The City of Indio has been awarded the coveted Prohousing Designation by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), recognizing the city’s commitment to accelerating housing production and promoting equitable communities. Prohousing...
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Christine Vendredi Named Executive Director of the Palm Springs Art Museum
The Board of Trustees of Palm Springs Art Museum is proud to announce the appointment of Christine Vendredi as the institution’s new JoAnn McGrath Executive Director. Vendredi has served as Interim Executive Director since April 2025 and previously as Chief Curator, a...
CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Nursing Street Medicine Program Receives $100,000 Grant From Houston Family Foundation
The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Nursing Street Medicine Program, has received a $100,000 grant from the Houston Family Foundation to support its mission of delivering compassionate healthcare to underserved populations in the Coachella Valley. Grant funds will be used to...
Cathedral City Appoints Interim City Manager
The City Council of Cathedral City has approved the appointment of Anne Ambrose as Interim City Manager. Ambrose, who has served as the City’s assistant city manager since January 2023, will lead the organization during the recruitment process for a permanent city...
CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Executive Selected for Policy Fellowship
Edna Martinez, associate vice president and administrator in charge of the Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus (PDC), has been selected by Excelencia in Education as one of nine distinguished higher education leaders for the 2025 Policy Fellowship. The...




