Indio News

18/09/2023

We're excited to announce a grand opening in the City of Indio. Welcome to Texas Roadhouse!

20/08/2023

ROAD CLOSURES:
Hwy 111 between Grace and Jackson
Ave 45 from Jackson to the Wash
Jackson and Ave 44
Monroe from Fred Waring to Hwy 111 Southbound Lanes
Carreon and Arabia
Ave 42 between Jackson and Gore
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CIERRES DE CALLE:
Hwy 111 entre Grace y Jackson
Ave 45 de Jackson al arroyo
Jackson y Ave 44
Monroe desde Fred Waring hasta los carriles en dirección sur de la Hwy 111
Carreón y Arabia
Ave 42 entre Jackosn y Gore

21/06/2023

Independence Day celebrations at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino include a FREE fireworks show on Monday, July 3 and a performance by Grammy-winning country group Little Big Town on Saturday, July 8.

The spectacular fireworks display blasts off at 8:45 p.m. from the Eagle Falls Golf Course. This fun, community-wide celebration is open to all ages and will feature a synchronized soundtrack.

The public is encouraged to arrive at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino early to secure a good spot to watch the exciting show. Parking for the fireworks display will be permitted in the gravel parking lot closest to the Eagle Falls Golf Course Pro Shop, in the casino parking garage and in the casino’s west and north lots.

The public is welcome to bring blankets and low-back folding chairs to comfortably watch the fireworks.

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30/09/2022

City of Indio is hiring
Human Ressources Assistant

Are you looking to work in a lively and forward-thinking work environment? Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues? If so, the City of Indio has a great opportunity now open in our Human Resources Department!
Apply at www.indio.org

27/09/2022

Nonprofits seeking program or project funding from the City of Indio can submit grant applications for up to $5,000 starting October 1, 2022.

The Community Grants & Sponsorship Program, which underwent recent City Council-approved resolution revisions, provides monetary assistance and sponsorships up to $5,000 annually. Total annual funding is set at $150,000 with $25,000 available for in-kind contributions – items such as city services or locations for events. The Grant Program will also consider funding requests for event/table sponsorships.
Eligible nonprofits or governmental entities' application projects and programs must benefit the City or its residents in the following ways:
Enhancing the quality of life or the delivery of services in Indio
Strengthening the business community of Indio
Supporting the City’s overall economic development program
Enhancing Indio’s marketing capacity and recognition in the region
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30/08/2022

Looking for something fun and interesting to do in the Coachella Valley? The CV History museum grounds are packed with historic buildings and exciting exhibits!
With annual events including the festive Dia de los Mu***os celebration, as well as a wide variety of performers, guest artists and entertainers passing through their doors every month, you are guaranteed to discover something that nurtures your spirit and delights your imagination.
Mark your calendar for the next event!

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04/05/2022

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14/04/2022

CHELLA CELEBRATION FINDS A NEW HOME IN DOWNTOWN INDIO

Wednesday, April 20th in Downtown Indio, Goldenvoice, in partnership with the City of Indio, and Vallarta Supermarkets present the new home of Chella, Celebrando a la Comunidad.

Formerly a ticketed event, Chella has restaged in the desert’s original downtown for a celebration of the community, putting the spotlight on the locals who have created memories and music here for generations.

This free event brings the energy of the festivals to the public for an evening of live music. It features performances by local and touring acts, including Mexican folk singer-songwriter Ed Maverick, also performing at this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Additional performances curated by Goldenvoice include So Cal soul singers Thee Sinseers alongside featured local artists Israel’s Arcade and Garb. Festival favorite and local maestro Alf Alpha & Super Sonido Sistema serves as host and deejay to the evening.

Sweet treats and good eats will be served up at La Cocina by Vallarta Supermarkets. The grocery partner continues its partnership with community arts following their marquee collaboration with the Indio International Tamale Festival.

All are welcome downtown in the park at Bliss Avenue and Towne Street on April 20th, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

No chairs, coolers or alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the performance area.

Blankets, strollers, bags and (cute) puppies are permitted.

