News published on Coachella Valley Times in January 2023

News from January 2023


Styles to close out tour in Greater Palm Springs; calls last Coachella show 'the absolute time of my life'

Harry Styles will be closing out his "Love on Tour" concert at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, the venue said on Twitter.


Third suspect arrested in Palm Desert jewelry store armed robbery, fourth suspect's 'whereabouts are currently unknown'

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has now arrested a third suspect in the armed robbery of a Palm Desert jewelry store as the hunt continues for a fourth and final suspect.


Desert Hot Springs teen accused of stealing iPhone at gunpoint

Palm Desert deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, with help from Desert Hot Springs, apprehended a 17-year-old local male for alleged armed robbery of an iPhone on Friday.


Calvert reintroduces HELD Act to give criminals who are in the country illegally a 'one-way ticket out of our country'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) has reintroduced the Help Ensure Legal Detainers (HELD) Act to keep communities safe from crime.


Calvert votes for Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act: ‘The last thing American families need is an army of IRS agents’

Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a 221-210 House of Representatives majority to approve the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act on Monday.


'Rock out': Stefani, Rucker to headline American Express Golf Tournament in La Quinta

As if a tournament that brings together top golfers isn't enough of a draw, Gwen Stefani and Darius Rucker will be this year's headlining acts at the American Express Golf Tournament at La Quinta Country Club and PGA West.


Riverside County's Hestrin on mass dismissal of court cases: 'One thousand cases dismissed is a thousand too many'

The Association of Riverside County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff (ARCCOPS) is urging county judges to end their "reckless dismissal" of criminal cases.


PSPD on stranded dog in Palm Springs: 'Thank you to everyone who assisted in this rescue and got Talulah home safe'

It took a quite a team effort, but Talulah, a blue-eyed dog, was reunited Wednesday with her family after an adventure that left her stranded overnight on a 75-foot cliff that rescuers could only reach by rappelling down a mountainside in Palm Springs.


Californians Can Make Real Energy Cuts in 2023 with $1K to $5M Loans and Leases from State-backed Program

On National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, Jan. 10, State Treasurer Ma invites residents and business owners to examine ways to conserve energy & costs


Historic Partnership on Water, Jobs and Economic Development for Desert Tribal, Farmworker Communities

A federally-recognized Native American tribe and an organization founded by Farmworker Leader Cesar Chavez today announced a historic agreement to form a joint venture with a private land owner that will generate water, jobs and economic development in tribal and farmworker communities in California.


New 'fun and uplifting' sculptures on display for Palm Desert's El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition

The City of Palm Desert has invited the public to usher in the new year by checking out the new sculptures on display for the 2023-24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition.


PSPD locate hit-and-run driver with help from community

The Palm Springs Police Department has identified the driver in a recent hit-and-run accident that left a skateboarder hospitalized with major injuries to his arm and leg.


Volunteers needed for Read With Me, ‘an amazing organization that has a proven track record of recruiting, training and transporting senior volunteers’

Since 2004, the nonprofit Read With Me Volunteer Programs has inspired and helped under-resourced children from low-income communities.


Calvert: Ukraine fight is 'the frontline of defending liberty and democracy'

Moved by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent address to Congress, California Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) and many others are showing their willingness to further fuel Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion.


'Kings of Queen', Palm Springs Queen tribute postponed due to 'chance of rain' and safety 'priority'

The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled free "Rock the Park" concert featuring "The Kings of Queen", a Queen tribute ban, for Jan. 25 due to the threat of rain.


Calvert: 2023 appropriations bill is 'a terrible way to govern'

Representative Ken Calvert wants to see Congress start the new year determined to never give rush treatment to a spending plan as he says it did with the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill of $1.7 trillion, which President Biden has since signed off on.


Fire at defunct Palm Springs golf course raging upon crews' arrival; 'alert' also issued for commercial site

Firefighters escaped injury battling heavy smoke and fire conditions Monday at a building located on an abandoned Palm Springs golf course, the Palm Springs Fire Department reports.


Riverside County sheriff on the murder of a deputy: 'This terrible tragedy should have been prevented by the legal system'

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is saddened to announce the death of Deputy Isaiah Cordero, most recently assigned to the Jurupa Valley Station, for whom funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 6.


Imperial Irrigation District leads clothing drive: 'It’s heartwarming to see the hard work and generosity of our employees'

The Imperial Irrigation District recently led a clothing drive for residents of the Coachella Valley and teamed up with two other agencies in the Valley to supply winter care packages to those in need.


Southern California's Edison International reflects 'continued confidence' with annual dividend increase of 5.4%

Edison International is well on its way to making good its pledge to bring its earnings per share up to 7%.