News from September 2023
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito samples from Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage
By Coachella Valley Times | Sep 13, 2023
Mosquito samples collected from routine sites in Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage have tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNV), according to the Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District. This marks the first detection of the virus in these areas in 2023 and brings the total number of positive samples in the valley to 20.
Renova Energy spotlights director of engineering
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Sep 12, 2023
Renova Energy, a solar energy company based in Palm Desert, recently highlighted the work of their director of engineering, Cesar Lopez. In their spotlight, they dove into Lopez’s work, how he came to Renova, and what he thinks the future will hold.
Palm Springs International Airport welcomes public input on future development at September 19 open house
By Coachella Valley Times | Sep 8, 2023
The Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is giving the public the opportunity to have their say on the future development of the airport. The PSP Airport Master Plan is aimed at preserving the iconic history of the airport while preparing for an innovative future. The Master Plan Open House, which will take place on September 19 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, will allow residents and stakeholders to engage directly with the development process. It will also provide updates on the progress made in the master planning process.
Calvert: 'We need funding to reopen the road as soon as possible'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Sep 8, 2023
Congressman Ken Calvert met with officials from Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City and CVAG on Sept. 7 to discuss Tropical Storm Hilary damages to Indian Canyon Drive and strategies to reopen.
Saruwatari: 'This grant supports data initiatives to directly target prevention efforts'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Sep 8, 2023
The Riverside University Health System-Public Health (RUHS-PH) was awarded a $14.5 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which will allow RUHS-PD to "expand drug overdose surveillance" and bolster prevention efforts.
Palm Springs Police investigate fatal three-vehicle collision on Gene Autry Trail
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Sep 6, 2023
The Palm Springs Police Department said on Sept. 4 that they were investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of one driver and two passengers on Gene Autry Trail near the Wash, according to a Facebook post.
Supervisor Perez: "The flash floods on Friday came and went quickly but caused significant damage in the eastern Coachella Valley, a lot more so than from Hurricane Hilary"
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Sep 6, 2023
In a September 5 news release, Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez announced the damage from the flash flooding in eastern Coachella Valley has prompted the county to proclaim a local emergency.
Gomez on video on human trafficking: ‘I encourage all educators in Riverside County to share this video with students’
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Sep 5, 2023
Students in the Desert Sands Unified School District, in partnership with a number of law enforcement, public education and other organizations, recently created a video to raise awareness of human trafficking among school communities.
U.S. Rep. Calvert: ‘We simply cannot accept the reality of having people living on our streets’
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Sep 3, 2023
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) recently announced that federal funding has been secured for homeless facility expansion projects in Lake Elsinore and Palm Springs in the pending Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill.