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PSPD commends alcohol-retail sites that 'demonstrated exemplary responsibility' by not serving minors

Two enforcement operations targeting underage drinking in Palm Springs found few willing to sell alcohol to minors, the Palm Springs Police Department said.


2 women arrested by Riverside County Sheriff for running Palm Desert brothel out on bail: 'This investigation is ongoing'

Two women accused of running a brothel in Palm Desert are out on bail, but the Riverside County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation.


Palm Springs Fire Department saves two hikers at Tahquitz Canyon

The Palm Springs Fire Department came to the rescue of two injured hikers in two separate incidents within 24 hours in the Tahquitz Canyon area.


University of California, Riverside announces UCR gets 4.5 out of 5 stars from Money magazine

UC Riverside achieved a 4.5 out of 5-star rating in Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America 2023 rankings, released June 22.


Imperial Irrigation District announces IID awards 2023 water safety summer activities grants

To help keep youth busy, cool and safe this summer, the Imperial Irrigation District is providing grant funds to cities and communities in the Imperial Valley in support of keeping pools open and/or providing other safe water activities.



Cathedral City Police on arrest of second suspect in Dollar Tree fight: He 'attempted to shoot the victim at point-blank range'

Cathedral City Police have confirmed the arrest of a second suspect in an attempted murder case involving shots fired after a fight broke out in a local Dollar Tree.


Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts Board of Directors Meeting on June 27

Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts Board of Directors Meeting on June 27 at 10:30am


U.S. representative: 'The U.S. military will have the tools it needs to win any fight'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) stands behind a new Defense Appropriations Bill as a means to strengthen the U.S. military with resources directed at handling world challenges.


Palm Springs official on Indian Canyon funds: 'It is so critical that we get this bridge completed'

Although extreme weather is often playing havoc with traffic in Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) is fighting back with plans for a bridge project in the area of Indian Canyon Drive.


Palm Spring Unified School District announces CAASPP, ELPAC Results Coming In

Attention parents/guardians of students who have completed state tests this spring.


County of Riverside announces Board of Supervisors discuss recommended county budget that invests in improved services

This week, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors discussed next fiscal year’s recommended budget and sought ways to increase services for an ever-burgeoning population.


University of California, Riverside announces Sewage to sustenance: making reclaimed water ready for crops

Plant materials that would otherwise become trash may be the key to solving two big problems: diminishing freshwater supplies for farms and diminishing effectiveness of antibiotics.


Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts General Membership Meeting on June 26

Greater Palm Springs Realtors hosts General Membership Meeting on June 26 at 10:00am



'Calling all artists!': Indio seeks artists to design and create new mural in city's downtown

For artists who think a canvas is way too confining, the City of Indio has an opportunity to make a large-scale impact with its new mural project.


ALDI Moreno Valley regional vice president: 'We're excited to open our first ALDI store in Coachella'

ALDI is expanding its global discount supermarket chain to include a new Coachella location with an anticipated Thursday opening.


City of Desert Hot Springs announces Vacancy: Public Safety Commission

The City of Desert Hot Springs seeks applicants to fill one (1) vacancy on the Public Safety Commission.


County of Riverside announces Cal Fire's Hemet Ryan-Air Attack Base Houses "Exclusive Use" Firefighting Helicopter

On June 16, 2023, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as “CAL FIRE” enters an “Exclusive Use” (EU) contract, which strategically places multiple “EU” helicopters throughout the state to assist with the anticipated surge in fire activity