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Public Notice of Availability & Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Development Permit No. 22-4

Public Notice of Availability & Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Development Permit No. 22-4


Lead$ Lunch held at IMPALA BAR & GRILL on February 28

Lead$ Lunch held at IMPALA BAR & GRILL on February 28 at 12:00 pm


Ribbon Cutting Recap: Charming Smiles in La Quinta

Charming Smiles Dentistry celebrated their one-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting on February 9.


Employment Metrics 2018 vs 2022

Can you think back to 2018? That was FIVE years ago.


Extra pandemic relief food benefits set to expire

The additional emergency CalFresh food benefits that millions of Californians relied on to put food on the table during and after the pandemic are expiring soon


Your Feedback, Input Needed

As we head toward spring, it is the time of the year when we are preparing our annual Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and we ask for your help.


Calvert votes to reverse international COVID-19 vaccine mandate ‘estimated to have cost the U.S. nearly $90 billion’

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) voted along with the legislative majority to approve House of Representatives Bill 185, which would end the mandate that foreign travelers have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.


Coachella Valley's Renova Energy adds solar industry leader to its team: ‘Darryl’s skillset aligns perfectly with our mission’

Coachella Valley-based Renova Energy Corporation has welcomed Darryl Van Alstine to its executive team as the new sales and marketing vice president.


Indio councilman on helping first-time home buyers: 'It's important because housing is a major issue for everyone around here'

Despite the high cost of housing throughout the Coachella Valley, first- time home buyers may find hope in the Indio City Council, which is studying what needs to be done to fill this void.


Calvert reintroduces FISH Act to 'increase the effectiveness of our federal water systems'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) has reintroduced the Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act to strengthen the regulation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), with respect to anadromous species like salmon within the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).


Riverside County coroner releases identity of motorcyclist killed in Palm Springs crash

A motorcyclist who died in a traffic collision in Palm Springs on Sunday has been identified by the Riverside County Coroner's Office as 33-year-old Chase Adamic of Indio, Palm Springs Police Department said in a update Monday.


Community invited to 'Refresh the Rainbow' part in preparation for Cathedral City LGBT Days

Cathedral City is hosting a "ReFresh the Rainbow Crossing Paint Party" on Saturday, Feb. 18, to usher in the Cathedral City LGBT Days.


Amy’s Purpose mixer planned for March 1 in Rancho Mirage: ‘Support to raise funds for Amy’s Purpose scholarships will greatly benefit the health of pets in our desert communities’

Amy’s Purpose Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to pet safety and predator awareness, will hold a cocktail mixer honoring Bruce Fessier on March 1 at Willie’s Modern Fare in Rancho Mirage.


A teen and 24-year-old are behind bars in connection with Palm Springs gas station robbery

A 15-year-old Palm Springs boy faces felony charges for allegedly brandishing a firearm while robbing a case of beer from a gas station, the Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) said on Facebook Feb. 6.


TWARYNSKI’S LATE GOAL SENDS FIREBIRDS OVER GULLS

The Coachella Valley Firebirds found their way back into the win column with a 2-1 win over the San Diego Gulls at Acrisure Arena on Friday night. 7,882 witnessed Carsen Twarynski’s goal with just 1:33 left in regulation propel the Firebirds to their 29th win of the season.


Desert Theatricals Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC on February 17

Desert Theatricals Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC on February 17


SCE CUSTOMERS GETTING BILL RELIEF IN COMING WEEKS

Southern California Edison is accelerating efforts to help customers navigate energy bill increases this year. SCE’s 5 million-plus residential and small business customers will receive the first of two California Climate Credits- link opens in new window on their SCE bill a month early, in their March billing cycle.


California will inevitably shake like Turkey

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that killed — by current count — more than 6,000 people in Turkey and Syria on Sunday was produced by the same type of fault underlying most of California.



Lead$ Lunch held at IMPALA BAR & GRILL on February 21

Lead$ Lunch held at IMPALA BAR & GRILL on February 21 at 12:00 pm