Coachella Valley casinos prepare to reopen following coronavirus closures
Workers wiped down slot machines at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella. Hourly cleaning of each machine is just one of several new…
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Individual counties will be able to reopen malls for curbside pickup
Governor Gavin Newsom says the state’s health order is being modified to allow individual counties to approve the reopening of shopping malls,strip…
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Minor earthquake centered near Anza
A small 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Anza today at 9:40 a.m., and people around the Coachella Valley reported feeling it from the La Quinta…
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Desert Hot Springs Police say missing toddler found safe
Desert Hot Springs Police said early Monday morning that a missing toddler was found safe. “Zaydin and Jose Duran were located last night. Zaydin was…
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Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula announces plan to reopen
Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula today announcedplans to reopen in the coming weeks. Pechanga officials set a target date of June 1, but said the…
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New improved DMV website allows drivers to handle most business online
California drivers who like the fast lane will most likely welcome the changes happening at the DMV aimed at getting things done faster. The head of…
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Cannabis pharmaceutical research firm taking over Kmart building in Desert Hot Springs
The building at the corner of Palm Drive and Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs was a Kmart until last October. This summer, a new company is…
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Desert dental providers cope with slowdown while trade group warns of office closures
Palm Desert Periodontist, Dr. Peter Warshawsky says most of his 18 member staff has been receiving unemployment benefits for the past five weeks…
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Disaster Distress Helpline reports 300% increase in calls during coronavirus pandemic
With the coronavirus pandemic now impacting every aspect of life, people are experiencing a range of emotions including anxiety and stress. That’s…
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La Quinta records first coronavirus death, 150+ more coronavirus cases confirmed across county
Riverside County health officials released new data Sunday afternoon, showing the changes in case numbers for Covid-19, or coronavirus. The mapping…
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Live at Noon: Gov. Newsom’s coronavirus update
Governor Gavin Newsom’s daily update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic starts at Noon. You can watch the news conference live on…
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Questions about coronavirus? County updates Frequently Asked Questions
Are you wondering about the current orders regarding coronavirus? Should you get your teeth cleaned? Take your kids to the park? What about pet…
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Valley high schools and parents try to give graduates memorable commencement ceremonies amid coronavirus pandemic
During an online educational summit Wednesday hosted on Zoom, superintendents from the valley school districts talked about their approaches to this…
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City council decision to reopen Palm Springs golf courses could come Thursday
At Cimmaron Golf Resort in Cathedral City, it was a steady stream of phone calls coming in Tuesday with golfers booking tee times for Thursday, when…
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Coachella Valley golf courses officially back open
Riverside County public health officials have passed a plan to reopen golf courses in the county effective April 20. Update: Palm Springs announces…
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Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert preparing to reopen with restrictions
At Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert a grounds keeper mowed the fairway while people walked and rode bikes on the cart paths. Read: Coachella…
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Mathis Brothers Indio showroom closed again after short reopening as ‘essential business’
Mathis Brothers has once again closed the showroom in Indio. Just one week ago, the store had reopened its doors, inviting customers to shop in…
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Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force briefing
President Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force are holding a briefing detailing the latest updates on the federal response to the outbreak. It is…
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Governor expands child care access for essential workers; praises tax penalty cancellations
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Saturday to expand child care access to essential workers and offered words of praise for…
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Coachella Valley school districts discussing possible plans for coronavirus response
Students walked between classes and others played outside Monday while their district leaders talked about coronavirus. Parents expressed their…
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