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‘More green lights’: Synchronized traffic signals are set to ease valley congestion

Upgrades to traffic signals across the Coachella Valley are expected to bring relief to congested streets and improve commutes. The CV Sync project, led by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), aims to synchronize traffic lights valley-wide to reduce traffic, emissions, and save commuters valuable time. At the heart of the initiative is the

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CVS reaches settlement with Riverside County over sales of expired products

CVS Inc. reached a multimillion dollar settlement with Riverside and other counties statewide stemming from the sales of expired baby formula and other products left on shelves beyond their sell-by dates, it was announced today.    The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office joined D.A.’s offices in Contra Costa, Fresno, Marin, Placer, Sacramento, San Bernardino, Santa

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Two people forced from home by fire

Firefighters were called to a house fire in Windy Point that forced two residents from their home just west of Palm Springs early Thursday morning. Several firefighting agencies were working to control the flames for several hours as gusting winds made conditions difficult.  The fire was reported at 1:45 a.m. at a home on Parkmead Drive

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Firebirds fans leave the nest to support the team in Calgary for the Pacific Division Finals

Some Coachella Valley Firebirds fans are taking flight to cheer on their team for Thursday’s playoff game north of the border. The Firebirds will face the Calgary Wranglers for the Pacific Division Finals, dropping the puck on a 5 game series.   https://youtu.be/ZU6uBzsppfc Marisol Jimenez will be flocking with other diehard fans to Calgary, Canada. “We got to show up for

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