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La Quinta resident about proposed wave park: 'It’s the wrong project in the wrong location at the wrong time.'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 26, 2022
Local advocacy groups have raised concerns about the wave park proposed for La Quinta due to the water intensive nature of the project, calling it a poor choice for a desert climate.
RCAHT arrests human trafficking suspect at San Diego County border crossing
By Donna Rolando | Apr 25, 2022
A sex-trafficking investigation by RCAHT focusing on the cities of Palm Springs, Indio and Desert Hot Springs has resulted in the arrest of an Indio man.
City Council: Panorama Dog Park in Cathedral City will 'improve the quality of our outdoor spaces'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 24, 2022
The grand opening of Cathedral City's Panorama Dog Park, part of an effort to improve the city's outdoor offerings, is set for Friday, May 13.
TikTok stars report repeated vandalism at Cathedral City home: Shots sounded like 'a hail storm'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 22, 2022
Repeated incidents in which windows were shattered at their Cathedral City home have members of the Palm Springs TikTok group called "The Old Gays" wondering if they are the victims of targeted attacks and whether it will happen again.
State Water Resources Control Board to 'continue curtailments adopted last year to preserve water' in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed
By Donna Rolando | Apr 22, 2022
As three consecutive years of drought take a severe toll on water levels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, the State Water Resources Control Board drafted an emergency drought regulation that was released on Tuesday.
Thousand Palms fire forces evacuations, affects 20 acres, cause 'under investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 22, 2022
Residents were forced to evacuate as a fire broke out and spread to 20 acres of land on Monday in a Thousand Palms neighborhood.
Mosquito management tips from the City of Indian Wells
By Press Release | Apr 21, 2022
The heat is rolling in... and so are mosquitoes! Protect yourself and your home this year with these seven helpful tips.
Kidnapped Temecula child returned safely home: Investigations are ongoing
By Donna Rolando | Apr 20, 2022
The alleged kidnapping of a 3-year-old Temecula child reported missing on April 14 was solved in a single day and the child returned safely home, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a press release. A 52-year-old woman has been charged with kidnapping and her bail set at $100,000.
Learn more about California Advanced Services Fund (CASF)
By California Public Utilities Commission | Apr 20, 2022
Learn more about CASF and the different fund accounts at: www.cpuc.ca.gov/casf
Cathedral City COVID vaccine clinic set in advance of the BA.2 variant: 'it is only a matter of time before it reaches Southern California'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 19, 2022
With a new coronavirus subvariant on the rise in other parts of the nation, Riverside University Health System and Cathedral City are teaming up to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, May 5.
Information on the California Climate Credit
By Press Release | Apr 19, 2022
Every spring and fall, millions of California residents receive credits on their electric and natural gas bills identified as the “California Climate Credit.” The California Climate Credit is part of California’s efforts to fight climate change.
Cathedral City rewards Enriquez for heroism, honors anniversary committee members
By Donna Rolando | Apr 18, 2022
Risking one's own safety to rescue a driver from a burning car is Cathedral City's definition of a true hero and the reason they bestowed a Certificate of Recognition on Francisco Enriquez recently.
Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers: 'I was contacted by the police chief and asked to serve. I had something to give people'
By David Hutton | Apr 18, 2022
For more than four decades, members of local crime stopper groups have worked to help thwart illegal activity in the area as two police chiefs started groups in the valley in 1980 after seeing the success of similar organizations in Albuquerque, N.M.
CVWD Board takes head start on conservation actions
By Press Release | Apr 15, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on March 28, 2022 asking water agencies to consider adopting Level 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plans.
Palm Springs City Council approves funding increase to help housing, homelessness, development policies
By Solange DeLisle | Apr 13, 2022
The Palm Springs City Council has approved an increase in funding for a consultant firm to help the City tackle the issues of housing, homelessness and policy development moving forward.
Mayor Lisa Middleton: 'We are lowering speed limits in Palm Springs'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 12, 2022
Speed limits are being lowered around Palm Springs, California, thanks to the support of Assembly Bill 43, which took effect Jan. 1.
California Public Utilities Commission initiates rulemaking 'to address clean, safe, reliable and affordable access to water'
By Tamara Browning | Apr 12, 2022
A commission that has a mission to ensure that Californians have safe, reliable utility service and infrastructure “at reasonable rates” has approved an order that will initiate a review of the Public Water System Investment and Consolidation Act of 1997.
Councilmember Nuñez: 'We're really moving really fast,' opposing Desert Hot Springs City Council's four district map
By Donna Rolando | Apr 11, 2022
The Desert Hot Springs City Council has approved Draft Map #1.1, which would divide the region into four election districts to vote on council seats.
COD to Present at the City of Palm Springs City Council Meeting
By Press Release | Apr 11, 2022
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, during the City of Palm Springs’ regularly-scheduled city council meeting, College of the Desert Board Chair Rubén AríAztlán Pérez and Mac McGinnis, Vice President of Maas Companies, will jointly provide an update on the Palm Springs Development Project, the “Palm Springs Campus.”
Palm Springs council candidate Bernstein backs inclusionary housing ordinance to create 'affordable and moderate-income housing for all'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 8, 2022
Palm Springs City Council candidate Jeffrey Bernstein recently pledged his support for the construction of more affordable housing at a campaign kick-off event.