The Rancho Mirage Woman’s Club Announces Its Annual Gala Fundraiser
The Rancho Mirage Woman’s Club Announces Its Annual Gala Fundraiser The Rancho Mirage Woman’s Club is a 501 © (3) non-profit charitable organization that has been serving the communities of the Coachella Valley since 1963, committed to the health, happiness and the well being of children. With the help of our wonderful membership, The Rancho Mirage Woman’s Club has raised over $1M and donated those funds to many organizations benefiting our local youth. We hold entertaining and informative
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Rancho Mirage Chamber to Explore Economic Power of "Sports & Sound" at 2026 Signature Speaker Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Katie Slimko-Tuvell, IOMPresident/CEO Rancho Mirage ChamberKatie@RanchoMirage.org Rancho Mirage Chamber to Explore Economic Power of "Sports & Sound" at 2026 Signature Speaker Series RANCHO MIRAGE, CA – The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its 2026 Signature Speaker Series with an inside look at one of the region's most significant economic drivers. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Chamber will host Gina Rotolo, Vice President of Marketing and
CATHEDRAL CITY SENIOR CENTER TO HOST A NIGHT TO REMEMBER GALA TO SUPPORT ITS VITAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
CATHEDRAL CITY SENIOR CENTER TO HOST A NIGHT TO REMEMBER GALATO SUPPORT ITS VITAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES [Cathedral City, CA – March 4, 2026] Tickets are now available for Cathedral City Senior Center’s (CCSC) A Night to Remember fundraising gala on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Cahuilla Ballroom at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. The event is presented by Steve Tobin, Johnny Krupa & the Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation, News Channel 3’s Chief
Mama’s House Named Benefiting Charity for Diamond Wish Fashion Week El Paseo – March 14, 2026
Mama’s House Named Benefiting Charity for Diamond Wish Fashion Week El Paseo – March 14, 2026Palm Desert, CA — Mama’s House is honored to serve as a benefiting charity for the West Coast’s largest fashion week, Diamond Wish Fashion Week El Paseo, presented by California Bank & Trust. The event returns to the iconic Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, with a portion of proceeds from the evening of Saturday, March 14, 2026, directly supporting the life-changing programs and services of Mama’s House. To
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Saturday’s CWL Semifinal Slate Doesn’t Disappoint
Saturday’s CWL Semifinal Slate Doesn’t Disappoint The Washington Blue Sox shut out the Oregon Lumberjacks 5-0 in Saturday morning’s semifinal at Palm Springs Stadium. Logan Reese put Washington ahead with a two-run single in the third inning. Bubba Thompson followed with an RBI, giving the Blue Sox a 3-0 lead through three. Ethan Crawford added two more runs in the fifth with a two-run single of his own. The five runs were more than enough for starting pitcher Joseph Christiana. The right-hander allowed
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2026 California Winter League Playoffs Begin This Friday at Historic Palm Springs Stadium
2026 California Winter League Playoffs Begin This Friday at Historic Palm Springs StadiumPalm Springs, Calif. - The 2026 California Winter League postseason officially begins this Friday, February 13th, as eight teams move from the regular season into a high-stakes battle for the league title. This year’s playoffs feature a revised format, with the field split into two distinct divisions: the American Division and the Canadian Division. The action kicks off with a four-game quarterfinal round on Friday,
H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation Presents $25,000 Impact Grant
H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation Presents $25,000 Impact Grant Funds Will Help Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert Restore Site-Based Mentoring Programs Palm Desert, Calif., (February 12, 2026) – The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation awarded a $25,000 Impact Grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert to support the restoration of its site-based mentoring programs at Boys & Girls Clubs in Indio and Coachella. “We are grateful to the Berger Foundation for investing in the return of
Offense Sets the Tone Again on High-Scoring Tuesday in the CWL
Offense Sets the Tone Again on High-Scoring Tuesday in the CWL Tuesday featured loads of offensive explosions at the backfield behind Palm Springs Stadium, starting off with the matchup between the Alberta Grizzly and the British Columbia Bombers. Orlando Balderas and Kevin Consolazio faced off against each other on the mound against two dangerous offenses. The Bombers were the first to strike with two runs on three hits in the second inning before the Grizzly offense answered back with seven runs in the
