Sunny Sands students back in school

July is typically a time when schools are silent and pools are packed, but students and parents crowded around Sunny Sands Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon, heading home after the first day of school. More

CSU considers more furloughs for employees

California State University employees, including staff and faculty in Palm Desert, are considering furlough days as the state college system grapples with a nearly $600 million budget shortfall. More

Blood drive also collecting coolers

The Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland Counties is joining The Community Blood Bank for a blood drive on Wednesday at the Berger Charitable Building parking lot, at the corner of Cook Street and Merle Drive More

New Cathedral City Elementary School principal announced

Jessica Arduini will take over as principal of Cathedral City Elementary School. More

Upward Bound program gives slice of college life

College of the Desert's Upward Bound program will give students a taste of living and dining at a college residence hall from July 26 to 31. More