News from May 2023
CAL FIRE: 'Firefighters worked overnight and were able to gain further containment' on Mecca fire
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 17, 2023
CAL FIRE provided an update on the Mecca brush fire on Tuesday. According to the department, the fire is 127 acres and is 30% contained after firefighters worked overnight.
Riverside County Library System hosts Origami Class at the Wildomar Library on May 19
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 17, 2023
Riverside County Library System hosts Origami Class at the Wildomar Library on May 19 at 4:00pm
AIN FBO survey names Desert Jet Center at KTRM a top-rated FBO in the Americas and #1 FBO in Palm Springs
By Press Release | May 17, 2023
The results of the 2023 FBO survey taken by AIN subscribers and those frequenting FBOs globally over the past year also named Desert Jet Center’s Line Service Technicians #2 in all the Americas, with Guest Service Manager Melina Verdugo noted among a few select individuals in the Above & Beyond category.
Palm Springs Air Museum: 'Blood Donors receive free admission'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 17, 2023
According to a Facebook post by the Palm Springs Air Museum, they will be partnering with LifeStream Blood Bank to host a blood drive on Saturday, May 27. Donors will receive free admission into the museum and a special edition Memorial Day t-shirt. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Palm Springs Unified School District hosts Beginning English Classes/Clases de inglés principantes-Desert Hot Springs on May 22
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 17, 2023
Palm Springs Unified School District hosts Beginning English Classes/Clases de inglés principantes-Desert Hot Springs on May 22 at 9:00 AM
Riverside County Library System hosts Preschool Storytime - Camping Fun on May 23
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 17, 2023
Riverside County Library System hosts Preschool Storytime - Camping Fun on May 23 at 10:00am
Desert Hot Springs Police Department responded to reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 16, 2023
On Saturday, May 13, 2023, at about 12:30 PM, officers with the Desert Hot Springs Police Department responded to reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at Palm Drive and Hacienda Avenue, in the city of Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County.
Riverside County Library System hosts Creative Writing Workshop on May 18
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 16, 2023
Please join our creative writing workshop!
Calvert votes to address border crisis: ‘Riverside County remains the only non-border county in the country where the Biden administration is dropping off migrants’
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 16, 2023
Blaming Biden policies for an "ongoing humanitarian disaster," Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA) supported the Secure the Border Act on Thursday and was part of the bill's victorious vote.
Coachella Valley Firebirds announces Firebirds Take Series Lead On Ryker Evans’ Triple Overtime Winner
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 16, 2023
Coachella Valley Climbs Back To Gain 2-1 Series Lead Against Calgary
University of California, Riverdale hosts Queer Cinema Night - "Movies In the Closet" on May 19
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 16, 2023
Join us in the LGBT Resource Center for weekly Queer Cinema Nights, led by student Brayan Mendoza. Discover classic and contemporary "movies in the closet.
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy funds groups that 'seek to enhance outdoor recreation or education and combat climate change'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 15, 2023
A new 27-acre regional park in the City of Palm Springs is just one of the projects expected to benefit from $1.2 million in funding being awarded through the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC).
City of Rancho Mirage hosts Community Emergency Preparedness Commission on May 23
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 15, 2023
City of Rancho Mirage hosts Community Emergency Preparedness Commission on May 23 at 2:30 pm
Coachella Valley Firebirds announces Firebirds Take Series Lead With 6-3 Win Over Wranglers
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 15, 2023
The Firebirds defeated the Calgary Wranglers in game one by a score of 6-3 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series.
University of California, Riverdale hosts UCR Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo on May 19
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 15, 2023
Join Staff Assembly’s Director of Finance Penni Ebina and other members of the Staff Assembly Executive Board for monthly Virtual Bingo!
Riverside County Library System hosts Crochet & Knitting Club (Ages 16 and Up) on May 18
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 15, 2023
Join us as we crochet and knit every Thursday
California Public Utility Commission hosts CPUC Voting Meeting on May 18
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 14, 2023
California Public Utility Commission hosts CPUC Voting Meeting on May 18 at 11:00 AM
Palm Springs Animal Shelter hosts Dog Adoption Event At Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Palm Desert on May 20
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 14, 2023
Our treasured ally and longtime supporter, Chef Tanya, will be hosting a dog adoption event at her Palm Desert location on Saturday, May 20th
Coachella Valley Unified School District hosts DMHS School Site Council Meeting on May 17
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 14, 2023
Coachella Valley Unified School District hosts DMHS School Site Council Meeting on May 17 at 4:30 PM
Chamber's Watson: Walk of the Stars Palm Springs to recognize LGBTQ+ honorees 'who have contributed so much' to city
By Sam Jackson | May 13, 2023
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Walk of the Stars Palm Springs will now include a special designation to recognize LGBTQ honorees.