News from March 2024
Palm Springs Power baseball team announces 2024 schedule
By Coachella Valley Times | Mar 7, 2024
The Palm Springs Power baseball team has unveiled its schedule for the upcoming 2024 season, as reported on March 7, 2024. The Power will kick off their season with 34 regular season games, including 28 home games at Palm Springs Stadium.Manager Casey Dill, who is returning for his seventh season at the helm of the Power, expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, stating, "We are playing for our tenth championship in 20 seasons." Last season, the team achieved a remarkable record of 30-1, marking the highest winning percentage in team history.The Power's first...
Community Open House for new Early Entry facility at Homeless Navigation Center
By Coachella Valley Times | Mar 5, 2024
The Community Open House and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Early Entry facility at the Palm Springs Homeless Navigation Center is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3589 McCarthy Road. The event will mark the official beginning of the facility, which is operated by Martha’s Village and Kitchen.Among the leaders who will be speaking at the event are Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Greg Rodriguez from Riverside County Housing & Workforce Solutions, Rosa Verduzco from Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Andrew Mills, the Palm Springs...
Living Desert seeks public input on grant for addressing illegal vehicle activities
By Coachella Valley Times | Mar 5, 2024
The conservation team at The Living Desert has prepared a preliminary grant application for the 2024 California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR) Restoration Grant. The team is seeking public input on their proposal, which aims to address illegal off-highway vehicle activities within Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) through scientific studies and outreach interventions.
City Council approves nearly $9M in Measure J funding for street paving
By Coachella Valley Times | Mar 1, 2024
The City Council of Palm Springs has given the green light for the use of nearly $9 million in Measure J funds for street paving projects. The decision, made at a recent City Council meeting, is set to bring about significant improvements to the city's infrastructure.Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, former Chair of the Measure J Commission, expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating, “This is fantastic news for our residents and neighborhoods. This is the most money ever allocated for annual street paving -- and it’s all thanks to Measure J, which continues to be a huge...