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Election Day in the Coachella Valley: How to vote and what to bring with you
The polls are open today until 8 p.m., and voters across the Coachella Valley are exercising their civil right to shape the future of America. If you want to mail in your ballot, here some things to know: After voting, insert your ballot in the envelope provided by the county elections office, making sure that
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Brush fire burns 25 acres near Banning
Update 11/05/2024 7:37 a.m. : Cal fire says the fire remains at 25 acres and is 87% contained Tuesday morning. They add that Firefighters will continue to work throughout the day to ensure strong containment lines around the fire. Original Post: A brush fire erupted today on a mountainside south of Banning amid stiff Santa
TODEC set to offer free rides to rural-area voters on Election Day
More help was planned to get people to the polls on Tuesday. TODEC, which was an organization offering support to local immigrants, said it would be offering free transportation to folks in rural areas. Areas included were North Shore, Mecca, and Thermal. The program was being called ‘Vota Van’, where the drivers would be picking
CVUSD trustee areas left off Imperial County ballots
Just a day before the election, Coachella Valley Unified School District has announced district trustee areas 1,2, and 4 were excluded from Imperial County ballots. CVUSD’s boundary stretches into Imperial County. Coachella Valley Unified School District We have been made aware that the contests for the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Trustee Areas 1,
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos discuss upcoming shows in the Coachella Valley
Kelly and Mark are packing their swimsuits, loading up the golf clubs and pickleball racquets, and heading here to Greater Palm Springs! As we’ve reported, they’ll be taping several shows at the “Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa” on November 10 and 11. Tickets to their tapings are free and can be reserved on
How residents of assisted-living facilities are voting in this year’s election
Senior citizens make up an important group of people voting in this year’s election. According to census data, nearly 20% of all people in the Coachella Valley are aged 65 years old or older, which is roughly 5% more than the whole of Riverside County. For seniors who live in assisted-living facilities, their options for
Board set to renew 211 call center service Countywide
The Board of Supervisors is slated tomorrow to renew an agreement for 211 call center service throughout Riverside County, at a cost of $2.2 million, connecting callers with government agencies and nonprofits that can help them with a variety of needs. The contract with Rancho Cucamonga-based Inland Southern California 211+ would take effect immediately and
Colman Domingo to receive Spotlight Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival
Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo will receive the Spotlight Award, Actor at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Domingo is being honored for his performance in the film, Sing Sing. “We are so thrilled to honor the remarkable talent of Colman Domingo at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for the second year in a