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Rancho Mirage High School band invited to perform in Japan
WorldStrides invited Rancho Mirage High School’s band department to be a featured music program to tour Japan in the summer of 2024. They will visit Tokyo, Hiroshima, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka.. The band has a history of winning titles and has been recognized by WorldStrides. They are two-time consecutive national champions at WorldStrides Music Festival,
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Visit Greater Palm Springs hosts “Champions of Hospitality” Awards
Visit Greater Palm Springs is hosting their 10th annual “Champions of Hospitality” awards ceremony Monday evening. The awards ceremony highlights individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the local hospitality and tourism industry. This year’s ceremony will feature 35 awardees across different sectors of the hospitality industry. News Channel 3’s Tatum Larsen is
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Firebirds pick up another win in San Jose
Firebirds fought back in OT to steal another win against San Jose Barracuda on the road. Barracuda were bitter after a big loss to the Firebirds Saturday night. Cuda took an early lead, 2-0 in the first period. Kole Lind scored the first Coachella Valley goal of the game midway through the first. New Firebird
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2023 Golf Cart Parade: A blast from the past –and future
Palm Desert celebrates 50 years at the 2023 Golf Cart Parade. The carts were decorated in time machine themes ranging from 1973 to futuristic 2073. Parachuters kicked off the parade tethered to the American flag. Families and residents enjoyed the hour long parade and entertainment. The parade highlighted classic cars, dance groups, marching bands, cheerleading teams,
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McCormick’s historic night fuels Firebirds past Barracuda
Captain Max McCormick led by example Saturday night on the road as the CV Firebirds breeze past the Barracuda, 8-2, to improve to 2-2 on the season. McCormick accounted for five points, two goals and three assists, to set the Franchise record for points in a game. The Firebirds scored three times in the opening
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Hundreds take part in walk for suicide prevention
Hundreds gathered at Civic Center Park in Palm Desert Saturday morning for the annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk hosted by the Inland Empire and Desert Cities chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Those who attended had the chance to hear and share stories of suicide loss and survival. The event is
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Week 11: Play of Week Nominees
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Flames contained in Mecca after 15 outbuildings caught fire
Update: 1:00 P.M. After receiving a statement from Cal Fire Riverside County Fire Department we originally reported the fire broke out off of 66th Avenue and Hayes Street early Saturday morning. While reviewing the report with Cal Fire it was confirmed that the fire actually happened off 64th Avenue and Hayes Street in Mecca. Original
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Local playoff teams set after final week of the high school football regular season
The final week of high school football’s regular season was a wild one thanks to a tight playoff race. 15 local teams and only 6 clinch the postseason. Playoff Bound: Yucca ValleyRancho MirageLa QuintaDesert Hot Springs (First time since 2011)Coachella ValleyXavier Prep GAME OF THE WEEK Rancho Mirage – 21@Xavier Prep – 14F/OT Rancho Mirage
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Cathedral City is moving into the next steps of the new Dog Park and pickleball courts
The Cathedral City Council voted 4-0 on Wednesday to approve a $413,376 agreement with David Volz Design for plans, specifications, and environmental documents for the park. The park will be located at the site of the former Second Street Park on Buddy Rogers Avenue, next to Fire Station 411. The park will include fenced areas for
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Local sergeant reflects on gratitude from the community ahead of National First Responders Day
Sergeant Jeff Cryder with The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is among several first responders to attend the Solar & Sirens luncheon today hosted by Renova Energy in Palm Desert. The inaugural event held to honor first responders in the Coachella Valley, ahead of National First Responders Day. Congress designated October 28th as National First Responders
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DAP hosting ‘Health Equity Walk’ formerly known as ‘Desert AIDS Walk’
DAP Health is hosting its three mile ‘Health Equity Walk’ this Saturday. The event, formerly known as the, ‘Desert AIDS Walk’ kicks off at at 9 a.m. at Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs. Although they’re changing the walk’s name, DAP is sharing how they’re continuing to provide HIV care while expanding their services. “This
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2 suspects taken into custody in stolen vehicle investigation in La Quinta
UPDATE 2:30 P.M. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies said that the second suspect has been taken into custody. UPDATE 11 A.M. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies have called off the search. Deputies said that one person is in custody and that the investigation is ongoing. Another suspect is at large. Police were actively searching for suspects spotted
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