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Coachella Valley Firebirds announces Tye Kartye Named Ahl’s Most Outstanding Rookie

The American Hockey League announced today that Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Tye Kartye has been voted the winner of the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding rookie for the 2022-23 season.


University Of California, Riverside announces Boozing while breastfeeding impacts health of newborns

Studies have shown that consuming alcohol during pregnancy can alter the brain and behavioral development of gestating offspring. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy and state that there is no known safe level of consumption.


California Public Utility Commission hosts CPUC Voting Meeting on April 27

California Public Utility Commission hosts CPUC Voting Meeting on April 27 at


Coachella Valley Firebirds hope to continue winning streak in game two of playoffs Friday: 'The Firebirds win their first-ever playoff game'

After winning their first ever playoff game, the Coachella Valley Firebirds will square off against the Tucson Roadrunners again Friday, April 21, in game two in the best-of-three series.


Palm Springs Police Department warns about phone scam: 'Real law enforcement and federal agencies will never call and threaten you'

Palm Springs Police Department is warning to the community to be on guard against phone scammers impersonating police personnel.


Dogs in Southern California impacted by freshwater source parasite: ‘Infected dogs may not show signs of illness early in the course of the disease’

Pet owners in three Southern California counties have been advised of a dangerous parasite being reported by local veterinarians and impacting at least nine dogs.


Coachella Valley Association of Governments hosts Transportation Committee 5/1/23

Coachella Valley Association of Governments hosts Transportation Committee 5/1/23 at 10:00 am


Palm Springs Unified School District hosts Family Fun Wednesday/Miércoles de diversión familiar on April 26

Palm Springs Unified School District hosts Family Fun Wednesday/Miércoles de diversión familiar on April 26 at


Eisenhower Medical Center hosts Stroke Risk Factors and How to Prevent a Stroke on April 26

Strokes affect nearly 800,000 Americans each year, contributing to about 140,000 deaths and forever changing the lives of stroke survivors.



Student-built architectural projects to be showcased at COD: 'They developed something really impressive'

The College of the Desert and the Desert Sands Unified School District will host a public showcase of student architecture projects from April 25 to 27 at the amphitheater on the Palm Desert Campus of the college.


City of Rancho Mirage hosts Community Emergency Preparedness Commission Meeting on April 25

City of Rancho Mirage hosts Community Emergency Preparedness Commission Meeting on April 25 at 2:30 pm


Palm Spring Animal Shelter hosts Public Vaccine Clinic on April 27

Palm Springs Animal Shelter is happy to provide low cost vaccines available to the public every Thursday from 9:30AM-1PM excluding holidays.


Palm Springs names new fire chief: 'Paul Alvarado is an outstanding leader with an exceptional background in firefighting'

The Palm Springs Fire Department will be welcoming Paul Alvarado as its new fire chief next month, Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles said, according to the City of Palm Springs website.


Coachella Valley Music Festival hit with $117,000 fine for violating local curfew laws

Even a great show has to come to an end, and when there's a city curfew, violations can get costly.


LAUSD Alum Launches Virtual Learning Tool in District High Schools: 'We look forward to providing the absolute best online course experience'

The virtual learning platform, Subject, was approved by the Board of Education for use in LAUSD High Schools.


Firebirds Clip Roadrunners In Game One Of Calder Cup Playoffs, 5-1

The Firebirds defeated the Tucson Roadrunners on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena to take a 1-0 series lead in the first round of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs.


Palm Springs Unified School District hosts Intermediate English Classes/Clases de inglés intermedias-Zoom on April 25

Palm Springs Unified School District hosts Intermediate English Classes/Clases de inglés intermedias-Zoom on April 25 at


Coachella alley Economic Partnership announces Wages by Sector Innovation Month Palm Desert iHub Showcase: Meet the Entrepreneurs on April 24

To support smart economic growth and job creation, CVEP nurtures entrepreneurs through its pioneering iHubs in Palm Springs and Palm Desert.


Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts Ribbon Cutting | The Paper Dolls on April 27

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce along with The Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce invites you to the grand opening of The Paper Dolls.