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Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC) is being upgraded from a level two trauma center to a level one, bringing a more extensive level of care for its patients. Dr. Paul Wesniewski, the DRMC Trauma Services Medical Director, said with this move, there are very few times patients will have to leave the Coachella Valley for
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Earlier sunrises, warmer days, chirping birds, and blooming flowers are all telltale signs that the start of spring is approaching. Though the signs of spring are here in the valley, interspersed with the winter-like conditions California has recently experienced, there are two major dates that signify the official seasonal shift. The meteorological start of spring,
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After falling in the 2022 semifinals to fellow countryman and tennis legend Rafa Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz earns his first title at Indian Wells. California Carlos 🌴🏆@carlosalcaraz does not drop a set en route to winning a maiden Indian Wells title. He snaps Medvedev’s 19-match win streak 6-3, 6-2.#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/0rVX4s9JMP— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 20,
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During Fashion Week El Paseo, Michael Costello returns with his latest couture collection. As the fashion show commences in the valley, a local agency will benefit financially from the show. Benefiting Charity: SafeHouse of the Desert “We’re very proud and honored to have been chosen,” says Julie Hale, the Fund Development Director of Safehouse of the Desert.
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After two weeks of world-class tennis, we have a new winner in Indian Wells. ELENA RYBAKINA – 2023 BNP Paribas Open Women’s Singles Champion On-court post match interview with 2023 women’s singles @BNPPARIBASOPEN champion Elena Rybakina. @KESQ @Tarp1969 @IndianWellsCA #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/BEQPdpvU4u— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 19, 2023 A title so good, she had to smile
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Three people are behind bars following a traffic stop in Palm Desert just after midnight on Sunday. Riverside County Sherriff’s deputies tell us they conducted a traffic stop at Berkey Drive and Varner Road. During the stop, deputies saw a firearm inside the vehicle. After further investigation, deputies discovered additional firearms. Some of them were illegally
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You have another day to check out the 11th annual Palm Springs chalk art festival. It continues Sunday, March 19th, with artists from across the country participating. The Public is welcome to come and view the artwork. On Saturday, vendors lined up near the Marilyn Monroe statue to sell their goods, and attendees enjoyed music from a
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Some local students are getting inspired by Desert X! Students are preparing their installations on display at Nellie Coffman Middle School! The art teacher divided the class into teams of four. The four groups chose a topic meaningful to the students or an issue they were dealing with. “So it’s the student’s voice and
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While professionals from all around the world are competing in the BNP Paribas Open, there are two hundred eighty ball crew members who maintain the court. As the announcer welcomes the players, the ball crew lines up. Jared Gillespie says he’s been a ball crew member for six seasons. “When you do year after year, you almost
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Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill hosted a theatrical ice show experience at Berger Foundation Iceplex in Thousand Palms. The show featured two-time U.S. champion Alissa Czisny and U.S. Open champions Kseniya Ponomaryova and Collin Brubaker. Another upcoming event at the Berger Foundation’s Iceplex is its first-ever Glow Skate event featuring neon-in-the-dark ice skating, giveaways, House DJ, a
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A probation check in Twentynine Palms has landed a felon back in jail. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department investigators said a deputy went to a home off Adobe Road Friday morning for a probation check. Officials said the suspect had several warrants for his arrest out of San Bernardino. He was reportedly on felony probation
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A man is behind bars following a stolen vehicle pursuit on the I-10. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigators said it started around 12:30 p.m. Deputies reportedly spotted the stolen vehicle near Varner and Ramon Road in Thousand Palms. They unsuccessfully tried to pull over the driver, who allegedly sped off. The pursuit ended when
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The men’s final is set for Sunday at Indian Wells, featuring two of the the sport’s top stars. [1] Carlos Alcaraz vs [5] Daniil Medvedev Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will square off Sunday in the men’s final following their respective wins on Saturday in the semis. Medvedev defeated Frances Tiafoe in the first semifinal,
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Palm Springs police said Saturday morning a missing “at-risk” teenager had been found after walking away from her home overnight. The department said Morgan Norris, 16, disappeared between the hours of midnight and 3:30 Saturday morning. She was described as 5’5″, 118 pounds, and last seen wearing a pink shirt and dark leggings. Norris reportedly left from
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The remainder of the Coachella League Polo season has been canceled after a virus was detected at a country club. Officials with the Coachella League Polo said this comes after state veterinary officials from the California Food and Agriculture Department confirmed a positive test result for EHV1 at Eldorado Polo Club in Indio, which is
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Drivers were being delayed in La Quinta and Indio Friday for continuing road work on Jefferson Drive. Traffic was backed up on northbound Jefferson Drive from Highway 111 to Miles Avenue. Traffic was also backed on westbound Miles Avenue east of Jefferson Drive. Frustrated drivers are speaking out over the road work. Jocelyn Michaca Garnica works
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A Whitewater man who threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and led law enforcement officers on a chase along Interstate 10, leveling a handgun at his pursuers, was bound for state prison today to serve a seven-year, four-month sentence. Jairo Santiago Chaides, 37, pleaded guilty Thursday to exhibiting a firearm at a peace officer, being
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Salary negotiations between the Coachella Valley Unified School District and the Coachella Valley Teachers Association have stalled, officials confirmed on Friday. According to the CVTA, during negotiations on Friday, there was no movement with the district’s proposal. The CVTA declared an impasse and the district agreed to enter into an impasse as well. “Impasse happens
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The Galleri Classic had a majority of its field finalized today with 74 of 78 players set to play in its inaugural PGA Tour Champions tournament next week. The Galleri Classic will take place in the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at the Mission Hills Country Club, 34600 Mission Hills Drive, from March 22-26, according to
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An outage has left nearly 3,500 customers without power in the city of Indio Friday afternoon. The Imperial Irrigation District announced at around 5:45 p.m. that approximately 3,427 customers are without power in the city. POWER OUTAGE: We are experiencing a power outage in Indio affecting 3427 customers. We will continue to post updates as
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