A new director has joined the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board on January 8 following six applicant interviews during a special Board meeting in Palm Springs. Anyse Smith was unanimously appointed and sworn in as the District’s zone five...
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SunLine Transit Agency Launches Initiative to Shape the Future of Local Public Transportation
SunLine Transit Agency invites the community to be part of its new SunLine: Rides Reimagined initiative, with the goal of reimagining the future of public transit in Greater Palm Springs. The purpose is to gain a deeper understanding of how residents use – and...
Desert Healthcare District Awards $1 Million in Grants to Support Mental Health Services
Five nonprofit organizations will receive grants from the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation to fund mental and behavioral health services and programs for Coachella Valley youths and their families. On Dec. 16, the District & Foundation Board...
Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Strengthens Business-Education Partnership with New Offices at College of the Desert Indio Campus
The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) hosted a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the opening of its new offices located on the College of the Desert (COD) Indio Campus. This milestone marks a notable expansion of the Chamber’s...
Desert Healthcare District Names Kimberly Barraza New Board President
The Desert Healthcare District Board of Directors has announced a new president to lead the organization in 2026. The annual Board officer elections resulted in a leadership change with Secretary Kimberly Barraza taking on the duties of president, a role most...




