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You’ll see the same Simmons Christmas light show you know and love (at 68000 Estio Road in Cathedral City) — just 50,000 lights brighter; a chance at winning a reality show sure ‘upped the ante’. “ABC contacted us after they saw us on the internet. They asked us for a demo video and we sent

Low temperatures in the Coachella Valley this week are especially brutal for those who don’t have a roof over their heads. The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission says it’s never been busier. With Valley temps dipping in the 30s at night, all of their beds are full. “We are really grateful that this place let us

A new restaurant in Palm Springs is serving both subs and the community in a collective effort. The business started with two firefighters and a desire to help feed first responders. Firehouse Subs opened its first store in the Coachella Valley at Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail on Wednesday and it’s already fully involved

Tras la trjica muerte de Abelardo Garca a inicios de semana, familiares y amigos se unen para llevar acabo un lavado de autos y recaudar fondos para los gastos fnebres. Garca de 28 aos y residente de la ciudad de Desert Hot Springs, dejo viuda a su esposa y hurfano a dos hijos. l falleci

Y ms cuando inicia la poca de las compras navideas que muchas veces hay que pagar a plazos. Pero cmo se logra, de qu consta y porqu es tan importante en la vida de este pas la historia crediticia? Es un sistema sin el cual no se puede vivir y del que no se puede

Palm Springs has been named one of the 14 hottest travel destinations in 2014 by a popular travel guide book. The list of top destinations was put together by the editors of Frommer’s. Frommer’s pointed to Palm Springs’ growing reputation as a hip destination with the new trendy hotels such as the Ace Hotel &

A La Quinta business is beginning to collect coats for its 2013 Christmas charity drive. Jonathan’s Cleaners is partnering with the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission in Indio to bring much needed warmth to the less fortunate. The business is seeking donations of new and used coats of all sizes and for all ages. The coats

Hundreds of needy children hoping for Christmas gifts may be disappointed this year unless the Riverside Salvation Army sees a surge in donations soon, a spokeswoman said today. “Donations are way down,” said Amy Overholt. “We’re hoping it’s a case of they haven’t come in yet. But right now, we don’t even have a quarter

Hundreds of needy children hoping for Christmas gifts may be disappointed this year unless the Riverside Salvation Army sees a surge in donations soon, a spokeswoman said today. “Donations are way down,” said Amy Overholt. “We’re hoping it’s a case of they haven’t come in yet. But right now, we don’t even have a quarter

A Northern California city has voted to ban electronic cigarettes in enclosed public spaces, including fenced parks. The Contra Costa Times reports the Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to adopt a new ordinance that would prohibit e-cigarettes. Violations can be met with fines of up to $1,000, City leaders and health advocates believe the smokeless

A California citrus trade group says temperatures did not drop low enough overnight to cause any crop damage. Bob Blakely, of California Citrus Mutual, said on Wednesday that temperatures in the Central Valley stayed in the upper 20s. Citrus farmers, however, are anticipating colder temperatures overnight Wednesday and Thursday and are continuing to take precautions.

Californians twice voted overwhelmingly for President Barack Obama, but they are split on his most important domestic policy achievement – health care reform. A Public Policy Institute of California survey released Wednesday finds that just 44 percent of Californians favor Obama’s Affordable Care Act, while the same percentage has an unfavorable opinion. In better news

Federal regulators have rejected California’s request to exempt a route in the Central Valley for what would be the nation’s first bullet train from a lengthy planning review. The three-member Surface Transportation Board’s decision Wednesday could force a delay in designing and building a five-mile stretch of the route in Fresno. However, a spokeswoman for

Gov. Jerry Brown’s approval rating has reached a new high as he considers seeking re-election next year. A Field Poll released Thursday finds that nearly six of 10 registered voters approve of his performance, up seven points since a similar survey in July. Brown, a Democrat, has not said if he will seek a fourth

The coroner identified the man killed in a hit-and-run crash that took place Tuesday morning in Desert Hot Springs. Twenty-eight year-old Abelardo Garcia died in the street at Palm Drive and Third street. He died at the scene and the driver was gone when police arrived. Friends and family set up a memorial for Garcia

An $80 million dollar transportation project is being talked about across the Coachella Valley. Residents from Palm Springs to Coachella have questions about the CV Link. It’s the proposed trail for pedestrians, bicyclists, and low-speed electric vehicles that will run along the Whitewater Wash. The CV Link is one of the most ambitious transportation projects

Another great year of volleyball and water polo around the desert and the top athletes and coaches were honored by their respective leagues. Below is the list for the DVL and De Anza League’s best in volleyball and water polo. DVL Girls Volleyball MVP: Olivia Mediano (Palm Springs)Coach of the year: Gary Wilhoite (Palm Springs)

“Just because a student comes to school and doesn’t say anything, does not mean they’re not having some difficulties fitting in,” said Michael Coates, a San Bernardino parent. Tonight’s School Safety Summit hit close to home for Coates. Last week his 14-year-old nephew took his own life because he felt he couldn’t fit in at

Ruby Gamboa’s younger brother is a senior at Indio High School. Learning another student suffers from Tuberculosis makes her uneasy. “It’s contagious, so I would be scared of it,” said Gamboa. The Riverside County Department of Health officials first alerted the school about the case November 20 and began working closely with the district. it

Un accidente fatal destruy una seccin del estadio en Sao Paulo, y seis inmuebles en total no estarn listos a finales de diciembre, cuando venca un plazo fijado por la FIFA. Pero el organismo rector del ftbol, el gobierno brasileo y los organizadores del Mundial del ao prximo no estn dispuestos a oprimir el “botn