Update – August 18, 2024 10 p.m. Power was restored at approximately 5 p.m. Sunday evening. Original Post – August 18, 2024 4:30 p.m. An early morning RV Fire in Desert Hot Springs has led to an ongoing power outage in the surrounding area of Avenida Ramada and Camino Campesino. Cal Fire Riverside County Fire
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Roaring crowds took to Venezuela’s capital, Caracas on Saturday. The demonstrators were made up of Venezuela’s opposition, a group that’s claiming the victory of Edmundo González Urrutia against the current president Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, whose members are loyal to the ruling party declared Maduro the winner in late July by more than
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We’re tracking police activity and traffic near the Chevron off the I-10 Eastbound and Palm Drive. We’ve received multiple reports into our newsroom about the incident, as of 11 p.m. Saturday evening Goggle maps showed a blockage near Gene Autry Trail and the surrounding area. We have reached out to Palm Springs Police Department for
Continue ReadingThe Palm Springs Animal Shelter is holding its annual Clear the Shelters event this weekend. All adoption fees during this event are covered by Silvercrest in an effort to help relieve the overcrowding crisis at the shelter. That includes any fees to spay, neuter, and microchip the animals – or any other medical fees. “No
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August is Black business month — an opportunity to support and celebrate Black-owned businesses across the country. Good Neighbor Trading Post — a new Black-owned store in Palm Desert celebrated its grand opening Saturday. It’s a curated collective featuring more than 35 local vendors including art, clothing and jewelry shops all in one location on
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Splash House Weekend 2 is in full swing from August 16-18th. The event provides a considerable boost to Palm Spring’s local economy — drawing visitors and stimulating business for hotels, restaurants and other service providers in the region. In 2022, the festival had a $20 million-dollar economic impact across the three weekends with more than
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Locals and visitors alike are getting ready to bask in the sun and enjoy live music during weekend two of Splash House. The poolside music series spanning across three Palm Springs resorts will take place August 16-18. Weekend one of the three-day festival has been deemed a success in terms of safety, with Palm Springs
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As we reported back in January, the HOA at Trilogy Golf Club in La Quinta voted to purchase the club for just over 6 million dollars, fighting to keep their course which was on the brink of being lost after going bankrupt in 2022. Since then, the golf club has undergone a full revival, saving
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Police arrested two people suspected of breaking into a home in Palm Springs on Thursday, but continue to investigate for other possible suspects. The burglary was reported at around Noon on the 2900 block of Guadalupe Rd. Police said a homeowner who was monitoring their via surveillance video reported seeing four individuals wearing hooded sweatshirts
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One person was taken into custody Friday morning after a police pursuit led to a standoff in Palm Desert. The incident started a bit after 8:30 a.m. when Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies located a wanted suspect in the area of Cahuilla Way and Highway 74. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, a pursuit was
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Riverside County’s unemployment rate jumped to almost 6% last month amid a region-wide seasonal loss of thousands of positions in the public sector, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The countywide jobless rate in July, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 5.9%, compared to 5.4% in June.  According to data,
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The College of the Desert Indio campus celebrated its expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. The ceremony was an achievement for both College of the Desert and the city of Indio. The public attending heard how the campus was enhanced with the new addition as well as what is in store through later improvement projects.Â
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THOUSAND PALMS, California (KESQ) – Cal Fire says they responded to a reported hit and run where they found Oscar Martinez, 34, dead on scene. It happened in the area of Ramon Rd and Thelma Ave. The report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle came in a little after midnight. The area was blocked
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Update: 8/16/24 The coroner’s office identified the person killed in the crash as Charlie Garcia Rodriguez, 22, of Cathedral City. Original Report: 8/11/24 One person is dead after their vehicle crashed into a tree Sunday evening in Rancho Mirage. CAL FIRE officials said the crash was reported at around 6:10 p.m. on Highway 111 and
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417 Recovery says they are seeing a rise in mental health issues among Coachella Valley students, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. With school back in session, students have to balance more than just academics, including sports, clubs, work, and other responsibilities. California has even launched a free app to support youth mental health
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A 48-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Cathedral City. The crash was reported at around 1:15 p.m. near the intersection of Vista Chino and Desert Princess Drive. Police said they believe the crash happened when the driver of one of the vehicle suffered a medical emergency
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Local leaders are concerned about a deterioration in Coachella Valley air quality following Tropical Storm Hilary last August and say they’re trying to find long-term dust storm solutions to prevent health and economic damage. In January, our I-Team report Hazardous Haze revealed growing concerns about the Coachella Valley’s troubled air quality. The big question then was
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A vital local nonprofit providing crucial STI testing services is facing a significant challenge due to an unexpected shortfall in grant funding. PS Test in Palm Springs, known for its commitment to accessible and confidential sexual health services, has seen multiple grants from the County of Riverside run out sooner than anticipated. The clinic is
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The Riverside County coroner’s office identified a 25-year-old woman killed in a crash Wednesday evening in Palm Springs. The crash was reported just before 6:40 p.m. near the intersection of Paseo Dorotea and Mesquite Avenue. Police said the driver crashed into a palm tree. “Responding officers arrived to find a female standing outside the vehicle.
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International students are increasingly heading abroad to study. As of the 2023-24 school year, the United States hosted over 1.5 million international students, which marked significant growth from previous years according to the Association of International Educators. However, many of these students face a significant challenge — finding a supportive and welcoming home away from home.
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