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A disputed $10 million agreement between Desert Heathcare District and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments appears to have found a possible resolution. The two agencies made the announcement today that the health district will consider the draft grant contract at its meeting Tuesday. The initial agreement was used by CVAG to secure millions of

A suspect is in custody following an hours-long standoff at a Desert Hot Springs car wash office. According to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department Chief Jim Henson, at approximately 1:18 a.m., officers were notified of a subject that was considered armed and dangerous inside an office of a car wash. News Channel 3 crew

Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Cal Fire’s station #55 in Indian Wells shared some holiday cheer as they celebrate their second annual toy drive on Friday December 13th. The drive is to help collect toys to donate to families who have lost their homes to fires in California. Cal Fire’s Apparatus Engineer, Victor Ceballos, expressed

The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to fill hundreds of thousands of positions across the country to assist the 2020 Census count. Local job seekers were able to learn more about these employment opportunities as well as fill out job applications. Apply online and contact information 855-562-2020

Palm Springs firefighters responded to a fire inside the Oasis Resort on Friday. The fire was reported shortly before 4:45 p.m. on the 2300 Block of Cherokee Way. According to firefighters, the first arriving engines arrived and reported heavy fire and smoke. Palm Springs firefighters received assistance from several Cal Fire engines. “Crews made an

House Democrats passed H.R. 3, also known as the “Lower Drug Costs Now Act” on Thursday. Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz was among those that voted yes on the historic bill. The bill would give Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies and would create a new $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug

A man with felony warrants out for his arrest in two Southern California counties is in custody after an hours-long standoff with police in Desert Hot Springs. Desert Hot Springs police got word after 1 p.m. Friday afternoon that an armed and dangerous man was hiding out inside a boarded up car wash on Hacienda

The Chapter 11 filing by the Los Angeles-based fashion retailer Forever 21 will soon lead to the closure of 21 California stores and the layoff of an estimated 350 to 400 workers. Forever 21 reported in September that it had filed for bankruptcy protection and would be closing up to 178 stores. That total was

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has spoken out about an incident where deputies were denied service at a Starbucks in Riverside. “Two of our deputies were refused service at Starbucks. The anti-police culture repeatedly displayed by Starbucks employees must end,” tweeted Sheriff Chad Bianco. Few details have been released on exactly what happened. According to

Filming for the new movie “Pay Dirt” is now underway throughout the Coachella Valley. The movie is directed by Christian Sesma, who describes it as a crime heist thriller. Val Kilmer and Luke Goss are both starring in the film. “I play the role of Damien. He’s kind of a crew leader,” actor Luke Goss

Riverside County landed in the No. 1 spot among large counties throughout California for high school graduation rates this year, according to data released today. The California Department of Education’s 2019 California School Dashboard” showed that the county hit a milestone in the spring, with 90.1% of students countywide who began as freshmen in 2015

The 2020 census is just around the corner — on Saturday, Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia’s office will be holding a census job recruitment fair. The fair will take place 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coachella Library (1500 6th St, Coachella, CA 92236.) The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to fill hundreds of thousands of positions

Save Oswit Canyon Inc. has achieved its fundraising goal. The fight to fundraise a million dollars to Save Oswit Canyon from development in Palm Springs has now ended. In a news conference on Thursday morning, the group seeking to save the lands announced that its goal had been achieved. The area located near Palm Canyon Drive

The city of Palm Desert will continue to back popular art installation group Desert X after discussing whether to consider pulling funding over its upcoming exhibit in Saudi Arabia. Councilmember Sabby Jonathan requested the council to send a letter to the Desert X board that objects to the partnership, citing human rights violations, war crimes

Ever wanted to be in a movie, specifically one starring legendary actor Val Kilmer? Well, you have your big chance next weekend in Coachella. Residents are asked to participate and fill downtown Coachella as background extras in a Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) parade scene in the movie “Pay Dirt” starring Val

Rancho Mirage High School student-athlete Israel “Izzy” Ramirez is one step closer to returning to the football field. In October, Izzy underwent three emergency surgeries after suffering a serious non-football related brain injury. Earlier today, doctors completed his fourth and final brain surgery. Doctors replaced a portion of his skull that was previously removed. His

A pedestrian is on their way to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Thursday evening in Coachella. The collision occurred on Calle Estrella and Calle Rosa at approximately 6 p.m. Deputy Robyn Flores, public information officer for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, confirmed that the pedestrian is breathing and talking. The driver remained