A portion of Jackson Street will be shut down for four 12-hour stretches to replace a Coachella Valley Water District irrigation pipeline, starting today. A city contractor’s work will necessitate the closure of the road between Avenue 48 and Avenue 50 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, according to a statement from
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A history teacher at a high school in the Moreno Valley Unified School District is on administrative leave today following a profane-filled rant in class after Donald Trump won the election for president. The teacher called the president-elect a “rapist draft-dodging coward” during a lecture on Wednesday, the day after the election, in a video
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The city of Palm Springs is kicking off its holiday season with “Mariah Carey Day.” Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein signed the proclamation marking November 13 as “Mariah Carey Day” in the city. Officials said that the proclamation highlights Carey’s immense contributions to the entertainment industry and her dedication to a variety of philanthropic causes.
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The NTT IndyCar Series is returning to the Coachella Valley, but this won’t be an exhibition. This upcoming season, the Thermal Club will host its inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix race. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix will be held from March 21 to March 23. It will be the second race of the 2025 season
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The Palm Springs Public Arts Commission and the Palm Springs City Government plans to put more art around the city, including several Asphalt Art Installations. Over the weekend, they unveiled a project months in the making along Tramview Drive and Granada Avenue. According to the City, art commissioner Christopher Ramirez found the artist, and Carlos
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This Diabetes Awareness Month, health officials recommend getting screened for diabetes. Diabetes is known as the “silent killer” because it takes a long time for symptoms to appear, and many people don’t know they have it. According to a 2023 HARC survey, 19% of people in the Coachella Valley have diabetes, about 59K. The same survey
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The City of Palm Springs is set to host its 27th annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11 at 3:30 p.m. in downtown Palm Springs. The parade begins at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive and heads northbound on Palm Canyon Drive to Alejo Road. This year’s parade theme is “Honoring All
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Update 11/13/24: The Associated Press declared Rep. Ken Calvert the winner in the race. Original Report 11/11/24: Rep. Ken Calvert (R) released a statement Monday night declaring victory in the 41st Congressional District, thanking Riverside County voters for placing their trust in him, calling the race a “hard-fought victory.” Democratic challenger Will Rollins immediately followed
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With several races across the Coachella Valley yet to be called and in some instances less than 1000 or hundreds of votes apart, we’re taking a look at the ballot curing process. “You see what had happened was…” This is in part an explanation from Anna Chapman, a Riverside County voter, who will soon be
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Like many Veterans Day celebrations throughout the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert took the time to honor veterans at its Civic Center Park earlier today. In addition to the festivities – which included performances by the Heatwave Boys and Girls Club Jazz Band – several booths run by local veterans support groups came together to form
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Joshua Tree National Park is honoring Veterans Day by providing free entry to all park visitors. Several National Parks are offering free entrance on 6 special days in 2024, including Veterans Day, according to the National Park Service. News Channel 3 spoke with visitors who enjoyed this opportunity to celebrate the holiday in the park.
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A driver was transported to the hospital following a crash on Interstate 10 eastbound, in Palm Desert near Washington Street. CHP investigators confirm it was reported after 12:30 p.m. after the vehicle overturned into the center divider. The crash caused a backup for eastbound traffic as crews worked to clear the scene. The condition of
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Planet Fitness is donating cardio fitness equipment to the La Quinta Fire Department, Monday, Nov. 11. As part of its commitment to the community, Planet Fitness has been working closely with the La Quinta Fire Department to donate fitness equipment, including stair masters and rowing machines, to its facility to help its firefighters work to maintain their physical health and reach their fitness goals. Stay
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Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served in the U.S. military. Today, veterans will be recognized at memorial services and during the Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade. The theme of this year’s parade is “Honoring All Who Served.” One of the largest parades in Southern California, it is supported by military
Continue Reading On Monday, the nation will gather to honor those who have served the United States armed forces. Check out our list of local events below. Indio Veterans Day 5k Run/Walk To Benefit Hunter Lopez Memorial Foundation Event Details: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 51st Avenue Time: Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m., with an opening ceremony at
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds celebrated Veterans Day early by hosting a Military appreciation night at Acrisure Arena, honoring service members. The game drew several attendees eager to show their support for veterans. “I’m just honored to be able to celebrate anybody that served,” Alicia Lind said. The Firebirds took to the ice in custom military-themed
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Several transportation and rideshare companies around the U.S. are offering voters free or discounted ways to get to the polls to cast their ballots on November 5th. Lyft is offering 50% (up to $10) off rides, scooters, and bikes going to polling locations nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The discount can be applied with the
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In honor of Veterans Day weekend, Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District, along with Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and the Desert Recreation District, invited the community to the annual Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park Catfish Derby. The free veteran celebration was on Saturday. It featured a lake with over 4,000 pounds of catfish, prizes
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The Riverside Central Counting Building was briefly evacuated after receiving a bomb threat, the county Registrar of Voters announced Friday night. Officials said the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office was immediately notified at around 6:40 p.m. The building was swiftly evacuated. The evacuation, which included both the public and staff, was completed in less than five
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The Ranch Recovery Centers will receive the $1 million as yearly contributions that will help pay for operations, maintenance, upgrades and other expenses involved in the organization’s dedication to helping people recover from dependency on alcohol and drugs. The Ranch Recovery Centers President and CEO Rick Mesa says they’ve never received a gift like this,
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