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The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) has announced the promotions of Barb Chodos to Vice President of Sales and Operations and Tina Rodriguez to Director of Events and Marketing.

VillageFest announces new summer hours starting June 6

June 5, 2024

Coachella Valley seeks business partners for student internship program

The Coachella Valley Unified School District, in collaboration with the City of Coachella, is seeking business partners to mentor student interns this summer. The initiative aims to provide students aged 16 to 18 with valuable work experience and development opportunities.

Rep. Calvert supports full funding for veterans' health care

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted with a majority of the House of Representatives (209 to 197) to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction and Veteran Affairs Appropriations Bill.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino holds job fair for concert and event ushers

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is set to host a job fair on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Special Events Center located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway in Indio, California.

Jonathan Hoy appointed to Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has announced the appointment of Jonathan Hoy to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, the governing body of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Majority of Californians favor reforms in lawsuit-first labor law system

Seventy-two percent of California voters support reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to provide California regulators with increased authority to enforce employee labor complaints, while still allowing workers to bring claims through litigation if regulators cannot resolve them satisfactorily, according to a new study.

Perez allocates $30k for next series of mobile animal services clinics

Over the past 12 months, with funding support from Supervisor Perez, Riverside County has been able to bring spay and neuter clinics to Indio Hills, North Shore, and the Oasis Mobile Home Park Community. Additionally, wellness clinics have been held in Sky Valley, Blythe, Carver Tract, North Shore, and Thousand Palms. These eight events assisted an estimated 80 dogs and cats with spay and neuter procedures and another 1,000 pets with vaccines and microchips. All services were provided free of charge for residents.

House releases FY25 defense appropriations bill prioritizing innovation and counter-China efforts

Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-41), alongside colleagues from the House Appropriations Committee, has released the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Bill. The bill is scheduled for markup by the Defense Subcommittee on June 5.

CSUSB alumni find success at The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage

Four recent alumni from California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) have found their professional paths at The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage. David Pacheco, Baldomero Felix, Cristian Cabrera, and Sofia Torres-Crespo are bringing a blend of education and dedication to the luxury resort.

West Nile Virus activity increases in Eastern Coachella Valley

By Coachella Valley Times | May 31, 2024

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has detected additional West Nile Virus (WNV) positive samples in the eastern Coachella Valley. Samples from routine collection sites in Thermal and Oasis tested positive for WNV for the first time this year. Samples in Mecca also returned positive results. This week's findings bring the total number of WNV positive samples to eighteen for 2024, a significant increase compared to last year when no virus activity was detected at this time.

Palm Springs invites proposals for $6 million in community project funding

By Coachella Valley Times | May 30, 2024

The City of Palm Springs Measure J Commission is inviting residents, neighborhood organizations, businesses, and non-profits to submit proposals for a share of $6 million allocated for community-initiated projects. The funding comes from the City’s Measure J tax dollars. Projects can be either City-funded and managed or managed by non-profits.

Chairman John A. James Lifetime Achievement Award presented to David Brinkman

On May 29, 2024, the Chairman John A. James Lifetime Achievement Award and President’s Award were announced.

Palm Springs Public Library launches new mobile app

The Palm Springs Public Library has launched a new mobile app, now available for both Android and Apple devices. Users can find the app by searching for 'Palm Springs Public Library' in their respective app stores and downloading it for free.

Public-private partnership launches major EV truck charging depot near LA ports

A new electric vehicle (EV) truck charging depot launched in May in Los Angeles is the product of an innovative public-private partnership between Prologis, Inc., Performance Team — A Maersk Company, and local utility companies.

City enters MOU regarding future steps for Talus La Quinta project

The City of La Quinta on Friday, May 24, 2024, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement (MOU) with The Robert Green Co. and SilverRock Development Co. (collectively, SDC). This agreement outlines the next steps should SDC fail to meet the June 30, 2024 deadline to close escrow on recapitalization loans and cure all defaults necessary to restart the development of Talus La Quinta, formerly known as SilverRock Resort.

Program offers free smartphones to low-income residents in Palm Springs

Beginning May 30, residents in four low-income apartment communities will have the opportunity to qualify for free mobile smartphones through the Affordable Connectivity Program. This initiative is a result of a new partnership between the City of Palm Springs and Outreach Program Services of America.

La Quinta signs memorandum with developers for Talus/SilverRock Resort project

By Coachella Valley Times | May 28, 2024

The City of La Quinta has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement (MOU) with The Robert Green Co. and SilverRock Development Co. (SDC) regarding the future of Talus La Quinta, formerly known as SilverRock Resort. This agreement, signed on May 24, 2024, outlines the next steps if SDC fails to meet the June 30, 2024 deadline for closing escrow on recapitalization loans and curing all defaults necessary to restart development.

Deadline nears for California businesses to apply for SBA loans after Tropical Storm Hilary

By Coachella Valley Times | May 28, 2024

Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded California small businesses of the June 24, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury caused by Tropical Storm Hilary in Riverside County that occurred Aug. 19 – 21, 2023.