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Man charged with murder after crash that took the lives of a correctional corporal and his daughter: 'We are saddened to announce the death of Correctional Corporal Daniel Jacks'

A Moreno man has been charged with two counts of murder after a car accident Sunday that killed a Riverside County correctional corporal and his 19-year-old daughter Hannah.


Lizzo to perform at new Acrisure Arena this summer

Grammy Award-wining pop star Lizzo will be performing at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert this June. Tickets will be on sale Friday on Ticketmaster.


Tommy Bahama Launches Resort Concept with Re-Imagined Miramonte Resort & Spa

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, CA to Debut in Late 2023.


New Director of Finance joins CVWD

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has welcomed a new Director of Finance.


Calvert discusses energy with House Natural Resources member: 'I appreciate Rep. Westerman coming to my district'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), one of the longest-serving members of Congress, and U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) the House Natural Resources Committee ranking member, recently met in Riverside County to discuss the Cleveland National Forest, federal land management, California’s water challenges and federal regulatory reform issues.


Cathedral City celebrates grand opening of Veterans Village, which offers services to help vets lead 'full and healthy life'

City and community leaders joined together last week to celebrate the grand opening of the new $27 million Veterans Village.


Freitas: California's vote against sale of flavored nicotine products protects kids from 'lifetime of addiction'

As a result of Tuesday's election, the sale of flavored tobacco products continues to be banned in the State of California.


Palm Springs Air Museum to unveil restored F-117 Nighthawk in tribute to all who 'flew this incredible machine'

The Palm Springs Air Museum will celebrate its 26th anniversary this Saturday with a day of activities including flight exhibitions, musical performances, birthday cake, re-enactors and fun for the kids.


Cypress Private Wealth (CPW) Welcomes Senior Financial Advisor John C. Polovick

Cypress Private Wealth (CPW) proudly announces the addition of their newest Senior Financial Advisor, John C. Polovick.


CVWD takes action to reduce demand on Colorado River

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors took action to execute an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) to conserve Colorado River water by curtailing replenishment at its Thomas E. Levy Groundwater Replenishment Facility (Levy) for the remainder of 2022.


Drivers rescued by Palm Springs Fire Department

The Palm Springs Fire Department rescued three stranded drivers trapped in swift-moving flood waters that overtook North Indian Canyon Drive on Tuesday afternoon.


Hall on students accused of bringing a handgun to school: 'The decision was made to evacuate the school'

Two 13-year-old boys, who attend Toro Canyon Middle School, were taken into custody Wednesday after bringing a handgun to class and what was suspected to be a grenade, said Sgt. Brandi Swan of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


Task force seizes guns, 62 pounds of meth: 'Evidence indicative of narcotics sales'

Firearms and 62 pounds of suspected methamphetamine were confiscated by the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force on Friday.


Miller: Proposed Indio Grand Marketplace has taken 'a big step forward'

Long-awaited plans for the Indio Grand Marketplace took a giant step forward recently.


CVWD honored for management excellence

Coachella Valley Water District is one of four public drinking water systems to win a top utility management award from the nation’s only policy-making organization for the largest metropolitan water utilities.


DWA president: 'Removing grass is the best thing property owners can do to reduce their water footprint'

The Palm Springs City Council recently approved a turf rebate program to encourage landscaping that conserves water during an extreme drought.


Take a Ride On the Foundation Express

Desert Sands Educational Foundation cordially invites you to our first fundraising event of the year, The Foundation Express, is this Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 pm.


Portions of Rancho Mirage Community Park closed for Festival of the Arts

Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1, portions of Rancho Mirage Community Park located at 71560 San Jacinto Drive will be closed to the public in preparation for the Festival of the Arts event on Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6.


Craft Fair Fundraiser set for Nov. 8

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber has issued the following press release:The Friends of the Indio Senior will be hosting are Annual Craft Fair Fundraiser Nov. 8 at the Indio Senior Center.


Survey: Wallis, Holstege in statistical voting tie for state assembly District 47

Greg Wallis and Christy Holstege are in a statistical voting tie among active voters for state assembly, District 47, according to a new survey.