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Palm Springs to receive its own edition of Monopoly
Soon you’ll get a chance to own all of Palm Springs! The city is partnering with the developers of the classic board game “Monopoly” for an official Palm Springs version. It’s the second California city to be selected for an official license game of Monopoly. The Palm Springs edition of Monopoly is expected to be
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New GCVCC CEO Emily Falappin discusses continued challenges from the pandemic
Emily Falappino, the new CEO of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, says there’s still a lot of uncertainty for many businesses. News Channel 3’s Daut spoke with Falappino about her new role and the continued challenges from the pandemic.
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Palm Springs Mayor Christy Holstege discusses reaction to city’s new mask & vaccination mandates
The mayor of Palm Springs said the city is receiving “overwhelmingly supportive” feedback for its new mask and vaccine mandate. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Mayor Christy Holstege on that requirement and how it’s being enforced. More Details on Palm Springs’ requiring vaccination or testing at bars, restaurants, large events
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Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum says he was “blindsided” by PSUSD decision to not begin semester with School Resource Officers
Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum shared his thoughts with Peter Daut on the decision for Palm Springs Unified to not begin the semester with School Resource Officers. He said parents should be concerned about their kids’ safety. Palm Springs Unified School District’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mike Swize, responded in a statement sent to
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Local superintendents answer your questions about going back to school
After a difficult year, students around the Coachella Valley area going back into the classrooms but there are still some questions as the first day of school approaches. All three superintendents for the valley’s school districts joined Peter Daut to answer your questions about students going back to school.
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ACLU attorney discusses federal complaint filed against Riverside County alleging misuse of COVID relief funds
On Friday, the ACLU filed a federal complaint alleging that Riverside County misused millions in coronavirus CARES funding by giving that money to the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Dept. used $2.7 million for furniture and other office renovations, another $1.3 million to upgrade its key card/video camera systems, and another $660,000 to bulletproof its windows.
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Riverside County Registrar of Voters discusses recall election
With the California recall election set for September, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters office is preparing for a busy next few months. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the registrar of voters Rebecca Spencer on what voters can expect for this upcoming election and when you can expect to receive your ballots.
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Dr. Kinji Hawthorne discusses latest COVID trends at Desert Regional & JFK Memorial
Last week, Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage reported an increase in coronavirus patients. Now, Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs is seeing a similar trend. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Dr. Kinji Hawthorne on that trend and his concerns over the delta variant, even among those who are vaccinated. “Things are starting starting to
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Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce CEO discusses renewed sense of optimism for city’s businesses
There is a renewed sense of optimism for Palm Desert businesses. The city is welcoming back customers and also preparing for its annual golf cart parade. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the CEO of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, Randy Florence.
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AAP – Food Samaritans hosting 4th of July fundraising event
The need for food assistance has never been greater for people in the Coachella Valley and that’s why AAP – Food Samaritans is providing support to help improve the quality of life for those who need it most. News Channel 3’s spoke today with publicist Tim O’Bayley about a Fourth of July fundraiser to help
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United Way of the Desert providing up to $500 to eligible applicants through its COVID recovery fund
Housing advocates fear there could be a million people across the state who could be evicted if the moratorium ends in nine days, but tonight there is help for valley families that haven been financially impacted by the pandemic. “United Way of the Desert” is providing up to $500 to eligible applicants through its COVID
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Cathedral City Senior Center is back open
After being closed for more than a year because of the pandemic, the Cathedral City Senior Center is now back open for in-person programming. Also back is executive director Geoff Corbin who had resigned earlier this year. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke today with Corbin and associate director Rebecca Ruffing. Check out more of
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Local BMX bike shop owner discusses supply shortage
As we’ve reported, there are pandemic-related supply-chain snags affecting all kinds of products — including cars and construction materials. The same goes for bicycles — where demand has exceeded supply on a global level. the situation is creating growing frustration for bike shop owners. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke today with the owner of
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James Ronald Whitney, president of the ‘Greater Palm Springs Realtors’ discusses valley’s real estate market
Home prices in the valley are rocketing past record highs, limited housing inventory and a surge in demand have driven the price boom for more than a year but is a cooldown coming? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the president of “Greater Palm Springs Realtors,” formerly the “Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors,”
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RivCo public health officer discusses county status as June 15 reopening arrives
With California ready to lift its coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday, how safe will we be here in Riverside County? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the county’s public health officer, Dr. Geoffrey Leung, to find out where the county stands when it comes to infections, vaccinations and more.
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