News from February 2023


La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show rescheduled: 'Start your engines and get ready'

The 16th annual La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show has been postponed until Saturday, March 25, in hopes of sunny skies.


Alleged thief from Coachella behind bars for armed robbery in Bagdouma Park last month: 'The juvenile was not injured,' police said

A 22-year-old Coachella man stands accused in the robbery and assault of a 17-year-old in Bagdouma Park in Coachella last month, during which he allegedly demanded the teen's cellphone at gunpoint, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.


Two Cathedral City teens arrested after gun assault: 'Both victims were followed,' police say

An assault with a deadly weapon in Palm Desert Tuesday led to the arrest of two Cathedral City teens, one of whom allegedly stalked a victim.


Jewelry thieves rob woman in La Quinta parking lot; police warn residents to 'stay vigilant'

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is warning of a spike in jewelry thefts after thieves targeted an 87-year-old woman Monday in a La Quinta store parking lot.


FIREBIRDS’ DEEP-SEASON REPORT WITH HEAD COACH DAN BYLSMA

With more than half of their inaugural season already in the books, a succinct recap to-date of the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ debut campaign requires but a single word.


Desert Theatricals Production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on March 7

Desert Theatricals Production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on March 7 at


New Law Seeks to Eliminate Metallic Balloon Hazards

Some California cities have banned them- Opens in new window, public safety campaigns have persistently targeted them and state legislation- Opens in new window has even tackled them.


Is that a persistent cold, bad allergies, … or long COVID?

Some people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can have symptoms of the illness lasting years


Public Notice of Availability & Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Development Permit No. 22-4

Public Notice of Availability & Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Development Permit No. 22-4


Lead$ Lunch held at IMPALA BAR & GRILL on February 28

Lead$ Lunch held at IMPALA BAR & GRILL on February 28 at 12:00 pm


Ribbon Cutting Recap: Charming Smiles in La Quinta

Charming Smiles Dentistry celebrated their one-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting on February 9.


Employment Metrics 2018 vs 2022

Can you think back to 2018? That was FIVE years ago.


Extra pandemic relief food benefits set to expire

The additional emergency CalFresh food benefits that millions of Californians relied on to put food on the table during and after the pandemic are expiring soon


Your Feedback, Input Needed

As we head toward spring, it is the time of the year when we are preparing our annual Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and we ask for your help.


Calvert votes to reverse international COVID-19 vaccine mandate ‘estimated to have cost the U.S. nearly $90 billion’

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) voted along with the legislative majority to approve House of Representatives Bill 185, which would end the mandate that foreign travelers have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.


Coachella Valley's Renova Energy adds solar industry leader to its team: ‘Darryl’s skillset aligns perfectly with our mission’

Coachella Valley-based Renova Energy Corporation has welcomed Darryl Van Alstine to its executive team as the new sales and marketing vice president.


Indio councilman on helping first-time home buyers: 'It's important because housing is a major issue for everyone around here'

Despite the high cost of housing throughout the Coachella Valley, first- time home buyers may find hope in the Indio City Council, which is studying what needs to be done to fill this void.


Calvert reintroduces FISH Act to 'increase the effectiveness of our federal water systems'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) has reintroduced the Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act to strengthen the regulation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), with respect to anadromous species like salmon within the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).


Riverside County coroner releases identity of motorcyclist killed in Palm Springs crash

A motorcyclist who died in a traffic collision in Palm Springs on Sunday has been identified by the Riverside County Coroner's Office as 33-year-old Chase Adamic of Indio, Palm Springs Police Department said in a update Monday.


Community invited to 'Refresh the Rainbow' part in preparation for Cathedral City LGBT Days

Cathedral City is hosting a "ReFresh the Rainbow Crossing Paint Party" on Saturday, Feb. 18, to usher in the Cathedral City LGBT Days.