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CV Link Bridges Communities

May 25, 2025 - CV Link at El Cielo Road.
May 25, 2025 – At El Cielo Road in Palm Springs.

CV Link is a multi-use pathway in the Coachella Valley, designed for walkers, cyclists, and low-speed electric vehicles. Once construction wraps up—currently projected for this fall—it will extend more than 40 miles, linking Palm Springs to Coachella with much of the route following the Whitewater River wash. The trail will offer a safe, scenic, and eco-friendly way to travel while promoting outdoor recreation and connecting communities across the Valley. We’ve been enjoying the open sections on our e-bikes and can’t wait for the entire route to be completed.

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Desert Jam 2025, Indio

May 3, 2025 – Fatso Jetson playing “Dream Homes.”

Fatso Jetson headlined Desert Jam 2025 last night at Little Street Music Hall in Indio, topping a five-band lineup. Hailing from Palm Desert, they’re widely credited as pioneers of the desert rock scene, blending stoner rock with punk, surf, jazz, and psychedelic influences into a sound all their own. I was especially excited to catch The Pandoras, who had reunited with three of their original members. Other bands on the bill included Salton City Surf Club, Paradise Vultures, and Bombshelter Alley. Desert Jam 2025 is a 3-day festival taking place this weekend across multiple venues throughout the Southern California desert.

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Desert X Returns

March 18, 2025 - "Soul Service Station" by Alison Saar.
March 18, 2025 – “Soul Service Station” installation by artist Alison Saar.

Desert X 2025 is a site-specific international art exhibition held at different locations across the Coachella Valley. It features eleven installations by artists from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The exhibition explores themes such as Indigenous futurism, design activism, and the impact of human intervention on the desert landscape. Desert X 2025 continues through May 11.

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Hockey at Acrisure Arena

April 30, 2023 – An amped up crowd as the Firebirds enter the arena.

We caught Game 3 of the Pacific Division semifinals between the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds and the Colorado Eagles at the brand-new Acrisure Arena. In a nail-biting playoff showdown, the Firebirds fought hard but ultimately fell in overtime to the visiting Eagles. It was our first visit to Acrisure Arena—and it didn’t disappoint. With seating for around 11,000, this impressive venue is a welcome addition to the Coachella Valley’s entertainment scene. Home to the Firebirds and host to major concerts and events, it’s quickly becoming a local favorite.

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Fitz and the Tantrums

January 21, 2017 - Fitz and the Tantrums at PGA West.
January 21, 2017 – Fitz and the Tantrums at PGA West.

After a sun-soaked Saturday at the CareerBuilder Challenge golf tournament in La Quinta, the energy didn’t fade with the final putt. As twilight settled over the desert, Los Angeles-based indie-pop sensation Fitz and the Tantrums hit the stage and jolted the crowd back to life. Their high-voltage set kept fans dancing well into the evening. It was a full day of golf, sunshine, and music.