š± Will Rancho Mirage stay a permanent gap in the Coachella Valleyās CV Link?
Rancho Mirage, California Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Rancho Mirage! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Will Rancho Mirage stay a permanent gap in the Coachella Valleyās CV Link?
- How did a $35,400 gold shipment vanish after Rancho Mirage pickup?
- How Rancho Mirageās 7.9% jobless rate compares across Riverside County
Also on today's calendar: Boldly Go Behind The Scenes of Star Trek and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Hazy sun, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 91, low: 63.
- Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Could Indian Wells join the CV Link years after voters said no? (desertsun.com) ā Rancho Mirage remains firmly opposed to joining the CV Link, even as neighboring Indian Wells considers reversing course and filling its gap in the regional bike and pedestrian path. With 80% of Rancho Mirage voters having rejected the project in 2016, any change here could significantly affect future connectivity, recreation options, and traffic-free travel across the Coachella Valley. 
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2. Coin dealer reports missing $35,400 gold shipment after FedEx pickup (kesq.com) ā A Rancho Mirage coin dealer says a $35,400 insured gold shipment disappeared after a FedEx pickup from his shop, and heās frustrated that deputies consider it a civil matter. He worries recent FedEx operational changes in the Coachella Valley could be causing confusion and package problems, and is waiting for a formal response from the company. Ā Ā Ā
3. Unemployment Down Across Inland Empire, See Which Job Areas Are On A Growth Trend (hsjchronicle.com) ā Rancho Mirageās unemployment rate is estimated at 7.9%, one of the higher figures in Riverside County despite a slight overall countywide improvement this winter. The report breaks down which job sectors across the Inland Empire are shrinking or growing, highlighting losses in logistics and gains in construction, hospitality, and professional services that still shape local job prospects. Ā Ā Ā
4. Cowgirls Ready for Mountain West Women's Golf Championships (kgab.com) ā Rancho Mirage is hosting the Mountain West Womenās Golf Championships this Tuesday through Thursday at Mission Hills Country Club, bringing in top collegiate teams from across the conference. Wyomingās Cowgirls arrive on a hot streak, led by recordāsetting freshman Kiley Reisner, as they chase their first conference title and an automatic NCAA Regionals berth. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Rancho Mirage
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Serene Beauty
Pinot's Palette, 71680 CA-111 suite d, Rancho Mirage
6:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Other local events
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Under the Starry Night Sky
Pinot's Palette , 71680 CA-111 suite d , Rancho Mirage
7:00 pm -
Colorful Cacti
Pinot's Palette , 71680 CA-111 suite d , Rancho Mirage
7:30 pm -
2026 Palm Desert Last Weekend Street Fair Palm Desert, CA
The Street Fair, at College of the Desert , 43-500 Monterey Ave , Palm Desert
10:00 am -
Springtime Meadow
Pinot's Palette , 71680 CA-111 suite d , Rancho Mirage
3:00 pm -
Neon Twilight
Pinot's Palette , 71680 CA-111 suite d , Rancho Mirage
8:00 pm -
Boldly Go Behind The Scenes of Star Trek
Mizell Center , 480 S Sunrise Way , Palm Springs
12:00 pm -
Trisha Paytas Live! At Fantasy Springs Resort
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino , 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy , Indio
8:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Wednesday April 29
Saturday May 9
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š Events Nearby
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The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain
McCallum Theatre , 73000 Fred Waring Dr , Palm Desert
7:00 pm -
Fore a Good Cause Golf Fundraiser
Golden Era Golf Course , 19871 Gilman Springs Rd , San Jacinto
7:00 am -
Hershey Felder
McCallum Theatre , 73000 Fred Waring Dr , Palm Desert
8:00 pm -
Alisa Weilerstein
McCallum Theatre , 73000 Fred Waring Dr , Palm Desert
3:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Attention!!
My husband was just at the Tuscany dog park and a guy in a black SUV pulled up and asked him what breed our dog is. Thinking he was just a friendlyā¦ (Nextdoor Tuscany) - I have an elderly neighbor that lives a few doors down from me.
She recently adopted this cute little dog not knowing that it has some severe dental issues. she hasnāt gotten an estimate yet regarding her dogsā¦ (Nextdoor Magnesia Falls Cove)
- Hobby Lobby posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Manager in Rancho Mirage. Apply here.
- Allied Universal Security posted a job opening for Janitor in Rancho Mirage. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Mirage here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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