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Salary negotiations between the Coachella Valley Unified School District and the Coachella Valley Teachers Association (CVTA) remain stalled. Both parties reached an impasse on Friday regarding salary negotiations. It’s an issue that’s been on the table for months now. On Monday, some teachers and parents came together to discuss and brainstorm the next steps toward

Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia is pushing for affordable student housing near college campuses. It could impact local colleges and universities in the Valley. “We know that it’s impossible for students to solely focus on their studies, if their housing circumstances are uncertain,” said Garcia during a conference at the state capital on Tuesday. Garcia announced Assembly

Following several safety incidents in recent months at Coachella Valley Unified (CVUSD) campuses, there’s one concern thatvoicing her support for school resource officers to come back has been on the minds of many again. Should School Resource Officers (SRO) from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department should return to CVUSD schools? Some parents we spoke with

Tennis Clinic of the Desert is an event uplifting children through athletics and mentoring. It’s brought by the Bryan Brothers Foundation, who are twin brothers that are also retired professional tennis doubles players. The youth clinic will take place at the Desert Falls Country Club in Palm Desert on Saturday, March 11. “Sometimes it’s not

Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reef Band’s concert is officially in the books at Acrisure Arena. Before then, the festivities started with a tailgating party in the east side of the parking lot. In the Margaritaville Tailgate zone, it’s always 5 o’clock. “We’ve been here since 9am, yeah we were the first ones in and

Lawmakers are looking to preserve marriage equality in California, by repealing an old proposition. Just 15 years ago, Proposition 8 banned the state from recognizing same-sex marriages. The U.S. supreme court had cleared the way for same-sex marriage statewide in 2013, but the constitutional amendment still remains. Republican Assemblyman Greg Wallis, who represent the 47th

Windy conditions and some rain made it’s way through the Valley on Tuesday, but it didn’t stop people from celebrating the day of love. Restaurants on El Paseo were forced to adapt to the winter weather. Several places closed their up outdoor seating and patios, as people opted to eat inside for their Valentine’s Day

The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) made its debut at Acrisure Arena, with it’s first-ever show in the desert on Friday night. The arena welcomed thousands of visitors and 36 of some of the best bull riders in the world. Fans were riled up, “Just the idea that this is a professional sport that people are

East Valley residents came out to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency’s investigation into a Mecca power plant over alleged violations of Clean Air rules. Local advocacy group, Leadership Council, led tonight’s meeting to get the community involved as the first step toward finding a solution. Located off of Highway 86 in Mecca, the Desert View

As millions of Californians continue to experience soaring gas utility bills, Governor Gavin Newsom is now urging the federal government to investigate the recent price spike. The increase is making a big impact on gas and electricity bills for local residents. “I’m extremely concerned about energy prices. Because I just don’t see how most people

Cathedral City kicked off its first night of the 7th Annual “Taste of Jalisco” Festival. Food, music, shopping and of course, tequila! “Tequila, Jalisco Mexico is our sister city started in 1996. So this is the 26th year of that partnership and we’re really excited to celebrate that culture and bring out so many people

The social media app Snapchat is under investigation by federal agencies, over its potential role in the spread and sale of fentanyl-laced pills. The probe includes interviews with parents of children who have died from overdoses. News Channel 3’s Samantha Lomibao spoke with a local mother, Jennifer Loza. “Steven was an extremely bright light,” Loza

The 9th Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival kicked off its first night by honoring its sponsors. The sold out 3-day event begins Wednesday. After a years long pause due to the pandemic, the city says they’re excited to welcome it back. The festival welcomed more than 600 people on Angel Night, a time to honor

The Indio Planning Commission unanimously approved a new affordable housing complex set to be on Avenue 44. Several residents were in attendance at Wednesday night’s meeting. Most of them were there for the proposed Avenue 44 Apartments. The 180-unit affordable housing complex would be built just off of Golf Center Parkway. It’s a place that

Loved ones are remembering Palm Desert resident Sara Ahmadie, 36, who was killed in deadly crash earlier this month. 26-year-old Alberto Lopez of Coachella is suspected of driving under the influence at a high rate of speed when he crashed into the Ahmadie’s car. Lopez has been charged with murder. He has pleaded not guilty.