A paralympic coach for team USA flew into the Coachella Valley to train local athletes with special needs. Sensei Jeff Kohn has dedicated over 40 years to teaching karate to those living with mobility impairment, blindness, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Kogn will train the staff, mentor CEO Sensei Tamara, and Coachella Valley residents ..read more

Reggio Emilia, Bologna, and Florence were just a few of the cities in Italy students from CSUSB’s Palm Desert Campus got the opportunity to visit throught a short term study abroad program. Throughout the semester, students learn the course work, where they eventually plan an intinerary and form a budget for the trip. When touring each city, the students learn about different strategies from local destination marketing groups, comparing to common strategies and patterns they see here in the Coachella Valley. This story was written and reported by Tiani Jadulang.  ..read more

Construction has begun on a multi-use paved path for CV Link in Palm Springs. The 1.5 mile section runs along the Whitewater River stormwater channel levee, stretching from North Palm Canyon Drive to East Vista Chino. It is intended for cyclists, walkers, and runners. A finish date is set by the end of this year according to officials ..read more

Visit Greater Palm Springs began the initiative to make the valley a Certified Autism Destination two years ago. Staff says they want to make the area accessible for those with developmental disabilities, so that everyone can enjoy what the Coachella Valley has to offer. In order to become a Certified Autism Center, each business must have at least 80% of front-line staff trained about Autism and Sensory disorders. Each employee with the business must complete a 30 minute broad course, for managers and supervisors, they take a more in depth three-hour course. Officials with Visit Greater Palm ..read more

At Hotel Paseo in Palm Desert, nearly every room is booked for the next three weekends with customers checking in from across the country and attending music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach. “I’m from Atlanta, Georgia and I’m here for Coachella,” said festival goer Drew. “We’re both from New York and we’re here to celebrate Coachella,” said another festival attendee. During their stay in our desert, these festival goers are spending big bucks. “I’d say like 4k,” said the New Yorker. “Rough estimate, I’d say like 10 to 15k,” Drew said. “It’s a pretty expensive weekend if you want to do ..read more

PALM DESERT, CA – BIGHORN Golf Club charities revealed today that for the second consecutive year, BIGHORN Behing a Miracle (BAM) raised more than $1 million during their ’23 – ’24 fundraising season. The big announcement was made at the end of BAM’s two-day spring fundraisers, which included the popular Cash For Caddies, Men’s & Women’s Golf & Card Tournaments, and silent auction. In total, BAM has contributed over $13 million in funding for the diagnosis, treatment, and transportation of people impacted by cancer throughout the Coachella Valley ..read more

To understand our present, sometimes we have to look to our past. That’s exactly what some young students did at the Coachella Valley History Museum in Indio. This story was written and reported by Vikki Vargas ..read more

The desert tortoise, the only tortoise native to Southern California, is listed as a threatened species. After visiting the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and learning about the reptile, a nine year old decided she wanted to make a difference ..read more

Saturday was a night to remember for many students here in the Coachella Valley, as it was the All District VIP Prom in Indio. It started back in 2018 as a community service project for Coachella Valley Student Leaders and has grown every year since. The purpose is to bring an unforgettable night of dancing, laughing, and spending time with friends at prom, all for students with special needs ..read more

The restaurant business can be bittersweet. A Rancho Mirage-based restaurant is expanding while a longtime local bakery is being reimagined. Si bon, a European bistro, recently acquired Pastry Swan Bakery, a popular pastry shop best known for its specialty cakes that first opened its doors in the Coachella Valley in 1985. Si Bon’s owner tells NBC Palm Springs that they are keeping all of Pastry Swan’s former staff. Located on Highway 111 and Country Club Dr. in Rancho Mirage, Si Bon will now use this space for prepping, catering, and cooking classes. “It’s cool, especially with the cookin ..read more