According to UCLA Health, Americans consume twice as much alcohol during the holiday season compared to the rest of the year. The holiday season is a time of cheer, but it also brings significant stress. A study from the American Psychological Association shows that 89% of U.S. adults experience stress during the holidays, with 41% reporting higher stress
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The Palm Springs International Airport is prepared for the busy holiday season. Between December 21-26 they expect to see more than 40,000 passengers. The busiest days are anticipated to be Sunday the 22nd, Monday the 23rd, Thursday the 26th, which each day brining in more than 7,300 passengers. To avoid any stress during holiday travel,
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The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is inviting the community to join them in “The Longest Night” Homeless Memorial Service on December 19. The service will honor lives lost to homelessness The special event observes Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which is on the 21st. Recognized annually on the “longest night of the year,” this solemn day
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Cathedral City is hosting SnowFest this Saturday from 4-8 p.m. The event takes place in front of City Hall (68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero) and will have holiday cheer for the entire family. The city will host Santa and Mrs. Claus, while outgoing Mayor Mark Carnevale & incoming Mayor Nancy Ross light the city’s tree. New
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The holidays are a joyful time spent with family and friends. But to make the most of this season, it’s important to know how to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, the flu, and COVID-19. To keep you and your family healthy, doctors recommend the following: Updated vaccinations are the most impactful way to prevent
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Mireya Phlaum’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Class has been awarded with the One Class at a Time class for the month of December. Phlaum is connects with her students as she is also a part of the deaf community. “I want to do this because when I met my first teacher at Shadow Hills
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The holidays are the busiest season of the year for the United States Postal Office. Since Thanksgiving, they’ve shipped out 5.5 billion letters and packages. To prepare for this time, they’ve hired 7,500 seasonal workers, and they’ve revamped the postal delivery and processing network. Plus, they’ve added new smart lockers to some of the post
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American Idol winner Abi Carter is partnered with the Inland Empire Health Plan (IHEP) in support of teen and young adults’ mental health. It’s a yearlong collaboration, and IEHP is launching a Hometown Hero-themed video where Abi will “Start the Conversation” surrounding mental health. Abi emphasizes the importance of prioritizing one’s health and well-being, urging individuals to take proactive steps to
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The International Tamale Festival is returning to Indio this weekend from Saturday to Sunday! Recognized by the Guinness World Records as the Largest Tamale Festival, this iconic event will once again draw tamale enthusiasts from near and far, as vendors compete for the coveted title of ‘Best Tamale’ in three delicious categories: Traditional, Vegetarian, and
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Palm Springs Unified School District is gifting presents and essentials to 104 families during its annual Community Giving Day on December 21st. Four families from each PSUSD school have been selected for special support, but all district students will have the opportunity to receive a gift as part of the event. 97% of PSUSD families
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WildLights has returned to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The holiday light display features over 3 million lights, and is open on select nights until December 30th. Folks are welcomed to come enjoy the light displays, see nocturnal desert animals, enjoy food and drinks, and meet Santa! For ticket information go to this website.
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The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is prepared to feed anyone who walks through their doors this Thanksgiving. They are offering free, unlimited Thanksgiving dinners from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow, and breakfast will be served from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. tomorrow. “Just come up to the security window, sign in, and
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The city of Indio is celebrating the grand opening of the Al Vasquez Learning Center. The new space gives children and adults better access to educational and professional resources. The Center is a private, Christian institution, and does not receive any government funding. Local leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning at the
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Walter Clark Legal Group and News Channel 3 awarded Ms. Dana Sanchez as November’s One Class at a Time recipient. She often spends her own money to purchase supplies for her classroom and understands the need for teachers across the valley to gain support from the community. “This is a big deal for teachers,” said
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Ms. Cahill teaches students with moderate to severe disabilities, including autism. She has gone above and beyond by teaching them vocational skills by starting a coffee and lemonade cart at her school site. “Middle school is like a really transitional time. We have students who are learning how to go to other classes… we’re just
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News Channel 3 and SunLine Transit Agency are partnering up ahead of Thanksgiving to Fill the Bus! This year, Food Now and Coachella Valley Rescue Mission will benefit from the food donation drive. SunLine buses are parked at the Walmart on Monterey in Palm Desert and at the Ralph’s at Smoketree Village in Palm Springs
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INDIO, California (KESQ) – The Empire Polo club is jolly and bright! The Magic of Lights drive-through holiday display returns tomorrow through December 29. There are over 2 million light features, and the show uses about 10 miles of steel to build the displays, and 10 miles of LED lighting installed inside the displays.This is
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This morning, Palm Springs Unified School District is reopening their Family Engagement Center! This has center has been transformed into a space to provide expanded services for District families. There are programs for both children and adults, even a class to prepare people to become U.S. Citizens. Today, you can tour the center and take a
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FIND Food Bank is expanding! They are currently building a new 40,000 square foot warehouse that will double the capacity of their food storage. The expansion will also provide services such as workforce development, financial literacy courses, healthcare program outreach, and continuing education scholarships. FIND Food Bank serves over 125,000 people every single month. Their
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Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served in the U.S. military. Today, veterans will be recognized at memorial services and during the Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade. The theme of this year’s parade is “Honoring All Who Served.” One of the largest parades in Southern California, it is supported by military
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