FEATURED PERFORMERS:
ED MAVERICK - THEE SINSEERS - ISRAEL’S ARCADE - GARB

FEATURED ATTRACTIONS:
ALF ALPHA & SUPER SONIDO SISTEMA
LA COCINA BY VALLARTA SUPERMARKETS

LOCAL FOOD TRUCKS

14/04/2022

SIMPLIFYING VACATION RENTALS IN INDIO

As part of Indio's recently adopted Short Term Rental (STR) Ordinance, the city has rolled out a 24/7 STR hotline and online complaint portal www.indio.org/codeviolation. If you need to report an active complaint about a vacation rental such as a loud party call (760) 541-4222. Provide the vacation rental property address, describe the disturbance, and most importantly, be a good neighbor! If you have any non-active complaints, such as suspicion of an unlicensed STR, you can report via the portal www.indio.org/codeviolation.

The new ordinance sets evening quiet hours from 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. No outside music and loud use of outside amenities are allowed during the quiet hours. Overnight occupancy is two people per bedroom plus four. Daytime occupancy limits: lots less than 14,500 sq. feet is 24 people. Lots greater than 14,500 sq. feet is 40 people. Special Events permits are required for all commercial parties and events.

12/04/2022

MOVIE NIGHT

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08/04/2022

FESTIVAL TRAFFIC PLAN AND INFORMATION
STREET IMPACT, TRANSPORTATION AND ALTERNATE ROUTE INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2022 COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS AND STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVALS
CV Music and Arts Festival will be held at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 16 and 17 and April 22, 23 and 24. Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival on April 29, 30, and May 1.
From Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17, Thursday April 21 through Sunday, April 24, and Thursday, April 28 through Sunday, May 1, the following roadways will be primary access routes for the festivals.
Expect significant impact to traffic at the following locations:
• Jefferson Street, southbound, from I-10 to Avenue 52
• Washington Street, southbound, from I-10 to Avenue 52
• Monroe Street, southbound, from I-10 to Avenue 52
• Avenue 48 between Jefferson and Jackson
• Highway 111 at Jefferson Street
• Highway 111 at Monroe Street
• I-10 exit eastbound at Jefferson
• I-10 exit eastbound at Monroe
• I-10 exit eastbound at Washington
On each Friday of the festivals, through each Monday, the following roads will be closed:
• Avenue 49 between Hjorth Street and Monroe Street
• Avenue 50 between Madison Street and Jackson Street
• Hjorth Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 50
• Madison Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52
Expect the following delays:
• Avenue 50 between Madison and Monroe Street will experience intermittent closures and delays before the festivals.
Additionally, full closures will occur Friday through Sunday, April 15th – 17th, 22nd – 24th and April 29th – May 1st. The street will reopen to normal traffic patterns on May 6th.
• On each Monday following the festivals, streets surrounding the festival site and Interstate 10 will be busy with over 40,000 campers leaving the area.
Consider the following alternate routes:
• North and south travel, use Washington Street, Jackson Street, Calhoun Street and Golf Center Parkway
• East and west travel, use Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, Miles Avenue, Dr. Carreon Blvd. and Avenue 54
Uber Location:
• Avenue 49 and Monroe Street on the southwest corner
Friends & Family/ Taxi Drop Off & Pick Up:
• Avenue 52 and Madison Street on the northeast corner
No pedestrian or pedestrian festival access:
• Monroe Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52
• Madison Street between Avenue 50 and Avenue 52
Pedestrian access IS available at the corner of Avenue 49 & Monroe Street, at the corner of Avenue 52 & Madison Street, and at Avenue 52 & Monroe Street.
Additional notes:
Golf carts are not permitted on any of the above-listed streets.
Approximately 40,000 guests will shuttled into and out of the concert venue from various locations throughout the Coachella Valley to help ease traffic conditions.
Noise from the festival site could begin on each Thursday of the festivals, due to sound checks and on-site camping guests.
For concert logistics questions or problems, please call 760-391-4112 or email to [email protected].

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30/03/2022

Indio Teen Center 81-678 Ave 46, Indio

21/03/2022

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16/03/2022

The City of Indio allows for the sale of safe and sane fireworks by non-profit organizations during select dates around the 4th of July to raise funds for their programs throughout the year. Apply for a permit by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2022: https://cityofindio.seamlessdocs.com/f/fireworkslotteryapp?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=

08/03/2022

Coachella Valley Association of Governments-CVAG is building the next segment of CV Link in the City of Indio to provide a safe route for residents and visitors to walk, run, bike or use low-speed electric vehicles. Crews will be paving the concrete pathway along the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel levee.
Please reduce speed as truck traffic will be heavy into and out of the site. Plan ahead for delays or use alternate routes.
Noise & Vibrations – Businesses and residents near the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel may experience construction related vibrations and noise that will include some short-term disturbances throughout the late night/early morning.

