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Investigation into former Councilmember Christy Holstege dismissed after term ends

An investigation into former Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege over her place of residence has been dismissed after her term ended, the Riverside County District Attorney’s office announced. In August, District Attorney Mike Hestrin sent a letter to three Palm Springs officials alleging that Holstege violated the city’s municipal code, claiming she’s lived outside the district

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Architectural historian Elizabeth Harris to be honored with star of Palm Springs Walk of the Stars

The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced today that architectural historian Elizabeth “Beth” Edwards Harris will be awarded 474th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars. The preservationist and humanitarian will be honored during a Feb. 14 ceremony at 300 S. Palm Canyon Drive, according to a statement from the Chamber. Harris was

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‘I’ve known them for years’ – Local reaction to plane crash carrying ice skaters

Fourteen figure skaters are among the victims onboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, officials say, crashing into the Potomac River on Wednesday. The first major plane crash in the U.S. since 2009. This news sending shockwaves across the ice-skating community, including here at home at Acrisure Arena. Jeff Crandell, a

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Desert X organizers confirm artists for 2025 exhibition

Organizers of Desert X today announced the full list of participating artists in the Coachella Valley art exhibition.    Artistic Director Neville Wakefield and co-curator Kaitlin Garcia- Maestas oversaw 2025’s lineup of 11 artists, having previously confirmed Budapest-born American artist Agnes Denes’ “The Living Pyramid” to participate in December — Denes’ work is now on

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La Quinta Councilmember, Steve Sanchez, opposes county sanctuary measure

After the Riverside County Board of Supervisors passed a undocumented migrant protection measure earlier this week, one desert city official is speaking out. The measure, passed on Tuesday, outlined new guidelines for protecting undocumented immigrants information and possible legal funding for those facing deportations. City of La Quinta councilmember, Steve Sanchez, posted to Facebook his

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Un nuevo programa llamado “Green Raiteros” brinda transportación a bajo costo o gratuita

Una organización  bajo el nombre de “Leap Institute” y  sin ánimos de lucro se dedica a ayudar a comunidades marginadas. Ellos han iniciado un programa llamado “Green Raiteros”. “Green Raiteros” brinda transporte a bajo costo a citas médicas que no son de emergencia y otras citas esenciales a varios destinos. Una opción de movilidad mejorada que aumenta el acceso a

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El concejal de La Quinta, Steve Sánchez, se opone a la medida de santuario del condado

Después de que la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Riverside aprobara una medida santuario a principios de esta semana, un funcionario de la ciudad del desierto está hablando. La medida, aprobada el martes, delineó nuevas pautas para proteger la información de los inmigrantes indocumentados y la posible financiación legal para quienes enfrentan deportaciones. El

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