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‘For the students’ CVUSD, Teachers’ Association react after reaching impasse in salary negotiations

Salary negotiations between the Coachella Valley Unified School District and the Coachella Valley Teachers Association (CVTA) remain stalled. Both parties reached an impasse on Friday regarding salary negotiations. It’s an issue that’s been on the table for months now. On Monday, some teachers and parents came together to discuss and brainstorm the next steps toward

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Gov. Newsom visits Salton Sea for update on lithium production

Governor Gavin Newsom joined local leaders Monday morning for a visit to Imperial Valley. Newsom visited a Geothermal Plant near the beleaguered Salton Sea to get an update on progress being made toward lithium production. “We’re witnessing another moment in history with the creation of California Silicon Valley right here,” Newsom said. Watch his full

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What is the 2023 Spring Equinox and when is it?

Earlier sunrises, warmer days, chirping birds, and blooming flowers are all telltale signs that the start of spring is approaching. Though the signs of spring are here in the valley, interspersed with the winter-like conditions California has recently experienced, there are two major dates that signify the official seasonal shift.  The meteorological start of spring,

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Fashion Week El Paseo highlights a youth emergency crisis center at their fashion show

During Fashion Week El Paseo, Michael Costello returns with his latest couture collection. As the fashion show commences in the valley, a local agency will benefit financially from the show. Benefiting Charity: SafeHouse of the Desert “We’re very proud and honored to have been chosen,” says Julie Hale, the Fund Development Director of Safehouse of the Desert.

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Olympic champion skater hosts theatrical ice show experience at Berger Foundation Iceplex

Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill hosted a theatrical ice show experience at Berger Foundation Iceplex in Thousand Palms. The show featured two-time U.S. champion Alissa Czisny and U.S. Open champions Kseniya Ponomaryova and Collin Brubaker. Another upcoming event at the Berger Foundation’s Iceplex is its first-ever Glow Skate event featuring neon-in-the-dark ice skating, giveaways, House DJ, a

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