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Emma Stone will be presented with the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress, at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Awards Gala in January. Stone stars in Searchlight Pictures’ Poor Things which is set to be released on December 8th. Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said, “Stone continues to exert influence as one of the most important actresses of this generation, whose
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More than 40 million people rely on the Colorado River. But with more people than ever using it, and the river drying up, the federal government has mandated that the seven states using this water take less. States have until 2026 to figure out a permanent solution. “That’s the question on the table is who get whose ox gets gored?
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A man suspected of a DUI crash on Tuesday night is now recovering in the hospital. The sheriff’s office reported getting a call around 10:05 P.M. about the possible collision, which happened near Frank Sinatra Avenue and Monterey Avenue. When they arrived at the scene, they couldn’t locate the driver, but they found his abandoned
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The Henderson Silver Knights scored three goals in the third period to hand the Firebirds their third-straight loss, 5-4, in Nevada on Wednesday night. Mason Morelli opened the scoring, giving Henderson a 1-0 leading just 2:20 into the game. Coachella Valley evened the score with a Logan Morrison shorthanded goal, assisted by Ryan Winterton four
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The city of Palm Desert is celebrating 50 years as an incorporated city. City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, specifically Portola Avenue, was originally used as a military training ground, army tank and truck depot in the early 1940s. City of Palm Desert Clifford Henderson alongside his brothers, Randall, Phil and Carl, and architect, Tommy
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The Riverside County Coroner’s office have identified both the suspect and the victim of a murder-suicide that took place in Rancho Mirage over the weekend. According to a release on Wednesday, the suspect has been named as 61 year-old Carl Ashcroft of Simi Valley. Kathryn Ashcroft, 55, has been identified as the victim. Deputies
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The Indio Police Department has been awarded a $70,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant will support our ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. “We are happy to be awarded this funding from the Office of Traffic Safety,”
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Can’t make it to the game? You can watch the November 21 Coachella Valley Firebirds game on KDFX Fox 11. The broadcast starts at 6:30 p.m. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. The Coachella Valley Firebirds are headed out for three games on the road after back-to-back losses at home. When they return to
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The Morongo Band of Mission Indians hosted its annual Thanksgiving Outreach Program this week. The program is held to ensure local families have food on the table this holiday season. Its a tradition that brings joy to not just the families in need, but to the volunteers as well. “I think it means a lot
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival announced a new partnership with the Oak View Group on Wednesday. The Oak View Group is the largest developer of sports and entertainment venues in the world and will tap its extensive connections to help identify and nurture new sponsorships for the festival, according to a statement released by
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U.S. syphilis cases are rising, including congenital syphilis, and doctors warn they’re struggling to find a crucial antibiotic. And that includes here in our valley. According to the CDC, reported cases of syphilis among babies in the U.S. increased more than 200 percent from 2017 to 2021. In Riverside County, public health officials say in
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Police shot and killed a dog after it attacked an officer in Desert Hot Springs on Tuesday, the department confirmed to News Channel 3. A viewer told News Channel 3 that the incident happened in the area of West and 16th Street. According to DHSPD spokesperson Doria Wilms, officers responded to a desert lot to
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A longtime employee of the Riverside County Transportation Commission whose past duties have included a variety of projects and tasks will be taking over as the agency’s executive director next year. Aaron Hake, 39, of Norco, was selected by RCTC’s Executive Committee last week to take the seat that will soon be vacant with the
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Efforts to beautify the city with art continue in Coachella, and a new mural celebrating its sister city status with Mexicali shines brightly. The words Coachella, Mexicali, and images representing the two cities, as well as two joined hands cover the back wall of several businesses in Coachella. “It’s very nice, it’s very beautiful, it
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Disney shared a preview today of specific floorplans and designs for homes that will soon be available for purchase at Cotino in Rancho Mirage, the very first Storyliving by Disney community. The all-new Cotino Sales Studio provided more details about the required pre-sales process prior to the initial sales launch in early 2024, which will
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The Palm Springs Unified School District Board named Dr. Tonatiuh ‘Tony’ Signoret as superintendent. Signoret will serve as the District’s Superintendent of Schools effective Jan. 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Signoret’s contract is for $290,000 per year, the district announced. Signoret has served as the Interim Superintendent since August. “Throughout his tenure in the
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Acrisure Arena is ringing in the holidays in style, with its 2nd annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. Watch the ceremony in the player below: Located in the plaza outside the arena’s main entrance, the spectacular 55-foot-tall tree is the tallest in the Palm Springs area and can be seen for miles. The special event also featured Santa
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A person has drowned in Palm Springs. The incident happened in the 1900 block of Ana Maria Place at around 3:15 p.m. The Palm Springs Fire Department responded to the scene and confirmed the patient was dead on arrival, PSFD Capt. Nathan Gunkel told News Channel 3. Gunkel said the Palm Springs Police Department remains
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Avelo Airlines is bringing back seasonal nonstop flights from Palm Springs (PSP) to Bend (RDM), Sonoma (STS) and Eugene (EUG). Flights from Palm Springs to Bend, Sonoma and Eugene currently operate twice weekly. Travelers can fly to Eugene on Mondays and Fridays. Flights to Bend are available on Thursdays and Sundays. Avelo Airlines has scheduled
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It’s groundbreaking day! News Channel 3 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are teaming up for the 5th Annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Tuesday inside the Bajada Estates in La Quinta, where the next Dream Home will be. The 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath (plus flex room) house will
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