The Galilee Center in Mecca is getting some new upgrades, the center hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for their “Our Lady of Guadalupe” shelter expansion today. Dozens of friends, community members and donors crowded around the Galilee Center’s shelter expansion. “We are so excited to celebrate the opening and the ribbon cutting of an expansion
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A group of local residents held what they called a “Hands off our Healthcare” rally at Republican Congressman Ken Calvert’s office in Palm Desert, urging him to oppose any potential cuts to Medicaid. Local seniors, patients and healthcare workers were among those that gathered on Wednesday for the rally, one of many statewide opposing Medicaid
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Nuestra cobertura del festival internacional de cine continúa. Precisamente hablamos con la protagonista del filme “Emilia Pérez” sobre la importancia del rol de los Latinos en la pantalla grande y la equidad actoral en los Estados Unidos. La película musical fue premiada por su impacto creativo. La importancia de los Latinos en la industria de cine
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival is continuing their community events with multiple, book to screen panels. Book to Screen is a program dedicated to exploring the dynamic and often intricate relationship between written works and their cinematic adaptations. This program offers a unique opportunity to engage with the creative minds behind some of today’s most compelling films
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Nancy Gutierrez arrived to the emergency room in September 2007 after a bad fall crushed her arm. Her arm was shattered from shoulder to elbow, the emergency doctors said that they had never encountered a break so severe. 82-year-old Gutierrez was then sent to Loma Linda University Health where she was treated by Wesley Phipatanakul,
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds hosted an indoor fireworks show today, this is the first time ever that the celebration took place inside Acrisure Arena. The show is the highlight of the New Years Eve Celebration after versing the Colorado Eagles. This will be an immersive experience, featuring pyrotechnic and cryogenic elements synced to a customized
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Post-holiday travel means increased traffic and travel. Approximately 119.3 million people were expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the holidays, with about 107 million choosing to drive, according to AAA. Now that Christmas has passed, many are beginning their journeys back home. How will this increase business for gas stations around the valley?
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The Galilee Center in Mecca is working to make the holidays brighter for many families. Volunteers for the Center gathered Monday to package toys and gifts in preparation for its annual holiday drive-through distributions for families. The drive-thru food basket distribution is today, December 19th, starting at 2:00 p.m., and the drive-thru toy distribution will
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As the holiday season approaches, food insecurity remains a critical issue, a local group in the valley works hard to provide meals for families who simply need a break. “For FIND Food bank, we want to make sure every day they know where their next meal is coming from. But especially during the holiday season
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The holidays are an exciting time for most, but they can also be a cause of stress and anxiety. Financial pressures, family commitments, and holiday preparations can take a toll on mental health, focus, and even sleep. According to a survey by Sleepopolis, 81% of people are more stressed during the holiday season and 30% of
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Today marks Wreaths Across America Day. The organization’s mission is to honor those who served in the U.S. military, dating back to the Revolutionary War all the way to present-day conflicts. The organization hopes to lay over 2 million wreaths at over 4,600 locations, including here in the Coachella Valley. Volunteers decorated grave sites with
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El jueves tendrá lugar la peregrinación anual de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Miles de fieles católicos recorrerán a pie 30 millas a través del Valle de Coachella. Se recomienda a los conductores que estén atentos a los peatones y a los cierres de carreteras mientras la peregrinación recorre el valle. Después de un servicio de
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An estimated 10,000 Catholic faithful walked in the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage of 30 miles across the Coachella Valley on Thursday, which grew to about 20,000 when they reached their destination. After a 5:00 a.m. mass service, the pilgrimage walk began around 6:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Solitude in Palm Springs. It
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Fireworks lit up the sky above the 27-story Morongo tower tonight. A red carpet welcomed guests inside to enjoy special performances, entertainment, and fun surprises. As part of the celebration, Morongo has commissioned three beautiful commemorative chips recognizing the casino’s 20th anniversary milestone. Set in denominations of $5, $25, and $100, the collector chips are emblazoned
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A year after forming a new effort to generate funding for infrastructure improvements in eastern Coachella Valley communities, Riverside County will update the public on how the initiative is going. The Public Financing Authority for the Eastern Coachella Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) will meet today following the Board of Supervisors meeting, at 2 p.m. or
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Thousands turned out on Friday evening to watch the “Skellington Holiday Parade” in Coachella and enjoy the fun filled activities afterward. The streets were packed and the atmosphere was festive as the sparkling floats and displays entertained the crowds. Dancers and cheerleaders, including the Arabs, marched by as well as Skellington himself, along with Oogie
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La ceremonia comenzó con presentaciones de canto por el coro de la preparatoria del valle de Coachella seguido por un grupo de ballet, también un reconocimiento especial a nuestros héroes de la ciudad. “Venimos cada año y las niñas participaron en el programa de ballet y es bonito convivir con la comunidad en este evento
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La organización El Sol NEC te invita a formar parte de este evento cultural único. Este es un evento de la comunidad y para la comunidad, donde juntos asumimos la responsabilidad de nuestra voz y nuestro rol. Su mensaje es claro: promover la prevención y construir relaciones saludables. Disfruta de las presentaciones del grupo intergeneracional
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Tax season is just around the corner and a local organization, TODEC, is working to make sure non-residents living in the United States have their documents ready, including an ITIN number. An ITIN is a 9-digit number that the IRS issues to people filing a tax return who are not U.S. citizens and who do
Continue Reading La temporada de impuestos está a la vuelta de la esquina, conozca cómo usted puede beneficiar del número ITIN o Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente y dónde buscar ayuda si usted tiene preguntas sobre el proceso. El ITIN es un número de 9 dígitos que el Servicio de Rentas Internas o el IRS expide
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