Some good news...water use in July was down significantly across the Coachella Valley, relative to the July 2013 baseline mandated by the State, according to this Desert Sun article. Some of the highlights:

• City of Coachella - July 2015 use was down 21% versus a State mandated reduction …

If music is your thing...and you like hotel/resort style pool parties, then you might want to check out Splash House this weekend at the Saguaro Hotel, the Hacienda Day Club and the Hilton Palm Springs...

http://www.palmspringslife.com/Palm-Springs-Life/Desert-Guide/July-2015/Splash-House-Adds-Acts-to-August-Lineup/ 

If music is your thing...and you like jazz, then you might want …

The Desert Sun presents its list of the top 50 things to do in and around the Coachella Valley this month (August 2015).

http://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/2015/08/03/julian-casblancas-jay-leno-among-top-events/31083245/

The BNP Paribas Open plans to build a third stadium by the 2017 tennis tournament that will also include a museum, building permits submitted to the city of Indian Wells show.

Pending ownership approval, construction is expected to begin immediately following the March 2016 tournament with the expectation that …