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05/03/2022

Have you seen the March calendar for the Riverside County Library System in Indio?
From homework help to bilingual story time, see what they have to offer!
Public Library City of Indio ❤️ .
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04/03/2022

"We'll soon be able to ride Bird scooters in the city of Indio"
BIRD SCOOTERS PILOTING PROGRAM IN CITY OF INDIO

Council approves one-year pilot program of up to 300 scooters

The City of Indio and Bird, a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, are teaming up to bring shared e-scooters to the city. The eco-friendly transportation option can be activated through Bird’s free mobile phone app, and used to replace gas powered car trips when going to the store, meeting up with friends, exploring the community and much more.
Indio Councilmembers approved a one-year pilot program, with an anticipated launch this spring. The program comes at no cost to the city, and will end on March 2, 2023 unless otherwise extended. The City has the right to end the agreement with 30 days notice.
“We are excited to welcome Bird to the City of Indio,” said Indio Mayor Waymond Fermon. “Whether going to the Farmers Market downtown, seeing some of the city’s new sculptures, commuting to work or school, residents and visitors now have another fun, eco-friendly way to get around.”
“We applaud the City of Indio for their commitment to offering convenient, environmentally friendly and reliable transportation options to residents and visitors,” said Austin Marshburn, Head of City and University Partnerships at Bird.
Bird’s stand-up electric scooters are only allowed on streets, bike lanes and bike paths, and should be parked upright in the ‘furniture zone’ of the sidewalk, beside a bicycle rack or in another area specifically designated for bicycle parking. Additional information about parking and riding in the City of Indio can be found here. Residents can report safety concerns, complaints, or ask questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by contacting Bird Customer Support at [email protected] or via their support line at (866) 205-2442.
Scooters will be located throughout the city, with real-time locations visible in the free Bird app.
To recognize the individuals whose work continues to be so crucial to the health and safety of our communities, Bird offers two free 30-minute rides per day to healthcare workers and emergency personnel. Those who qualify can sign up by emailing a copy of their medical identification card, name and phone number to [email protected].
Founded in 2017 by Travis VanderZanden, Bird is an electric vehicle company dedicated to bringing affordable, environmentally friendly transportation solutions such as e-scooters and e-bikes to communities across the world.

01/03/2022

FREE After School Programs for teens!
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01/02/2022

PLANNING FOR A NEW SPORTS PARK IN THE CITY OF INDIO

Indio residents scored a major victory in December when California State Parks awarded the City $8.5 million to build a new sports park on a 31-acre city-owned parcel between Jackson Street, Avenue 44 and Market Street. Indio was one of four Coachella Valley cities to receive funding as part of the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program. Indio submitted an application in March 2021 after an extensive planning and public input process.
Thanks to the grant, plans are now in place to build two baseball, four soccer, one football, and seven open play fields with lighting. In addition, the park will include a lighted parking lot, restroom/concessions building, eight play structures on sports fields, two shade structures, five picnic areas with shade, public art, trees and lighted walking pathways.
“The project will transform vacant land into much needed sports fields and park amenities for the whole community,” said Indio Parks and Facilities Project Coordinator Mike Edgar. “The park has been a long-term dream of the neighborhood, and when it’s done, it will be a real gathering place for residents and visitors.”
The City will now obtain bids for project construction, and hopes to break ground in 2023.

