Oct 31
It’s an Historic Election: Don’t Expect Quick Results
Registrars of Voters across the state are preparing for a record turnout on Election Day Nov. 4, drawn by a historic Presidential race.
News Archive October 2008
2008
Oct 29
North Shore Coastal Cleanup Day November 8, 2008
North Shore --- The beaches in the North Shore Yacht Club harbor will be the site for a cleanup on November 8th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event is sponsored jointly by the East Valley Historical Society and The Desert Alliance for Community Empowerment in cooperation with the California Coastal Commission’s 2008 Coastal Cleanup Day. Additional volunteers are being sought to participate.
Oct 27
Open House/Ribbon Cutting Set for Coachella Affordable Housing
RANCHO Housing Alliance, Inc. will hold a morning ribbon-cutting and open house event on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 10:00 am, to celebrate the completion of its first affordable living Senior Apartment project.
Oct 23
Local Veterans Groups Benefit from Sun City Concert
“Saluting Our Veterans,” a concert benefiting local veterans organizations is set for this Veterans Day, Tuesday November 11 at Sun City Palm Desert. The concert is open to the public.
Oct 23
20,000 Expected For 12th Annual Palm Springs Vets Parade
Up to 20,000 people are expected to descend on Palm Springs Nov. 11 for the City’s 12th annual Veterans Day Parade – always a powerful and poignant event that commemorates those who have served to protect our freedoms.
Oct 23
Diabetes Open House Targets Latinos in Eastern Coachella Valley
Families that struggle with diabetes are invited to an open house on Oct. 27 in Indio to learn how to stay healthy.
Oct 23
Patton Museum Marks 20th Anniversary During Nov. 8 Ceremonies
Fourth District residents have a chance to share in an historic moment when the General Patton Memorial Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Oct 17
Probation Department Puts ‘Cuffs on Cancer’
The Riverside County Probation Department’s Desert Division is announcing a fund-raising opportunity for the American Cancer Society.
Oct 16
California Coastal Commission event to take place at North Shore Yacht Club
A harbor cleanup is planned for November 8th at the North Shore Yacht Club in conjunction with the California Coastal Commission's 2008 Coastal Cleanup. This is a kickoff event in preparation for the Yacht Club renovation due to begin this spring and is a first time event for the Yacht Club in North Shore.
Oct 16
Latino Traditions honored in Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Celebrating the beauty and traditions of the Latino culture, Raíces Cultura presents an evening showcasing local artists, musicians and dancers at the 5th Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the City of Coachella.
Oct 15
Reminder: Code Enforcement’s Neighborhood Conference on Tap
The County of Riverside’s Code Enforcement Department will conduct a “Neighborhood Conference,” on the campus of UCR Palm Desert, providing communities throughout the County with an opportunity to get together and learn from each other.
Oct 14
Golf Cart Parade is Right Around the Corner
Everybody loves a parade and Palm Desert’s own parade is this coming Sunday, Oct. 26.
Oct 14
SunLine Transit Agency Featured in ‘Metro Magazine’
The SunLine Transit Agency has been listed as one of the Top Ten Transit Systems to work for, according to Metro Magazine, an industry publication with circulation throughout the United States.
Oct 09
Environmentally aware teens participated in a “Clean Money Fundraising Opportunity” last Saturday in Thousand Palms. Not only did they help beautify the community, they raised $2,000 for each of their four groups: the YMCA of the Desert, Desert Mirage High School Boys Varsity Soccer, Esperanza Youth and Family Center, and the Coachella Valley High School Gay and Straight Alliance. A total of 31 Fourth District non-profit youth organizations have applied, completely using up the entire $62,000 allocated for the project, sponsored by 4th District Supervisor Roy Wilson, Burrtec Industries, and the Departments of Code Enforcement and Environmental Health.
Oct 08
Bermuda Dunes Overlay Plan on Thursday Night Agenda
Residents of Bermuda Dunes are invited to attend the Thursday night meeting of the Bermuda Dunes Community Council, an especially important meeting because of a presentation of the Bermuda Dunes Overlay proposal that County Planning has been working on for the last few months.
Oct 08
Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade Designates New Area for Seniors
The Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade, Sunday, Oct. 26, is offering a new Senior VIP Area and it’s free--for the first 35 people who reserve a seat (2 seats can be reserved per name). Seniors 63 and over will be treated to VIP shaded seating along with soft drinks, snacks, Mardi Gras beads and more.
Oct 07
New Layout Makes Jacqueline Cochran Air Show a Must See
The 5th Annual Jacqueline Cochran Air Show returns to Thermal on Nov. 1, and changes to this year’s layout should give fans of the roaring jets and acrobatic stunts a better viewing experience, making it a must-see event in the Coachella Valley.
Oct 07
New Rivco Building and Safety Dept Head is Mike Lara
Riverside County’s Director of Transportation and Land Management has named a new Building and Safety Department Director.
Oct 06
Rivco Treasurer Paul McDonnell Accepts Finance Post
Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector Paul McDonnell has announced his intention to resign effective Nov. 6, in order to accept the position of County Finance Director.
Oct 06
Shake Out Event Planned for People with Disabilities
The County of Riverside is planning a special town hall meeting to explore the subject of earthquake planning for people with disabilities.
Oct 03
Mosquito District to Treat For Adult Mosquitoes
West Nile virus has been detected in adult mosquitoes prompting the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District to fog by trucks due to the immediate risk of disease transmission to people. Fogging will commence on Sunday, October 5, between 6am and 7am, weather permitting, and will continue for three consecutive days. The area affected includes the Mesquite sewer treatment facility on Vella Road and vicinity. At this time there are no test positives for WNv in sentinel chickens or humans within the areas.
Oct 03
Family YMCA 'Cleans Up' With Riverside County Saturday
Twenty environmentally-conscious YMCA teens, ages 15 through 17 years old, will be participating in a "Clean Money Fundraising Opportunity" this weekend, on Saturday, Oct. 4. The kids, along with two YMCA staff supervisors, will meet at a designated location in Thousand Palms, and they will receive their marching orders from coordinators with regard to specific areas in need of tidying up. Clean up will take place for four hours, from 7 - 11 a.m.
Oct 02
Palo Verde Transit Route Sets Record During September
Enhancements to Palo Verde Transit Agency's Gold Route 2--including 60-minute service to and from the Palo Verde College main campus throughout the week-resulted in ridership reaching an all time high of 2,070 passengers trips for the month of September 2008.
Oct 01
Wildlife Habitat Plan Receives Final Okay
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) announced today that after more than a decade of planning, the historic Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) received final approval from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) had previously signed the permit for the CVMSHCP on Sept. 9. The approval from state and federal wildlife agencies is the final step in this valley-wide plan which balances future development and protection of our environment for the next 75 years.