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CVUSD nears final decisions on massive staff layoffs to right-size the school district’s underwater budget

The Coachella Valley Unified School District continues to grapple with its projected $60 million shortfall over the coming three years and the need for massive budget cuts to right-size the district. It’s looking at cuts to hundreds of jobs in the district that serves approximately 16,500 students over its 22 campuses.  Without those financial cuts, the district faces a state

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to formally announce run for California governor, source says

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is slated next week to formally announce his candidacy for governor of California, a source with the campaign confirmed to News Channel 3 Wednesday. Bianco has scheduled a campaign opener at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Avila’s Historic 1929 Event Center, 3252 Mission Inn Ave. The announcement

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LGBTQ+ History and Archives of the Desert Seeks Interview Subject Nominations

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs-based LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert is seeking interview subjects today as part of its “Oral Histories Project.” Selected nominees will undergo an initial screening before scheduling a recording session at KGAY radio studios or remotely, the community-based archive said Tuesday evening. This project, spearheaded by

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Benefit concert held in Rancho Mirage to support L.A. County fire victims

Artists and community members joined forces Tuesday night for a benefit concert to support people affected by last month’s tragic Los Angeles County wildfires. The event was entitled “Musicians for California Wildfire Relief” – and hosted by News Channel 3’s First Alert Chief Meteorologist Patrick Evans. The night included several performances and a silent auction

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Mizell Center names new Executive Director

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Officials at Mizell Center in Palm Springs on Tuesday announced the appointment of Rob Wheeler as the Center’s new Executive Director. They describe Wheeler as a “dynamic and engaged leader who will work closely with Mizell Center’s board, staff, volunteers, and community partners to advance Mizell’s critical work and mission.”

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Riverside County Superior Court clerk who joined coworker in mishandling case docs sentenced

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The second of two former Riverside County Superior Court clerks who mishandled privileged information connected to a criminal case was sentenced today to one day in county jail, but after receiving credit for time served, she walked free. Michelle Valdez, 59, of Thousand Palms pleaded guilty in October to felony conspiracy.

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