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Paint El Paseo Pink Walk Set for this Saturday…

Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF) is delighted to present the 16th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink walk, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with Pink Diamond Sponsor Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center.


Certified Farmers Markets returns to the Valley 'bigger, and better than before'

Offering not only fresh food but also music and art to unite the community in a festive experience, the annual Certified Farmers Markets is returning to several locations across the Valley this week, the Indio Certified Farmers Market posted on Facebook.


Thermal school teacher accused of instructing students while 'under the influence of alcohol'

A Palm Desert man was taken into custody Friday after an investigation kicked off by a Thermal school student 's call to their parents saying they believed their teacher was intoxicated and that his behavior frightened the class.


Deceased Coachella pedestrian found to be victim of double hit-and-run

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is investigating a double hit-and-run in the City of Coachella that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old male pedestrian.


Bill designating ‘Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office’ heads to President

A bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-California) to rename the Norco (California) Post Office to Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office has passed the House and Senate and is headed to President Biden for signature.


Indio to award grants 'up to $5,000' to local nonprofits

The city of Indio confirmed it will be awarding grants up to $5,000 to local nonprofits through its Community Grants and Sponsorship Program. Applications can now be submitted.


New Acrisure Arena Social Impact Partnership

Oak View Group’s Acrisure Arena development progressing toward a December 2022 opening.


The Living Desert is 'so excited' to welcome two young rescue mountain lions to the Palm Desert zoo

The Living Desert, a Palm Desert zoo, is celebrating the arrival of two rescue mountain lions transferred from the Oakland Zoo.


Hours-long standoff in La Quinta ends with suspect dead from 'self-inflicted gunshot wound'

After an hours-long standoff with law enforcement at a La Quinta home on Sept. 26, a suspect turned his gun upon himself and died.


Coachella Valley Firebirds sign 4 new players

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have signed four new players, all with impressive track records, the team's website said.


'A great opportunity': Indio City Council allocates community development grants at recent meeting

On Sept. 21, the Indio City Council held a meeting to discuss the upcoming month's agenda. Coachella Valley Times reached out to city councilmember Glenn Miller for highlights of the meeting.


PSPD awarded grant to combat alcohol-related crime, 'improve the quality of life in neighborhoods'

Palm Springs Police Department will be working to fight alcohol-related crimes with a $55,000 grant recently awarded by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).


Calvert: Legislation would give U.S. 'additional tools to assess the growing exploitation of critical minerals in small states by China and Russia'

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) recently introduced the Monitoring and Investigating Nations Exploiting States (MINES) Act, H.R. 8911 in an effort to hold China and Russia accountable for their efforts to monopolize critical resources around the world, particularly in developing nations, according to a news release.


Coachella Valley's Acrisure Arena reveals first concert lineup of 'superstar shows'

Acrisure Arena is unveiling its first lineup of concerts with a star-studded schedule including the Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Buffett, Maroon 5 and Grupo Firme.


Alleged purse thief 'linked to multiple purse thefts' in custody

An investigation into multiple purse thefts in the Coachella Valley has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Thousand Palms man, Corporal Phillip Lorton said in a release from Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


Man accused of ramming Riverside County Sheriff's vehicles during pursuit caught, booked on felony charges

A man wanted on multiple felony charges was the subject of a pursuit early Sunday morning by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


Hovley Lane East construction update

Through late fall, contractors working for Coachella Valley Water District will continue work on a project that limits traffic between Washington Street and Eldorado Drive in Palm Desert.


Coachella driver arrested after brief car pursuit, wanted on felony warrant

A 44-year-old Coachella resident is in custody for failing to pull over and allegedly driving under the influence of narcotics.


Desert Hot Springs VFW on vandalism damages: 'We are asking for donations to assist with these repairs'

Jeffrey Cole, post commander of Desert Hot Springs VFW Post 1534, is seeking donations to help repair the building, which has been vandalized multiple times over the past three months.