25/01/2022

Starting this week, FREE N95 masks should be available to pick up at local pharmacies and community health center sites across the country.
Every person is allowed up to 3 free masks pending availability.
Learn How to Properly Wear Your Free N95 Mask:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-133/pdfs/2010-133.pdf
(Source: https://www.hhs.gov)

25/01/2022

The Indio Teen Center offers FREE, fun after-school programming for students in grades 8-12-- including cooking (french toast anyone?) and crafts (how about some stained glass?)! Learn more at www.indio.org/teencenter or email [email protected]

25/01/2022

Show off your dancing skills for a chance to win your STAGECOACH pass and a chance you may be selected to join the STAGECOACH DANCE TEAM and perform on the stage at Stagecoach!
No Cover Charge watch and FREE to compete.
21 and over
4:30 - Doors open and Registration & Pre-Party
6pm - Dance Contest Starts
CONTEST DETAILS:
• Contestants will be judged based on their knowledge of choreography, skill, ex*****on, technique, style, and showmanship for both partner dances and line dances
LINE DANCES:
• Lil' Bit
• Half Past Tipsy
• Raised Like That
COUPLES DANCES:
• El Paso Cha Cha
• Two-Step
• Sweetheart Schottische
PRIZES:
• Four (4) winners will be selected to receive a Weekend Pass (each valued at $380) to Stagecoach California’s Country Music Festival 2022
• Select contest winners may be chosen by Stagecoach dance team captain, Annemarie Dunn, to be members of the “Stagecoach Honkytonk Dance Team”
Each dancer must register and sign in at the door with contact information including email & phone number.
Passes are NON-TRANSFERRABLE & NON-EXCHANGEABLE, therefore only winners may retrieve their passes with a valid ID presented at Stagecoach will-call.

21/01/2022

FARMERS MARKET APPROVED FOR DOWNTOWN INDIO

OUTDOOR PUBLIC MARKET TO TAKE PLACE WEEKLY FROM OCTOBER THROUGH MAY, WITH ADDITIONAL INDOOR OPPORTUNITIES JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER

A weekly Certified Farmer’s Market could set up in downtown Indio as early as February! On Jan. 19, Indio City Councilmembers unanimously approved an agreement to bring the market to a City owned property just west of City Hall on Towne Street between Bliss and Oasis Streets.
Certified produce, fresh hot and cold chef-prepared foods, artisan crafts such as handmade wood and leather gifts, stationery, soap, jewelry, candles and other crafted items will be sold every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from October through May. The market will also include live music, and a family friendly atmosphere encouraging relaxation and support of fresh, locally made, farm to table items.

“The Indio farmer’s market is such an exciting project for us, especially as we work to bring additional free events to our residents and the whole community downtown,” said Indio Mayor Waymond Fermon. “This is also a great and central location for people who live across the valley who want to support local entrepreneurs and also see our new sculptures.”

The agreement with established Certified Farmers Market organizer Christiana Green allows for a possible smaller, indoor market during the hotter summer months. Green also runs similar markets in Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells.

“Having a farmers market in Indio will truly be amazing,” added Green. “I have been an Indio resident for eight years, and bringing my community fresh, healthy, locally grown produce and fresh, nutritious foods is an honor to both help the community and give small businesses a platform to support their families.”
The Indio Certified Farmer’s Market is in close proximity to a mixed-use multifamily residential development already approved by the Indio Planning Commission and City Council along Oasis and Bliss Streets, and expected to break ground in summer 2022.

19/01/2022

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Free Covid test, they will send you 4 FREE at home

Every home in the U.S. can soon order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don't need to enter a credit card number.

05/01/2022

Sign ups for the January group hikes are open!

INDIO HILLS BADLANDS TRAIL INTERPRETATIVE HIKE
- Friday, January 14, 2022 (8:30 AM 12:30 PM)
- Friday, January 28, 2022 (8:30 AM 12:30 PM)

Location: Indio Hills Badlands Trail, Golf Center Parkway & Ave 42
This trail offers a spectacular loop through a classic badland topography formed by thousands of years of erosion and an active San Andreas Fault. You’ll hike through slot canyons, in the shadow of tectonic uptilts, sandy washes, switchbacks, short but steep incline and along a prominent ridge with 360 views from the Salton See to San Gorgonio Mountain. DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THIS TRAIL. The distance is 5 miles with an elevation gain of 600 feet. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, hat and sunscreen.. Due to public health regulations, it is suggested you wear a mask at check-in and practice social distancing.
RSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in at 8:15 AM.
https://www.desertmountains.org/calendar/indiohills-1-14

This trail offers a spectacular loop through a classic badland topography formed by thousands of years of erosion and an active San Andreas Fault. You’ll hike through slot canyons, in the shadow of tectonic uptilts, sandy washes, switchbacks, short but steep incline and along a prominent ridge wit...

05/01/2022