News from March 2023


Governing Board Meeting-REGULAR MEETING to be held on April 6

Governing Board Meeting-REGULAR MEETING to be held on April 6 at 5:30 PM



How to Be Your Own Boss

Do you have the desire to become an entrepreneur?


COD Men’s Tennis rolls in 49th straight Conference win, shoots down Eagles, 9-0

COD (9-0; 8-0) grabbed their 49th consecutive Inland Empire Athletic Conference (IEAC) win as the Roadrunners ran past the Mt. San Jacinto Eagles (2-9; 1-7), 9-0.


COD Softball splits double header with the Eagles, 0-2 & 2-1

COD (5-7; 3-1) was left frustrated after a narrow game one loss, then turned their fortunes around in game two, splitting a Conference double header with the Mt. San Jacinto Eagles of Menifee (6-10; 1-1), 0-2 & 2-1.


Why the NBA is seeking technology built by UCR students and alumni

The National Basketball Association, or NBA, has selected a startup company co-founded by a UC Riverside student and an alumnus for its NBA Launchpad initiative.


City Council Regular Meeting to be held on April 4

City Council Regular Meeting to be held on April 4 at 6:00pm


Daccord’s 36 save performance backstops firebirds to 40th win of season

The Firebirds defeated the Iowa Wild on Friday night by a final score of 3-1. 7,325 were in the stands at Acrisure Arena as Joey Daccord stopped 36 of 37 Iowa shots in Coachella Valley’s 40th win of the season.


Desert Theatricals’ Production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to be held on March 14

Desert Theatricals’ Production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to be held on March 14 at 7:30 pm


Edison international opens application period for lineworker scholarship program

Edison International and Southern California Edison are accepting applications for the 2023 Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program- link opens in new window to provide the opportunity for applicants from underrepresented communities to become an SCE lineworker.


UC Riverside is No. 1 for retaining Pell Grant freshmen

Areport from The Chronicle of Higher Education gives UC Riverside a No. 1 ranking in freshmen retention rates. UCR is ranked alongside 24 other campuses nationwide that lead the charge in serving low-income students.


Public Hearing Notice & Environmental Determination: Housing Element 6th Cycle Amendments

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider a recommendation to 1) Find the City’s previous determination that the Project (the Housing Element for the 6th Cycle) is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act stands, because the amendments will not change the reasons for the Exemption; and 2) Adopt the amendments to the Housing Element for the 6th Cycle (2021-2029).


Rock the Park featuring Bee Gees Gold The Music of those solid gold brothers from Down Under to be held on April 5

Rock the Park featuring Bee Gees Gold The Music of those solid gold brothers from Down Under to be held on April 5 at 7:00 pm


Afternoon Mixer: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

On March 14th, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses in Indio hosted a mixer for guests and members of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC).


Commuting Patterns of the Coachella Valley

Today’s Data Digest expands on the last theme of employment inflow and outflows.


Supervisor Perez Allocates $1 Million in Funding for Expansion of FIND Food Bank

At its meeting today, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved an agenda item by Supervisor V. Manuel Perez to provide $1 million in funding for the expansion of FIND Food Bank.


Beginning English Classes/Clases de inglés principantes-Palm Springs to be held on March 28

Beginning English Classes/Clases de inglés principantes-Palm Springs to be held on March 28 at 9:00 AM


Former Palm Springs mayor to run for California Senate

Former Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton, after making history as the first transgender mayor in California, has announced her candidacy for the state Senate, which would be another transgender first.


RivCo board of supervisors approves $1M to expand FIND Food Bank: 'Always there for our communities'

A friend to the many struggling in today's economy, FIND Food Bank will get some help of its own: a $1 million financial boost.


CA congressman joins in starting Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus: 'Fentanyl is devastating the lives of Americans in every corner of our country'

In a battle against a soaring number of drug overdoses, a Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus has been launched through the efforts of U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), along with Reps. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA).