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College of the Desert welcomes public to its newly expanded Indio Campus ahead of the school year

College of the Desert’s newly expanded Indio Campus hosted two exciting events prior to opening its doors to regular student activity. On Wednesday, August 14, current and potential students attended the inaugural Roadrunner Rally from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At Roadrunner Rally, new and continuing students receved personalized assistance with the application process, course

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Local Health Agencies Respond to WHO declaring Mpox a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency on Wednesday. WHO’s committee discussed concerns of a deadlier strain of the virus that has reached 4 previously unaffected countries in Africa.  Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has previously spread to Europe and North America, including the U.S. Local medical

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PSUSD introduces new technology program, prepares students for careers in the field

The brand new Information Communication Technologies (ICT) program at PSUSD is beginning this semester. The program is operating out of a brand new tech arena, located at the district’s Desert Learning Academy Campus. The program was created to teach students about IT, and eventually guide them into careers in technology communications. “We know that communication

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Twentynine Palms City Council honors local heroes who helped during recent monsoonal storms

The city of Twentynine Palms is honoring residents who went above and beyond to help their neighbors during monsoon storms that recently hit the area. “Their commitment, resilience, and exceptional leadership have had a profound impact on the Twentynine Palms community,” said Mayor Steven Bilderain. “We were caught off guard with the monsoon, and it

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent letters Tuesday to school districts, urging them to restrict students’ use of smartphones on campus — a move that comes amid an ongoing nationwide debate about the mental health impacts of social media on teens and young children. In South Carolina, the

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Frank Figueroa to challenge Steven Hernandez for Coachella Mayor

Coachella City Councilmember Dr. Frank Figueroa launched his Mayoral campaign on Monday, setting up a November challenge against incumbent Steven Hernandez. Figueroa, the first openly gay elected official in the city of Coachella, was first elected to City Council in 2022. Hernandez was reelected to a fifth term that same year. Council terms last four years, while mayoral

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Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewery closing longtime location in Rancho Mirage, set to move to Indio

Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewery is closing its longtime location at the River in Rancho Mirage, its owner announced. After 22 years, Babe’s at the River will officially close its doors on Aug. 31. The restaurant’s owner, Lucky Callendar, said Babe’s will relocate to the Canopy development in Indio. It’s currently scheduled to open as Babe’s

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