Coachella Valley Times

News from February 2023


Indio man charged in multiple commercial thefts in Temecula, San Bernardino counties: 'It is believed Ware is responsible for additional thefts that have yet to be reported'

Deputies at the Riverside County Southwest Sheriff's Station have arrested an Indio man in connection with multiple thefts from businesses in Temecula and San Bernardino counties.


GIBSON’S SHUTOUT HELPS FIREBIRDS TO 30TH WIN OF SEASON

The Coachella Valley Firebirds swept the weekend series against the San Diego Gulls on Saturday night by the final score of 4-0. Max McCormick scored twice while Christopher Gibson turned away all 21 shots for his second shutout of the season in front of 9,339 at Acrisure Arena.


Document Shredding & E-Waste Event on February 11

Document Shredding & E-Waste Event on February 11


Learning History, Life Skills by Handling Mules

High in the Sierra Nevada, a group of kids ranging in age from nine to 17 spends every other weekend from February through May in the tiny mountain community of Kernville- Opens in new window. T


ART DOC: Ursula von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own on February 22

The second in the Palm Desert Public Art Documentary Film Series is Into Her Own, an artistic biography of one of the few women in the world working in monumental sculpture.



Ribbon Cutting for Little Shop of Treasures on February 15

Ribbon Cutting for Little Shop of Treasures on February 15


City of La Quinta’s Community Workshop 2023

The La Quinta Community Workshop 2023 is scheduled for Wed., Feb. 15, from 5 – 7 p.m., at the La Quinta Wellness Center. Food and refreshments will be provided.


Morning Insights on February 8

A Forum for Entrepreneurs and Innovators


Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health Invites Youth to Apply for Mental Health Short Film Contest

Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Directing Change Film Contest.


Input Needed on LCAP Survey

PSUSD would like to hear your thoughts, opinions, questions, and ideas about how we can continue to provide and improve a quality learning environment for all PSUSD students.


Harsher penalties are needed to combat the fentanyl crisis and save lives

It is hard to count all the worries parents face today. There are the standard worries every generation brings — dating, driving, grades, etc. But there is a new threat.


Dr. GEORGE $100,000 Corvette GIVEAWAY

SATURDAY, February 11th – Dr. George Charity Car Show – Benefitting Desert Cancer Foundation Returns to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden


CVWD increases conservation investment to $13.35 million this fiscal year

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) approved an additional $7.5 million to cover the increase in conservation rebate applications and to encourage customer participation in conservation programs bringing the total investment for fiscal year 2022-2023 to $13.35 million.


Fisherman’s Market & Grill Now at Acrisure Arena

One of the many highlights of the new Acrisure Arena is the opening of the sixth restaurant in the Fisherman’s group of locally-owned fresh seafood restaurants and bars.


SunPower Helps Renters Take Advantage of Solar Energy

Expands multifamily solar projects with three new developers in California


Riverside County supervisors OK agreement with Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors recently gave a unanimous 5-0 vote to approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians regarding the Oasis Mobile Home Park in Thermal.


Bed Bath & Beyond to close Palm Desert store

Bed Bath & Beyond has included its Palm Desert location among its latest round of 87 store closures across 30 states as the company inches closer to bankruptcy, USA Today reports.


Riverside County's annual homeless count draws record volunteer turnout: 'This is a critical issue for our county'

The Riverside County annual Point in Time (PIT) homeless count saw the largest volunteer turnout the survey has ever had, the county said in a press release.


Bryan Adams' 'So Happy it Hurts' tour to stop at Acrisure Arena

Fans can catch Bryan Adams and his "So Happy It Hurts" tour during a stop at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs in July with iconic group Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.