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Mount San Jacinto State Park announces summer programs ending August 30

The Mount San Jacinto State Park summer programs will be available until August 30.


Palm Springs Aerial Tramway announces extended hours for Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day Weekend signals the start of summer activities at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Mount San Jacinto State Park.


Raising Cane's opens new location in Indio with special offers

Residents of Indio are invited to attend the grand opening of a new Raising Cane’s restaurant on May 20th.


CSUSB prepares for Class of 2025 commencement ceremonies

Cal State San Bernardino is set to celebrate its Class of 2025 with a series of commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 16-17 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.


Delta resumes nonstop flights between Palm Springs and Austin

Nonstop flights between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are set to resume, this time under the operation of Delta Air Lines.


Riverside County approves $77M benefits plan with Eagle Crest Energy

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has approved an agreement with Eagle Crest Energy Company, which includes $77 million in community benefit payments related to the future Eagle Mountain Pumped Storage Project near Desert Center.


Riverside County forms joint powers authority for Coachella Valley energy solutions

Riverside County is taking steps to address the need for improved electricity infrastructure in the Coachella Valley.


Behavioral health arts festival celebrates local talent amid Mental Health Month

The 20th Annual John J. Benoit Behavioral Health Arts Festival is set to take place on May 13, 2025, at the Taj Mahal Building in Riverside County Fairgrounds, Indio, California.


Guide Dogs of the Desert announces spring graduation event

Guide Dogs of the Desert is set to host its spring graduation ceremony on May 18, 2025.


Coachella Valley reports first West Nile Virus case of 2025

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (CVMVCD) has confirmed the detection of a West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample in North Shore, Coachella Valley.


Webinar on SBA financing options offered by California Bank & Trust

California Bank & Trust (CB&T) is hosting a webinar during Small Business Week to assist small business owners in understanding SBA financing.


Riverside County urges federal protection for Medi-Cal amid budget cut fears

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution urging the federal government to safeguard Medicaid funding from potential budget cuts.


CSUSB Palm Desert Campus set for new Student Services Building groundbreaking

A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for May 9 at the Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus to initiate the construction of a new Student Services Building.


Riverside County studies truck traffic impact on State Highway 74

The Riverside County Transportation Department has begun a study to assess potential changes for State Highway 74, which runs from the Coachella Valley floor to mountain communities.


UCPIE marks 40 years with free community bash at Berger Foundation Iceplex

United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire (UCPIE) will mark its 40th anniversary with a community event on August 5, 2025.


Mother's Day dining specials offered at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Treat the special mother in your life to a dining experience at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Sunday, May 11, 2025.


Melanson's OT goal lifts Firebirds over Canucks, series tied 1-1

The Firebirds managed an overtime win against the Abbotsford Canucks in game two of the Calder Cup Playoffs, concluding with a score of 5-4.


Analysis of the Community Rhino Conservation Initiative in Zimbabwe conducted by university workshop

Dr. James Danoff-Burg, Vice President of Conservation, and Katie Shaw, Conservation Social Scientist at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, facilitated an eight-day workshop in partnership with Imvelo Safari Lodges.


Bipartisan bill proposes extended stay for Canadian homeowners in U.S

Congressman Ken Calvert, representing California's 41st district, has teamed up with fellow House members to support the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, H.R. 3070.


Palm Springs Aerial Tramway launches Summer Pass from May 1 to August 31, 2025

Beginning May 1, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers its Summer Pass, providing an opportunity for guests to escape the summer heat and enjoy cooler temperatures at Mount San Jacinto.