The Scroll Before the Stroll: How Digital Visibility Drives Real-World Foot Traffic
Your business’s digital presence is no longer optional. It’s the storefront before the storefront — the place people check before they check you out in person. And if you're not there, you're not just invisible. You’re irrelevant. Every search, scroll, and social post is a potential turning point for foot traffic, sales, and long-term customer loyalty. That presence — your business’s signal to the world — shapes perception, decision-making, and reputation before anyone sets foot inside.Build Trust Before
Walter Clark Legal Group Donates $64,500 in Backpacks and School Supplies to Five Southern California School Districts
Rancho Mirage, CA – July 29, 2025 – As the increasing costs of consumer goods continue to impact family budgets, Walter Clark Legal Group is helping relieve the pressure for some families by giving $64,500 worth of new backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary students at 5 school districts in the Southern California communities it serves. The elementary school students selected to receive new backpacks and school supplies will get them at the start of the academic year. This donation is part
Walter Clark Legal Group Donates $64,500 in Backpacks and School Supplies to Five Southern California School Districts
Rancho Mirage, CA – July 29, 2025 – As the increasing costs of consumer goods continue to impact family budgets, Walter Clark Legal Group is helping relieve the pressure for some families by giving $64,500 worth of new backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary students at 5 school districts in the Southern California communities it serves. The elementary school students selected to receive new backpacks and school supplies will get them at the start of the academic year. This
Sunnylands fondly recalls Wallis Annenberg for her dedication to her family's legacy of philanthropy
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands is deeply saddened by the passing of Wallis Annenberg, who will always be remembered for extending the legacy of philanthropy established by her father, Ambassador Walter Annenberg, and his wife, Leonore, Sunnylands’ founders. Wallis Huberta Annenberg, born in Philadelphia in 1939, was chairman of the board, president, and CEO of the Annenberg Foundation in Los Angeles and trustee of The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands in Rancho
Animal Samaritans Expands Free Spay & Neuter Program to Unincorporated Coachella Valley Residents in August
Thousand Palms, CA – [7/21/25] – Animal Samaritans continues its lifesaving mission to reduce pet overpopulation in the Coachella Valley with its Free Spay and Neuter Program, now entering its third month. &##119808;&##119847;&##119842;&##119846;&##119834;&##119845; &##119826;&##119834;&##119846;&##119834;&##119851;&##119842;&##119853;&##119834;&##119847;&##119852; &##119829;&##119838;&##119853;&##119838;&##119851;&##119842;&##119847;&##119834;&##119851;&##119858;
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Palm Springs Power Clinches Spot in 2025 CPCL Championship, Begins Quest for Three-Peat This Weekend
Palm Springs, Calif. – The Palm Springs Power have officially clinched a spot in the 2025 California Premier Collegiate League (CPCL) Championship Series! The Power now begin their quest for an unprecedented three-peat CPCL title against the Inland Valley Pirates. The best-of-three championship series kicks off with Game 1 on Saturday, July 19th, on the road at Citrus College. First pitch for that game will be at 5:00 PM. Fans will then have the exciting opportunity to cheer on their Power at home for
Palm Springs Lands Third Airline to New York; United Airlines Announces Nonstop Service to Newark
New seasonal flights begin December 18 Palm Springs, CA — United Airlines is bringing back nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), starting December 18, 2025. The route will operate five to seven times per week depending on the month, using a Boeing 737-700 aircraft. This marks the first time in over five years that United will regularly fly the EWR-PSP route, reestablishing a key nonstop connection between the Coachella Valley and
Kering Named Presenting Sponsor of the Palm Springs International Film Awards
2026 Film Awards Scheduled for Saturday, January 3, Day Two of the Palm Springs International Festival, Taking Place January 2-12 Film Award and Festival Passes Go On Sale August 1, 2025 Palm Springs, Calif. (July 10, 2025) – The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced a multi-year partnership with global luxury group Kering as the new presenting sponsor of the Palm Springs International Film Awards. As part of the sponsorship, Women In Motion, Kering’s acclaimed program spotlighting women in
