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Thousands come together for “Say Gay” Palm Springs Pride parade

The ‘Say Gay’ themed Pride parade brought thousands of people together, celebrating individuality, self-expression, and being comfortable with who they are. Local organizations, activists, and business representatives marched and drove down Palm Canyon Dr., supporting the LGBTQ-plus community. “There’s everybody in anybody LGBTQ plus, we love it all, and our straight allies as well,” said

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The Birds have landed! Coachella Valley Firebirds arrive in Palm Springs as a team

Finally, they’re home! The Coachella Valley Firebirds flew into Palm Springs International Airport Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m. It was the first time in franchise history that the team landed together in Palm Springs. Since Acrisure Arena is still under construction, the team has been using the Kraken’s facilities in Seattle, training at the Kraken

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Desert Hot Springs Beautification Committee hosts school cleanup

The Desert Hot Springs Beautification Committee hosted two school cleanups Saturday morning at Painted Hills Middle School and Bella Vista Elementary School. Teachers, parents, students, and city volunteers picked up trash, swept sidewalks, racked leaves, and did other general cleanings on and around both school campuses. Courtesy: Jackie Devereaux The committee joined with the principals

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Riverside county department of social services had the highest number of adoptions finalized in one day

Today was “the highest number of children and youth that have been adopted in one day since this event began back about fourteen years ago here in Riverside County,” said Angela Naso, the public information specialist for the department of public social services. Between two courthouses, Larson Justice Center and Riverside Historic Courthouse, 82 children

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Palm Springs gearing up to celebrate Pride this weekend with the unveiling of the ‘Arenas District’ and more

As Palm Springs gears up to celebrate Pride this weekend, the city hosted two events Thursday morning to help kick off the highly anticipated event. Desert Regional Medical Center unveiled their huge rainbow flag over their iconic ‘El Mirador’ Tower. Richard Ramhoff, Desert Regional Medical Center spokesperson says, “We’re proud to fly this flag. We’ve

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Riverside County Sheriff to work with legislators to privatize concealed carry permit information

Applying for a concealed carry weapon permit requires gun owners to provide personal information as part of the process.  Some people may not be aware that that information could be subject to public release under the California Public Information Act. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco criticized the law, after having to comply with a public

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Cathedral City resident will appear in Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Cathedral City resident Janeshia Adams-Ginyard will be playing Nomble in Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her character’s name means “beauty.” In the film, Adams-Ginyard is a member of the Dora Milaje; they are the women warriors of Wakanda. “It’s a continuation of my character from the first Black Panther,” said Adams-Ginyard. “I’m identified with the black

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