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2nd annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival scheduled for January
The second annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival will be held in January, organizers said today. The festival, themed “A Passion 4 Pinot,” will be held Jan. 8 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, 74-855 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert. According to event organizers, the gathering is the largest Pinot Noir
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Jack in the Box is buying Del Taco for $575 million
By 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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12th Annual “Spirit of Aloha” fundraiser at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City on Dec. 6
The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City will hold its 12th annual “Spirit of Aloha” fundraiser on Monday evening. The event will take place at Agua Caliente Casino on East Palm Canyon Drive. Tickets are on sale now and cost $150 each. A silent auction is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and will
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Modernism Week to launch architecture tours
Modernism Week has partnered with PS Architecture Tours to launch guided tours in the Palm Springs area, it was announced today. The new Architecture Tours by Modernism Week are a seasonal set of tours that give an informative history of architecture in the Palm Springs area, according to officials. The two-and-a-half-hour tours launch on Dec.
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Best of Coachella Valley: Winners of best food and drinks
Check out what the readers of Coachella Valley Independent voted as the best eats and drinks in the valley. We got a taste of what Chef Tanya’s Kitchen has to offer, and spotlighted winners for Best Pizza, Best Italian, Best Coffee and more! Check out the full list of winners here: A full half-hour of coverage
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December Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: Guide Dogs of the Desert
Guide Dogs of the Desert is a nonprofit that provides the blind with mobility and independence all at no cost to the student. Ryan Fox is a graduate of the organization and just celebrated two years with his guide dog, Tia. He is also the Alumni Relations Assistant for GDD. “Expansion on my independent life,
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Best of Coachella Valley: A look at the winning artists, musicians and venues for the arts
We spotlighted the winners from the arts category from the Coachella Valley Best Of awards. The Gand Band was voted best local band for the second year in a row. We sat down with the founders on their upcoming performances and their history within the valley. Other winners highlighted include The Palm Springs Air Museum,
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Best of Coachella Valley: Winners from Valley Professionals
Professionals who help with some of the most needed services in the valley were highlighted today. We spoke with Comfort Air on being voted Best Air Conditioner Repair, and highlighted other winners including Walter Clark, Dr. Timothy Jochen, Sergio’s Automotive Repair and also Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz. We’ll be highlighting more winners through Wednesday
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Indio holiday tree lighting to be held Thursday
Indio will hold its annual tree-lighting event next week, officials announced today. The in-person tree-lighting event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. between City Hall and the Indio Public Library, at 100 Civic Center Mall. Festivities include the lighting of Indio’s 14-year-old “Holiday Tree” and performances from the Shadow Hills High
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