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Immersive display gives people an insider’s look to global poverty and how a child’s life can be changed through sponsorship. “Being blessed is not enough, we have to become a blessing,” Samuel Orlando of Compassion International said. People walked through the lives and experiences of two children going from poverty to a better life. “Our

The Desert Healthcare District held a conference at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs Thursday to discuss their healthcare plans for the next three years. The Desert Healthcare District held a special board meeting on Thursday from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm and will be hosting another on Friday, March 24 from 8 a.m.

A former gang member shot at age 17 and since confined to a wheelchair will speak with elementary school students in Coachella Thursday as part of an event aimed at steering kids away from gangs. Jeanette Jaime spoke with students from Valle del Sol Elementary School Thursday during a gang avoidance presentation hosted by the

At Wednesday night’s Cathedral City Council meeting, the short-term Vacation Rental Task Force suggested revisions to the current vacation rental ordinance. The task force is made up of residents, city staff and leaders in the vacation rental industry. Recommendations include prohibiting apartment units from being used as vacation rentals and increasing the fine for violations.

The 3rd Annual Coachella Valley “Walk for Kids” benefiting the Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House kicks off this Saturday in La Quinta. The fundraiser will start at 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center Park in La Quinta. Registration for adults is $25 dollars and kids can join the fun for free. The Inland Empire Ronald

Eisenhower Medical Center’s Wright Building was evacuated briefly due to an electrical fire Thursday morning. It happened inside a storage closed in the Wright Building at 11:16 a.m., according to Cal Fire. Officials investigated and lifted the evacuation shortly after 12 p.m. Fire investigators said when they arrived they didn’t see any smoke or flames

Representatives of Spotlight 29 Casnio and Tortoise Rock Casino are seeking job hunters to join their staff. More than 25 full-time and part-time positions are available at both properties, according to Thursday’s release. There are a variety of positions available: Bank Cashier Table Games Dealer Marketing Guest Services Manager Guest Services Representative Shuttle Driver Drop

El promotor Goldenvoice anunció las fechas en las que residentes del Valle de Coachella podrán comprar boletos para los festivales musicales Coachella Fest y Stagecoach que se realizarán el mes próximo en los terrenos del Empire Polo de Indio. De acuerdo con los organizadores, cada persona podrá comprar un par de boletos para uno de

The NCAA basketball tournament is causing some programming changes Thursday and Friday on CBS Local 2. Our 5:30 p.m. newscast will be airing from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. We will also have a special edition newscast from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Our 11 p.m. newscast will air as regularly scheduled. We appreciate your

The man who made famous the trademarked phrase, “LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!” stopped by CBS Local 2 This Morning. Michael Buffer is a VIP guest at Thursday night’s Golden Boy Boxing match at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Coachella. The co-main boxing fight features Coachella Valley native Randy “El Matador” Caballero vs. Victor “Pitufo”

Sears Holding Corp., which also owns Kmart, said on Tuesday that the two major retailers might not be able to stay in business. Local customers and small businesses are worried that major anchor stores in the Coachella Valley could close up shop. KESQ and CBS Local 2 reporter Joe Galli reached out to representatives with

Some Palm Springs residents voiced their concerns to the city about the homeless problem in their neighborhood and the resource center, Well in the Desert, that feeds them. “This is the only thing that has given all of us a good start,” Well in the Desert client Willie Seals said. For 26 years, nonprofit Well

The Palm Springs Police Department has located a teen who was reported missing out of Michigan over a year ago. Officer said they located 16-year-old Cody Page at a hotel in the 500 block of East Palm Canyon Drive Wednesday at about 8:30 a.m. We confirmed the hotel was a Motel 6. KESQ News Channel

We now know where the 16-year missing teen from Michigan is. Officials with the Palm Springs Police Department said he was safe. However, his mother told KESQ News Channel 3’s and CBS Local 2’s Katie Widner that she is now worried about his future. Cody Page was taken into protective custody Wednesday morning after being

UPDATE (03/22/17) Cody Page was found safe in Palm Springs, you can read the full story here. You can hear from Cody’s biological mother here. ———————————————- Original Article (03/20/17) The National Center for Missing and Endangered Children sent out an advisory Monday morning regarding a missing teenager from Michigan who hasn’t been heard from in

Hundreds of Silver Sneakers member are saying goodbye to their free gym passes next week. Five Star gym and Silver Sneakers, which is a national no-cost gym program, have had a contract for more than five years, but after a recent contract dispute, the owner of Five Star, Suresh Shah, says he’s breaking the bond.

Heavy winds cause a small tree to fall on a car at parked in Palm Desert. A car parked at the parking lot of the Olive Garden on Highway 111 in Palm Desert had a small tree fall on it. The car suffered minor damage on the hood and there were no injuries. Strong winds