Following a long and slow summer, Palm Springs’ local businesses are bouncing back this winter season as local events drive tourism to the downtown area. This weekend, the city of Palm Springs is hosting the downtown Christmas tree lighting, the Festival of Lights Parade and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway annual tree lighting ceremony. The
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Shoppers across the Coachella Valley are supporting local entrepreneurs for Small Business Saturday. The day, nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, highlights the importance of shopping small to bolster local economies. Small Business Saturday, started by American Express in 2010, has become a national movement encouraging consumers to think locally during the holiday shopping
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Drivers fueling up their vehicles at a Coachella Valley gas station were surprised Monday morning when local bankers covered their entire bills. The request in return? To “give it forward” by donating to a local nonprofit for Coachella Valley Giving Day. “With the rising cost of fuel, we understand the financial challenges facing families,” said
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The Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. will slash 7,000 jobs as part of a $5.5 billion cost-cutting effort, CEO Bob Iger announced today. The possibility of layoffs at Disney has been rumored for weeks, with Iger regaining his footing in the CEO’s office following the surprise ouster of CEO Bob Chapek in November. Iger broke
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News Channel 3 is supporting FirstBank and Desert Community Foundation in the launch of the first Coachella Valley Giving Day. Coachella Valley Giving Day, set for March 1, 2023, will be a 24-hour online giving event. The goal is to support local nonprofit organizations in the Coachella Valley. There is no cost for nonprofits to
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The Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Palm Desert is now open. The restaurant began its first day with a steady stream of customers in the drive-through and dining room. If you’re thinking of checking it out on its opening day, pack some patience because you will not be alone. Chick-Fil-A opens in Palm Desert on July 14,
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The Rancho Mirage Planning Commission will consider a tentative tract map of the first segment of the Disney-themed community Cotino at their meeting Thursday afternoon. Public comment and testimony will be heard ahead of the discussion. Local residents, some of whom have voiced concerns about traffic or water usage may speak before the commission. Many
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It’s been a long battle for better pay, benefits and safety among SoCal grocery store workers. Some grocery store workers will vote this week on proposed agreement, after alleging ‘unfair labor practice’ violations. Last week, a tentative agreement was reached in negotiations between the union representing SoCal grocery workers and stores including Stater Brothers, Ralphs,
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The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage is looking to expand its workforce and is hiring for a variety of positions. Some open positions include culinary chefs, housekeeping, front desk, loss prevention, and restaurant positions. There are part-time and full-time positions available from entry-level to experienced. The opportunities don’t stop once you’re hired, there is room for promotion.
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Officials gathered in Downtown Indio to officially launch Bird Scooters during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The bright blue and black electric scooters are now available throughout the city for people to use. Indio Mayor, Waymand Fermon, tells News Channel 3, why he thinks these electric vehicles will be a positive addition to the city. “It’s
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Disney magic is coming to the Coachella Valley and it’s in a way that hasn’t been seen before. ‘Storyliving by Disney’ is the first-of-its-kind planned residential community. The development plans to bring “Disney magic” to a new neighborhood in Rancho Mirage. It’s going to be called Cotino. You can see a video announcing the development
Continue ReadingThe state controller’s office and the City of Coachella are inviting small businesses to attend a free webinar Wednesday morning. Various agencies will provide resources for federal, state, and local programs that you can tap into. That includes grants, loans, and future contacts to keep your business thriving. State Controller Betty T. Yee and several
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a plan it announced earlier this month. In a memo sent Tuesday to employees, the Seattle coffee giant said it was responding to last week’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a 6-3 vote, the court rejected the
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Local organizations and businesses in Coachella Valley are scaling back on some operations and hours as the Omicron-fueled COVID surge pushes their staffing limits. The surge is also coming at a cost to many workers, who are asked to quarantine after federal COVID-19 pay protections have expired. In 2020, Congress guaranteed many workers two weeks
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It’s the day after Christmas, and Palm Canyon Drive was packed with shoppers enjoying the post-holiday deals. “We’re finding a lot of people coming out and buying for themselves what they didn’t get for the holidays, maybe, but spending even seems to be up today,” Kristjan Gavin, Co-Owner of Frank Clothiers added, “Today, traditionally, can
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Three years after ditching Qdoba Mexican Eats, Jack in the Box is scooping up Del Taco in a $575 million deal. The deal, which is expected to close early next year, doubles down on Jack in the Box’s success with tacos. Jack in the Box serves an eclectic array of
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Leeds & Son, a jewelry, diamond, and watch retailer on El Paseo in Palm Desert, has reopened after a remodeling and expansion project. Owners tell News Channel 3, the “6,200 square-foot modernization would rival any upper 5thAvenue boutique in New York, fine jeweler on the Champs Elysées in Paris or opulent brand on the Causeway
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The supply chain crisis is jacking up prices and slowing down economic recovery from the pandemic and experts say it’s about to get worse leading into the holidays. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut is taking an in-depth look at the issue, what’s being done about it, and how it’s affecting valley businesses. Hear from several
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(AP) — California moved Friday to extend the sale of cocktails-to-go and keep alcohol service for outdoor dining at parklets as officials try to help restaurants recover from the coronavirus pandemic. “This is a pathway for these businesses to frankly make up for a lot of the constraints that have been imposed upon them over
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The mall in Palm Desert is missing its signature signage, showcasing the shopping center as a Westfield-branded property. News Channel 3 has been working to find out what this means for the short-term and long-term future of the facility. In early August, News Channel 3 confirmed with a spokesperson for Westfield that the mall’s lender
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