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Year: 2020

Some union workers at Desert Regional, other Tenet hospitals vote to authorize strike

Some health care workers employed by three hospitals in and near the Coachella Valley are among the thousands of unionized employees who voted to authorize a strike today, saying the conglomerate that operates the hospitals has rejected workers’ proposals to beef up coronavirus-related safety precautions. The proposed strike by SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West would affect

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The Salvation Army is providing Christmas assistance to 500 families in the Coachella Valley

This year, The Salvation Army is going to help 500 families in the Coachella Valley and Yucca Valley who need Christmas assistance. They will provide families with food, toys and other gifts. Families can apply for Christmas assistance here: https://saangeltree.org/ Once the 500 families are approved, they’ll receive a date and time to come pick up their

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I-Team goes in-depth on the ballot reading process in Riverside County

The Riverside County Registrar’s office recently upgraded its elections tabulation equipment made by a company called Dominion.  In the June primary, problems arose in the state of Georgia where the high tech voting equipment also made by Dominion misfired.I-Team Reporter Karen Devine speaks with the Registrar about concerns regarding accuracy and how they are making sure every vote

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Some Palm Springs retailers express frustrations with expanded restaurant operations and parking limitations

The manager of the Birkenstock Comfort Shoes store on Palm Canyon Drive says restaurants are getting better treatment. To back her claim, Tara Green says restaurants, with clearance to serve customers on sidewalks and in the street, in some cases are encroaching on storefronts next door. “I think there is a little unfairness between small

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