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Millions of Californians may be eligible to receive an ‘Inflation Relief’ rebate payment. Valley residents, like many Californians are looking for relief. “It’s not only gas prices. You look, and inflation is going up everyday. I think something major has got to be done,” says Alibaba Farzaneh, who was pumping gas in Palm Desert. One

Fourth of July firework celebrations come as local water agencies start enforcing state-mandated water restrictions. Starting earlier this month, daytime watering is no longer allowed.  More: State-mandated water restrictions, what Coachella Valley residents need to know “So with the new watering restrictions, I expect many people probably have grass that’s getting a little brown or dried out,”

Monday was a historical day for the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage. Officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new entrance. The ceremony marks the beginning of the center’s $30 million transformation project which will see the center undergo a major facelift. “Today represents so much, but we’re just thrilled to open

Palm Springs Police Department carries Narcan to support various emergency calls. In this case, an unresponsive man due to an opioid overdose in Palm Springs was revived by Officer Diaz using Narcan. The Narcan carried by PSPD officers is a nasal spray used to treat opioid-related emergencies. The unresponsive man had shallow breathing and was

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we’re answering any questions you may have when it comes to using fireworks throughout the valley. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is reminding people that illegal fireworks can result in injury and property damages. Their ‘You Light It, We Write It’ campaign is holding people accountable for all

Jen Carter didn’t know how impactful her ‘Women in Wine’ Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood would be when she planned it a year ago. Over a hundred people gathered in Bouchet in Palm Springs to show their support. All proceeds from the fundraiser went straight to the organization. Among them was Planned Parenthood, Donor Relations Manager,

After a two-year pandemic pause, it’s finally a wrap on the 38th season of the Street Fair at College of the Desert. The Street Fair reopened back in January with many customers and vendors taking advantage of its return. Vendor Curt Barnes and his wife Joyce own the business Gripstics. “We’ve had the best season we’ve ever

The 24th Annual National Physique Committee West Coast Classic is taking place Saturday at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort in Rancho Mirage. It’s the second time the event has taken place in Rancho Mirage. The NPC West Coast Classic is a bodybuilding competition sanctioned by the National Physique Committee. “The NPC West Coast Classic has

It was an emotional day for millions, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade- holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. “Oh it’s probably the saddest day of my life in the longest time,” said Palm Desert resident Margaret Wallace. Hundreds of pro-choice advocates gathered Friday evening at the

Regional Planned Parenthood officials said they are already seeing an increase in people coming to Southern California from conservative states seeking abortions and reproductive care. Dr. Toni Marengo, Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest said she was hit hard with sadness and anger Friday morning as her fears of federal abortion