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Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce: 'For the city, it's a great win to have great food'

"Sumo Dog," the newest addition to The Canopy in Indio, is part of a series of distinctive restaurants, offering a reinvented American hot dog experience by infusing Japanese elements.


Riverside County sergeant: 'During the service of the search warrant, deputies located multiple pieces of stolen mail'

Riverside County deputies arrested a Coachella woman after a search warrant allegedly uncovered "multiple pieces of stolen mail" in her possession. Sgt. Jamie Lewis said additional charges may result from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's ongoing investigation.


Wells Fargo CEO Scharf says 'our capital levels are strong'

Wells Fargo & Co. announced on July 25 that its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.35 per share, which is scheduled for payment on Sept. 1, and to stockholders of record on Aug. 4.


CVMVCD: "West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the United States, detections like this should put us all on alert to wear repellent."

West Nile Virus has been detected in Palm Springs and and local residents should take effective measures to protect themselves Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (CVMVCD) said in a recent news release


Congressman Ruiz: 'I am pleased to announce internship opportunities for college students are available in my congressional offices for the fall of 2023'

Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz is now accepting applications for fall 2023 internships through his congressional offices. The semester-long internship opportunity is intended to help students discover what it's really like to work in the U.S. Congress.


Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley making a difference in young lives

It is safe to say that the Coachella Valley’s vast eastside agriculture regions represent the highest number of underprivileged children from low-income families.


Coachella Valley solar company CEO: 'Now, through Pearl Certification, Sunlogix Energy helps safeguard customers' financial investment'

Sunlogix Energy was accepted into the Pearl Network of Contractors, granting the solar company the ability to offer customers third-party certified reports and appraisal addendums.


Hernandez: 'This grant positions Coachella to welcome the train into our city and brings us closer to expanding mobility for residents and visitors alike'

The City of Coachella received a $2 million grant through the state-funded Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 2.0) to build city infrastructure in support of the Coachella Valley Rail project. The grant from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) provides convenient access to jobs and more.


Last spring's Dining Out For Life that raised $270,000 'a win-win community event,' DAP Health CEO says

Dining Out For Life (DOFL), an annual fundraiser that raises money for DAP Health through local restaurants, raised over $270,000 during the 2023 event on April 27. In a press release, DAP Health CEO David Brinkman commented on the success of DOFL and said he was amazed at the local participation.


Calvert: 'The NDAA includes meaningful reforms that will better protect American servicemembers'

The recently passed Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included a provision by Rep. Ken Calvert that is designed to keep servicemen safer through new reforms and requirements. The NDAA was passed on July 14 in the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-220, according to a a release on Calvert's website.


Bears Best ‘birds’ In Calder Cup Game 7

A debut season flown upon feathers of destiny came to a close on Wednesday night, as the Hershey Bears beat the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime in Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals at Acrisure Arena.


Riverside County's Perez on Carver Tract sidewalk plans: 'These are folks that deserve a better place to live'

Carver Tract, an unincorporated community situated as a "county island" between Indio and Coachella, will have sidewalks across its entire 200-home neighborhood within approximately one year.


University of California, Riverdale hosts Yoga Classes - Yoga, Yoga Flow and Yoga Fusion on July 18

University of California, Riverdale hosts Yoga Classes - Yoga, Yoga Flow and Yoga Fusion on July 18 at 6:45am


Riverside County Sheriff on 2020 Thermal homicide: 'A suspect was identified'

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has identified a Coachella man as a suspect in a Thermal homicide case dating back to July of 2020. In a recent update Sgt. Ben Ramirez named the suspect as 34-year-old Ruben Esquivel and said he was already in custody on an unrelated homicide.


Riverside district supervisor: 'We need... to address the needs of families who are experiencing homelessness in our county'

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has allocated $7.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund emergency shelter projects in the county, a Board of Supervisors press release said. The investment will facilitate the establishment of eight new housing projects distributed across all five supervisorial districts, resulting in the addition of 241 emergency shelter beds—a 28% increase.


County of Riverside announces Nonprofit Roundtable Announces Availability of $14.5 Million in Grants

The Riverside County Nonprofit Roundtable is now accepting applications for the $14.5 million Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund.


County of Riverside announces Candidate filing opens Monday for November 7 general election

Anyone interested in running for offices on the November 7 general election ballot may take out candidate filing papers beginning Monday, July 17.


Wells Fargo's Jacks: Her Many Horses has become 'go-to national leader helping increase the flow of capital to tribal communities'

San Francisco-based Wells Fargo recently appointed Dawson Her Many Horses, who leads Native American Banking, as managing director.


National Weather Service: 'Dangerously hot conditions are expected' in Coachella Valley

The U.S. National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for the Coachella Valley.


County of Riverside announces More Meetings Coming Up on East Valley Infrastructure Efforts

Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Riverside County and the nonprofit organization Alianza Coachella Valley are working in partnership to form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to bring infrastructure upgrades to the eastern Coachella Valley communities.