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$46 million bike-pedestrian line would connect east Coachella Valley to festival grounds
By Eliana Perez Brian Blueskye | Palm Springs Desert Sun | Oct 22, 2022
A "transformative" bike and pedestrian line that would extend across eastern Coachella Valley cities is on the verge of getting $36 million in state money, valley officials announced Friday.
Water savings with turf rebate program
By Press Release | Oct 21, 2022
The City of Rancho Mirage continues to save water by partnering with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to offer rebates to our residents, HOAs, and commercial centers looking to convert from turf to desertscape or artificial grass.
Cathedral City Police: 'Road rage' victim drives himself to hospital after being shot
By Donna Rolando | Oct 20, 2022
Cathedral City Police are on the lookout for the driver of a black sedan suspected of shooting a man Monday night in an apparent road rage incident.
Drunk driver crashes into light post and fence with 2-year-old son inside the vehicle
By Donna Rolando | Oct 13, 2022
A Coachella father, who was allegedly driving while intoxicated on Sunday morning, crashed into a light post and fence while his 2-year-old son was in the car, unbuckled, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
Riverside County Transportation Commission officials heading to Washington to promote rail service: 'This daily passenger rail service will transform how we travel'
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2022
The Riverside County officials and staff are heading to Washington D.C. this month to meet with federal officials to promote the need for a rail system between the Coachella Valley and Los Angeles.
Desert Sands school district employee allegedly carjacked by two boys in school parking lot
By Donna Rolando | Oct 11, 2022
Two boys believed to be armed with a handgun forcibly carjacked a Desert Sands Unified School District employee recently only to be apprehended after a police pursuit, NBC Palm Springs reported.
Indio City Council: 'August 26, from now on will be known as Hunter Lopez Day'
By Donna Rolando | Oct 10, 2022
An Indio Marine who died in a bombing at the end of the Afghanistan war will be proudly remembered in his hometown with the annual observance of Hunter Lopez Day.
California is 'putting money back into your pockets' with tax refunds
By Donna Rolando | Oct 9, 2022
Amidst the pressures of record inflation, the State of California is offering relief with Middle Class Tax Refunds hitting residents' bank accounts soon.
Calvert leads nuclear energy focused forum: 'We can implement policies that promote a secure and reliable electric grid'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 7, 2022
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) recently joined two other Republican California congressmen to lead a clean energy forum titled "The Golden State of nuclear power: The importance of Diablo Canyon and nuclear energy in California's grid."
Thermal school teacher accused of instructing students while 'under the influence of alcohol'
By Donna Rolando | Oct 5, 2022
A Palm Desert man was taken into custody Friday after an investigation kicked off by a Thermal school student 's call to their parents saying they believed their teacher was intoxicated and that his behavior frightened the class.
Deceased Coachella pedestrian found to be victim of double hit-and-run
By Donna Rolando | Oct 4, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is investigating a double hit-and-run in the City of Coachella that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old male pedestrian.
Indio to award grants 'up to $5,000' to local nonprofits
By John Kelly | Oct 3, 2022
The city of Indio confirmed it will be awarding grants up to $5,000 to local nonprofits through its Community Grants and Sponsorship Program. Applications can now be submitted.
Hours-long standoff in La Quinta ends with suspect dead from 'self-inflicted gunshot wound'
By Donna Rolando | Oct 2, 2022
After an hours-long standoff with law enforcement at a La Quinta home on Sept. 26, a suspect turned his gun upon himself and died.
'A great opportunity': Indio City Council allocates community development grants at recent meeting
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 30, 2022
On Sept. 21, the Indio City Council held a meeting to discuss the upcoming month's agenda. Coachella Valley Times reached out to city councilmember Glenn Miller for highlights of the meeting.
PSPD awarded grant to combat alcohol-related crime, 'improve the quality of life in neighborhoods'
By Donna Rolando | Sep 29, 2022
Palm Springs Police Department will be working to fight alcohol-related crimes with a $55,000 grant recently awarded by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
Calvert: Legislation would give U.S. 'additional tools to assess the growing exploitation of critical minerals in small states by China and Russia'
By David Beasley | Sep 29, 2022
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) recently introduced the Monitoring and Investigating Nations Exploiting States (MINES) Act, H.R. 8911 in an effort to hold China and Russia accountable for their efforts to monopolize critical resources around the world, particularly in developing nations, according to a news release.
Alleged purse thief 'linked to multiple purse thefts' in custody
By Donna Rolando | Sep 28, 2022
An investigation into multiple purse thefts in the Coachella Valley has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Thousand Palms man, Corporal Phillip Lorton said in a release from Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Man accused of ramming Riverside County Sheriff's vehicles during pursuit caught, booked on felony charges
By Donna Rolando | Sep 28, 2022
A man wanted on multiple felony charges was the subject of a pursuit early Sunday morning by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Hovley Lane East construction update
By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022
Through late fall, contractors working for Coachella Valley Water District will continue work on a project that limits traffic between Washington Street and Eldorado Drive in Palm Desert.
Coachella driver arrested after brief car pursuit, wanted on felony warrant
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Sep 27, 2022
A 44-year-old Coachella resident is in custody for failing to pull over and allegedly driving under the influence of narcotics.