News from 2023
Palm Springs partners with Martha's Village & Kitchen to provide overnight shelter due to 'challenging conditions' in Coachella Valley
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 4, 2023
The Palm Springs City Council approved an agreement with Martha's Village and Kitchen to operate an overnight homeless shelter to provide relief during scorching summer months.
YouTubers 'called dispatch to notify the department they would be confronting a man'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 4, 2023
The Palm Desert Station received a notification from a YouTube group that they were planning to confront a man who had engaged in "sexually motivated communications" with a 14-year-old boy on April 25.
Riverside County Sheriff announces Cinco de Mayo DUI checkpoint: 'Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 3, 2023
Cinco de Mayo is known for its festivities, and this year it also will be a reminder to avoid driving while under the influence as the Riverside County Sheriff's Department plans to conduct a checkpoint in the city of Coachella.
Palm Springs Chamber president: ‘Palm Springs is one of the greatest cities on Earth, and the Chamber of Commerce is a big part of that’
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 3, 2023
Shannon Miller, president of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, is optimistic about the chamber's future and what it means to Palm Springs, she told the Coachella Valley Times.
Selena tribute band 'Amor Prohibido' to perform free show in Coachella; 'relive the magic of Selena's music'
By Donna Rolando | May 3, 2023
Just in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Selena tribute band, Amor Prohibido, will be performing a free concert at the Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella.
University of California, Riverside announces AI programs consume large volumes of scarce water
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 3, 2023
Every time you run a ChatGPT artificial intelligence query, you use up a little bit of an increasingly scarce resource: fresh water.
'Assuming the construction financing industry remains stable', James envisions a plethora of new dining and retail opportunities for Cathedral City
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 3, 2023
With the City Council's recent approval of a final parcel map, a new commercial venture in Downtown Cathedral City is expected to deliver a variety of dining choices, job growth and municipal revenue.
CPUC Ensures Energy Reliability for Santa Nella Community
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 3, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today took action to ensure energy reliability and customer choice in Santa Nella, a small community in the San Joaquin Valley
Coachella Valley Realtor says buyers are ‘used to the new market reality and are back’
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 2, 2023
Coachella Valley real estate saw the end of the market frenzy last year with a sudden drop in sales activity due to the rise in interest rates as well as the media focus on inflation and a potential recession. Four months into 2023, the market is starting to pick up again.
Palm Springs Police Department warns about online dating platforms after attack: 'Remember your safety should be top priority'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 2, 2023
In light of an attack on a man in Coachella Valley, the Palm Springs Police Department is urging those who use online dating platforms to exercise caution during in-person encounters with people they meet online.
University of California, Riverside announces Australian fossil goldmine opens permanently
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 2, 2023
Land where a UC Riverside paleontology professor unearthed whole communities of Earth’s oldest animals is opening today to the public as a new national park in the Australian Outback.
Palm Spring Animal Shelter hosts Public Vaccine Clinic on May 11
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 2, 2023
Palm Springs Animal Shelter is happy to provide low cost vaccines available to the public every Thursday from 9:30AM-1PM excluding holidays.
COD Men's Tennis captures 3rd straight 3C2A State Championship
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 2, 2023
The College of the Desert men's tennis team concluded another dominant season with a 5-0 sweep over American River in the CCCAA men's tennis state championship match Wednesday in Ventura. Joseph Corse and Nathan Caolie each won two points for the Roadrunners (18-1) as they won their 16th match without defeat against community college competition this season.
Riverside County Library System hosts Little Sprout Seed Library on May 4
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 2, 2023
Pick up free seeds, plant a garden and cook a delicious, healthy family meal.
CPUC Advances Broadband Access and Equity in State
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 2, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in an ongoing commitment to help the state bridge the digital divide, today announced grant awards for broadband projects and planning.
Palm Springs Unified School District announces district wide activities in reducing stigma related to mental health
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 2, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us in reducing stigma related to mental health by participating in district wide activities!
Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce announces Ribbon Cutting Recap: Paper Dolls Interior
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 2, 2023
Design is the name of the game so with 30 years of experience Paper Doll Design had a fabulous ribbon-cutting on April 27 that included 20 to 30 guests.
Palm Springs Unified School District Congratulates the winners of the Season III PSUSD Middle and High School Esports
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 2, 2023
Congratulations to the winners of the Season III PSUSD Middle and High School Esports Finals
COD Baseball celebrates Sophomore Day by racing past the Wolverines, 16-5
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 1, 2023
COD (23-14; 12-11) celebrated Sophomore Day by getting back into the playoff hunt, winning their fourth straight game and hitting their stride at the perfect time, as the Roadrunners grabbed a lopsided win over the San Bernardino Valley Wolverines (18-21; 11-12), 16-5.
Palm Spring Animal Shelter hosts BLAZE Pizza fundraising night
By Coachella Valley Times Report | May 1, 2023
Palm Spring Animal Shelter hosts BLAZE Pizza fundraising night on May 11