The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mecca was packed with people paying their respects to their priest, Father Jesus Palomares. Father Palomares died on Feb. 16 at the age of 58. Church officials said he was found unresponsive in his room that afternoon. Last week, the church confirmed on its Facebook page that
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The Agua Caliente Casino Polo & Balloon Classic is returning this month after being postponed in January because of a rise of coronavirus cases. This is a three-day event. On March 14 there is going to be a fashion show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage. Three local boutiques will be featured, which include
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The pandemic has but many people through financial binds, with many unable to afford daily necessities like food. FIND Food Bank (FFB) is continuing to help thousands of people and their families be able to have food in the fridge while having to pay other important bills. Jose Guzman, a Coachella resident, lost his job
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“What Russia is doing right now, It’s unheard of. No one could ever, ever believe that something like this is even possible.” A local mother and daughter are watching the invasion of Ukraine with great concern for their relatives who are there. Photos show Palm Desert residents Nadia Popova and her daughter Anastasia in happier times
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The preliminary hearing for four of the six suspects involved in the murder of a Coachella Valley is now underway at the Riverside County Superior Court. Jonathan Reynoso and Audrey Moran disappeared in 2017. Three years later, their skeletal remains were identified as them. Jonathan Reynoso and Audrey Moran The preliminary hearing was originally scheduled
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California will adjust its mask policies in the coming days. After March 11, in schools and child care facilities, masks will not be required but will be strongly recommended. Starting March 1, masks will no longer be required but will be strongly recommended for unvaccinated individuals in most indoor settings. Watch the state’s announcement below:
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City of Coachella officials issued debt relief to nearly 500 customers in the Coachella Water Authority struggling to pay bills, it was announced today. The relief comes from a $203,000 grant provided by the state through the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program, according to city spokesperson Risseth Lora. Relief was provided to those
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Varner Road was temporarily closed to traffic between Date Palm Drive and Mountain View Road Monday morning in Cathedral City. Chris Parman, Communications Manager for Cathedral City said that’s where a big rig hauling trash overturned. Access to the Edom Hill Landfill was also closed, due to the Varner Road closure. Crews hoped to reopen
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Residents in Salton Sea communities are demanding answers on the potential impacts of lithium extraction projects in the region. They’re calling on local, state, and industry leaders to offer details about how their health and the environment may not benefit from a market which supporters tout as a sustainable energy solution. Patricia Leal Gutierrez, a
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Starting Monday, people can ditch the masks and will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or negative covid-19 tests in bars and restaurants. During last Thursday’s city council meeting, City Manager Justin Clifton announced it will remove its coronavirus restrictions and align with state guidance starting Monday, Feb. 28. “You know, after over
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John Paul Cortina, 36, was arrested in Oct 2021 in connection with the murder of Isela Duran, 45, in Indio on July 11, 2012. Duran was killed in a shooting that left another person injured. The case remained unsolved for nearly a decade. Cortina appeared in court for a hearing on Feb.10. A DA’s office spokesperson
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Phil Mickelson, a 6-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, has been removed as tournament host of the American Express. The PGA TOUR confirmed this on Saturday to KESQ News Channel 3 but had no further comments. As anticipated, 6-time major champion Phil Mickelson is OUT as tournament host of @theamexgolf. He’s been
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In Palm Springs Saturday, the 35th Annual Black History Parade. It was a big celebration, as dozens of people lined Palm Canyon Drive in honor of black history. “The turnout today was excellent. It was great. I’ve been here for many years and this is probably one of the best turnouts I’ve seen,” said parade
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The 12th annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity golf tournament is back in-person since last year’s event was virtual due to the pandemic. The event took place at the Classic Club and the Desert Willow. All funds raised went to St. Jude’s children’s research hospital. The tournament raised funds by giving small groups of golfers the chance to play with a
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say 14 people were shot before dawn at a hookah parlor and that one victim died and two people suffered critical injuries. Police Capt. Dori Koren said the shooting happened at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday and that preliminary information indicates there was a party during which two people
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Friday night, Palm Springs Police were on the scene of a homicide investigation. Police closed Rosa Parks Road between El Dorado Blvd and Eastgate Road, as well as Granada between Rosa Parks Road and Sunview Ave. Captain Mike Kovaleff with the Palm Springs Police Department said that they responded around 6:30 p.m. Friday night. Kovaleff
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Residents surrounding the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage have expressed concerns over a plans of a coyote removal in the area. After the club heard those concerns, will not move forward with the remediation. In a weekly newsletter sent to members and residents, the club said it will “remedy the recent influx of
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A Desert Hot Springs man says he was wrongfully jailed for a murder he didn’t commit, and has filed a lawsuit against Riverside County claiming prosecutors knowingly locked up an innocent man. Roger Parker was accused in a March 2010 murder in Desert Hot Springs. He said he was manipulated into a false confession by
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McCormick’s Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction is back with a three-day auction for hundreds of classic cars. The auction and car show are taking place at the Palm Springs Convention Center from February 25- February 27. The parking lot is full of classic cars through the years to be auctioned off at some point this
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During the month of February, Local Links is highlighting local black-owned businesses in honor of Black History Month. In the Coachella Valley, a mobile car wash and a thrift store are both instilling their family values to run a successful business. Rico’s West Coast Wash, also known as Don’t Get Caught Riding Dirty is a
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