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.

La Quinta Launches Interest-Free Small Business Loan Program

Qualified businesses can receive between $5,000 and $20,000.

March Jobless Figures Released: Coachella Valley, RivCo

See the March 2020 unemployment figures from the California Employment Development Department.

Lifelines Help Feed Rancho Mirage Restaurants Hungry For Business

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, businesses are struggling. Two programs in Rancho Mirage aim to help local restaurants survive.

Palm Desert Launches Hotline For Business Community: Coronavirus

The city is preparing for a relaunch of the economy when health officials deem it's safe to reopen, according to the mayor.

Palm Desert Local Business Guide: What’s Open Or Closed In Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Coachella's Ernie Ball Gives Back With Face Masks

The company that manufacturers guitar strings recently reconfigured a portion of its factory to produce 400 two-ply cotton masks per day.

Financial Relief For Coachella Valley Businesses: Watch Online

The virtual town hall begins at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Palm Desert Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Palm Desert businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Coachella Valley Grocers: Restocking, Hours During Coronavirus

Special senior hours, hoarder prevention and restocking are part of efforts underway by local grocers.

Welk Resorts Palm Springs Gets A Makeover

Renovation on 68 units at the Desert Oasis in Cathedral City are complete, while refurbishment on the remaining 92 rooms begins in May.

'Les Cactus' Boutique Hotel With '60s Vibe Opens In Palm Springs

The recently refurbished, 27-room property blends an affordable Airbnb feel with stylish accommodations. Pet friendly, too!

Desert Regional Medical, Tenet Settle False Claims Allegations

DRMC and Tenet Healthcare agreed to pay $1.41 million to settle claims that DRMC implanted unnecessary cardiac monitors in patients.

Incubating Local Entrepreneurs: Coachella Valley Gets New iHub

iHub fosters innovation through "collaboration, constant communication and support, and interactions with a wide variety of industries."

In-N-Out Burger Gets No Love In Rancho Mirage

The prospect of having the drive-thru restaurant open on Highway 111 in the city is all but over.

Julie Bornstein Retiring From Coachella Valley Housing Coalition

Bornstein will retire as CVHC executive director this spring.

Family YMCA Of The Desert Fundraising Campaign Begins

The annual sustaining campaign kicks off Jan. 29.

Eisenhower Health Named 'Blue Distinction Center'

Blue Shield of California gave Eisenhower Health the distinction for its expertise in spine surgery, and knee and hip replacement.

Pier 1 Announces 450 Store Closures: Palm Desert Uncertain

Palm Desert is home to a Pier 1 at 72359 CA-111.

Palm Desert Gas Prices At Lowest Level Since Late August

Prices are still 24.8 cents more than one year ago, data shows.

Pot Shop-Related Road Work To Cause Delays On Ramon Road

Contractors will get to work on Jan. 6 for an estimated three weeks.

Streak Of Gas Price Drops Near Palm Desert Ends

Data shows that area gas prices are 25.9 cents lower than one month ago.

Free Starbucks In Palm Desert: How To Score Your Cup

Patrons can get a free tall espresso drink at certain Starbucks locations as part of the company's "pop-up parties" promotion.

Extra Parking Lot At Palm Springs Airport Opens For Christmas

Headed out of town for the holidays? PSP officials say they'll be plenty of parking.

Palm Desert Area Gas Prices Drop For 40th Straight Day

The average price has dropped 43.7 cents during the streak, data shows.

New Survey Asks Palm Desert Businesses How The City Can Help

Palm Desert is inviting local businesses to participate in a survey that provides an opportunity to share their needs and concerns.

Gas Price Drops For 26th Consecutive Day Near Palm Desert

The average price of gasoline is still 27.2 cents higher than one year ago.

Average Gas Price Near Palm Desert Drops For 19th Day

However, data shows the average price has increased 57.3 cents since the start of the year.

Black Friday 2019: Westfield Palm Desert Store Hours

Here are Black Friday and holiday store hours for Palm Desert's Westfield Mall.

Maternity Clothing Store Closing In Palm Desert

Destination Maternity, parent company of Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod, plans to close dozens of locations in California.

Average Gas Price Near Palm Desert Rises For 3rd Consecutive Day

The average price is 28.2 cents higher than one year ago and has risen 75.6 cents since the start of the year, data shows.

Bird Blamed For Knocking Power Out To 18K In Desert

Edison crews had to turn off an entire circuit powering a large swath of Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage in order for crews to fix the prob