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California's Calvert on passage of NDAA: 'We will and must invest in our pressing national security priorities'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Dec 21, 2022
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) recently praised the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act because of its funding for the APFIT program.
Melendez on new role at Golden State Policy Council: 'Our mission is to defend liberty'
By Donna Rolando | Dec 21, 2022
Retired Senator Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore) reflects on the future in her new role as president of Golden State Policy Council, a conservative think tank aimed at putting academic research to legislative use.
Indio, LaQunta begin $900,000 reconstruction of state Highway 111 and Jefferson 'major intersection'
By Sam Jackson | Dec 19, 2022
The California cities of Indio and La Quinta have begun a $900,000 joint reconstruction project of the intersection at state Highway 111 and Jefferson Street, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction until construction is scheduled to be completed Dec. 23.
PSPD's Mills: Hostage situation during Shop With a Cop was 'a tale of two worlds'
By Sam Jackson | Dec 17, 2022
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills called it a "tale of two worlds" after police and SWAT team members responded to an alleged hostage situation while the department held its annual "Shop With a Cop" celebration.
Ruiz authors legislation to rename La Quinta, Palm Springs post offices in honor of local heroes
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Dec 16, 2022
U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA 36) has written legislation calling for the renaming of two post offices in his district, memorializing a U.S. Marine and a Native American tribal leader.
3rd juvenile gang member in police custody for alleged involvement in November Coachella shooting
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Dec 15, 2022
Coachella law enforcement officials recently arrested a third suspect in connection with last month’s shooting.
Coachella Valley City Council Meeting to be held Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2022
Please find the agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held Wednesday, December 14, 2022, beginning at: 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Pursuant Assembly Bill 361, along with the Governor’s State of Emergency Declaration issued on March 4, 2020, this meeting may be conducted via teleconference.
Suspect arrested, property recovered from La Quinta storage facility burglaries last month
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Dec 11, 2022
Following the arrest of an Indio woman on Monday, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team recovered property stolen from multiple units at a storage facility last month.
Indio police search for hit-and-run suspect who injured child: 'We need your help'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Dec 9, 2022
The Indio Police Department is seeking the public's help in tracking down a hit-and-run driver who left an 11-year-old pedestrian with minor injuries.
Middleton: Palm Springs 'a nationwide leader and role model' for human rights
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Dec 6, 2022
The City of Palm Springs has received a perfect score from the Human Right's Campaign's 2022 Municipal Equality Index.
Indio City Council approves $2.2 million for Living Room Park Project and outdoor amphitheater 'helping to revitalize the downtown area'
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 4, 2022
Indio City Councilmember Glenn Miller provided insight into what was covered at the recent City Council meeting, including the approval of $2.2 million for the Living Room Park project.
As damages sought for evictions hit $2 billion mark, mayor says Palm Springs 'on a course aimed at making right what happened'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Nov 30, 2022
A new claim filed against Palm Springs seeks upwards of $2 billion in reparation for Section 14 community members displaced from their homes and their descendants.
Two Palm Desert men arrested in connection with multiple vandalism incidents: Sheriff's Department cites 'zero tolerance'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Nov 26, 2022
Two Palm Desert men have been arrested as investigators look into the vandalism of more than 40 businesses with metal pellets, Sgt. Jeff Cryder of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
Palm Springs police on Colorado shooting: 'That type of violence and evil act, we don't want occurring here in our city'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Nov 25, 2022
The Palm Springs Police Department is boosting its presence in the Arenas District in response to the worries expressed by local LGBTQ community members following the shooting of a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs.
Man charged with murder after crash that took the lives of a correctional corporal and his daughter: 'We are saddened to announce the death of Correctional Corporal Daniel Jacks'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Nov 18, 2022
A Moreno man has been charged with two counts of murder after a car accident Sunday that killed a Riverside County correctional corporal and his 19-year-old daughter Hannah.
Calvert discusses energy with House Natural Resources member: 'I appreciate Rep. Westerman coming to my district'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Nov 15, 2022
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), one of the longest-serving members of Congress, and U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) the House Natural Resources Committee ranking member, recently met in Riverside County to discuss the Cleveland National Forest, federal land management, California’s water challenges and federal regulatory reform issues.
Cathedral City celebrates grand opening of Veterans Village, which offers services to help vets lead 'full and healthy life'
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Nov 15, 2022
City and community leaders joined together last week to celebrate the grand opening of the new $27 million Veterans Village.
CVWD takes action to reduce demand on Colorado River
By Press release submission | Nov 10, 2022
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors took action to execute an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) to conserve Colorado River water by curtailing replenishment at its Thomas E. Levy Groundwater Replenishment Facility (Levy) for the remainder of 2022.
Drivers rescued by Palm Springs Fire Department
By Coachella Valley Times Report | Nov 9, 2022
The Palm Springs Fire Department rescued three stranded drivers trapped in swift-moving flood waters that overtook North Indian Canyon Drive on Tuesday afternoon.
Task force seizes guns, 62 pounds of meth: 'Evidence indicative of narcotics sales'
By Donna Rolando | Nov 6, 2022
Firearms and 62 pounds of suspected methamphetamine were confiscated by the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force on Friday.