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CHiPs for Kids toy drive kicks off 2024 holiday season in Coachella Valley
The CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive is something that has made a difference in the lives of kids and their communities across the state of California for several decades. With the beginning of their annual toy drive, the California Highway Patrol is kicking off the start of the holiday season, and a monumental effort to
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Rancho Mirage Elementary dedicates ‘Friendship Bench’ to student who died brain cancer
Today, friends and family unveiled the new ‘Friendship Bench’ at Rancho Mirage Elementary. The bright purple landmark is dedicated to Gemma Guion, a 10-year-old student who died of brain cancer in 2022. Since her passing, community members and businesses have come together to memorialize her. Tonight at 5, News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij speaks with
Local tribal leaders call on Biden to designate Chuckwalla National Monument
Tribal representatives in California are calling on President Biden to designate three national monuments before he leaves office, including the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument, which stretches from the east end of the Coachella Valley to the Colorado River. Palm Springs Life The area holds environmental and cultural significance, but tribal leaders are worried time is
CVUSD board special election could be held in March after Imperial County ballot issues
A special election could be held in March for three Coachella Valley Unified School District board of trustee races impacted by issues with ballots in Imperial County. On Friday, court officials discussed matters related to the election and proposed a hearing date to the Imperial County Registrar of Voters. If the plan is approved, a
Man pleads guilty to Palm Springs burglary, receives three-year sentence
A 46-year-old Indio man was sentenced to three years in prison today after pleading guilty to a burglary charge in connection with a break-in at a Palm Springs business. Duane Blunt entered a guilty plea on Friday to a felony count of burglary at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, according to case records. A
Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival takes flight Friday morning
The 10th annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival is this weekend! Friday morning, hot air balloons took to the skies. The festival goes from Friday to Sunday, featuring live entertainment, food trucks, face painting, outdoor activities, and giveaways. Balloons launched from the Agua Caliente Casino on Friday morning for a competition flight. People showed
Thousand Palms man pleads guilty to robbery charge linked to purse thefts
A Thousand Palms man accused of stealing a purse in La Quinta and other similar thefts remains behind bars today after pleading guilty to a felony robbery charge. Eddie Ramirez, 40, was arrested in September 2022 on suspicion of robbery and multiple outstanding warrants, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The defendant entered the
Palm Springs City Council approves design for AIDS Memorial in Downtown Park
The City Council approved the Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Thursday night. Councilmembers voted 4-0, with one councilmember absent, to accept the recommendation of the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission to approve the design and placement of the memorial. The Council also approved allocating $65,000 to the Memorial to assist in the installation and increased the