News from March 2023


'Firefighters responded to a school bus well involved': California Highway Patrol investigates Coachella Valley school bus fire

California Highway Patrol is investigating a fire that forced the evacuation of 23 students from a Coachella Valley Unified School District bus on Friday morning.


Iconic singer to headline Palm Springs' 85th Anniversary Classic Car Parade: 'We are absolutely thrilled to have the fabulous Nancy Sinatra'

Legendary singer/songwriter Nancy Sinatra will be celebrity grand marshal of the 85th Anniversary Classic Car Parade as part of Palm Springs' birthday celebration on April 8, according to a press release from the city.


Teen in custody in Palm Springs after allegedly shooting homeless man who 'tried to intervene' in domestic violence

A 17-year-old landed behind bars after shooting a homeless man who tried to intervene in a domestic violence occurrence outside of a Palm Springs gas station, Palm Springs Police Department said in a news release.


Woman found dead after 'multiple reports of an abandoned hotel on fire' in Desert Hot Springs

Two fires that ravaged abandoned hotel buildings in Desert Hot Springs and claimed the life of a woman last week are now under investigation to determine their cause or origin.


Thermal man charged after allegedly punching firefighter in the face

A 74-year-old Thermal man was charged with battery after he allegedly punched a firefighter in the face, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.


Palm Springs police investigate fatal vehicle crash

The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating the cause of a vehicle fire that killed an unidentified man March 24 and looking to see whether drugs, alcohol or a medical emergency contributed to the accident.


Palm Desert Investigations Bureau identified two additional suspects in Feb. 2 Palm Desert mall shooting

Two Adelanto men have been charged with attempted murder as additional suspects in a car-to-car shooting at a Palm Desert shopping mall last month.


Madonna to perform at Acrisure Arena and fight 'the oppression of the LGBTQ+' with proceeds

The "Queen of Pop," Madonna, is expanding "The Celebration Tour" to include a performance at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs and also call attention to LGBTQ+ issues, according to Acrisure Arena's website.


Riverside County Sheriff's Department: Indio man tried to enter COD campus with loaded 9-millimeter pistol

A 21-year-old Indio man was arrested for attempting to enter the College of the Desert campus with a loaded 9-millimeter pistol, according to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


Palm Springs police chief: Decreasing the use of canines 'will inadvertently increase the number of police shootings'

Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills is going to bat for California police dogs in light of a threat from Assembly Bill 742, which would "prevent the use of police canines for the purpose of arrest, apprehension or any form of crowd control."


BNP Paribas Open announces 'save the date' for 2024 tournament

The BNP Paribas Open, held in Indian Wells, California, celebrated the end of the Indian Wells Masters by looking toward 2024 with the announcement of the tournament dates for next year.


Former state senator blames politicians for California's high energy costs

Former California Sen. Melissa Melendez recently put the blame on politicians for the state's high energy costs, saying residents should hold them accountable.


Lake Cahuilla Lease Extended

Ahead of the March 22 lease expiration, the Coachella Valley Water District has agreed to renew Riverside County’s lease at Lake Cahuilla for an additional year.


Cell phone & internet safety class to be held on March 27

Cell phone & internet safety class to be held on March 27 at 1:00 PM


Community action partnership utility assistance to be held on March 27

Community action partnership utility assistance to be held on March 27 at 10:00 AM


Art On Main Street to be held on March 25

Old Town La Quinta, in partnership with the City of La Quinta, is proud to host Art on Main Street!


2023 La Quinta Car Show to be held on March 25

Start your engines and get ready for the 16th Annual La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.



Eisenhower Health Opens State-of-the-Art Simulation Center

Eisenhower Health physicians, nurses and clinical staff can now practice and sharpen their skills in its new John Stauffer Center for Innovation in Learning — the area’s most advanced simulation center.


Eisenhower Health Makes Top 50 List for Cardiovascular Hospitals Nationwide for a Third Consecutive Year

Eisenhower Health was identified as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune.