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Congressman Ken Calvert reintroduces bill to improve treatments for homeless

Valley Congressman Ken Calvert has reintroduced a bill to improve mental health and drug abuse treatment for homeless Americans. The bill is called the “Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act.” The Act would synchronize federally funded housing programs with federally funded behavioral health services. People who receive free or affordable housing would be required to

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Geoff Kors to lead Palm Springs’ Blue Zones Project, initiative seeks to help residents ‘live better, longer lives’

The city of Palm Springs has teamed up with the Riverside University Health System Public Health and Riverside County to launch the Blue Zones Project, an initiative to improve community well-being, health, happiness, and connectivity. According to its founders, Blue Zones uses over 20 years of research and scientifically proven lesson of longevity, health, and

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Local Jewish leader discusses concerns over recent antisemitic attacks around the world

Recent antisemitic attacks have shaken the Jewish community worldwide, including here in the Coachella Valley. In Amsterdam, there has been a second wave of violence following an Israeli soccer match. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Steven Geiger, director of the Mensch International Foundation, who says the attacks echo dark moments in history when

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Animal Samaritans begins renovations on Thousand Palms clinic

Animal Samaritans has started the long-awaited renovation of its Thousand Palms clinic. Construction is underway. A temporary location in Palm Desert is now open offering veterinary services while the remodel is underway. The $1.4 million renovations kick off phase one of its “Capital Campaign.” Once completed in 2025, the new 40,000-square-foot clinic will provide additional

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College of the Desert advances search for new Superintendent/President

The groundwork has been laid for College of the Desert’s search for a new superintendent/president. This comes after a series of listening sessions with the community on what they expect from the new superintendent. The current interim superintendent/president, Laura Hope, recently announced she will not be applying for the permanent position. COD’s board has now

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