Jennifer Franco

As a concessions refresh continues at Palm Springs International Airport, the first of seven new restaurants has opened in the Agua Caliente Concourse (Gates 12 – 20). Nine Cities Craft features a selection of craft beers from across the Coachella Valley, along with a complete full bar and food menu. By the end of the

Michael Barreiro and Leia Ruiz are asking for the community’s help and support after their camera gear was stolen from a staff area at the Indio Polo grounds during weekend one of the Coachella Music and Arts festival. The Orange County couple said the incident has left them without the tools they rely on for

The city of Coachella is getting closer to launching a new community rideshare service that is focused on providing green rides to anyone who needs it. Last July, the Coachella City Council approved an agreement with Latino Equity Advocacy Policy Institute (LEAP). Councilmembers also authorized the purchase of 15 Model Y Teslas for the program.

Cathedral City is set to move forward with road repair projects in the Panorama neighborhood which was severely damaged in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary. At Wednesday’s meeting, The City Council will vote on whether to approve new proposal bids on sidewalk replacement for Panorama Neighborhoods.  The street paving project will cover 5 streets

Weekend one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set for April 12-14, and will officially kick-off festival season in the Coachella Valley. Following two consecutive weekends of that festival, the Empire Polo Grounds transition into a set up for the Stagecoach Festival. For local business owners, it’s a time to cash in

The Joslyn Center has announced that it has been certified as the first Autism Center for Seniors in the nation. The Certification by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards demonstrates that The Joslyn Center “front facing” staff and volunteers have undergone autism-specific training to better understand and accommodate the needs of autistic

Indio Police Department assistant chief, Brian Tully, was sworn in as the the City’s new chief during a ceremony this afternoon at the City Council Chambers. Tully assumes the top position after the City announced on Monday the abrupt departure of Mike Washburn, who had led the department since 2016. No reason has been given

The Desert View Power plant in Mecca may be on the brink of shutting down amid negotiations over a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Imperial Irrigation District. News Channel 3 obtained a letter to fuel suppliers sent on March 22, 2024 by DVP, which is operated by Greenleaf Power, stating that preparations are in place to

Brad Devine and his wife spend their winters at Outdoor Resorts Palm Springs in Cathedral City, but for the last few days they’ve noticed a strong marijuana smell coming from a cannabis cultivation site next door. Devine said he and others in the area have reported their concerns to the City, but feel action has

The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert in Rancho Mirage has announced a phased rollout on March 25 with two weeks of spring break camps. The next phase is set for mid-April with the installation of some of the 40 new custom exhibits, followed by the arrival and installation of additional exhibits in early June.

120 Coachella Valley Unified School District employees are faced with uncertainty about their employment next year after they received layoff notices earlier this month. The Reductions in Force (RIFs) process is based on seniority, with newer employees set to be impacted rather than those who have worked with the district for a longer period of

Students at Indio Middle School are getting some early insight into career paths available to them in the future.  Friday morning, the school held its 11th annual College and Career Day. Several local guest speakers from different industries gave in-person and virtual presentations, including professionals in golf, small business and art.  Members of the Indio

Discussions on a new land-use ordinance for events at rural properties in the Coachella Valley have picked back up between the Riverside County Planning Department and ranch owners in the east. Last April, the Board of Supervisors voted to start the process of amending the County’s noise ordinance in response to concerns about enforcement from

More federal funding for infrastructure projects across the Coachella Valley could soon be on the way. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced Tuesday that he secured over $75.5 million in federal funding for 27 projects across the Inland Empire in the first package of FY 2024 appropriations bills. The package includes the Agriculture; Energy and

Acrisure Arena is conducting an emergency drill today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The scenario will be a controlled exercise onsite at the arena and at Desert Care Network, Eisenhower Health, Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Several other agencies and cities will participate in the drill, including AMR|Reach, Arrowhead