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Rock the Park featuring Bee Gees Gold The Music of those solid gold brothers from Down Under to be held on April 5

Rock the Park featuring Bee Gees Gold The Music of those solid gold brothers from Down Under to be held on April 5 at 7:00 pm


Afternoon Mixer: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

On March 14th, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses in Indio hosted a mixer for guests and members of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC).


Commuting Patterns of the Coachella Valley

Today’s Data Digest expands on the last theme of employment inflow and outflows.


Supervisor Perez Allocates $1 Million in Funding for Expansion of FIND Food Bank

At its meeting today, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved an agenda item by Supervisor V. Manuel Perez to provide $1 million in funding for the expansion of FIND Food Bank.


Beginning English Classes/Clases de inglés principantes-Palm Springs to be held on March 28

Beginning English Classes/Clases de inglés principantes-Palm Springs to be held on March 28 at 9:00 AM


Former Palm Springs mayor to run for California Senate

Former Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton, after making history as the first transgender mayor in California, has announced her candidacy for the state Senate, which would be another transgender first.


RivCo board of supervisors approves $1M to expand FIND Food Bank: 'Always there for our communities'

A friend to the many struggling in today's economy, FIND Food Bank will get some help of its own: a $1 million financial boost.


CA congressman joins in starting Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus: 'Fentanyl is devastating the lives of Americans in every corner of our country'

In a battle against a soaring number of drug overdoses, a Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus has been launched through the efforts of U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), along with Reps. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA).


With the COVID emergency over, the Legislature should limit governor’s emergency powers

If only one word could be used to describe how California reacted to the virus, it would be the word “erratic.”


Free entertainment is on tap while 'celebrating 85 years of the magic that makes Palm Springs like no place else'

As the city of Palm Springs gets ready to mark its 85th anniversary, plans are in the works for a free birthday party -- with the whole community on the guest list -- to enjoy face painting, a dog costume contest, history exhibit and much more.


Cathedral City man charged in Coachella marijuana dispensary robbery: 'The incident was captured on video surveillance'

A 34-year-old Cathedral City man has been charged with the January robbery of a Coachella marijuana dispensary.


Bicyclist dead after vehicle collision in Palm Springs: 'Ramon is our most dangerous road'

The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating an accident on Monday, March 13, that claimed the life of a male bicyclist.


EQUALITY CALIFORNIA MENTORSHIP CORPS AT DHSHS

The Equality California Mentorship Corps currently has mentors working with kids at Desert Hot Springs High School, Raymond Cree Middle School, Nellie Coffman Middle School, Desert Springs Middle School, and Painted Hills Middle School.


Nonprofit spotlight: Coachella valley giving day

Celebrate the inaugural Coachella Valley Giving Day on March 1 by bringing the region together as one community, raising money and awareness for local nonprofits in the Coachella Valley.


NCMS teacher Leslie Snyder on being named PSUSD’s Middle School Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to NCMS teacher Leslie Snyder on being named PSUSD’s Middle School Teacher of the Year.



First OB ED in Riverside County

Eisenhower Health Becomes First Licensed Obstetrical Emergency Department (OBED) in Riverside County



College of the Desert Presents Shakespeare’s “A Midsummers Night’s Dream”

Whether you have ever fallen in love with an ass (donkey), a star-crossed lover for the weekend, or the person of your dreams, the Theatre Department at College of the Desert’s version of Shakespeare’s ”A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a performance you won’t want to miss.


COD Baseball sinks Vikings, 13-2

COD (12-4; 1-1) got back to even in Conference play with a lopsided contest, with five different players having multi-hit games, as the Roadrunners fired a broadside against the Barstow Vikings (3-16; 1-2), 13-2.