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Riverside County’s second annual Suicide Prevention Conference, which organizers said will focus on the transformative impact of faith on mental health, will be held Thursday in Rancho Mirage. “Faith leaders are often on the front lines in communities, making their involvement in mental health and suicide prevention crucial,” Riverside University Health System Director Dr. Matthew
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DAP Health received a $1 million appropriation from Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2023-2024 state budget. David Brinkman, the CEO of DAP Health, says the money will be used to expand the nonprofit’s Sunrise campus in Palm Springs and address the growing medical workforce shortage. “This very generous funding from the state of California will help us
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The Palm Springs International Airport will hold its third annual Airport Job Fair in an effort to fill 100 open positions ahead of an anticipated busy tourist season, officials announced. The job fair will get underway at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 North Avenida Caballeros. “We are
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Indio Police said that they responded to a shooting around 9:50 a.m. Monday in the area of North Jackson Park near Crest Avenue. When officers arrived on scene, they found a man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Paramedics were on scene as of 10:15 a.m. Monday treating the victim. Nearby Andrew Jackson Elementary School on
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UPDATE at 10:45am Monday: Officials in charge of a construction project on Indian Canyon Drive reports that the closure planned for Monday night has been delayed until Wednesday night. (Original Post) Indian Canyon Drive will be closed between Garnet and Sunrise Parkway from 9 p.m. Monday until 5 p.m. Tuesday to be restriped back to
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Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail were reopened to traffic in and out of Palm Springs through the Whitewater wash Monday morning, Gene Autry Trail at 7:30 a.m. and Indian Canyon Drive at 8:55 a.m., according to the Palm Springs Police Department. Both major traffic arteries were closed Sunday through the Whitewater wash due
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The California Department of Transportation has announced the start of work on a $4.8 million concrete slab replacement project along Interstate 10 in the eastern Coachella Valley. The repair work will begin Monday night in and around the cities of Indio and Coachella, according to a Caltrans statement. The overnight work will narrow late-night and early-morning
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Indio police responded to a call of a traffic collision around 12:30 p.m. on Monroe Street and San Jacinto Avenue. They responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle collision. The motorcyclist after the incident was not responsive. The coroner’s office has identified the driver of the motorcycle as 24-year old Daniel Hernandez of Thermal. Firefighters and
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The Berger Foundation Iceplex held their third star recital of the year which was a spooky event on Saturday, Oct. 21. Some skaters came dressed in Halloween costumes. Over 27 ice skaters from ages 3 to in their 30’s skated for friends and family to show off what they have learned over the last couple
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A bus was evacuated this afternoon after reports of an armed person on that bus. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Harris Lane and Washington Street in Palm Desert. Deputies reportedly evacuated the bus safely. During a search a firearm was found. Two adult males were taken into custody for possession
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Around 12 noon on Friday a mountain biker called for help after getting stuck in a ravine to the west of Murray Peak. A member of the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue team was able to reach the biker with the help of a California Highway Patrol helicopter. Palm Springs officials said the
Continue ReadingHead on over to the Cathedral City Senior Center on Mondays for free food. The center is lending a helping hand to those in need. You can pick up fresh, frozen, canned and boxed goods with no age, income or residency requirements. Visit www.theccsc.org to learn how you can help donate.
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Travelers should expect intermittent traffic breaks with expected delays of 15 to 20 minutes during construction. The California Department of Transportation continues to work on a $3.7 million bridge upgrade project on State Route 74, State Route 79, State Route 86, State Route 111, State Route 243 and Interstate 10. This project will take place
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StandWithUs is an international organization that educates facts about Israel. They partnered with the Jewish Federation to host a peaceful rally for Israel at the Palm Desert City Hall. The organization’s Desert chair, Marcia Stein, also a Federation member, says she plans to provide booklets on the Hamas charter. Hence, people understand as she says,
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Update 10/21/23: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced that the driver has now been arrested on three counts of attempted murder of a peace officer for his involvement. That person has been scheduled for court on monday. The identity of the second suspect, the passenger who remains hospitalized, is not being released at this time. The
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The first annual GROW at the Gardens event occurred in Palm Desert all day Saturday. GROW was a mini-retreat open to the cancer community and their families with day-long wellness experiences focused on setting realistic goals, providing opportunities for personal growth, and promoting success through movement and education. The event benefitted “Shay’s Warriors,” an organization
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce presents the Maya La Feria festival in Cathedral City. In Coachella, the Sixth Annual Tacos, Tequila & Chavelas Festival celebrated the valley’s best tacos. Some of your local favorites were competing for that title. A dozen local businesses participated in the competition. Judges
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Mario DelGuidice, of the Coachella Valley’s Mario’s restaurant chain dedicated a jumbo-sized flag and flagpole to fallen Cpl. Hunter Lopez. The dedication took place today at 9 a.m. outside of the Palm Desert Mario’s Café at 73-155 Hwy. 111. The 29 Palms Marine Color Guard participated in the ceremony where a dedication plaque was presented
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Veterans who served in the Vietnam War or during the Vietnam era are gathering to mark the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops. The theme is “Stand Down,” The phrase signifies the end of a period of military activities when servicemembers are temporarily relieved from active duty. The event runs Saturday and
Continue Reading The California Highway Patrol was investigating an early morning car crash that happened in Palm Desert on Saturday. An official with the CHP said a BMW was headed eastbound on Varner Road around 3:30 a.m. when it crashed into a traffic signal near Berkey Drive. The driver was reportedly the only person inside during the incident.
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