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Desert Arc has served the Coachella Valley for 61 years, providing skills training for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Employees have the opportunity to work one on one with clients, providing them with the skills they need to gain financial independence. The nonprofit has a number of positions available, from entry level positions to

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is asking for the community’s help to provide thousands of meals to those in need for Thanksgiving.  “With everybody going through such a challenging time this year with COVID and everything else that’s going on, the rescue mission is no different. We’re experiencing a great need as well,” said Scott

Desert Hot Springs city manager Charles Maynard announced that he will be stepping down from the position to spend time enjoying retirement. Maynard’s resignation will go into effect on December 30, however, he agreed to stay for an extra 960 hours to allow the city to work on its succession plan. Maynard first took over

The Desert Hot Springs City Council unanimously voted to uphold the planning commission’s original ruling to deny zoning to turn an old spa into a reentry facility for inmates to finish their sentences. This dates back to July 22, 2020, when Upward Housing, LLC requested a zoning determination for the acquisition of the abandoned Desert

The Board of Supervisors today reluctantly approved $1.6 million to cover losses tied to the Riverside County Fair & Date Festival, as one of several budget adjustments requested in a report on current fiscal year finances, which generally are not in dire condition. “Overall, revenues are trending better than previously anticipated, although uncertainty remains due

The Riverside County Probation Department announced the passing that Deputy Probation Officer Julio Beltran, 34, over the weekend. “We are devastated and heartbroken,” said Riverside County Chief Probation Officer Ron Miller II. “We ask that you join us in remembering his commitment and contribution to his community and to keep his family in your thoughts and

Cal Fire crews are working to rescue a hiker who experienced a medical emergency while on the Bump and Grind trail in Rancho Mirage Monday evening. Crews were notified of the emergency at 7:26 p.m. It happened approximately one mile into the trail. We’ve had viewers call in to report a helicopter in the area.

The Desert Theatre in Indio is now in ruins after a fire tore through the building Saturday morning. The building’s age dates back to 83 years ago.  News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on what this historic building meant for some growing up in the area. “My heart fell I just thought oh dear,

A nighttime shot from the parking lot of St. Margaret’s church in Palm Desert would normally show the cross on top of the hill, illuminated and visible from most locations on the valley floor. But on one recent night, only flashlights from hikers out on the trail were visible. “So many people hike up to

On Monday Biotechnology firm Moderna came out with new preliminary data on its vaccine against the coronavirus. The company announced that Phase 3 of its study reflected a vaccine efficacy of 94.5%. It also announced it intended to “submit for Emergency Use Authorization,” with the Food and Drug Administration in the coming weeks. The announcement