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Assemblymember Garcia holds rally to promote Promotora Advisory and Oversight Workgroup legislation
By Coachella Valley Times | May 22, 2024
California State Rep. Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), alongside fellow Reps. Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) and Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), held a rally with Visión y Compromiso at the capitol to promote the proposed Promotora Advisory and Oversight Workgroup legislation.
GCVCC announces winners for 2024 business awards
By Coachella Valley Times | May 22, 2024
The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) has announced the winners of its 2024 Business Awards. This year's honorees include:
Ron Nyswaner to receive star on Palm Springs Walk of Fame
By Coachella Valley Times | May 22, 2024
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will honor screenwriter and producer Ron Nyswaner with the 470th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars in the category of Entertainment. The ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 1301 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in North Shore
By Coachella Valley Times | May 22, 2024
Mosquitoes from a routine collection site have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in North Shore near Vander Veer Rd and Avenue 73, marking the first WNV positive sample in North Shore this year and the sixth in the Coachella Valley in 2024.
Palm Springs City Council to discuss housing, airport upgrades, and mural repairs
By Coachella Valley Times | May 22, 2024
The Palm Springs City Council will address several significant items at its meeting on Thursday night. The agenda includes discussions on the development of new residential housing in Desert Highland Gateway Estates and a new Homeowner Opportunity Program. Additionally, the council will consider a consultant services agreement for designing an inline baggage handling system at Palm Springs International Airport.
CSUSB Palm Desert holds pinning ceremony for graduating nurses
By Coachella Valley Times | May 21, 2024
The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus recently held a pinning ceremony for its graduating nursing students. The event also recognized one Master in Science in Nursing (MSN) student and five RN to BSN students. Faculty from the Department of Nursing presented the graduates with nursing pins, while family, friends, and various CSUSB faculty, staff, and administrators attended.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers special menu for restaurant week
By Coachella Valley Times | May 21, 2024
Enjoy panoramic views of the Coachella Valley from Peaks Restaurant
IID launches grant program for tree planting in public spaces
By Coachella Valley Times | May 21, 2024
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has announced the launch of a grant program aimed at funding tree-planting projects in public spaces. The Public Green Space Grant Program is open to cities, counties, special districts, nonprofits, and community-based organizations. This initiative seeks to mitigate urban heat, reduce temperatures, and enhance local communities.
United launches nonstop flights between Palm Springs International Airport and Washington Dulles
By Coachella Valley Times | May 21, 2024
United Airlines will launch new nonstop flights this winter between Palm Springs International Airport in Palm Springs, California, and Washington Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. United will operate one daily flight starting December 19, running through April 30, 2025.
Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival announces cast for upcoming performances
By Coachella Valley Times | May 21, 2024
Palm Springs, CA – May 21, 2024: The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) has announced the selection of cast members for the three plays to be presented at the upcoming festival. The event will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on June 9, 2024, at 12 PM. This annual festival will feature original plays by three local students performed as staged readings with professional actors and directors. Attendance is free, but reservations are required. More information can be found at psypf.org.
Groundbreaking set for $25M mixed-use complex in downtown Indio
By Coachella Valley Times | May 21, 2024
Statewide Services to Break Ground On $25,000,000 Mixed-Use Apartment Complex In Downtown Indio On Thursday, May 30th
Deadline nears for Morongo Band nonprofits seeking SBA disaster loans
By Coachella Valley Times | May 21, 2024
Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration (SBA), has reminded private nonprofit organizations within the Morongo Band of Mission Indians that the deadline to apply for SBA federal disaster loans is June 18. These loans are intended to address property damage resulting from severe storms and flooding that occurred between January 31 and February 9.
House passes act mandating delivery of defense weapons for Israeli security
By Coachella Valley Times | May 16, 2024
The House of Representatives has approved the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, H.R. 8369, with a vote of 224 to 187. The bill was introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and cosponsored by Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), and Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Chairman David Joyce (R-OH). The legislation mandates the delivery of defense weapons to Israel.
Palm Springs invites residents to explore history of Section 14 online
By Coachella Valley Times | May 16, 2024
The City of Palm Springs is encouraging residents and stakeholders to gain a deeper understanding of the events of Section 14 by exploring a wide range of informative materials and historical documents. These resources are now accessible online at EngagePalmSprings.com.
West Nile virus detected in mosquito samples in Indio and Mecca
By Coachella Valley Times | May 16, 2024
Samples of mosquitoes from routine collection sites have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in two new areas of Coachella Valley, California. This year, four mosquito samples have been found to carry the virus, whereas no detections were reported at this time last year.
Geoffrey Demke named Cal State San Bernardino's Outstanding Graduate 2024
By Coachella Valley Times | May 15, 2024
Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus has announced Geoffrey Demke as its Outstanding Graduate for 2024. A resident of Indio, Demke will receive a bachelor of arts degree in history at the CSUSB College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.
Riverside County DA's office opposes move to declare death penalty unconstitutional
By Coachella Valley Times | May 12, 2024
The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has voiced its opposition to the efforts spearheaded by the Office of the State Public Defender and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to declare the death penalty unconstitutional in California. This position was taken in response to the ongoing case, Office of the State Public Defender v. Bonta, which is currently under consideration by the California Supreme Court.
Fatal single-vehicle collision under investigation in La Quinta
By Coachella Valley Times | May 11, 2024
On May 11, 2024, at 2:25 a.m., deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a single-vehicle traffic collision near the intersection of Monroe Street and Airport Boulevard in La Quinta. Upon arrival, they discovered a white Kia sedan overturned on the sidewalk. The driver was found inside the vehicle but could not be reached by deputies.
Teenager arrested after off-highway vehicle pursuit in Perris City
By Coachella Valley Times | May 11, 2024
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2:11 p.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Teams were conducting Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) enforcement in the Perris City area. During this operation, an attempt was made to stop a Polaris RZR OHV that was being ridden on a public street. However, the driver sped away and engaged in reckless driving on the public roadway, posing a risk to other drivers.
27-year-old man dies in Cathedral City: Coroner's report
By Coachella Valley Times | May 11, 2024
On May 11, 2024, David Seth Gonzales, a 27-year-old male from Cathedral City, CA, tragically lost his life. According to the Coroner's File #2024-03634, Gonzales passed away at 02:41 hours on the same day he sustained injuries. The incident occurred at Southbound Monroe Street, 412 feet south of Airport Boulevard in La Quinta.