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News from 2023


CVWD discontinues drought penalties and increases investment in conservation

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors directed staff to discontinue drought penalties effective April 1, 2023.


Lind’s Ot Winner Puts Firebirds Over Eagles

The Firebirds defeated the Colorado Eagles on Saturday night at Acrisure Arena by the final score of 3-2. Kole Lind scored with 47.9 left in overtime to secure Coachella Valley’s 45th win of the season.


Jump Into Spring With Special Easter Dining Offerings At Agua Caliente Casinos

Agua Caliente Casinos, an award-winning entertainment destination with three Coachella Valley properties spanning Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs and Cathedral City, jumps into Spring showers with festive Easter menus available on Sunday, April 9.


CPUC To Hold Public Forums on California-American Water Company Rate Requests

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold several public forums for customers of California-American Water Company (Cal-Am) to offer input about the company’s rate requests, as follows.


Keep calm & color on April 6

Keep calm & color on April 6 at 9:00 AM



Gratitude for a Healthy Heart Virtual Meeting on April 12

Gratitude for a Healthy Heart Virtual Meeting on April 12 at 10:00 a.m


TRIO VSSS Doing Group Work Workshop on April 19

TRIO VSSS Doing Group Work Workshop on April 19 at 12:30 PM


COD Softball grabs sweep of Panthers, 1-0 and 4-3

COD (7-9; 5-1) took a commanding lead in the Conference standings with a double header sweep of the Chaffey Panthers of Rancho Cucamonga (8-10; 2-2), 1-0 and 4-3.


Arrest made in Mead Valley felony animal cruelty case

On March 28, 2023, at 4:00 P.M., a special flag raising ceremony to honor children impacted by violence, abuse, and neglect, while also standing firmly against all forms of child abuse.


Legal clinic: family law access project on April 6

Legal clinic: family law access project on April 6 at 9:30 AM


The annual La Quinta City Picnic & Birthday Celebration on April 29

Come Celebrate the City’s 41st birthday with family, friends, and neighbors.


Nutrition - Antioxidants & Superfoods Virtual Meeting on April 12

Nutrition - Antioxidants & Superfoods Virtual Meeting on April 12


Online Registration (OLR) for the upcoming school year will start April 17

Panthers, Online Registration (OLR) for the upcoming school year will start April 17th on ParentVue.



TRIO VSSS Conflict Resolution Workshop on April 13

This workshop will provide Veteran students tips and tricks to help navigate conflict but also provide an understanding of how conflicts originate and how to resolve disputes through communication and self-control.


COD Baseball ends 3 game slide with extras win over Coyotes, 6-5

COD (14-7; 3-4) got back into the win column thanks in large part to late inning heroics, including a two-run homer in the eighth and a strong bullpen, as the Roadrunners put the brakes on a three-game losing streak, knocking off the Cerro Coso Coyotes of Ridgecrest (13-12; 5-5), 6-5.


UC Riverside gets $3.8 million grant to support student-parents

UC Riverside’s Early Childhood Services, or ECS, and Women’s Resource Center, or WRC, have received a $3.8 million grant through the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program, or CCAMPIS



Driedger’s Shutout Leads Firebirds Over Reign

The Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign on Friday night at Toyota Arena by the final score of 4-0.