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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

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy panoramic views of the Coachella Valley from Peaks Restaurant

IID launches grant program for tree planting in public spaces

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.

Living Desert welcomes spur-winged lapwing chicks

The Living Desert has introduced four new members to its African aviary—spur-winged lapwing chicks. Hatched during the week of April 29 to first-time parents, Peeper Parker and MJ, these young birds are already exploring their habitat.

United launches nonstop flights between Palm Springs International Airport and Washington Dulles

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

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

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

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.

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Rep. Calvert on ballot delivery delays: ‘it is imperative that the USPS meet the modern electoral needs of the American public’

U.S. Rep Ken Calvert (CA-41) said it is “imperative” that the U.S. Postal Service meets the needs of American voters by ensuring all mail-in ballots are delivered on time. This statement was made in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on May 6 after more than 100 ballots were not counted for California’s March Primary Election due to USPS mailing delays.

SBA to close disaster loan outreach centers in San Diego County

Francisco Sánchez Jr., the associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration (SBA), announced that the SBA will close its San Diego and Spring Valley Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in San Diego County at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 23.

Aerial mosquito control treatments planned following West Nile Virus detections in East Valley

Continued detections of the West Nile Virus (WNV) in and around Mecca have led to the scheduling of aerial mosquito control treatments in the area. To date, five positive samples of WNV have been detected in the valley by the District, although no human cases have been reported in either Coachella Valley or across the state this year.

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Palm Springs Film Society secures $25k grant from National Endowment for the Arts

The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced its approval for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This grant will be used to support the ongoing Palm Springs International Film Festival and Palm Springs International ShortFest. The funds will aid in their mission to serve venues in Palm Springs and reach larger audiences in the Coachella Valley. The NEA is set to award 1,135 Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling over $37 million as part of its second round of fiscal year 2024 grants.

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Riverside County advances unique Rancho event venue ordinance

Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, the community, and county staff have been working towards a new ordinance for three years that would create a path for Ranchos to become permitted event venues in the county. The Planning Commissioners have recommended the ordinance for approval, setting it up for a hearing by the Riverside County Supervisors in either June or July.

New Photo Exhibition Opens at Coachella Library This Saturday