backed by four first period goals and will now face the Colorado Eagles in round two beginning this Wednesday in Loveland, CO.


Coachella Valley Economic Partnership hosts Morning Insights on May 10

Coachella Valley Economic Partnership hosts Morning Insights on May 10 at 8:00 am


Eisenhower Medical Center hosts Parkinson's Wellness Expo on April 28

Eisenhower Health, SongShine, ACV Parkinson's Support Group, and Rock Steady Boxing Desert Cities will host a Wellness Expo promoting awareness and education about Parkinson's disease