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Riverside County Sheriff's Department on fatal crash: 'The cause of the collision remains under investigation'
By Donna Rolando | May 10, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause of Monday morning's fatal collision on Pigeon Pass Road and has not yet identified those involved.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department: 'Drivers, please share the road so we may all get places safely'
By Donna Rolando | May 7, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has issued a press release reminding the public that May is Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Joshua Tree National Park opens new visitor center: 'So many more opportunities here to serve the people'
By Donna Rolando | May 6, 2022
Joshua Tree National Park will celebrate the grand opening of a new visitor center on Saturday, May 7, with a free event that starts at 8:30 a.m. and features live music and prizes.
Two Palm Desert residents arrested, charged with theft of $9,000 in stolen merchandise
By Donna Rolando | May 6, 2022
The La Quinta Special Enforcement Team executed a search warrant Thursday and arrested two Palm Desert residents after finding more than $9,000 worth of stolen merchandise, enough to fill multiple bins.
Indio High School art teacher on Vans shoe competition: 'To see students who can conceptualize on this level is pretty incredible'
By Donna Rolando | May 6, 2022
Art students at Indio High School are finalists in the Vans High School Custom Culture competition based on their custom designs of Vans skate shoes.
City of Palm Desert: 'working to make bicycling safer and more accessible'
By Donna Rolando | May 5, 2022
On Twitter, the City of Palm Desert announced its initiative to make biking more accessible in the community while promoting National Bike Month, which is taking place all of May.
Ribbon Cutting – Integrity Agents Insurance Services Inc
By Greater Coachella Valley Chamber | May 3, 2022
Please join us as we celebrate our Ribbon Cutting on Cinco De Mayo!
Riverside County joins nationwide seat belt campaign, urges everyone to 'buckle up'
By Donna Rolando | May 3, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is "joining agencies across the country" for this year's Click It or Ticket campaign, which promotes the importance of wearing a seat belt.
City of Banning: former shelter is being replaced by 'Opportunity Village Shelter' to improve homeless living conditions
By Donna Rolando | May 2, 2022
The City of Banning will be making new efforts to improve living conditions for the homeless community staying at the encampment off the I-10 freeway.
College of the Desert: Board of Trustees 'approved the construction of its Automotive Technology Center' at its original location
By Donna Rolando | Apr 28, 2022
The College of the Desert (COD) has announced plans to begin construction on its automotive center, Roadrunner Motors, and keep it at the same site after a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees.
Indio PD: Week 2 arrests at Music & Arts Festival higher than 2019, but 'no major concert-related incidents'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 27, 2022
The Indio Police Department reported a 36% increase in arrests during Week 2 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival compared to the same week in 2019.
'Artists for Ukraine' Come Together for Fundraiser to Benefit Displaced Children
By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2022
The film community is coming together in Coachella Valley this weekend on April 29, 30th & May 1, 2022 for a fundraising event in collaboration with the Ukrainian State Film Agency.
COD baseball takes season series over Wolverines, 3-0
By Press Release | Apr 26, 2022
COD (25-13; 18-6) captured the season series over their Conference opponents, 3 games to 1, which is crucial in deciding a potential tiebreaker, as the Roadrunners knocked off the San Bernardino Valley Wolverines (19-18; 16-5), 3-0.
La Quinta resident about proposed wave park: 'It’s the wrong project in the wrong location at the wrong time.'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 26, 2022
Local advocacy groups have raised concerns about the wave park proposed for La Quinta due to the water intensive nature of the project, calling it a poor choice for a desert climate.
Elder Love USA director: 'We offer the exact same level of professionalism and training as any other for-profit caregiving agency.'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 26, 2022
Elder Love USA, a Palm Desert area nonprofit, is on a mission to help a group that often falls through the cracks when it comes to assistance: the middle class.
COD Men’s Golf finishes third at San Dimas
By Press Release | Apr 26, 2022
COD Men's Golf participated in their eleventh event of the 2022 season and seventh event in Orange Empire Conference-Inland Division play, as a pair of Roadrunners finished with their second-best rounds of 2022.
Laura James earns Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Designation
By Press Release | Apr 26, 2022
Laura James, CVEP’s vice president of innovation, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
College of the Desert men's tennis coach: 'We really peaked toward the end of the season'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 25, 2022
As hard work took their season to new heights, the College of the Desert men's tennis team won the CCCAA Men's Tennis State Championship over NorCal American River on Saturday, April 23.
RCAHT arrests human trafficking suspect at San Diego County border crossing
By Donna Rolando | Apr 25, 2022
A sex-trafficking investigation by RCAHT focusing on the cities of Palm Springs, Indio and Desert Hot Springs has resulted in the arrest of an Indio man.
No New STVR Permits Will Be Issued in R-1 and R-2 Zoned Neighborhoods
By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2022
The City Council passed an urgency ordinance Wednesday night immediately halting the issuance of any new Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) permits in R-1 and R-2 residential neighborhoods.