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Two PSPD officers injured following pursuit of theft suspects

Two Palm Springs Police Department officers were injured following a pursuit of theft suspects, PSPD said in a recent press release.


Ruiz: 'I can think of no better way to honor [Sy Kaplan's] legacy'

President Joe Biden signed House of Representatives Bill 7925 (H.R. 7925) into law on Tuesday, designating the Palm Desert Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic as the Sy Kaplan VA Clinic.


PSP's Barrett on record airport crowds: 'We're planning for a very busy holiday season this year'

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) published a press release recently advising travelers to prepare for increased traffic and passenger counts.


California's Calvert on passage of NDAA: 'We will and must invest in our pressing national security priorities'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) recently praised the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act because of its funding for the APFIT program.


Melendez on new role at Golden State Policy Council: 'Our mission is to defend liberty'

Retired Senator Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore) reflects on the future in her new role as president of Golden State Policy Council, a conservative think tank aimed at putting academic research to legislative use.


IID reopens Tree for All Program for electric customers in Coachella Valley

Imperial Irrigation District announces the reopening of its “Tree for All” program for a final drive-thru tree distribution event in 2022.


Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle help New Thousand Palms' arena celebrate grand opening

The Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, Calif., officially opened its doors to the Valley community Dec. 14 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening event.


Wed, DEC 28th, Desert Beer Co. Paint Night

It will be a fun evening including all paint supplies, with instruction by Noelle Wasco and one beer, Chavela, or flight of beers of your choosing!


Record-Setting Travel For Palm Springs Airport

The Palm Springs International Airport announced Thursday that it expects this holiday season to be the busiest in the airport’s history and encouraged travelers to plan ahead and arrive early to catch their flights.


Indio, LaQunta begin $900,000 reconstruction of state Highway 111 and Jefferson 'major intersection'

The California cities of Indio and La Quinta have begun a $900,000 joint reconstruction project of the intersection at state Highway 111 and Jefferson Street, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction until construction is scheduled to be completed Dec. 23.


PSPD's Mills: Hostage situation during Shop With a Cop was 'a tale of two worlds'

Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills called it a "tale of two worlds" after police and SWAT team members responded to an alleged hostage situation while the department held its annual "Shop With a Cop" celebration.


Cirque du Soleil comes to Coachella Valley for first time at Acrisure Arena

Acrisure Arena has announced that tickets are about to go on sale for the first Cirque du Soleil performance in the Coachella Valley next summer.


Ruiz authors legislation to rename La Quinta, Palm Springs post offices in honor of local heroes

U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA 36) has written legislation calling for the renaming of two post offices in his district, memorializing a U.S. Marine and a Native American tribal leader.


3rd juvenile gang member in police custody for alleged involvement in November Coachella shooting

Coachella law enforcement officials recently arrested a third suspect in connection with last month’s shooting.


PSP's Barrett on new concessions expansion at airport: The 'program will deliver an immersive Palm Springs and Coachella Valley experience'

Palm Springs International Airport plans to double its restaurants and attract more local representation through a new concessions program to kick off next year.


Coachella Valley City Council Meeting to be held Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda

Please find the agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held Wednesday, December 14, 2022, beginning at: 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Pursuant Assembly Bill 361, along with the Governor’s State of Emergency Declaration issued on March 4, 2020, this meeting may be conducted via teleconference.


Desert X 2023 Opens March 4 – May 7, 2023

Desert X, the recurring site-specific, international art exhibition, announced today that its fourth edition in the Coachella Valley will be open to the public from March 4 to May 7, 2023.


Suspect arrested, property recovered from La Quinta storage facility burglaries last month

Following the arrest of an Indio woman on Monday, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team recovered property stolen from multiple units at a storage facility last month.


Indio police search for hit-and-run suspect who injured child: 'We need your help'

The Indio Police Department is seeking the public's help in tracking down a hit-and-run driver who left an 11-year-old pedestrian with minor injuries.


Palm Springs International Film Awards: 'We are honored to present the Breakthrough Performance Award to Austin Butler'

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has named Austin Butler as this year's recipient of the Breakthrough Performance Award for his role in "Elvis".