Track and field jumper, CIF Champion basketball player, 3.6 student, and possibly the most popular kid at Shadow Hills High School. That’s right, I’m talking about Deonta Strange. “I like talking to people, talking to everybody. I like getting to know people,” Strange said. “He’s a very funny guy, he’s a very funny guy. He’s
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Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes said a lot of meetings are going on behind the scenes, “in preparation of what’s going on now, and what’s to come.” Reyes said the department has seen a slow down in service calls, as the city remains under the shelter-in-place order. But he’s concerned that could soon change,
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New measures are being taken to protect the homeless in Palm Springs during the coronavirus outbreak. Well in the Desert helps about 100 homeless individuals on any normal day. With circumstances far from normal, demand is already increasing. “It’s quite scary…I was at Walmart two nights ago. There’s nothing really there. So this coronavirus is
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The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau has put together a list of local restaurants that are still open and offering take-out and/or delivery. The list will continually be updated at dinegps.com and visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/stay-in-take-out/. Visit those sites for the most up-to-date list of restaurants. If you don’t
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En una reunión a puerta cerrada, el ayuntamiento de Desert Hot Springs votó 5-0 para declarar una emergencia local. El alcalde Scott Matas dijo que esto ayudará a la ciudad a estar en su lugar para recibir fondos de emergencia en caso de que el gobierno federal decida dar dinero a las ciudades. Más temprano
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Cathedral City has closed all of its city buildings and La Quinta closed city hall to the public effective immediately to help prevent community spread of the coronavirus. The Cathedral City closure means that the police station, fire stations, fire administration, and the public works’ yard will be closed to the general public, effective immediately.
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Configuran un sitio de prueba de coronavirus en el estacionamiento de la iglesia local Southwest Church en Indian Wells solo para pacientes preautorizados Las pruebas solo son accesibles para aquellos que están preautorizados y tienen una orden médica, así como los socorristas y los trabajadores de la salud. No está abierto al público en general
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The Indio Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding Brian T. Topolinski, a critical missing man last seen on 3/11/2020. If seen, call police at (760) 391-4057. Topolinski, 26, has a medical condition and is not currently taking medications. He also left behind his wallet and cell phone at the Indio Applebee’s.
Continue Reading A mobile county test site for coronavirus has been set-up at Southwest Church in Indian Wells. Testing site at Southwest Church Tests are only accessible for those that are pre-authorized and have a doctor’s order, as well as first responders and healthcare workers. It is not open to the general public at this time. The
Continue Reading In a closed session meeting, the Desert Hot Springs city council voted 5-0 to declare a local emergency. Mayor Scott Matas said this will help the city be in place to receive emergency funds in case the federal government chooses to give money to cities. City of #DesertHotSprings votes 5-0 to declare local emergency.— Shelby
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News Channel 3 has compiled a list of helpful links to keep kids busy and learning while at home. Scholastic free online courses – This website offers day-by-day projects for students of all grade levels.Art for Kids Hub – This website includes fun art videos and drawing one step at a time videos. Cosmic Kids –
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Health officials say seniors are a high-risk group for COVID-19, that’s another reason for social distancing, but some are warning that too much isolation could be harmful as well. Dr. Raila Horne, a neuropsychologist said, “People are staying away from seniors because they are afraid that they might be a carrier and expose the seniors
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A common theme from those who spoke during Wednesday mornings news conference in Moreno Valley is taking the steps necessary to “flatten the curve”, in terms of the rising number of people testing positive for coronavirus. Several times while speaking Wednesday, County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez emphasized the importance of taking the crisis seriously. “As
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Light to moderate showers are possible through the day and into the evening as a weak storm system slides through SoCal today. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect through 11pm tomorrow for our local mountains above 4,500 feet with a few inches of additional snow possible at the highest elevations. Rainfall on the
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The US Geological Survey reported a Magnitude 5.7 earthquake that shook residents in Salt Lake City, Utah early Wednesday morning. The quake was felt up and down the Wasatch front at 7:09 a.m. MDT., 6:09 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time and shook Utah’s Salt Lake City area knocking out power in some areas, officials said. The
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The city of Palm Springs ordered residents to shelter in place beginning Wednesday morning, and closed all non-essential businesses. The order asks residents to stay home except for essential activities, like going to the grocery store or the doctor. It’s effective Wednesday, March 18 at 7 a.m. through at least April 2, when the city
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Desert Care Network (Desert Regional Medical Center, JFK Memorial Hospital and Hi-Desert Medical Center) has changed its policy for visitors in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus One of the major changes is that DCN hospitals have implemented a no visitors policy to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Exceptions include: Labor
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An average high for today’s date is 79° in Palm Springs; instead, 70° is what was recorded this afternoon. The reason for it? A cold front moved across Southern California yesterday. More winter weather on the way for local mountains. A Winter Weather Advisory in effect for San Bernardino and Riverside county mountains beginning at
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