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Palm Springs City Council delays approval of Palm Springs Int’l Airport expansion plan

This month, Palm Springs city councilmembers delayed their approval of the Palm Springs International Airport’s expansion project.  Features of the expansion project include an expanded ticketing area, renovations to the Wexler building and a five-story rental car facility.  To watch our previous coverage of the project, click here.  During the city’s May 9. meeting, airport

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RivCo fire chief seeks to close access to popular hiking sites for wildfire season

The Board of Supervisors is slated Tuesday to authorize Riverside County Fire Department Chief Bill Weiser to close access to multiple outdoor recreational locations for the duration of the Southern California Wildfire Season to minimize public safety risks.    Since 2007, the department has sought and received authorization to close designated grounds — located mainly

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Palm Springs Animal Shelter celebrates National Dog Rescue Week, waving adoption fees for large dog adoptions

Today starts National Rescue Dog Week! The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is waiving the adoption fee for all large dogs throughout the entire week to celebrate. Currently, they have 52 dogs up for adoption. Additionally, there are other opportunities to support the animal shelter. “Although we have 52 dogs up for adoption, we have dozens

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Indio’s Abi Carter wins American Idol, draws massive support at Jackalope Ranch viewing party

Updated Post: Congratulations to Indio-native Abi Carter who wins American Idol 2024! View this post on Instagram A post shared by American Idol (@americanidol) Original Post: Indio’s very own, Abi Carter is a star on the rise. Her impressive vocals winning over America, and garnering support throughout her hometown. On Sunday evening, fans throughout the

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‘Nuestro Desierto’ California naturalist certification program offers outdoor access to all valley residents

Applications for the Nuestro Desierto California naturalist certification course are open.  During the four-month certification course, students will learn, “…about ecology, geology, botany, zoology, climate change, traditional ecological knowledge, and environmental justice.”  “It’s being part of this community where you get to have job opportunities, or learn about job opportunities in natural sciences and conservation.

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Palm Desert charities raise awareness to combat the dangers of fentanyl and human trafficking

Multiple organizations throughout the valley gathered at the Hope Center in Palm Desert on Saturday evening. The event raised awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and human trafficking. Our crews spoke to two mothers who are working to protect Coachella Valley’s youth from these harms. Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar generating industry and anti-trafficking

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Patients who are using cannabis-based products for pain management should be monitored closely

New cannabis facility opens in Coachella

On Thursday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Green Horizons, a new million-square-foot cannabis cultivation campus in Coachella. The facility, located on Avenue 48 near Dillon Road, is touted as the largest of its kind in the Coachella Valley. Carlos “Los” Arias, the co-founder and CEO of Green Horizons, expressed a deep personal connection to

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