Coachella Valley
Valley in Southern California
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Salton Sea
Water began flowing into the first phase of the SCH complex of shallow ponds.
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| November 2024 |
Salton Sea
Salton Sea Management Program annual report measured salinity ranging from 68,000 to 86,000 mg/L, which is double the salinity of the Pacific Ocean.
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| October 2024 |
Salton Sea
Announced expansion of the SCH project with $70 million in federal funding for improving drought infrastructure.
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| October 23 2024 | Jack Jones passed away, concluding a notable career in music and entertainment. |
| October 1 2024 |
Palm Springs, California
Temperature reached 117 °F (47.2 °C), tying the record for the highest temperature in the United States in October.
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| July 5 2024 |
Palm Springs, California
Highest temperature on record in Palm Springs was recorded on this date.
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| 2023 |
Salton Sea
A report was published measuring the Salton Sea's surface area at 318 square miles
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| 2023 | Collaborated with Joey DeFrancesco on the album 'ArtWork' with Cavalry Productions, showcasing his ongoing musical collaborations. |
| 2023 |
Cathedral City, California
Construction began on the new Cathedral City Cove shopping center, representing continued urban development and commercial expansion.
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| 2022 |
Salton Sea
A state-appointed panel of experts rejected the seawater aqueduct proposal, recommending instead diverting fresh water to the sea.
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| 2022 |
Rancho Mirage, California
The Chevron Championship, one of five major championships in women's professional golf (LPGA), was held at Mission Hills Country Club.
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| 2022 |
Mecca, California
Death Valley surpassed Mecca's September temperature record by reaching 127°F (52.8°C).
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| 2022 |
Palm Springs, California
The Coachella Valley Firebirds hockey team began building Coachella Valley Arena in nearby Thousand Palms, California, with plans to start play in the 2022–23 season.
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| 2022 | The Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League began playing home games at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert. |
| 2022 | Charles Koch was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the Ellis Island Honors Society, recognizing his contributions to American society. |
| 2022 | Koch was named one of the US' top 'climate villains' by The Guardian for his resistance to environmental regulations and significant contributions to think tanks opposing climate action. |
| November 2022 |
Salton Sea
The federal government committed to spending $250 million over four years for the Salton Sea restoration project.
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| July 13 2022 |
Palm Springs, California
The Frank Bogert statue was officially relocated after legal challenges from his supporters were rejected by the courts.
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| February 2022 |
Rancho Mirage, California
The Walt Disney Company announced Cotino, its first Storyliving by Disney community, to be developed in Rancho Mirage.
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| 2021 | Released 'Every Other Day I Have the Blues' with Cavalry Productions, continuing his long-standing musical career. |
| 2021 |
Rancho Mirage, California
Rancho Mirage City Council adopted a $28.8 million budget for fiscal year 2021–22, with sales and hotel taxes comprising 51 percent of the city's annual revenue.
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| 2021 |
Palm Springs, California
The original arena project in Palm Springs fell through, causing a delay in the team's launch from the 2021–22 season.
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| 2021 |
Palm Springs, California
Lisa Middleton became mayor, making history as the first openly transgender mayor in California.
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| 2021 |
Palm Springs, California
The Palm Springs City Council ordered the removal of the Frank Bogert statue and formally apologized for the Section 14 resident evictions.
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| April 2021 |
Indio, California
Amtrak rail station expected to be reactivated for the Coachella Valley Music Festival, providing renewed passenger rail service to the city.
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| March 2021 |
Rancho Mirage, California
Announcement made that Rancho Mirage would be the site of the first US neighborhood of 3D-printed, zero net energy homes.
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| January 2021 |
Salton Sea
Construction began on the Species Conservation Habitat (SCH) Project at the small delta of the New River, creating ponds and wetlands to control salinity and support aquatic life.
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| 2020 |
Salton Sea
Greg Bassenian released the documentary 'Miracle in the Desert: The Rise and Fall of the Salton Sea', exploring the sea's origin, real estate history, and current environmental crisis.
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| 2020 |
Indio, California
Democrats secured 60.00% of the vote, Republicans at 38.49%, and Third Parties at 1.51% in Indio, California.
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| 2020 |
Indio, California
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report published, detailing top employers in Indio, with Desert Sands Unified School District being the largest employer with 2,455 employees.
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| 2020 |
Indio, California
United States census conducted for Indio, California, reporting a total population of 89,137 people and 34,458 households, with a population density of 2,682.7 people per square mile.
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| 2020 |
Indio, California
Indio reached a population of 89,137 according to the United States census, showing a 17% increase from the 2010 census population of 76,036.
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| 2020 |
Rancho Mirage, California
In the U.S. presidential election, Joe Biden received 57.8% of votes, while Donald Trump received 41.2% of votes in Rancho Mirage.
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| 2020 |
Rancho Mirage, California
Census recorded the city's population at 16,999, showing a decline from the 2010 census population of 17,218.
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| 2020 |
Desert Hot Springs, California
Population increased to 32,512 according to the census, continuing the city's rapid population expansion.
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| 2020 |
Mecca, California
United States census reported a population decline to 8,219 residents.
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| 2020 |
Indian Wells, California
In the 2020 election, Indian Wells saw a strong Republican victory with 59.65% of the vote (1,761 votes), while Democrats received 38.96% (1,150 votes), and third parties garnered 1.39% (41 votes).
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| 2020 |
Palm Springs, California
Census recorded the population of Palm Springs at 44,575 residents.
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| 2020 | Coachella Valley incorporated cities recorded a population of approximately 370,000 in the census. |
| 2020 | Koch Industries donated $2.8 million to Republican Party causes through a political action committee and $221,000 to Democratic Party causes. |
| 2020 | Koch released his book 'Believe in People,' sharing his views on economic freedom and success. |
| December 2020 |
Palm Springs, California
Christy Holstege became mayor, making history as the first female and first openly bisexual mayor of Palm Springs and in American history.
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| November 13 2020 | In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Koch expressed regret about contributing to hyper-partisanship in the U.S. and stated his intention to facilitate bipartisanship. |
| June 2020 |
Salton Sea
A fire in Niland caused significant damage, displacing 112 people and reducing the town's estimated population to 500.
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