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Local tribal leaders call on Biden to designate Chuckwalla National Monument
Tribal representatives in California are calling on President Biden to designate three national monuments before he leaves office, including the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument, which stretches from the east end of the Coachella Valley to the Colorado River. Palm Springs Life The area holds environmental and cultural significance, but tribal leaders are worried time is
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CVUSD board special election could be held in March after Imperial County ballot issues
A special election could be held in March for three Coachella Valley Unified School District board of trustee races impacted by issues with ballots in Imperial County. On Friday, court officials discussed matters related to the election and proposed a hearing date to the Imperial County Registrar of Voters. If the plan is approved, a
Man pleads guilty to Palm Springs burglary, receives three-year sentence
A 46-year-old Indio man was sentenced to three years in prison today after pleading guilty to a burglary charge in connection with a break-in at a Palm Springs business. Duane Blunt entered a guilty plea on Friday to a felony count of burglary at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, according to case records. A
Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival takes flight Friday morning
The 10th annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival is this weekend! Friday morning, hot air balloons took to the skies. The festival goes from Friday to Sunday, featuring live entertainment, food trucks, face painting, outdoor activities, and giveaways. Balloons launched from the Agua Caliente Casino on Friday morning for a competition flight. People showed
Thousand Palms man pleads guilty to robbery charge linked to purse thefts
A Thousand Palms man accused of stealing a purse in La Quinta and other similar thefts remains behind bars today after pleading guilty to a felony robbery charge. Eddie Ramirez, 40, was arrested in September 2022 on suspicion of robbery and multiple outstanding warrants, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The defendant entered the
Palm Springs City Council approves design for AIDS Memorial in Downtown Park
The City Council approved the Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Thursday night. Councilmembers voted 4-0, with one councilmember absent, to accept the recommendation of the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission to approve the design and placement of the memorial. The Council also approved allocating $65,000 to the Memorial to assist in the installation and increased the
IID seeks public’s help to stop vandalism in off-highway vehicle areas; $2,500 reward offered
The Imperial Irrigation District is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the prosecution of vandals caught on camera at its remote telecommunications towers located in desert areas frequented by off-highway vehicles (OHVs). According to IID, there have been several instances of trespassing and felony vandalism amounting to tens of thousands of dollars in
Drivers test Thermal Club track ahead of official 2025 IndyCar Grand Prix race
Club staff continued preparations today for next year’s Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix following a driver evaluation test earlier this week. Enzo Fittipaldi (Arrow McLaren), Toby Sowery (Dale Coyne Racing), Hunter McElrea (Ed Carpenter Racing), Logan Sargeant (Meyer Shank Racing), Louis Foster (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) and Felipe Nasr (Team Penske) were among the participants