Neighborhood Heroes: Local prepares for trip to do humanitarian work in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine ravages on, a local Palm Springs resident is packing his bags and heading to Ukraine for humanitarian work. Nicholas Campell of…
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Indio school custodian a finalist for national ‘Custodians are Key’ award
Daniel Arredondo, a custodian at Amistad High School in Indio, is in the running for the Tennant Custodians are Key award. The award recognizes the…
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Neighborhood Heroes: CASA Volunteers bridge gap for children in court system
CASA Volunteers are court-appointed special advocates who help children going through the court system. In this month’s Neighborhood Heroes…
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Neighborhood Hero: woman spends retirement helping others going through a rough time
A local woman has dedicated her retirement to volunteering at several organizations across the Coachella Valley. Nancy Swanlund is a volunteer at…
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Neighborhood Heroes: Indio teen sisters empower foster children through local youth club
Two Indio teens are empowering children in the foster care system through a youth club they founded. Brianna Fabian and Natalie Fabian founded GFWC…
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Neighborhood Heroes: Woman logs more than 20,000 hours of volunteer work at hospital
With over 18 years since Barbara Ayala-Eves started volunteering at Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC), she’s logged over 20,000 volunteer hours…
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Neighborhood Heroes: Bunco group within the PGA West community give back to food server
A group of PGA West residents banded together to bring some holiday cheer to the family of an Indio woman who recently lost her daughter. Alejandra…
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Neighborhood Heroes: Elementary School custodian praised for saving a choking child
A custodian from Central Elementary School in Banning is being praised for his quick thinking after saving a student from choking during lunch. Jack…
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‘Hard to see;’ La Quinta volunteer helps hurricane Ian recovery efforts in Florida
Clean-up efforts continue in Florida, after Hurricane Ian tore through the state. A La Quinta resident is now in Florida, helping to pick up the…
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La Quinta woman on standby with The Red Cross to help Florida hurricane victims
You may be wondering how you can help recovery efforts in Florida following the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Sarah Brouse, Red Cross Disaster…
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The Flying Doctors provide free health care services to uninsured valley residents
In Thermal, The Flying Doctors and the Coachella Valley Medical volunteers hosted a free health fair clinic at the Desert Mirage High School from 8…
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Coachella Valley cities join FIND Food Bank for Hunger Action Day
Friday is Hunger Action Day and FIND Food Bank is joining other Coachella Valley cities to help stop hunger. FIND Food Bank distributes over 20…
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Local businessowner, former Boys & Girls Club boardmember Sam Pace dies
Sam Pace, owner of Sammy’s Place in Cathedral City, has died, the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City announced on Tuesday. Pace was a former…
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An Indio student received a sweet surprise from the Indio Police Officer Association
A middle school student got extra special attention today from the Indio police department. Adrian and his mother were in a traffic collision on…
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‘Saving people’s lives’: Palm Desert community sending medical supplies to Ukrainian soldiers
One valley community is on a mission to put together hundreds of first-aid kits for Ukrainian soliders. A group at Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm…
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Local doctor asks for help in making first aid kits to send to Ukraine
A local doctor is prepping basic first aid kits to send to the people in Ukraine who are fighting the Russians. Dr. Dan Olesnicky with Executive…
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Desert-area leaders declare support for the Ukrainian people
Coachella Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) issued a message on Twitter Thursday morning to declare his alliance with the people of Ukraine.…
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Neighborhood Heroes: Americorps helps with the construction of Coachella Valley homes
Several AmeriCorps members are in the Coachella Valley helping the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) build affordable homes. These members…
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Neighborhood Heroes: Yoga instructor preaches health first amid pandemic
Keeping your health in check is more important now than ever because of the pandemic, and one woman at a Palm Springs yoga studio is helping people…
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Desert Hot Springs couple to give children the gift of toys this holiday
Every year Judy and Micael Sullivan create hand-crafted wooden toys to give to children in need during the holiday season. The toys vary from…
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