News from 2023
'Rock out': Stefani, Rucker to headline American Express Golf Tournament in La Quinta
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 12, 2023
As if a tournament that brings together top golfers isn't enough of a draw, Gwen Stefani and Darius Rucker will be this year's headlining acts at the American Express Golf Tournament at La Quinta Country Club and PGA West.
Riverside County's Hestrin on mass dismissal of court cases: 'One thousand cases dismissed is a thousand too many'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 11, 2023
The Association of Riverside County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff (ARCCOPS) is urging county judges to end their "reckless dismissal" of criminal cases.
PSPD on stranded dog in Palm Springs: 'Thank you to everyone who assisted in this rescue and got Talulah home safe'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 10, 2023
It took a quite a team effort, but Talulah, a blue-eyed dog, was reunited Wednesday with her family after an adventure that left her stranded overnight on a 75-foot cliff that rescuers could only reach by rappelling down a mountainside in Palm Springs.
Californians Can Make Real Energy Cuts in 2023 with $1K to $5M Loans and Leases from State-backed Program
By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023
On National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, Jan. 10, State Treasurer Ma invites residents and business owners to examine ways to conserve energy & costs
Historic Partnership on Water, Jobs and Economic Development for Desert Tribal, Farmworker Communities
By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023
A federally-recognized Native American tribe and an organization founded by Farmworker Leader Cesar Chavez today announced a historic agreement to form a joint venture with a private land owner that will generate water, jobs and economic development in tribal and farmworker communities in California.
New 'fun and uplifting' sculptures on display for Palm Desert's El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 9, 2023
The City of Palm Desert has invited the public to usher in the new year by checking out the new sculptures on display for the 2023-24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition.
PSPD locate hit-and-run driver with help from community
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 8, 2023
The Palm Springs Police Department has identified the driver in a recent hit-and-run accident that left a skateboarder hospitalized with major injuries to his arm and leg.
Volunteers needed for Read With Me, ‘an amazing organization that has a proven track record of recruiting, training and transporting senior volunteers’
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 7, 2023
Since 2004, the nonprofit Read With Me Volunteer Programs has inspired and helped under-resourced children from low-income communities.
Calvert: Ukraine fight is 'the frontline of defending liberty and democracy'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 6, 2023
Moved by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent address to Congress, California Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) and many others are showing their willingness to further fuel Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion.
'Kings of Queen', Palm Springs Queen tribute postponed due to 'chance of rain' and safety 'priority'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 6, 2023
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled free "Rock the Park" concert featuring "The Kings of Queen", a Queen tribute ban, for Jan. 25 due to the threat of rain.
Calvert: 2023 appropriations bill is 'a terrible way to govern'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 5, 2023
Representative Ken Calvert wants to see Congress start the new year determined to never give rush treatment to a spending plan as he says it did with the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill of $1.7 trillion, which President Biden has since signed off on.
Fire at defunct Palm Springs golf course raging upon crews' arrival; 'alert' also issued for commercial site
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 5, 2023
Firefighters escaped injury battling heavy smoke and fire conditions Monday at a building located on an abandoned Palm Springs golf course, the Palm Springs Fire Department reports.
Riverside County sheriff on the murder of a deputy: 'This terrible tragedy should have been prevented by the legal system'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 4, 2023
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is saddened to announce the death of Deputy Isaiah Cordero, most recently assigned to the Jurupa Valley Station, for whom funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 6.
Imperial Irrigation District leads clothing drive: 'It’s heartwarming to see the hard work and generosity of our employees'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 4, 2023
The Imperial Irrigation District recently led a clothing drive for residents of the Coachella Valley and teamed up with two other agencies in the Valley to supply winter care packages to those in need.
Southern California's Edison International reflects 'continued confidence' with annual dividend increase of 5.4%
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Jan 3, 2023
Edison International is well on its way to making good its pledge to bring its earnings per share up to 7%.
A battle worth fighting
By Arlene Wohlgemuth | Jan 3, 2023
Our state legislature and governor are increasingly pulling power from the local level to the state.
Gibson Shuts Door on Barracuda in 4-0 Firebirds Win
By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2023
Goaltender Christopher Gibson Stops 24 Shots in Shutout Victory.
Tramway Has Fresh Snow
By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2023
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is ringing in the new year with fresh snow! The Mountain Station received about 4 inches of snow late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.