Macy's Announces Holiday Hiring, Including Palm Desert Store

The company will be filling seasonal work positions on Thursday, Oct. 22, during a holiday virtual hiring event.

Southwest Airlines Announces $49 Flights To, From Palm Springs

The nonstop flights in and out of Palm Springs International Airport will start Nov. 15.

Vallarta Supermarkets To Open First RivCo Location In Indio

Founded in 1985, Vallarta Supermarkets is a private Latino-owned​ grocery chain with 52 locations throughout Central and Southern California

300 Casino Jobs Available in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, CatCity

The vacancies span the tribe's two operating casinos in Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, and a third upcoming in Cathedral City.

Many Movie Theaters Reopen Friday Across Coachella Valley

Most theaters are reopening Friday with a maximum 25 percent capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer.

3 Coachella Valley Casinos Hiring More Than 300 Employees

To help fill the positions, a job fair is scheduled at the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5.

Tenants At County's Desert Airports Get Economic Relief

In addition to Blythe, Chiriaco-Summit, and Jacqueline Cochran airports in the desert region, French Valley and Hemet-Ryan were included.

Alaska Airlines Expands Service At Palm Springs Intl. Airport

Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to announce new or expanded service to Palm Springs International Airport in recent weeks.

Boutique Air Announces Palm Springs Routes

Boutique Air's announcement follows similar news from JetBlue Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

JetBlue Airlines Adds Palm Springs To Its Routes

JetBlue Airlines said the Palm Springs route will be regularly evaluated along with its other offerings.

Excessive Heat, Climate Change Threaten Coachella Valley Tourism

The number of days above 85 degrees during peak season is expected to increase by up to 150 percent by century's end, a UCR study finds.

Southwest Airlines Announces Year-Round Service To Palm Springs

The addition of Southwest Airlines to Palm Springs International Airport is expected to positively impact the region, a city official said.

Outdoor Dining On Palm Canyon Drive: Palm Springs Pilot Program

The program would allow for a full closure of Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way.

SoCal's First Dutch Bros Coffee Shop Planned For Indio

Ex-dairy farmers Dane and Travis Boersma started Dutch Bros in Grants Pass, Oregon, in 1992.

Borrego Springs Chamber Hires New Executive Director

Françoise Rhodes was unanimously hired by the Board of Directors in early February.

Stein Mart Closing Coachella Valley Stores Amid Bankruptcy Filing

To clear out merchandise, a going-out-of-business sale is underway at all brick-and-mortar Stein Mart stores.

California Pizza Kitchen Files For Bankruptcy: Palm Desert Open

There are no plans to close the Palm Desert location, nor two other CPK restaurants in Riverside County.

SunLine Transit Agency Installs Sanitizer Stations on All Buses

SunLine Transit Agency has launched the Ride with Confidence campaign delivering clean transportation on the inside and outside.

Changes At Desert Sun Not Expected To Impact News Coverage

The paper's printing operations will move to Phoenix, Arizona, in September.

GNC To Close Rancho Mirage Store, Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The Monterey Marketplace store is among 27 GNC locations to close in California.

Unemployment Rates Across Coachella Valley: May Numbers Released

Although May's figures are dire, many businesses are bringing back workers.

Construction Of $250M Sports Arena On Hold In Palm Springs

A decision on whether to move forward on the 252,000-square-foot arena will come after coronavirus concerns are quelled, a spokesman said.

Coachella Valley Tourism: 'The Game Has Completely Changed'

Now that attractions like hotels and bars can reopen, coronavirus safety and cleanliness have become a priority.

Nordstrom Rack Reopens In Palm Desert

The retailer reopened Thursday.

All Businesses Required To Post Face Mask Signage: Palm Springs

Businesses and nonprofit organizations that do not post signs at their entrances could face fines or be forced to closed.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Reopens In Coachella Valley

The casino is back in business amid heightened safety protocols aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.

Westfield Palm Desert Reopens To The Public

In addition, the center is working with select retailers and third-party operators to facilitate curbside pick-up and home delivery services

Palm Desert Small Biz: City Offers Interest-Free Loans

Applications for the first phase of the city's Unite Palm Desert Economic Relief will be accepted until June 3.

Ernie Ball Giving Free Face Masks To Coachella Valley Residents

Coachella Valley residents can order up to five free masks, in either adult or youth sizes with free delivery included, the company said.

Victoria’s Secret Closing 250 Stores: Coachella Valley, RivCo

Parent company L Brands announced it plans to close hundreds of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works stores across the U.S. and Canada.

Jobless Figures Released For Coachella Valley, Riverside County

As expected, the numbers are severe.

More Coachella Valley Casinos Announce Reopenings Amid COVID-19

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is the latest to announce Friday reopenings of its two Coachella Valley casinos.

Pier 1 In Palm Desert To Permanently Close

Pier 1 announced Tuesday that all 541 of its US stores will close and the company will be liquidated.

Palm Desert Nordstrom Rack Saved From Permanent Closure

Nordstrom plans to shutter 16 stores, but no local Rack locations are on the current chopping block. ​

Coachella Valley's Only Ice-Skating Rink Closes Permanently

Coronavirus doomed the desert's only rink.

Pandemic Necessitates Invention, Innovative Local Spa Owner Says

Angela Rafferty's creation provides peace of mind not only to spa professionals, but to clients seeking a safe alternative to treatments.

Virtual Town Hall For Area Small Business Owners Set For Tuesday

Palm Springs City officials will participate in the meeting hall to help small business owners navigate through coronavirus difficulties.

Eisenhower Health Achieves Magnet Recognition For Second Time

Eisenhower Health is the only hospital in the Coachella Valley to earn this distinction and one of only 35 hospitals in California.

93% Of Workforce Laid Off, Furloughed At Coachella Casino

The casino's total losses could top "tens of millions of dollars" by the end of the year, according to the casino's general manager.

Some Imperial Irrigation District Employees Living At Work

The program that lets employees live at work is aimed at keeping them safe from coronavirus, according to IID.