Aramis Rivera

Senator Alex Padilla announced that the Environmental Protection Agency awarded funding for 15 California projects, including a climate-resilient communities project in the eastern Coachella Valley. Padilla’s office said the funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act as part of the Community Change Grants Program. The Community Change Grants Program addresses the needs of disadvantaged communities

The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands will host a naturalization ceremony, welcoming 50 new U.S. citizens. In partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the ceremony will take place on Wednesday, January 15, at 10 a.m. in Sunnylands Center and Gardens. During the ceremony, these new citizens will take the Oath of Allegiance, and celebrate

The Cholla Cactus Garden and 49 Palms Oasis Trail in Joshua Tree National Park will be temporarily closed until March 2025 for maintenance. Officials said the Cholla Cactus Garden parking area will undergo improvements to “enhance trail conditions and ensure the safety of all visitors.” The 49 Palms trail will be closed Monday through Thursday

Officials with the Riverside County Department of Animal Services said they are nearing their goal of saving 5,000 more cats in its care. To achieve its goal, the department said it’s decreasing humane euthanasia of cats and increasing transfers to rescue partner organizations. The efforts are tied to the 5,000 Cat Challenge, an initiative that

Riverside County Animal Services officers impounded nearly 40 dogs in the eastern Coachella Valley on Tuesday. Shelter Staff and Control officers sweep in the communities of Mecca, North Shore, Oasis, and Thermal. These operations have historically taken place during a time of year when temperatures are cooler. To avoid heat-related injuries to stray dogs, Animal

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control is warning valley residents that a rise in Dengue fever cases in Southern California is causing some concern. Both Los Angeles and San Diego counties have reported an increasing number of new cases of the virus. There are no reported cases of dengue in Riverside country. Dengue can

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen on Friday, October 18th, officials announced Thursday. The extended maintenance period, which is an annual event, was expected to keep the popular tourist attraction closed until Saturday 19th October. You can catch the first tram up at 10:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m., with the

The Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity (CIELO) Fund was gearing up for its annual celebration. The organization was launched in 2022 and aimed to uplift and serve Latino organizations across the Inland Empire. Officials said they invested in research and worked to provide scholarships and grants to the Latino community. The celebration and fundraising event

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is hosting its Annual Snow Guessing Contest to celebrate the upcoming snowfall in The San Jacinto Mountains. This traditional event will run from Oct.1 until the first measurable inch of snow touches the Tramway Mountain Station. The first ten entries received with the correct snowfall date will win four regular