News from July 2023
County of Riverside announces Candidate filing opens Monday for November 7 general election
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 15, 2023
Anyone interested in running for offices on the November 7 general election ballot may take out candidate filing papers beginning Monday, July 17.
Wells Fargo's Jacks: Her Many Horses has become 'go-to national leader helping increase the flow of capital to tribal communities'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 14, 2023
San Francisco-based Wells Fargo recently appointed Dawson Her Many Horses, who leads Native American Banking, as managing director.
National Weather Service: 'Dangerously hot conditions are expected' in Coachella Valley
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 14, 2023
The U.S. National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for the Coachella Valley.
County of Riverside announces More Meetings Coming Up on East Valley Infrastructure Efforts
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 14, 2023
Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Riverside County and the nonprofit organization Alianza Coachella Valley are working in partnership to form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to bring infrastructure upgrades to the eastern Coachella Valley communities.
Acrisure Arena: 'WWE SUPERSHOW is coming to Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs!'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 13, 2023
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will be coming to Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs this fall. Tickets go on sale for this action-packed program this Friday, July 14.
University of California, Riverdale hosts SPP Dean's Ambassador Program Info Session on July 18
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 13, 2023
University of California, Riverdale hosts SPP Dean's Ambassador Program Info Session on July 18 at 3pm
County of Riverside announces Board of Supervisors approves future Wellness Village site for Mead Valley
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 13, 2023
On July 11, the Board of Supervisors approved the location of the future Wellness Village to move to Mead Valley.
California Public Utility Commission announces CPUC Creates Pathways to Equity with Innovative Grant Program
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 13, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to include the needs and voices of underserved and underrepresented communities in its decision-making processes, today created a $30 million Equity and Access Grant Program to provide technical assistance and capacity building for California Native American Tribes and community‐based organizations (CBOs).
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce member: 'Everybody wins when businesses flourish'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 12, 2023
Wendy Beerbower, a member of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, spoke recently about what the Chamber accomplishes. She specifically addressed what she’s learned from her Chamber involvement and how businesses impact the local community.
Palm Springs: 'As "Canine Mayor" of Palm Springs, Buddy Holly looks forward to making many appearances around town'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 12, 2023
Palm Springs has chosen Westminster Kennel Club "Best in Show" winner Buddy Holly as the first-ever "Canine Mayor" of the city. As Canine Mayor, Buddy will be making appearances all across the city as he serves as an ambassador for Palm Springs.
University of California, Riverdale announces AI creates new environmental injustices, but there’s a fix
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 12, 2023
As the computing demands for artificial intelligence, or AI, grow at a great pace, so do the inequitable environmental consequences.
County of Riverside announces the unincorporated community of Carver Tract will have sidewalks
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 12, 2023
The unincorporated community of Carver Tract, a “county island” between the cities of Indio and Coachella, will have sidewalks throughout the entire 200-home neighborhood in about one year with today’s approval of funding to finish all the community’s sidewalks.
San Jacinto City Council on Hawkins' arrest: 'This is an ongoing criminal investigation'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 11, 2023
Brian Hawkins, a San Jacinto councilmember and congressional candidate, was arrested July 2 by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on allegations of assaulting two children.
University of California, Riverdale hosts Cardio Circuit on July 18
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 11, 2023
University of California, Riverdale hosts Cardio Circuit on July 18 at 10am
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership announces Wealth in the Coachella Valley
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 11, 2023
For my first Data Digest of 2023, I explored household income in the Coachella Valley. Household income has risen since the COVID lockdowns, especially for those with the lowest incomes.
County of Riverside announces Increases Homeless Shelter Bed Capacity
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 11, 2023
On July 11, the Board of Supervisors approved $7.6 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support emergency shelter projects in Riverside County.
Hestrin: 'Deputy Calhoun showed incredible courage during a terrifying situation'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 10, 2023
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office is seeking to pursue the death penalty against the man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Deputy Darnell Calhoun.
Battaglia: 'I'm humbled at the growth' of Renova Energy
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 10, 2023
Vincent Battaglia, founder and CEO of Renova Energy, commented on the growth of his company over the years.
University of California, Riverdale announces UCR releases a new avocado tree to the world marketplace
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 10, 2023
A new avocado variety that’s more than a half-century in the making will soon be available to growers in the world marketplace.
California Public Utility Commission announces CPUC To Hold Public Forums To Consider Extension of PG&E’s Diablo Canyon
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jul 10, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold online public forums for the public to provide input about the potential extension of operations at Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.