New questions are being raised about Palm Desert city councilmember Gina Nestande’s role as a realtor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and whether she is breaking any rules splitting time between the Sunshine State and the Golden State. A Facebook page created in April of this year identifies Gina Nestande as a “South Florida realtor” affiliated
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The Palm Springs Fire Department commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during their 8th annual “Promised to Never Forget” ceremony. This ceremony was one of the many remembrance events that will be taking place across the valley today. For more on local 9/11 memorial ceremonies, click here. The ceremony began with a
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The FIND Food Bank will be having an Emergency Mobile Market Distribution for those who were affected by Tropical Storm Hilary. The non-profit will be distributing dry goods and water support for locals who have been without power. Distribution Information : Location: Panorama ParkAddress: 28905 Avenida Maravilla, Cathedral City, CA 92234Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023Time:
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A meeting to discuss funding for infrastructure upgrades in the eastern Coachella Valley communities will be held tomorrow, the office of Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez announced today. The Public Financing Authority for the Eastern Coachella Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss approving the formation of an
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter. The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to most Americans
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Daniel Whelan made history on Sunday. 5 punts for 249 yards and a long of 68 in a win over your biggest rival on the road! Not a bad debut for a desert high school product! #GoPackGo @KESQ @BaileyKESQ @Jesus_G_Reyes @RMHSAD @RMHSFB @packers @PGPackersNews @packeverywhere https://t.co/R2Ao4aBa9c— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 11, 2023 The 24-year-old rookie
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By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Most fast food workers in California would get a $20 minimum wage next year — a nearly $5 per hour raise — under a deal announced Monday between labor unions and the industry that will avoid a costly referendum on the November 2024 ballot. The mandatory
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By JENNA FRYERAP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — IndyCar will hold an all-star race next year at the Thermal Club in Southern California, with $1 million guaranteed to the winner of the made-for-TV exhibition. The $1 Million Challenge will be held on March 24 and air on NBC, with practice and qualifying the
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A local husband and wife have set up a memorial for the victims and first responders of the 9/11 terrorist attack for the past 17 years. It was a day that you never forget if you were alive. News Channel 3 spoke to the Cathedral City couple who set up a memorial on their front lawn.
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A bicyclist was taken to the hospital after they got hit by a car in Indio Sunday afternoon. Indio Police temporarily closed part of Monroe Street as they investigated the crash. Officials said the crash happened just before 2 p.m. near the Hoover Avenue and Monroe Street intersection. The condition of the bicyclist is not known.
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The weakening Tropical Storm Jova is continuing to push moisture into our region which has increased cloud cover today. This will allow temperatures to drop slightly but dew points will remain in the mid to upper 50s which is likely to make conditions feel warmer. We could see light rain on the valley floor due to
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Parts of the valley are experiencing light rain and dusty conditions. Our First Alert Weather Alert Team is continuing to track lingering moisture this weekend, along with wind conditions and precipitation. You can watch our full forecast here. Palm Springs is seeing light showers. The dust leftover from the storms is getting kicked up by
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The tagline for the USA TODAY Wine and Food Experience is “Taste, sip, & Savor with us”. Civic Center Park in Palm Desert, CA on September 9, 2023. VIP starts at 12 noon. General Admission starts at 1 p.m. The event continues until 4 p.m. The experience includes tasting foods from local chefs, emerging talent,
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As humidity continues to linger throughout the valley this weekend we asked residents if they preferred the dry heat or humidity. We asked Tyme Flatt, who was hiking Palm Desert’s Bump and Grind Trail early Saturday morning. “Oh definitely dry heat. Yeah, the mugginess makes you sweat a lot more. You get dehydrated a lot
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Monday marks the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, where terrorists attacked The World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Below is a list of ceremonies in the valley to remember all the lives that were lost on that very day. “9/11 Candlelight Vigil” September 11th at Civic Center Park in La Quinta at 7:00 PM. The city
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By SAM METZAssociated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing hundreds of people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech. Morocco’s Interior Ministry said Saturday morning that at least 632 people had died, mostly in Marrakech and five provinces
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It’s the fourth week of the high school football season with another full schedule of games for our local teams. FRIDAY 9/8 Ramona – 43@Palm Springs – 36FLa Quinta – 15@Sultana – 13FNotre Dame – 0@Xavier Prep – 69FCoachella Valley – 30@Eldorado – 26FSerrano – 16@Shadow Hills – 19FRubidoux – 37@Twentynine Palms – 35FHamilton –
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The long-awaited Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza and Museum in Downtown Palm Springs will open on November 3rd. The surrounding businesses on E. Tahquitz Canyon Way are ready to welcome it and its visitors. Just a few months back, The Spa at Sec-He opened up right next door. Since then, visitors from in and out of
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More than two dozen Marines stationed in Twentynine Palms answered the call to help after extreme flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary in the Panorama neighborhood in Cathedral City. “You know, they’ll come in and they’re busting their butts, and getting stuff done. And it you know, it makes me proud,” Rick Ravanelo, a Cathedral City
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A fresh face has joined the ranks at Palm Springs High School this school year, bringing nearly two decades of law enforcement experience to her role as a mentor and supporter for students. School Resource Officer Paola Ramos is on a mission to break down barriers between law enforcement and education. Last month, Officer Ramos
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