News from February 2023
Amy’s Purpose mixer planned for March 1 in Rancho Mirage: ‘Support to raise funds for Amy’s Purpose scholarships will greatly benefit the health of pets in our desert communities’
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Feb 15, 2023
Amy’s Purpose Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to pet safety and predator awareness, will hold a cocktail mixer honoring Bruce Fessier on March 1 at Willie’s Modern Fare in Rancho Mirage.
A teen and 24-year-old are behind bars in connection with Palm Springs gas station robbery
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Feb 15, 2023
A 15-year-old Palm Springs boy faces felony charges for allegedly brandishing a firearm while robbing a case of beer from a gas station, the Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) said on Facebook Feb. 6.
TWARYNSKI’S LATE GOAL SENDS FIREBIRDS OVER GULLS
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
The Coachella Valley Firebirds found their way back into the win column with a 2-1 win over the San Diego Gulls at Acrisure Arena on Friday night. 7,882 witnessed Carsen Twarynski’s goal with just 1:33 left in regulation propel the Firebirds to their 29th win of the season.
Desert Theatricals Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC on February 17
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Desert Theatricals Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC on February 17
SCE CUSTOMERS GETTING BILL RELIEF IN COMING WEEKS
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Southern California Edison is accelerating efforts to help customers navigate energy bill increases this year. SCE’s 5 million-plus residential and small business customers will receive the first of two California Climate Credits- link opens in new window on their SCE bill a month early, in their March billing cycle.
California will inevitably shake like Turkey
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that killed — by current count — more than 6,000 people in Turkey and Syria on Sunday was produced by the same type of fault underlying most of California.
Afternoon Concert Crawl on February 18
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Afternoon Concert Crawl on February 18 at
Lead$ Lunch held at IMPALA BAR & GRILL on February 21
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Lead$ Lunch held at IMPALA BAR & GRILL on February 21 at 12:00 pm
Cathedral City LGBT Days
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Friday, March 3 Official City Hall Lighting Ceremony, screening under the stars of Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert followed by the First-Ever Outdoor PRIDE Drone Show and a Surprise Concert TB
Colorado River Crisis and the Coachella Valley
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Despite this season’s welcome winter rains the Western United States remains in a nearly quarter-decade “megadrought.”
Palm Springs Police Department: 'Be aware of an increase in theft and burglaries to homes under construction'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Feb 14, 2023
The Palm Springs Police Department is warning residents and contractors about a recent spike in burglaries at residential construction sites in the city.
Cathedral City man convicted of four murders in Palm Springs in 2019: 'Some people just want to kill'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Feb 14, 2023
A 23-year-old Cathedral City man found guilty last week in the Palm Springs quadruple murders could be sentenced to death or life in prison without parole, according to Palm Desert Patch.
Coachella Valley Unified School District will host a job fair Feb. 25: 'We want highly qualified teachers in all categories'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Feb 14, 2023
The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) will be hosting a teacher recruitment fair on Saturday, Feb. 25, to fill open teaching positions for the 2023-24 school year.
Tentative employment agreement to raise In-Home Supportive Services wages
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a tentative employment agreement with United Domestic Workers (UDW), AFCSME Local 3930, for three years of wage increases for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS).
Family Fun Wednesday/Miércoles de diversión familiar on February 22
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Family Fun Wednesday/Miércoles de diversión familiar on February 22
Indio council member discusses upcoming improvements: 'This was another piece of what’s important to the community'
By Donna Rolando | Feb 13, 2023
As requested by Indio residents, the Jackson Tennis Courts will be getting a long-awaited upgrade as part of the city’s ongoing $10 million capital improvement project.
Palm Springs woman in critical condition after being struck by car, incident still under investigation
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Feb 11, 2023
The Palm Springs Police Department investigated a Feb. 1 car accident at Tahquitz Canyon and Sunrise Way that left a local woman hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Indio launches revamped volunteer program
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Feb 10, 2023
The city of Indio, California, has launched its newly-revamped volunteer program and invited members of the community to sign up for different ways to make a difference close to home.
U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West to perform Feb. 21 in Palm Springs
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Feb 10, 2023
The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West will perform a free concert at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs, California, on Feb. 21, an Instagram announcement said.
Riverside district attorney: 'Victims of crime deserve the right to be the priority'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Feb 9, 2023
A severe shortage of Riverside County judges caused the dismissal of three child sexual assault cases, which were then immediately refiled, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office said in a news release.