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ACLU calls for ‘urgent and drastic’ changes for Riverside County DA’s ‘racist’ policies

The ACLU of Southern California is calling for “urgent and drastic” changes at the Riverside County District Attorney’s office, and alleging “racist and unjust” policies in a new report. The report says that while just more than 7 percent of Riverside County’s population is black, the number of black adults charged by the DA’s office

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Local family raising money to help relatives in Ukraine who are running low on supplies

“What Russia is doing right now, It’s unheard of.  No one could ever, ever believe that something like this is even possible.” A local mother and daughter are watching the invasion of Ukraine with great concern for their relatives who are there.  Photos show Palm Desert residents Nadia Popova and her daughter Anastasia in happier times

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‘A clean energy economy’ for everyone? Salton Sea residents are not convinced yet

Residents in Salton Sea communities are demanding answers on the potential impacts of lithium extraction projects in the region. They’re calling on local, state, and industry leaders to offer details about how their health and the environment may not benefit from a market which supporters tout as a sustainable energy solution.  Patricia Leal Gutierrez, a

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Palm Springs to lift mask mandate, proof of vaccination for indoor dining on Monday

Starting Monday, people can ditch the masks and will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or negative covid-19 tests in bars and restaurants. During last Thursday’s city council meeting, City Manager Justin Clifton announced it will remove its coronavirus restrictions and align with state guidance starting Monday, Feb. 28. “You know, after over

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