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Mosquito management tips from the City of Indian Wells

The heat is rolling in... and so are mosquitoes! Protect yourself and your home this year with these seven helpful tips.


SoCal Coyotes founder: 'In many areas we are already leading the way'

On a mission to educate and inspire at-risk youths with athletes and positive role models, J. David "Coach" Miller founded the SoCal Coyotes in 2012. The faith-based organization has supported more than 500,000 Coachella Valley youths in their clinics over the years and continues to grow.


Kidnapped Temecula child returned safely home: Investigations are ongoing

The alleged kidnapping of a 3-year-old Temecula child reported missing on April 14 was solved in a single day and the child returned safely home, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a press release. A 52-year-old woman has been charged with kidnapping and her bail set at $100,000.


Learn more about California Advanced Services Fund (CASF)

Learn more about CASF and the different fund accounts at: www.cpuc.ca.gov/casf


Cathedral City COVID vaccine clinic set in advance of the BA.2 variant: 'it is only a matter of time before it reaches Southern California'

With a new coronavirus subvariant on the rise in other parts of the nation, Riverside University Health System and Cathedral City are teaming up to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, May 5.


Coachella Valley SCORE chairman: Mentorship is like 'one-stop shopping' for business help

Retirement left Coachella Valley SCORE Chairman Liz Hauer missing the world of business that had been a huge part of her life for so long.


Information on the California Climate Credit

Every spring and fall, millions of California residents receive credits on their electric and natural gas bills identified as the “California Climate Credit.” The California Climate Credit is part of California’s efforts to fight climate change.


Cathedral City rewards Enriquez for heroism, honors anniversary committee members

Risking one's own safety to rescue a driver from a burning car is Cathedral City's definition of a true hero and the reason they bestowed a Certificate of Recognition on Francisco Enriquez recently.


Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers: 'I was contacted by the police chief and asked to serve. I had something to give people'

For more than four decades, members of local crime stopper groups have worked to help thwart illegal activity in the area as two police chiefs started groups in the valley in 1980 after seeing the success of similar organizations in Albuquerque, N.M.


Best Friend's Closet: 'We treat every client that comes through our doors with dignity and respect'

The efforts of Connie Golds, the owner of local nonprofit Best Friend's Closet in Palm Desert, are not going unnoticed.


Food Now director Johnson: 'We are the boots-on-the-ground people providing for specific needs in our communities'

With food insecurity a growing problem across the nation, Food Now continues to expand and is now serving the entire western Coachella Valley.


Preservation Matters 2022 planned

The Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board will host its Preservation Matters 2022 event on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24.


Dori Petee Honored as MSWD Person of the Year by Desert Hot Springs Rotary

During the Desert Hot Springs Rotary Club Big Heart Awards ceremony held last Thursday, Executive Assistant Dori Petee was honored as the Mission Springs Water District Person of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the DHS community.


Desert Theatreworks co-founder: 'I invite everyone to come out and participate.'

The founders of Desert Theatreworks are reaching out to the community to get involved, whether on stage or off, in bringing creativity to life in the Indio area.


CVWD Board takes head start on conservation actions

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on March 28, 2022 asking water agencies to consider adopting Level 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plans.


Winning Palm Springs entrepreneur about CVEP: 'We can't thank them enough for their continuing support.'

Palm Springs entrepreneur Marcus Motamedi has taken grand prize at a Shark Tank-like competition in Coachella Valley with his creation, LifeID, a product that makes life-saving information instantly available in an emergency.


State hosts drought regulations webinar on April 21

The State Water Board will hold a public webinar Thursday, April 21, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, to provide an overview of a draft proposed emergency regulation for water conservation and to give interested parties the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions about the staff proposals in advice of the Board’s initiating the formal emergency rule making process.


College of the Desert: 'Women's tennis continues their magic touch.'

The women's tennis team, comprised of entirely freshmen, at College of the Desert (COD) is advancing to the finals after beating the No. 2 seeded Riverside City Tigers 5-3 on Tuesday.


Lakers GM Pelinka fires Vogel: 'An incredibly difficult decision to make, but one we feel is necessary'

After a season of disappointment, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has been fired with one more year remaining on his contract.


Palm Springs City Council approves funding increase to help housing, homelessness, development policies

The Palm Springs City Council has approved an increase in funding for a consultant firm to help the City tackle the issues of housing, homelessness and policy development moving forward.