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The House of Representatives passed the “Invest in America Act” on Thursday. The $715 billion transportation bill includes several additions from Congressman Raul Ruiz that will go towards local projects. The passing of the bill means that the city of Indio will receive $20 million upgrade and expand the Monroe St. / I-10 Interchange. According
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Hundreds of thousands of Californians continue to wait to get unemployment benefits that they are owed. Valley resident Nicky Faeth was one of them. “I felt like I was a guinea pig and I went through all of the hurdles in order to just make things happen,” Faeth says. Faeth found out her benefits had
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A neighborhood in Los Angeles is still dealing with the aftermath of an explosion that happened as police were removing 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks from a home. The impact of the blast was so great, it flipped nearby cars, shattered windows and scattered debris across nearby streets. The explosion happened while LAPD was trying
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The BNP Paribas Open, a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, will be held October 4 – 17, 2021, it was announced today by Tournament Director Tommy Haas. The first-ever fall edition of the BNP Paribas Open will feature a women’s event with 96-player singles draws, 32-player singles qualifying draws, and 32-team doubles draws, while the men’s
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Starting Thursday, Californians can expect a little more pain at the pump: an annual gasoline tax increase is going into effect on July 1. It’s only pennies that will be tacked on each time you fill up, but it’s coming at a time that some drivers said they’re already feeling a pinch in their bank
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Starting on Thursday, July 1st, anyone staying at a short-term vacation rental here in the Coachella Valley could see a new, additional charge on their bill. The charge would represent approximately 1% of the total cost of the stay, and would show up on a bill as a “Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Assessment.”
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The City of Palm Desert reported Eastbound Country Club Drive was closed for several hours between Harris Lane and Washington Street due to a car crash that resulted in a chemical spill. The accident involved three different vehicles. One of those vehicles is owned by Ocean Springs Tech pool company, which was carrying several different
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The California Department of Housing and Community Development’s No Place Like Home Program (NPLH) awarded $6.4 million to an affordable housing project in Palm Springs, developer West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (WHCHC) announced on Wednesday. The project, which will be named Aloe Palm Canyon, is a two-story, 71-unit affordable housing project for seniors located on
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Carpet Empire Plus is looking to fill multiple positions across the company. Owner and president, Michael Balian, says that they are looking to bring on an administrative assistant. He’s also looking for experienced sales-people for both showrooms in Cathedral City and Indio. “The sales is a commission based position. So it’s based on your performance,
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Former Hall of Famer Rosie Casals and Woodhaven Country Club are teaming up to get children outdoors to play tennis during a new summer camp. The camp gives children from ages 4-years-old to 17-years-old the opportunity to learn all about the sport of tennis. Rosemary “Rosie” Casals is dubbed to have 595 wins in singles
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With the warm days here, it’s best to prepare how you’re watching over your furry friends and keeping them cool as temperatures soar. Just like humans, the summer months can be uncomfortable and dangerous for your pets. The Humane Society advises pet owners to limit exercise on hot days. This means adjusting the intensity of
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As summer temperatures continue to swelter, the issue of homelessness in the valley remains at the forefront – especially in the western Coachella Valley where there is an urgent rush to help the unhoused survive excessive heat. Martha’s Village and Kitchen is working with the city of Palm Springs to open a daytime cooling center
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Valley animal shelters are gearing up for the Fourth of July and the fireworks that come with the holiday. “The Fourth of July is notoriously the most stressful holiday for pets in the area,” said Catie Voglio, Marketing & Media Manager, PS Animal Shelter. Voglio says each year they see an influx of pets after
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Authorities and family confirmed Tuesday morning that Jose ‘JJ’ Escobedo was located safely in Desert Hot Springs. The 11-year-old boy had gone missing last Tuesday after running away from a foster care home in San Jacinto. Neighborhood ring video showed the boy running down the street just after midnight. Family spoke with News Channel 3
Continue ReadingAs much as most people can’t deal with the scorching desert temperatures, they are here to stay– at least for the next few months. So how do you keep cool and stay safe when it’s 115 degrees outside? The City of Indio recently added a fourth cooling center at the Indio Public Library at 200
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Extreme heat can be especially hard on those without homes here in the valley. Well in the Desert is the only organization providing services for homeless people in the west Coachella Valley. Last week, Palm Springs city council decided to end its relationship with the Well. There are new efforts underway to bring Martha’s Village
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Updated Article 06/29/21: Authorities and family confirmed that Jose ‘JJ’ Escobedo was located safely in Desert Hot Springs According to family, Escobedo traveled from San Jacinto to Desert Hot Springs by himself and is expected to be okay. Story: Missing 11-year-old boy with valley ties found safe in Desert Hot Springs Original Report 06/28/21: Authorities
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The Palm Springs Convention Center is set to welcome back its first convention since closing during the start of the pandemic. The convention center was heavily impacted by the closure. As we reported in February 2021, 52 events were cancelled during the closure, equating to $7 million in lost revenue for the facility alone. The center
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The Seattle Kraken will use the Charlotte Checkers as their American Hockey League affiliate for the first season of the newest NHL franchise. In partnership with the Florida Panthers, we’re excited to announce the Charlotte Checkers as our AHL affiliate, until we open our doors in Palm Desert. Learn more → https://t.co/HnQtLlNbsa pic.twitter.com/KDx5FxPnNN— Seattle Kraken
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Republicans accused Democrats of acting unfairly Monday as the state Assembly passed a bill aimed at moving up Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall date. “The conclusion is inescapable that Gavin Newsom is cheating in the recall and this Legislature is his willing accomplice,” said Republican Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, who is
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