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‘We need to take action now’: New climate change reports detail impacts across California

An advisory group to California policymakers is warning that climate change is a growing challenge for the state and will require increasing amounts of attention and resources. California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office published six reports Tuesday “intended to help policymakers think about how climate change will impact various sectors and, consequently, what key corresponding policy and

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Sex offender, 28, accused of sexually abusing minor in Twentynine Palms

A 28-year-old registered sex offender was arrested following accusations that he sexually abused a minor in Twentynine Palms. Zhataviyus Lord was arrested early Tuesday morning in Twentynine Palms. According to the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station, deputies were first notified of the sexual abuse on Sunday. “Deputies learned the suspect engaged in sexual intercourse and oral

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Local students create safe space to discuss Russian invasion of Ukraine in the classroom

Constant images of death and destruction in Ukraine flood social media and news outlets. Ukrainian officials now reporting more than 400 civilians bodies have been found. So some eighth-grade students at James Workman Middle School in Cathedral City made a safe space to talk about the war in their classroom. “It helps relieve anxiety. It feels more safe in

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‘It’s silent and it’s fast’ Drowning prevention advocate shares water safety tips

Drowning prevention advocates are reminding the public about water safety and steps people can take to prevent drowning incidents, especially involving children. Since mid-March, Riverside University Health System has recorded 7 total drowning incidents so far this year, including one adult death. More than 100 incidents were reported last year, including 6 child deaths and

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SoCal grocery workers reach tentative agreement with stores to avoid potential strike

A tentative agreement was reached today in negotiations between the union representing Southern California grocery workers and stores including Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions/Albertsons, avoiding a potential strike. KABC reports that the tentative agreement was reached Monday evening. According to the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, the agreement includes significant wage increases, guaranteed hours for

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Riverside County board of supervisors to amend “temporary events” ordinance

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is meeting Tuesday morning to add an amendment to the “temporary events” ordinance that limited the number of events in unincorporated communities. Ordinance No. 348 was put in place to regulate the number of events being held in unincorporated communities of Eastern Coachella Valley after numerous complaints from the

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Major tournament’s departure offers new opportunity; Legends of the LPGA Tournament planned for 2023 in Coachella Valley

The Legends of the LPGA announced Sunday that they will be hosting a Legends of the LPGA Tour tournament in the Coachella Valley in spring 2023. The tournament, the “Legends Tour Desert Championship” will feature Legends Tour players competing in a 36-hole team event format preceded by 2 days of Pro-Am competition. The tournament will

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Coachella Valley hosts Destination International’s CEO Summit 2022, empowering leaders in the tourism and hospitality industry

Hospitality and tourism organizations from all over the world are in Coachella Valley for this year’s CEO Summit organized by Destination International. The Summit offers several panel discussions with CEOs in the tourism industry. Management leaders and CEOs will learn about a variety of topics ranging from leadership and development, workplace development, along with equity,

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