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Palm Springs Police Department warns about online dating platforms after attack: 'Remember your safety should be top priority'

In light of an attack on a man in Coachella Valley, the Palm Springs Police Department is urging those who use online dating platforms to exercise caution during in-person encounters with people they meet online.


University of California, Riverside announces Australian fossil goldmine opens permanently

Land where a UC Riverside paleontology professor unearthed whole communities of Earth’s oldest animals is opening today to the public as a new national park in the Australian Outback.


Palm Spring Animal Shelter hosts Public Vaccine Clinic on May 11

Palm Springs Animal Shelter is happy to provide low cost vaccines available to the public every Thursday from 9:30AM-1PM excluding holidays.


COD Men's Tennis captures 3rd straight 3C2A State Championship

The College of the Desert men's tennis team concluded another dominant season with a 5-0 sweep over American River in the CCCAA men's tennis state championship match Wednesday in Ventura. Joseph Corse and Nathan Caolie each won two points for the Roadrunners (18-1) as they won their 16th match without defeat against community college competition this season.


Riverside County Library System hosts Little Sprout Seed Library on May 4

Pick up free seeds, plant a garden and cook a delicious, healthy family meal.


CPUC Advances Broadband Access and Equity in State

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in an ongoing commitment to help the state bridge the digital divide, today announced grant awards for broadband projects and planning.


Palm Springs Unified School District announces district wide activities in reducing stigma related to mental health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us in reducing stigma related to mental health by participating in district wide activities!


Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce announces Ribbon Cutting Recap: Paper Dolls Interior

Design is the name of the game so with 30 years of experience Paper Doll Design had a fabulous ribbon-cutting on April 27 that included 20 to 30 guests.



COD Baseball celebrates Sophomore Day by racing past the Wolverines, 16-5

COD (23-14; 12-11) celebrated Sophomore Day by getting back into the playoff hunt, winning their fourth straight game and hitting their stride at the perfect time, as the Roadrunners grabbed a lopsided win over the San Bernardino Valley Wolverines (18-21; 11-12), 16-5.


Palm Spring Animal Shelter hosts BLAZE Pizza fundraising night

Palm Spring Animal Shelter hosts BLAZE Pizza fundraising night on May 11


Palm Spring Animal Shelter announces Aim Mail Center are hosting the adoptable dogs of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter for an onsite adoption event

Our friends at Aim Mail Center are hosting the adoptable dogs of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter for an onsite adoption even


Coachella Valley Unified School District hosts Governing Board Meeting-regular Meeting on May 11

Coachella Valley Unified School District hosts Governing Board Meeting-regular Meeting on May 11 at 5:30 PM



Firebirds Offense Helps Take Game One In Colorado

The Firebirds defeated the Colorado Eagles in game one by a score of 6-2 to take a 1-0 series lead in the second round of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs.


Coachella Valley Economic Partnership announces Entrepreneurs and City Leaders Meet to Celebrate Innovation Month

Cities invest in economic development programs for many reasons, including enabling job creation and strengthening the economic base of their communities


Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce announces Ribbon Cutting Recap: Coco Rose La Quinta

It all began with a mother and daughter vacation to the island of Bali, where owner Eileen Burke and her daughter had the idea to open a clothing boutique after falling in love with the cute chic beach wear Bali had to offer.


CPUC To Hold Public Forum on Bear Valley Electric Rate Requests

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold an online public forum for customers of Bear Valley Electric Services, Inc. (BVES) to offer input about the company’s recent rate requests.


Palm Springs Unified School District hosts Family Fun Wednesday/Miércoles de diversión familiar on May 10

Palm Springs Unified School District hosts Family Fun Wednesday/Miércoles de diversión familiar on May 10 at 1:30 PM


Riverside County Library System hosts Virtual Beginning Watercolor on May 3

Come join the fun and make new friends while exploring watercolor via Zoom.