At least 800 families are having a very happy Christmas this year through the California Highway Patrol’s CHiPs for Kids program and the Galilee Center in Mecca. Kids got some well deserved Christmas gifts on Friday at the Center, all from those who participated in CHiPs for Kids over the last month with “Cover the
Continue Reading 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
Continue ReadingAccording 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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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
Continue Reading 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 gifts were gathered by the California Highway Patrol through CHiPs for Kids gathering sites and “Cover the Cruiser”
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With the holidays approaching, downtown Palm Springs businesses are gauging whether they’ll meet their sales goals for the season. National forecasts predict steady growth in retail shopping for the 2024 holiday season. Total holiday sales are expected to increase between 2.5% and 3.5% compared to 2023, reaching $979.5 billion to $989 billion according to the
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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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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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With Thanksgiving in the rear-view window, those celebrating this holiday season are getting ready to put up their Christmas decorations. However, with increasing residential fires in the month of December, local fire departments want residents to know these key safety guidelines before hanging up their lights. Candle-burning, cooking, faulty electrical wiring and dry Christmas trees
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More people are traveling this Thanksgiving than ever. American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates 79.9 million travelers will go 50 miles or more from home over the holiday travel period. A record 71.7 million people will travel by car over Thanksgiving – an additional 1.3 million travelers compared to 2023 according to AAA. The average price
Continue ReadingYou can drop off new unwrapped or boxed toys to the Walter Clark Legal Group in Rancho Mirage before 7pm December 17th, or at Mathis Home in Indio December 12th before 7pm.
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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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Families in the Eastern Coachella Valley received a helping hand this holiday season. The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) hosted a Thanksgiving donation drive-through event on November 18. The distribution, went from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the CVUSD District Office Parking Lot. Organizers said it provided 600 turkeys donated by the Agua
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The upcoming holiday season brings together families from across the country. But this year, fresh off a heated election cycle, tensions may be high at the dinner table. Tonight at 5, News Channel 3 speaks with a Kaiser Permanente mental health expert on how families can have healthy yet productive discussions this Thanksgiving. For mental
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Dazzling displays of synchronized lights on the facade of Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in midtown Manhattan have thrilled holiday visitors for years. But Saks Fifth Avenue said Monday they’re taking a different approach this year. A spokesperson says they will illuminate the facade and frame the holiday windows. The holiday
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived in New York City on Saturday, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple. The 74-foot Norway spruce was driven into Manhattan’s Center Plaza, where it was hoisted in place by a crane. It will take 5 miles (about 8 kilometers) of
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“American Idol” season 22 winner and Coachella Valley native Abi Carter will illuminate a 45-foot holiday tree with over 4,000 LED lights at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s tree-lighting ceremony, officials announced today. Â Â Carter will be joined at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 by News Channel Chief Meteorologist Patrick Evans, who is hosting the
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The holidays officially begin this week — at least at Starbucks — when the coffee chain rolls out its annual seasonal cups. Beginning Thursday, customers at its US locations will have their hot drinks served in one of four kinds of festive cups that have “familiar shades
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