Indian Wells is hosting a new holiday tradition, Winterfest! The inaugural Indian Wells Winterfest will have entertainment and activities for the whole family, including dazzling lights, festive décor, an outdoor ice-skating rink, and a unique holiday-inspired golf experience — Shots in the Night! All three locations of holiday happenings at Winterfest all within an approximate 5-minute walk from
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Thanksgiving is just a week away, which means a big holiday travel rush is fast approaching. Travelers arriving and leaving the Palm Springs International Airport are moving steadily through check-in and baggage claim. First-time visitor Alyssa Bungo came to Palm Springs for a girls trip. She tells us it was smooth sailing for them after
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Tickets are now available for the 30th anniversary of the popular “WildLights” holiday event at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Wildlights celebrates 30 years of dazzling guests by transforming the Living Desert into a sparkling winter wonderland. The event features more than a million colorful, twinkling lights and light displays with decorations and entertainment spread
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Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, just 2 days after the late civil rights leader’s birthday. “The dream was about, you know, making everyone equal,” said Jarvis Crawford, chair of Palm Springs’ MLK Commemoration Committee. His actions not only made an impact then but continue to influence so many people and organizations today. “The
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, but over the weekend there will be events you can participate in to honor the late social rights activist. The day holds a special significance, according to Jarvis Crawford who is the chairman of the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee. “It shows the struggles that we have
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It’s a new year, but the lines for coronavirus testing haven’t budged since the start of the holiday season. The U.S. is facing an unprecedented number of new cases, while hospitalizations slowly tick up. The highly contagious Omicron variant has spurred a surge in coronavirus cases nationwide, and in the Valley. At the Covid Clinic
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After a busy week due to the holidays, people are back on the roads or in the skies to go back home. But the rush to return home has caused delays nationwide. Throughout the weekend, thousands of flights were canceled across the U.S. due to weather and Omicron-fueled staff shortages. “Airlines did not see this
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After another year in this pandemic, people are getting ready to let loose and celebrate the end of 2021. But there is a lot to keep in mind, in order to keep yourself and those around you safe on New Year’s Eve. Some tips to stay safe: Do not drive intoxicated – Use a sober
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We are excited to announce the winner of our “Light It Up for the Holidays” decoration contest. Congratulations to the Zamudio family from Indio! They got the most votes out of dozens of entrants. The Zamudio family says they have been decorating their home for the past 40 years. The Zamudios won a one-night hotel stay at Agua
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It’s the day after Christmas, and Palm Canyon Drive was packed with shoppers enjoying the post-holiday deals. “We’re finding a lot of people coming out and buying for themselves what they didn’t get for the holidays, maybe, but spending even seems to be up today,” Kristjan Gavin, Co-Owner of Frank Clothiers added, “Today, traditionally, can
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It was a very merry, yet quiet Christmas in the Coachella Valley. It’s a time when people come together to be with their loved ones. Over the past week, thousands of people flocked to the desert to celebrate. “All of our family lives on different sides of the country so we decided let’s pick somewhere
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If you’re heading home after celebrating the holiday, you’ll encounter a much smoother ride than travelers did on Christmas Eve. Roads that had been closed due to flooding on Christmas Eve are now open and conditions are improved. ORIGINAL COVERAGE: The winter storm has brought rain and heavy flooding throughout the Coachella Valley. It has
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Millions of people are hitting the roads and taking to the skies for the holidays. Thousands of people flocked to the Palm Springs International Airport, heading to their holiday destination. “This is by far the busiest i’ve seen Palm Springs Airport in my life,” said traveler Monique Garcia. PSP said Thursday and Friday, Christmas Eve,
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Holiday travel is underway as people head in and out of the Coachella Valley for Christmas and New Year gatherings. Even with the Omicron variant surging, AAA is expecting this holidays season to still be busier than last year. The travel forecast suggests that holiday travel will be up by 37% this year. However, it
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With the holidays just right around the corner, millions nationwide are gearing up to travel and to get together with family. Hospitals are bracing for a new wave of covid cases, and health officials are urging people to stay protected and get tested. Several tests that can be taken before heading to your next destination,
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Lights, airplanes and of course, Old Saint Nick at this year’s Santa’s Miracle on the Tarmac! On Saturday, people made their way to the Palm Springs Air Museum for its socially distanced candy cane lane drive-thru experience. You can journey through time, and see more than 70 vintage aircrafts and holiday lights, all while in
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Saturday marked the 30th anniversary of Wreaths Across America, a day to honor those who died in service to our country. More than 1,000 veterans interred at Desert Memorial Park and Welwood Murray Cemeteries were honored. The local Cahuilla Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the ceremony. National Wreaths Across America Day
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JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio donated toys collected for the Galilee Center, a non-profit that fulfills the food, clothing, and basic needs of local disadvantaged children, families, and farmworkers in the east valley. JFK employees have been collecting toys for the drive. The toys were packed into a truck that will be delivered to the
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It’s the first night of Hanukkah! A big celebration took place Sunday night at The River in Rancho Mirage, organized by The Chabad of Rancho Mirage. They kicked off the night by lighting the first candle on the menorah. There was hot chocolate, latkes, donuts and music for all to enjoy. They also the honored
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After Black Friday, comes Small Business Saturday! It’s a day that focuses on shopping local and supporting small businesses. “Shop local, shop small, keep us all in business,” said Michael Stees, co-owner of Cold Nose Warm Heart. Shoppers flocked to Palm Springs to enjoy the warm weather, and scratch some things off their to-do list.
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