UCLA reinstates mask mandate as California COVID cases surge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of California, Los Angeles said Thursday it will reinstate an indoor mask policy as coronavirus cases surge in…
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Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians pledges a commitment of $9 million to tribal college initiative
The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians announced Thursday it was committing more than $9 million to support the California…
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School districts review security plans, local police promises ‘close patrols’ following mass shooting
The Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs police departments said they will conduct close patrols of local schools until the end of the school year.…
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Watch: College of the Desert Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony
College of the Desert’s largest graduation class will be celebrated during the 2022 commencement ceremony. The school will present more than 1,600…
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Inspired PSUSD students learn Black history, tour HBCUs on free trip to D.C.
Students in Palm Springs Unified School District who were selected to attend a free trip to Washington D.C. earlier this year are making a…
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Salute to Coachella Valley 2022 graduates
Across the Coachella Valley, thousands of seniors are saying their goodbyes to their high schools and venturing out to start the rest of their life.…
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CVHS student with rare eye disorder celebrates upcoming graduation
Thousands of Coachella Valley students are less than a week away from graduating from high school, but it’s an extra special occasion for one local…
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College of the Desert & CSUSB Palm Desert graduation ceremony dates & livestream links
Below is the schedule for the virtual commencement ceremonies for graduates of College of the Desert and Cal State University San Bernardino – Palm…
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College of the Desert’s Roadrunner Motors will now cost $37,400,000
Construction on College of the Desert’s Roadrunner Motors, an automotive repair and technology training center in Cathedral City, will cost…
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Protest at Palm Desert High School forces lockout on campus
A call from the Palm Desert High School Assistant Principal went out around 11:30 am alerting parents that a student protest has forced school…
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COD grads grab their tickets, cap & gowns ahead of 2022 commencement ceremony
On Thursday, graduating students at College of the Desert had the chance to grab their tickets and pick-up their caps and gowns ahead of the 2022…
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College of the Desert to award $20K in scholarships to students impacted by racism
The College of the Desert Foundation is awarding $20,000 in scholarships to students today in an effort to support students who were impacted by…
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Exclusive one-on-one interview with DSUSD’s new superintendent
Part 2 of the Interview: On Tuesday, the Desert Sands Unified School District’s board of education voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Kelly…
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Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar appointed as new DSUSD Superintendent
The Desert Sands Unified School District officially has its next superintendent. On Tuesday, the DSUSD Board of Education voted to appoint longtime…
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Community members speak out at COD special meeting on automotive education facility
The College of the Desert special board meeting was an in-depth review of the proposed sites for the Roadrunner Motors facility. Full board meeting:…
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College of the Desert to make presentation at Thursday’s Palm Springs City Council meeting
College of the Desert officials will provide an update on the Palm Springs campus at Thursday’s city council meeting. The project has been in the…
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CSU Scraps SAT, ACT tests in admissions process
The Long Beach-based California State University system will abandon the use of SAT and ACT tests in its admission process, permanently adopting a…
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College of the Desert’s Black Student Success Center is now open weekly
The Black Student Success Center (BSSC) at College of the Desert is now open weekly. The center provides support, networking, and mentoring for those…
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East Valley parents call for CVUSD to do more for students’ mental health wellness
Some East Valley parents called for the Coachella Valley Unified School District to do more for their children’s mental health. Parents gathered at…
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COD estimates Palm Springs campus could be built by at least 2026-27
On Friday, the College of the Desert board of trustees will meet to discuss bond measures, as well as future projects such as the Palm Springs…
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