Free 9/11 Concert in Palm Desert Park Supports International Event
On September 11, 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower delivered his famous speech during the White House Summit on Citizen Diplomacy calling for people-to-people ties. The world however will remember the date in another year.
14th Annual Valley Wide Employment Expo Set For Sept. 11
The 14th Annual Valley Wide Employment Expo is right around the corner.
County of Riverside Offers 'Sweat Equity' to Youth Groups
An innovative new program offered by the County of Riverside and Burrtec Industries promises to clean up blighted areas in the Coachella Valley and at the same time provide needed funding for local youth groups.
This Year’s Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade Theme Announced
The winning entry was announced in the theme contest for the 44th Annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade. The theme for the 2008 Parade will be “Mardi Gras Desert Style”.
SunLine Welcomes 'Hydrogen Road Tour 2008'
Drivers weary of sky-high prices at the gas pump can find inspiration for the future this weekend, as SunLine Transit Agency plays host to Hydrogen Road Tour 2008. The event gets underway this Saturday, August 23, at 7:30 a.m. at SunLine headquarters.
Mosquito Fogging Gets Under Way Tomorrow
The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has modified the time of its planned ground fogging, due to updated mosquito activity test results. Ground fogging will begin Tuesday morning, August 19, between 4 a.m., and 5:30 a.m., and will continue for 10 consecutive days, weather permitting.
Rivco Gives New Meaning to 'Dog Days of August'
The dog days of summer are a great time to consider pet ownership, whether you’re of the dog or feline persuasion.
September Declared 'Recovery Happens Month'
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed September 2008 “Recovery Happens Month,” an annual tradition that promotes the success of various programs in helping Californians overcome problematic use of alcohol and other drugs.
Work Begins on Washington/42 Improvements
Desert Unified School District in cooperation with the Riverside County Department of Transportation has begun an improvement project for the intersection of Avenue 42 and Washington Street.
Indio CHP Highlights Kaitlyn's Law in August
It’s never a good idea to leave a child in a parked car, but it’s especially hazardous here in the desert, during the dog days of summer.