Powered by a $2.9 million state and federal forestry grant, Indio is set to receive 500 native and drought-tolerant trees. Half will line city parks and streets, while the other 250 will be distributed to residents.
Indio is working to debut a new veterans memorial and launch a high-tech art tour app.
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission's annual drive runs through Aug. 4, with a drive-thru distribution event set for Aug. 8 in Indio.
With older Americans losing a staggering $7.7 billion to fraud last year, a multi-agency panel held locally revealed how modern scammers use easily available tech and psychological manipulation to exploit loneliness.
Indio officials are working to fix a scheduling mismatch that has been locking families out of facilities at South Jackson Park and the new Sports Park hours before evening activities end.
Indio is marking the nation's semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) with a free celebration at the Empire Polo Grounds featuring live music, a kids' zone, and a drone light show. Plus, you can dunk a local police officer for charity.
Pride in the Coachella Valley is usually a fall affair. This year, Indio is marking Pride Month with its first city-sponsored Pride-themed concert, a Saturday concert in downtown Indio.
Two Indio-based organizations are among the recipients of May 26 awards supporting homeless care, health scholarships, telehealth, and air quality programs.
City officials say the festival lost its footing when construction forced it to Miles Avenue Park, and that returning to its downtown roots is key to rebuilding its identity with lower tamale vendor fees and more affordable carnival rides.
Phase 2 funding is uncertain and a long-planned skate park is still without a permanent home.
