Press Releases

See the information we send to media outlets and the public regarding a variety of topics from special achievements, community news and developments, notable events and more!

September 15, 2025

Desert Recreation District’s Scott Sear Honored with CSDA’s Ralph Heim Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy Award

INDIO, Calif., – The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) has presented Scott Sear, Public Information and Legislative Affairs Officer for…

September 12, 2025

Desert Recreation District Announces Dr. Gabriel Martin as New General Manager

Friday, Sept 12, 2025

August 11, 2025

Desert Recreation District to Maintain 40 Miles of CV Link

August 11, 2025 — Desert Recreation District (DRD) today announced it will provide ongoing maintenance for the 40 miles of the CV Link, the Coachella…

August 11, 2025

The American Red Cross Concludes Operations at Palm Desert Community Center

American Red Cross Concludes Operations at Palm Desert Community Center; Gymnasium to Reopen August 11 at 2:00 p.m.

The Palm Desert Community Center is an evacuation site for those affected by the Rosa Fire, with limited access to facilities.

May 7, 2025

Update: Palm Desert Community Center Serving as Evacuation Site for Rosa Fire

Update: Palm Desert Community Center Serving as Evacuation Site for Rosa Fire;
Partial Facility Access Available

Gymnasium at Palm Desert Community Center temporarily closed for #RosaFire evacuees. Updates will follow.

May 7, 2025

Desert Recreation District Palm Desert Community Center Closed to Public

Desert Recreation District Palm Desert Community Center Closed to Public; Serving as Evacuation Site for Rosa Fire

May 7, 2025

Kevin Kalman Announces Retirement

After 27 years of transformative leadership with the Desert Recreation District (DRD), General Manager Kevin Kalman has announced his retirement, with…

Community input meetings for the Metro 8 Theater conversion to a recreation center on Feb 5 & 19, 2025, in Indio, CA.

January 7, 2025

Community Invited: Public Meeting for Former Metro 8 Theater Conversion

We’re excited to invite you to our next public Community Meeting to talk about the future of the former Metro 8 movie theater! This building will soon…