Chloe Carlson’s Baby Shower with NBC Palm Springs!

The event is free but you must pre-register to enter! We encourage you to bring a new children’s book to donate for the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. The event will be held Monday from 6 – 8pm at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. Use the QR code displayed above or register with the event link at www.eventbrite.com.

Celebrate Chloe Carlson’s Baby Shower with NBC Palm Springs!

The event is free but you must pre-register to enter! We encourage you to bring a new children’s book to donate for the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. The event will be held Monday from 6 – 8pm at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. Use the QR code displayed above or register with the event link at www.eventbrite.com.

Desert Freedom Winds Holding Their Spring Concert This Weekend

Local community band The Desert Freedom Winds will be performing their spring concert this weekend. Titled, “It’s A Wonderful World”, the concert will be guest directed by world-famous composer Frank Ticheli. The composer was brought in by the group to not just conduct their concert, but to also work with local students through special workshops. The concert is tomorrow and sunday at Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs.

Ribbon Cutting For Palm Desert Park Extension

Palm Desert has officially began the process of expanding Homme-Adams Park. Today, the city held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Warren and Mary Slaughter Recreational Area. The nine-acre open space was donated by the Slaughter family to the city for public and community to use.

300 Keyboards Set To Hit High Notes With Elementary Students

Music programs at every elementary school in PSUSD got some great news, they will all get new electronic keyboards. The arts are often the first programs on the chopping block when school budgets come into question. With that in mind, the Board of Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District just completed a three-year fundraising campaign. The money from the campaign will go toward the instruments. Music is well documented for developing countless skills including cognitive skills that boost academic scores.

Celebrate Chloe Carlson’s Pregnancy with NBC Palm Springs!

The event is free but you must pre-register to enter! We encourage you to bring a new children’s book to donate for the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. The event will be held Monday from 6 – 8pm at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. Use the QR code displayed above or register with the event link at www.eventbrite.com.

Fashion Week’s Final Runway Gives Students Hope

Fashion week in Palm Desert wrapped up last night with the final walk down the runway. Now there’s been a lot of first week including a chance for local high school students to go behind the scenes on the catwalk. Special correspondent Vikki Vargas went with them and has the report. This story was written and reported by Vikki Vargas. 

PMR Hosting A Pet Supply Drive Through March

Through the end of the month Precious Metals Refinery is hosting a pet supply drive benefitting “Loving All Animals”. All PMR locations will be accepting pet supplies that will be donated to the non-profit organization. Donations will go towards the organization’s mission of preventing the unecessary killing of adoptable animals and helping them have a chance of finding their forever homes.

Barbie “Fashion Week” Exhibition Continues Through March

Fashion Week is already coming to an end tomorrow, but the runway will remain up at The Body Deli on the Shops on El Paseo. Barbie Fashion Week exhibition will be on view through March. The iconic Barbie has influenced fashion for decades. The display showcases over 55 vintage Ken and Barbie models on the catwalk with their designer fashion. The next exhibition is planned to be in festival-theme in April connected to Stagecoach and Coachella.

Completion of Project Helps 28 Families

After years of anticipation, 28 families are now connected to the sewer system. This is after residents, who over a decade, were using outdated septic systems. Despite initial funding setbacks, funds from Measure J were used for the project. Money from Measure J have also gone to construction of the downtown park as well as street repairs.

Galleri Classic Tees Off Next Week

The Galleri Classic is returning to Rancho Mirage starting next week. It’s an event on the PGA Tour Champions Circuit, and will played at the Dinah Shore tournament course at Mission Hills Country Club. The tournament itself begins on Friday March 29, but two one-day pro-ams will be played on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. The pros will be playing for a prize pool for 2.2 million with the winner taking home $330,000. You can catch it on The Golf Channel.

A New Animal Hospital Is Set To Open In Desert Hot Springs In Late 2024

A new animal hospital is coming to Desert Hot Springs. According to the city, Animal Samaritans will take ownership of this new veterinary hospital set to open in September of this year. The city council voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of the animal welfare organization. The city is set to officially sell on June 15th.  The previous animal hospital closed its doors in 2018, the new facility will be at the same location but will be fully renovated. “We had many people looking at the building to turn it into something else and we said just hold on, we think we have something in the works here.” Desert Hot Springs Mayor Scott Matas says. Within the past three years, Desert Hot Springs acquired the property from its previous owners, The Humane Society, and just yesterday, City Council worked out a decision. This decision involves Animal Samaritans paying Desert Hot Springs one dollar to take over the property completely. “They’re gonna give spay and neuter veterinarian services, the basic services that are needed by all by pet owners.” Matas says. Animal Samaritans plans to add

Desert Care Network’s $2.5 Million Donation Fuels DAP Health’s Vision for Affordable Housing

Generous Gift Marks DCN’s Continued Commitment to Addressing Community Needs Desert Care Network’s enduring partnership with DAP Health takes a monumental leap forward with a $2.5 million donation towards the nonprofit’s Vision Forward campus expansion and the construction of Vista Sunrise II. This ambitious project, spearheaded by DAP Health in collaboration with developer Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, aims to address the pressing need for affordable housing while integrating crucial healthcare services directly into the community. Vista Sunrise II, slated for completion in the second quarter of 2024, represents a paradigm shift in affordable housing innovation. Comprising 61 thoughtfully designed units, the complex prioritizes inclusivity and sustainability. Thirty units are designated for rapid rehousing efforts targeting individuals experiencing homelessness, while the remaining thirty cater to those with chronic illnesses and low incomes. The project’s emphasis on sustainable construction practices underscores its commitment to environmental stewardship. “Cool roof” materials, all-electric appliances, and solar panels integrated into carports not only reduce energy costs but also minimize the complex’s ecological footprint. Residents of Vista Sunrise II will benefit from a range of amenities designed to foster community engagement and

Come Celebrate Chloe Carlson’s Pregnancy with NBC Palm Springs!

The event is free but you must pre-register to enter! We encourage you to bring a new children’s book to donate for the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. The event will be held Monday from 6 – 8pm at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. Use the QR code displayed above or register with the event link at www.eventbrite.com.

New Lights At Parks In Indio And North Shore

Indio Hills Community Center Park and North Shore’s Park De Pueblo will be getting upgraded lighting soon. A vote was taken today to allocate $100,000 for the project. New solar LED lights and poles will be installed throughout the Indio Hills Park, while LEDs will be affixed to existing fixtures at the North Shore site. Daniel Lopez, a representative for the board confirmed the measure was approved this morning.

Local Seniors Recognized As Students Of The Month

Students from 21 local high schools and alternative school programs were honored today at the Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month event. These students are being recognized for their dedication in the face individual, family, and academic challenges. Student of the Month recipients can apply for the prestigious Student of the Year Award. The Students of the Year will be named on April 30.

Desert Healthcare District Seeks Community Input

Desert Healthcare District is holding a series of community meetings. These meetings seek public feedback on tenet’s proposed Desert Regional Medical Center Lease. The plan is to determmine a path forward on the lease proposal. The first meeting of the series takes place tomorrow at 6pm at College of the Desert’s East Valley Campus in Mecca/Thermal.