El Paseo Paving Project
This summer, the City of Palm Desert is giving El Paseo a fresh new look — with upgrades designed to make the street smoother, safer, and even more enjoyable for visitors. The project includes full roadway resurfacing, removal of storm gutters for a more comfortable drive, and the addition of three beautiful raised mid-block crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety. Two-way traffic is flowing, sidewalks are accessible, and there’s plenty of convenient parking behind the shops. While traffic patterns may
New Tax Laws
1. Key Individual & Family Tax ProvisionsPermanent 2017 Tax Cuts:The individual income tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) were set to expire after Dec 31, 2025. This bill makes them permanent, including: Lowered top marginal rates (keeps 37% top bracket instead of reverting to ~39.6%)Higher standard deductionDoubled estate tax exemption stays ($12.92M per person indexed to inflation)100% bonus depreciation, which was part of the original 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), had already
2025 Palm Springs International Shortfest Announces Festival Winners
“Retirement Plan” Receives Best of the Festival “Budō” Receives Best Animated Short “Shanti Rides Shotgun” Receives Best Documentary Short “Susana” Receives Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes “Medusa” Receives Best Live-Action Short Under 15 Minutes PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 29, 2025) - The 2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its Festival juried and audience award winners as part of the Awards Brunch at the Renaissance Hotel Palm Springs. Awards and cash prizes worth $30,000 including
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Desert Town Hall's 2025 Youth Ambassador Scholarship Recipients
Individual scholarships were awarded in the amounts of $500 to $1,500 to 12 students Desert Town Hall is one of the pre-eminent speaker series in the nation, providing world-class speakers, intellectual enrichment, and youth education to the Coachella Valley. The series offers four programs each year, from January to April. Youth Town Hall is the student part of the event, providing opportunities for up to 600 students from more than 20 high schools in the Coachella Valley. “We are proud of our
Walter Clark Legal Group Sponsors Cab and Rideshare Rides on the Fourth of July to Combat Impaired Driving
Rancho Mirage, CA – June 27, 2025 – In an ongoing commitment to community safety, the Walter Clark Legal Group is proud to announce the return of its Safe Ride Home Program for the Independence Day holiday. This initiative offers free ride reimbursements to help prevent impaired driving and reduce motor vehicle accidents on one of the most dangerous nights of the year. The Safe Ride Home Program will be in effect from 10:00 PM on Friday, July 4, 2025, through 3:00 AM on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Residents and
Center for Employment Training and DVBA to Host July Networking Night + Electrician Program Launch
Come out and join us at the Center for Employment Training, as they provide us a sneak peek to their future Electrician (Residential & General) Training program. You won't want to to miss this opportunity to tour their progress for their new training facility and see how they are preparing the next building workforce in the Coachella Valley! Please RSVP by July 11 | Laricza Navarro | Lnavarro@cetweb.edu | 760-289-9046 (cell)
PSP Earns Strong 'A' Credit Rating from S&P Global
National rating agency signals confidence in PSP’s growth, stability, and major expansion plans Palm Springs, CA — Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has once again earned a strong ‘A’ rating from S&P Global Ratings, a national agency that evaluates the financial health of public infrastructure like airports, schools, and cities. This rating applies to the airport’s passenger facility charge (PFC) revenue bonds, a key funding tool that helps pay for airport infrastructure projects like terminal
Palm Springs International Film Festival Announces 2026 Dates
Palm Springs, CA (March 28, 2025) - The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced that the 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will return Friday, January 2, 2026 through Monday, January 12, 2026. The Film Awards will take place on January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with film screenings beginning Saturday, January 3 including the Opening Night presentation that evening and will conclude with Best of Fest and special programming on January 12 and 13. Palm Springs
