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Local Rep. Ken Calvert discusses his concerns with the border after end of Title 42

Questions continue to swirl over the future of our country’s policies at the southern border following the end of Title 42.  While those on the ground report the expected surge of arriving immigrants did not materialize, authorities are reporting they are still processing thousands of asylum claims a day.  Border patrol officials are now reporting

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Officials warn of ‘tranq,’ dangerous mixture of fentanyl and animal tranquilizer

Federal officials have issued a grave warning about a new and trending cocktail of illegal street drugs nicknamed “tranq.” Tranq is a mixture of fentanyl and the animal tranquilizer Xylazine. According to the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, tranq has been found in 48 states.  Experts say it’s incredibly dangerous and the drug does

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City of Indio encourages restaurant owners to apply for $5,000 grant

Restaurant owners in Indio are encouraged to apply for a $5,000 grant that can be used for kitchen equipment, technical upgrades, employee training and bonuses, and to address unforeseen hardships. The grants are funded by a $1 million donation from SoCalGas to the California Restaurant Foundation’s Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. Independent restaurants with one to

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Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse to honor community leaders at Leadership Awards Reception

News Channel 3 evening anchor Karen Devine will be among those honored at the Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse Leadership Awards Reception. During the ceremony, MAPDA will be honoring the dedication and commitment of community leaders fighting against the misuse of opioids and fentanyl. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and District Attorney Mike Hestrin will

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BNP Paribas USA CEO touts charitable endeavors

BNP Paribas Bank says the tournament in the valley is more than just about tennis, there’s also a social and environmental impact. The bank just announced it is expanding its program to help deserving kids from disadvantaged backgrounds learn to play tennis. Players will be able to train under the direct supervision of tennis professionals.      In addition, every

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Eisenhower Health becomes first licensed obstetrical emergency department in Riverside County

Eisenhower Health announced its newly licensed Obstetrical Emergency Department (OBED), the first in Riverside County. Located in the hospital’s Family Birth Center, the OBED enhances the Center’s comprehensive maternity services available to expectant mothers in the Coachella Valley. The Eisenhower Family Birth Center’s OBED is a specialized area within the Family Birth Center, equipped for

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Eisenhower Health CEO discusses hospital’s expanded cardiovascular institute project

Big and potentially life-saving changes are coming to Eisenhower Health over the next few years. The Rancho Mirage-based hospital is creating a cardiovascular institute which will make it one of the most modern and state-of-the-art centers for heart care in the nation. The $156-million project includes the construction of a four-story outpatient center, expansion of

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