News from April 2023


Student-built architectural projects to be showcased at COD: 'They developed something really impressive'

The College of the Desert and the Desert Sands Unified School District will host a public showcase of student architecture projects from April 25 to 27 at the amphitheater on the Palm Desert Campus of the college.


City of Rancho Mirage hosts Community Emergency Preparedness Commission Meeting on April 25

City of Rancho Mirage hosts Community Emergency Preparedness Commission Meeting on April 25 at 2:30 pm


Palm Spring Animal Shelter hosts Public Vaccine Clinic on April 27

Palm Springs Animal Shelter is happy to provide low cost vaccines available to the public every Thursday from 9:30AM-1PM excluding holidays.


Palm Springs names new fire chief: 'Paul Alvarado is an outstanding leader with an exceptional background in firefighting'

The Palm Springs Fire Department will be welcoming Paul Alvarado as its new fire chief next month, Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles said, according to the City of Palm Springs website.


Coachella Valley Music Festival hit with $117,000 fine for violating local curfew laws

Even a great show has to come to an end, and when there's a city curfew, violations can get costly.


LAUSD Alum Launches Virtual Learning Tool in District High Schools: 'We look forward to providing the absolute best online course experience'

The virtual learning platform, Subject, was approved by the Board of Education for use in LAUSD High Schools.


Firebirds Clip Roadrunners In Game One Of Calder Cup Playoffs, 5-1

The Firebirds defeated the Tucson Roadrunners on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena to take a 1-0 series lead in the first round of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs.


Palm Springs Unified School District hosts Intermediate English Classes/Clases de inglés intermedias-Zoom on April 25

Palm Springs Unified School District hosts Intermediate English Classes/Clases de inglés intermedias-Zoom on April 25 at


Coachella alley Economic Partnership announces Wages by Sector Innovation Month Palm Desert iHub Showcase: Meet the Entrepreneurs on April 24

To support smart economic growth and job creation, CVEP nurtures entrepreneurs through its pioneering iHubs in Palm Springs and Palm Desert.


Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts Ribbon Cutting | The Paper Dolls on April 27

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce along with The Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce invites you to the grand opening of The Paper Dolls.


Coachella Valley Water District announces Water conservation rules revised

Following an improved water supply in the state, Coachella Valley Water District has taken significant steps to ease emergency water conservation measures adopted in spring 2022.



Panel on Careers in Law Enforcement and Protective Services

A panel on careers in Law Enforcement and Protective Services will be held in the Cravens Student Services Center Multi-purpose room on Tuesday, April 25th from 2pm to 4pm.


COD Baseball scores 4 in the 5th, holds on for win over the Eagles, 5-1

COD (20-14; 9-11) got back in the win column after a frustrating loss on the road earlier in the week, a big inning in the fifth and a superb pitching performance from the starter and the relivers, as the Roadrunners stunned the Mt. San Jacinto Eagles (26-8; 13-6), 5-1.


Researchers warn of tick-borne disease babesiosis

Tis the season for hiking now that spring has arrived and temperatures are on the upswing.


City of Rancho Mirage hosts Community Emergency Response Training 3-Day Basic on April 25

City of Rancho Mirage hosts Community Emergency Response Training 3-Day Basic on April 25 at 8:00 am PDT


California Public Utility Commission hosts Public Forum on California-American Water Company (Cal-Am) Rate Requests on April 25

California Public Utility Commission hosts Public Forum on California-American Water Company (Cal-Am) Rate Requests on April 25


University of California, Riverside announces New center to study labor issues in the Inland Empire

UC Riverside is one of five UCs with a new center to study labor policies, jobs, and economic and social impacts of labor.


Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts Last Act Before The Next Act on April 25

Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts Last Act Before The Next Act on April 25 at 5:30 pm


Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts Indian Wells State Of The City And Hospitality Awards on April 25

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Indian Wells, invites you to this year’s State of the City & Hospitality Awards.