The Berger Foundation Iceplex is excited to announce the return of its popular Adaptive Skate Class, designed to assist skaters with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities in developing their skating skills. SoCal Adaptive Sports, a nonprofit organization, will also participate in this event. A fee of $10 is required to participate in the event, which
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The Stagecoach Music Festival is now in its second day. Attendees are hoping for an exciting and clearer evening after Friday’s windy, Western start to the festival. Fans from throughout the country came out to see their favorite singers, ranging from newer acts to headliner, Miranda Lambert. “I heard probably Beyonce’s gonna come out,” said country music
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Volunteers from Sacred Heart School in Palm Desert spent time packing up food bags for families around the Coachella Valley, Saturday morning. The food packing event took place at ‘The Narrow Door’ on Madison Street in Indio. The organization is a volunteer driven, faith-based charity that helps families living in the desert with food insecurity. Boxes were
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department wants to alert drivers in Coachella of new stop signs they say are causing some issue. RSO’s Thermal Station released the following images of the stop signs in question. They were recently installed at Avenue 51 and Mecca Avenue near Bagdouma Park. The department says multiple accidents have occurred in the area
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By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California’s president called recent controversies roiling the campus over the Israel-Hamas war “incredibly difficult for all of us.” In her first public statement in nearly two weeks, President Carol Folt condemned this week’s protests — where 90 demonstrators were arrested by police
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[Update: Saturday 1:19 p.m.]: Gene Autry Trail has reopened at the wash. [Update: Saturday 9:21 a.m.]: E. Vista Chino has reopened. North Gene Autry Trail was closed early Thursday morning due to poor visibility from blowing sand. The roadway was closed between Salvia Road to Via Escuela, according to Palm Springs Police at 5:00 a.m.
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CalFire responded to a residential structure fire at 12:21 A.M. in north Indio on the block of South Bay Drive. Firefighters were on scene attending to an attic fire of the 6,000 square foot residence. The fire remained on the structure and fire crews were on scene for approximately four hours. There were no injuries
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CalFire responded to a residential structure fire shortly after midnight Saturday morning. The fire was located on Vermont Circle and Tennessee Avenue. The under-construction residence was fully engulfed in fire. The high winds and ember resulted in the fire spreading to an adjacent under-construction residence, according to CalFire. Firefighters contained the fire at 12:37 A.M.
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Stagecoach is underway in Indio. It’s the final weekend of the music festival season. We spoke with festival goers, who expressed their excitement surrounding the festival. Country music fans from throughout the country have their eyes on the lineup and this weekend’s weather. The first day of stagecoach was met with a windy wild West
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds have been waiting in the wings this week after earning a first round bye in the Calder Cup playoffs by virtue of their Pacific Division regular season title. Can confirm, Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma isn't a fan of the first round bye. Well, let's just say he'd rather be playing,
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Thousands of celebrants made their way today to the Empire Polo Club for the first day of the 2024 Stagecoach Country Music Festival, which is set to be headlined by Eric Church tonight. The festival grounds opened to pass-holders at noon, with performances set to be held throughout each day on five different stages —
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place through late Friday night, as gusty west winds will impact travel, air quality, and visibility. Due to the gusty winds, a Wind Advisory is in effect until 11:00 p.m. The strongest gusts are expected in the afternoon and evening. Road closures at the wash due to blowing
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A warrant has been issued for the woman suspected of starting a fire that destroyed multiple businesses in Palm Desert earlier this month. Natalie Marie Radu, 30, failed to appear in court on Friday for her felony settlement conference. A judge issued a no bail bench warrant. Radu is charged with recklessly causing a fire
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Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse held its 2024 West Coast Humanitarian Awards. The event, held at Wally’s Desert Turtle, honors community leaders fighting against the misuse of opioids and fentanyl. News Channel 3’s evening anchor Karen Devine was the emcee for the event. She received the humanitarian award at last year’s ceremony. This year’s award
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Update 9:15 PM The missing girl has been found, and is safe, police announced. Original Report 4:17 PM Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl missing in Desert Hot Springs. The walked away from a hotel in Desert Hot Springs located at 14500 Palm Drive early Friday morning, police said.
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A 41-year-old man accused of killing his roommate and two cats in their Cathedral City apartment re-entered a not guilty plea to murder today. Joseph Ortega initially pleaded not guilty to the murder charges Nov. 3, 2022, during his first court appearance in the case. At the Larson Justice Center in Indio, Ortega re-entered a
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One of two men suspected in the 2018 fatal shooting of a jiu-jitsu instructor in Cathedral City re-entered a not guilty plea today to murder. Kipko Griffin, 49, initially pleaded not guilty to the charges July 27, 2023, during his first court appearance in the case. At the end of a preliminary hearing April 9,
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The recent dusty and gusty conditions have adversely affected outdoor activities, leading locals to call for solutions. Since Thursday, attendance at local outdoor facilities such as tennis courts, pools, parks, and pickleball courts has been low, and people are worried about the insufficient number of indoor complexes available for physical activity. During interviews with residents
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Stagecoach crowds are moving into the desert and the final weekend of festival season is still managing to help the bottomline of some nearby businesses. We spoke to business owners just ten minutes from the Empire Polo Grounds that are hosting celebrations ahead of Stagecoach. From the best boots, to cowboy hats, the wardrobe’s been
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Dine Out for Life is returning to Palm Springs today. Local restaurants, bars, and cafes take part in the fundraising event on behalf of DAP Health. DAP Health’s programs and services have included primary care, infectious diseases, gender-affirming care, LGBTQ+ care, mental health, dentistry, harm reduction, recovery services, affordable housing, social services, and HIV prevention, testing,
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