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Desert Hot Springs Police Department responded to reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian

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.



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’

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.



University of California, Riverdale hosts Queer Cinema Night - "Movies In the Closet" on May 19

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 resident wins $741K jackpot at Agua Caliente Casino

On May 10, 2023, a Coachella Valley resident won a $741,731 jackpot at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs. Christina T., the winner, secured her prize while playing the Zoltar slot machine by Everi. Since January 1, 2022, the three Agua Caliente Casinos in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Cathedral City have collectively paid out over $427 million in jackpots.


Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy funds groups that 'seek to enhance outdoor recreation or education and combat climate change'

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

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

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

Join Staff Assembly’s Director of Finance Penni Ebina and other members of the Staff Assembly Executive Board for monthly Virtual Bingo!



California Public Utility Commission hosts CPUC Voting Meeting on May 18

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

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

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

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.


Calvert introduces SAFE Act: 'It’s blatantly unfair to impose increased fees on homebuyers simply because they have a higher credit score’

Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA) recently presented the SAFE Act, a bill designed to protect homebuyers from unreasonable and increased fees on their mortgages.


Palm Spring Animal Shelter hosts Sammy's Circle Pet Bereavement on May 20

The loss of a pet can be particularly devastating for those of us who have deep bonds with our beloved furry, scaled or feathered family members.


Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter announces Fireworks Alert For Palm Springs

We would like to advise pet owners in Palm Springs that there will be a fireworks celebration in conjunction with White Party THIS SUNDAY, MAY 14th at 9:45pm.


Palm Springs Unified School District hosts FREE Self-Care and Wellness Fair on May 20

Attention staff, students, families and community members! All invited to our FREE Self-Care and Wellness Fair on May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m.


California Indian Nations College announces Summer Class 2023 Registration

Classes are filling fast! Enroll today! Deadline to enroll for Summer is May 31st! Summer Classes start June 12th