News from March 2023


With the COVID emergency over, the Legislature should limit governor’s emergency powers

If only one word could be used to describe how California reacted to the virus, it would be the word “erratic.”


Free entertainment is on tap while 'celebrating 85 years of the magic that makes Palm Springs like no place else'

As the city of Palm Springs gets ready to mark its 85th anniversary, plans are in the works for a free birthday party -- with the whole community on the guest list -- to enjoy face painting, a dog costume contest, history exhibit and much more.


Cathedral City man charged in Coachella marijuana dispensary robbery: 'The incident was captured on video surveillance'

A 34-year-old Cathedral City man has been charged with the January robbery of a Coachella marijuana dispensary.


Bicyclist dead after vehicle collision in Palm Springs: 'Ramon is our most dangerous road'

The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating an accident on Monday, March 13, that claimed the life of a male bicyclist.


EQUALITY CALIFORNIA MENTORSHIP CORPS AT DHSHS

The Equality California Mentorship Corps currently has mentors working with kids at Desert Hot Springs High School, Raymond Cree Middle School, Nellie Coffman Middle School, Desert Springs Middle School, and Painted Hills Middle School.


Nonprofit spotlight: Coachella valley giving day

Celebrate the inaugural Coachella Valley Giving Day on March 1 by bringing the region together as one community, raising money and awareness for local nonprofits in the Coachella Valley.


NCMS teacher Leslie Snyder on being named PSUSD’s Middle School Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to NCMS teacher Leslie Snyder on being named PSUSD’s Middle School Teacher of the Year.



First OB ED in Riverside County

Eisenhower Health Becomes First Licensed Obstetrical Emergency Department (OBED) in Riverside County



College of the Desert Presents Shakespeare’s “A Midsummers Night’s Dream”

Whether you have ever fallen in love with an ass (donkey), a star-crossed lover for the weekend, or the person of your dreams, the Theatre Department at College of the Desert’s version of Shakespeare’s ”A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a performance you won’t want to miss.


COD Baseball sinks Vikings, 13-2

COD (12-4; 1-1) got back to even in Conference play with a lopsided contest, with five different players having multi-hit games, as the Roadrunners fired a broadside against the Barstow Vikings (3-16; 1-2), 13-2.


Women on corporate boards increase company buyout value

If you own stock in a company targeted for acquisition, the behavior and makeup of the company’s board of directors – particularly whether it includes women – could be worth a lot of money for you.


Public Hearing Notice – Proposed User Fees Related to Massage Establishments

Public Hearing Notice – Proposed User Fees Related to Massage Establishments


KARTYE’S LATE GOAL PROPELS FIREBIRDS OVER BARRACUDA

The Firebirds defeated the San Jose Barracuda by the score 5-4 on Saturday night at Tech CU Arena. Tye Kartye scored with 2:29 left in the third period to seal the Firebirds’ 36th victory of the season..


EDISON INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $500 MILLION OF 8.125% FIXED-TO-FIXED RESET RATE JUNIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES

Edison International yesterday announced the pricing of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 8.125% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2053.


Shredding & E-Waste Collection Event on April 1

Shredding & E-Waste Collection Event on April 1 at 8:00 am


Confronting anti-vaccine activism with life-saving narratives

Public and private sector health officials and public policymakers should team up immediately with community leaders to more effectively disseminate accurate narratives regarding the life-saving benefits of vaccines to counter widespread, harmful misinformation from anti-vaccine activists.


Public Notice of Availability & Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Development Permit 22-4

The project site occupies approximately 4.85 acres of vacant land at the northeast corner of Avenue 19 and Calle De Los Romos in the City of Desert Hot Springs


March Lead$ Lunch will be held at The Village on March 21

March Lead$ Lunch will be held at The Village on March 21 at 12:00 pm