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Palm Springs International Airport to hold emergency drill Wednesday

Palm Springs International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise tomorrow, including a simulated scenario that will involve a crashed aircraft. The safety drills occur every three years as mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration. Specific details of the three-and-a-half-hour drill will not be revealed until it begins at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. “This drill is

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Two people injured in Indio shooting

Two people were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in an Indio neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. The shooting was reported at around 5:50 PM on the 82400 block of Requa Avenue. Ben Guitron of the Indio Police Dept. confirmed that the two victims, both adults, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. They were both taken to the hospital

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Community members react to plans for new multipurpose facility in Coachella

Members of the community attended a press conference in Coachella Tuesday where Mayor Steven Hernandez officially announced a $10 million state grant for the construction of a new Community Resilience Center (CRC). City council members, representatives from Governor Newsom’s administration, and other community partners were also at the event. When completed, the retrofitted multi-use facility

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Valley florist prepares for Mother’s Day rush as consumer spending is set to hit near-record

Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion.   Most (59%) of those celebrating the holiday are shopping specifically

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Local reaction to Hamas cease-fire agreement as negotiations remain underway

Hamas accepted the Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal on Monday. Senior Hamas leader Taher Al-Nono says it, “includes a ceasefire, reconstruction, the return of the displaced, and the liberation of prisoners.” Israel has responded to Hamas’ acceptance of the proposal, saying the deal does not fully meet their “core demands.” Israel remains a part of continued negotiations

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Child bitten by rattlesnake in Aguanga

A child was bitten by a rattlesnake today in Aguanga, prompting firefighters to request a helicopter medical evacuation of the victim. The snake bite was reported just after 2 p.m. in the area of Highway 371 and Lakeshore Boulevard, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.    The agency said that several engine crews were

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First Alert Weather Alert: Gusty and dusty weekend continues

A First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday evening for windy conditions that could impact your plans. A strong area of low pressure is bringing gusty winds and cooler temperatures along with the threat of reduced visibility and poor air quality. A Wind Advisory will stay in effect through 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Travelers,

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Shay’s Warriors Life After Cancer hosts High Tea ‘Pre-Mother’s Day Celebration’ to support cancer survivors

Non-profit Organization Shay’s Warriors Life after Cancer held a special ‘Pre-Mothers Day Celebration’ aimed at supporting cancer survivors.  Our crews had the opportunity to meet the board member who organized the event alongside her sister in honor of their late mother. “This is our second annual tea event in honor of our mom, Nicole Botello,”

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