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May 4, 2026
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CV Weekly: Firebirds Playoff Action, Indio Trailhead Opens & Valley Events This Week

By Desert Biz Connect

✨ Last Week Around the Valley

The first days of May brought a mix of community milestones, outdoor adventure, and local sports excitement to the Coachella Valley. Here's a look at what happened across the desert this past week.

Community Milestones & City News



    • Indio Badlands Trailhead Opens: The City of Indio celebrated a ribbon-cutting on April 27 for the newly improved Indio Badlands Trailhead, now featuring expanded parking, solar lighting, new trees, and better pathways — a great addition to the valley's outdoor recreation options. City of Indio

    • La Quinta Park Improvements: Fritz Burns Park in La Quinta held a ribbon-cutting on April 29 to celebrate recent upgrades, and the La Quinta Museum hosted a "Food Stories Celebration" on May 1. City of La Quinta

    • Palm Springs Sustainability Push: The Palm Springs Sustainability Commission unveiled new waste reduction goals and announced a heat summit planned for September, following a climate research presentation on April 30. Palm Springs Post

    • SilverRock/Talus Update: The ongoing bankruptcy case for the SilverRock/Talus development in La Quinta continues, with a court hearing scheduled this month to determine distribution of proceeds from the $65 million land sale that closed in December 2025. City of La Quinta

Arts, Culture & Entertainment



    • The Palm Springs Cultural Center marked Star Wars Day (May 4) with a special screening of Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, complete with a pre-show and discussion with a former entertainment editor who attended the original 1977 test screening.

    • Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs wrapped up its Cabaret Riot competition finale on May 4.

    • The final concert of the Levitt AMP Twentynine Palms Music Series took place on May 2, closing out a great season of free outdoor music. CV Independent

    • College of the Desert's Music Club presents a free Student Music Showcase on May 5 at the Pollock Theater — a great opportunity to support local student talent.

Local Sports



    • The College of the Desert Roadrunners baseball team made program history, securing their 32nd win of the season — a new record! Congratulations to the team.

    • The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Ontario Reign on May 1, tying their playoff series at one game apiece. The deciding game is set for May 5 — go Firebirds! NewsBreak

    • Big news for basketball fans: the Lakers G League team has relocated to the valley, rebranding as the Coachella Valley Lakers and will play at Acrisure Arena starting in the 2026–27 season. Patch

Weather & Public Safety



    • A windy system moved through the valley over the weekend, with gusts reaching 30–35 mph in eastern areas. An Air Quality Alert was issued Sunday–Monday due to blowing dust and sand, and approximately 9,200 SCE customers in north Palm Springs experienced a power outage on May 3. NBC Palm Springs

📅 Coming Up This Week

There's plenty happening across the Coachella Valley this week! Here are some highlights — from concerts and art walks to farmers markets and community events.

🎵 Featured Events (May 4–11)


🔄 Ongoing & Recurring Events


👉 View the full Desert Biz Connect events calendar for more happenings across the valley.

🏪 Newly Added to Our Directory

These local businesses recently added their listings to Desert Biz Connect. Whether you're looking for a new dentist, a contractor, a place of worship, or a personal trainer, our directory is growing every week!


    • Desert Elite Implant — Dental Services, Palm Desert. Recently added their listing to Desert Biz Connect.

    • Diamond Demolition — Construction & Contractors, Palm Springs. Recently added their listing to Desert Biz Connect.

    • JPL Church — Church, Rancho Mirage. Recently added their listing to Desert Biz Connect.


    • Vakunaj Coffee — Catering & Event Services, Indio. Recently added their listing to Desert Biz Connect.

👉 Browse the full Desert Biz Connect directory to discover more local businesses serving the Coachella Valley.

🆕 New to the Valley

Exciting things are happening in the Coachella Valley business scene! Here are some genuinely new businesses and openings confirmed via local chambers of commerce and news sources:



    • Solera Travel (Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage) — A new airline held its official launch and community event on April 25 at the Signature Aviation Hangar in Palm Springs. Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce

    • Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming (Palm Desert) — A new pet grooming and bakery shop is opening at Deep Canyon and Highway 111. Palm Desert Post

    • El Paseo Chophouse (Palm Desert) — A new restaurant is coming to Highway 111 and El Paseo. Palm Desert Post

    • Luchador Brewing Company (Palm Springs area) — A new location for this popular brewery is among the new restaurants expected to open in the Palm Springs area in 2026. Desert Sun

Know of a new business opening in the Valley? Let us know at Desert Biz Connect!

🤝 Ways to Serve the Community

Looking to give back to the Coachella Valley? These local nonprofits and organizations are making a difference — and many are actively welcoming volunteers. Here's what we found:

Confirmed Accepting Volunteers



    • FIND Food Bank — According to their website, FIND Food Bank is currently welcoming volunteers for warehouse sorting, food distribution at community sites, and homebound delivery driving. Opportunities are available for teens 14 and older. Learn more at FIND Food Bank

    • Palm Springs Animal Shelter — According to their website, the Palm Springs Animal Shelter is currently welcoming volunteers for animal socialization (dog walking, cat cuddling), adoption support, administrative assistance, and foster care. Most roles require a weekly 2–3 hour commitment. Learn more at Palm Springs Animal Shelter

    • Animal Samaritans — According to their website, Animal Samaritans is currently welcoming volunteers for fostering puppies and kittens, shelter support, animal transport, and administrative tasks. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Learn more at Animal Samaritans

    • Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) — According to their website, CVHC is currently welcoming volunteers for after-school tutoring, general office help, assisting families in building their first homes, and teaching skills like computer literacy. Learn more at CVHC

    • Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) — According to their website, CVRep is currently welcoming volunteers for front-of-house roles (ushering), office support, backstage assistance, and community engagement. Learn more at CVRep

    • Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM) — According to their website, CVVIM is currently welcoming both general volunteers for administrative tasks and licensed medical service providers to support their free healthcare clinic. Learn more at CVVIM

    • Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC) — According to their website, CVCC is currently welcoming volunteers for seasonal cleanups, invasive plant removal, land monitoring, and trail maintenance. Learn more at CVCC

    • City of Palm Springs Volunteer Program — According to the City of Palm Springs, their "Friends of the City" program is currently welcoming volunteers across city departments including animal care, library services, arts, community safety, and special events. Learn more at City of Palm Springs

Other Community Organizations to Explore



    • DAP Health — Check with DAP Health to see if they're currently accepting volunteers for welcome desk, special events, and their Revivals Stores. Desert Sun

    • The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens — If you're interested in getting involved with wildlife conservation and education, contact The Living Desert to explore current volunteer opportunities. The Living Desert

📬 Stay Connected with CV Weekly

CV Weekly is your community roundup, published every Monday by Desert Biz Connect — your local guide to businesses, events, and community life in the Coachella Valley.

Have a story tip, community announcement, or business news to share? We'd love to hear from you. Together, we keep the Coachella Valley connected. 🌵☀️

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