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Usually, the typical athlete is thought of as a swimmer in the pool, a football player on the field, or a runner on the track. But there’s a new type of athlete emerging through Esports, which is competitive video gaming. Palm Springs Unified School District did an Esports presentation and demo at CUE Conference, which
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After multiple leads, investigators arrested two suspects this morning for the homicide of Guillermo Jacobo back in January. Guillermo Jacobo, 20, was reported missing on January 19. Family members wrote that at 3 a.m. on Jan. 19, Jacobo said he was taking two male individuals to a bus stop at Airport Boulevard in Thermal but was
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Taylor Fritz is feeling right at home. Shining bright ☀️😎@Taylor_Fritz97 reaches back-to-back semifinals in the desert, besting Kecmanovic 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-1#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/1Vyy2NjjQm— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 18, 2022 The So Cal native, who calls Indian Wells his “home tournament,” defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in three sets under the desert sun on Friday afternoon. #Fritz &
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Some East Valley parents called for the Coachella Valley Unified School District to do more for their children’s mental health. Parents gathered at the Guadalupe Family Center in Mecca to raise their voices, calling for enforcement of an agreement adopted last year by the school board on the issue. “About mental health, specifically the ‘wellness
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Nine-time Emmy award-winning writer, director, and producer, David Lee was honored with a star on the Walk of the Stars Palm Springs. The ceremony took place at the Downtown Park behind the stage. Have you ever walked the #PalmSpringsWalkofTheStars?! Today @ 3 p.m. the @PSpringsChamber is honoring writer, director and producer David Lee with the
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California could soon become a refuge for trans youth from some conservative states. Democatic state lawmakers announced new legislation Thursday that would make the Golden State a safe haven for transgender children being targeted in states like Texas. “If you need a place to go, if it’s not safe for you in the state that
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A woman was arrested on homicide charges following the death of an 85-year-old in the La Quinta cove area on Thursday. The investigation started Thursday at approximately 4:04 p.m. on the 51200 block of Avenida Ramirez. Deputies were initially called to respond to the unattended death of Rosemary Webster, 85, according to the Riverside County
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Firefighters responded to the scene of a deadly two-vehicle crash in Desert Hot Springs earlier today. Cal Fire said one person died at the scene of the collision, which was reported around 7:30 this morning on North Indian Canyon Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard. Marc Hernandez Jr., 29, of Desert Hot Springs was driving southbound
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A man and woman were in custody today for allegedly killing a man who was found in Woodland Hills with his hands and feet bound. A 70-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested Thursday and booked on suspicion of murder, Los Angeles Police Department Detective Steve Castro said. They were being held on $2
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By ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed giving Native American tribes $100 million so they can purchase and preserve their ancestral lands. The proposal is part of his pledge to make sure nearly one-third of California’s land and coastal waters are preserved by 2030. But rather than have
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California will no longer require vaccine verification or proof of a negative test to enter an indoor “mega-event.” The California Department of Public Health confirmed that the requirements will be lifted starting on Friday, April 1. 📢 Effective 4/1, requirements for vaccine verification or proof of negative test for indoor mega-events will be lifted and
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Full video below (Warning: Video May be Disturbing to Some Viewers) The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department released bodycam footage of an incident that led to injuries to a murder suspect and a police K-9 being in a Cabazon casino parking lot. The incident happened on Jan. 26, 2022 on the 49000 block of Seminole Drive.
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Police are continuing to investigate a crash that killed a 71-year-old woman in a wheelchair Thursday evening in Palm Springs. The crash was first reported at approximately 7:21 p.m. at the intersection of S. Palm Canyon and Camino Parocela. According to the Palm Springs Police Department, officers determined the vehicle struck the woman while she
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Most Covid-19 restrictions have rolled back throughout the Coachella Valley. Indoor mask mandates have been dropped, vaccinations are no longer required for many events and masks in schools have become a thing of the past. “I know there’s a desire to get rid of this like I don’t want to talk about Covid anymore. But,
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Cathedral City is refreshing the Rainbow Crossing located on Buddy Rogers Ave and HWY-111 to get ready for LGBT Days. Starting at 9 am the community is able to help participate in touching up the rainbow crossing. All of the materials will be provided, including snacks and drinks. People are only being asked to come
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Interstate 10 traffic was backed up in the eastbound lanes near North Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs and Cathedral City Friday morning due to an overturned big rig truck. The vehicle was blocking the freeway’s number 4 slow lane after the wreck was first reported at 3:25 a.m. The freeway slowdown caused a more
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The city of Coachella unveiled a Vietnam War Memorial mural at Veterans Park. A special ceremony was held Thursday morning at the park, located on Fourth Street between Orchard Street and Vine Avenue. The mural features six soldiers surrounded by the poem “Forgotten, Unforgettable,” by Trino Del Toro. The piece was conceptualized by local artist
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Rafael Nadal continues his run at Indian Wells, all part of a perfect season and an incredible career. Witnessing greatness 🙌@RafaelNadal fires past Kyrgios in the match of the tournament 7-6(0), 5-7, 6-4 to reach an 11th semifinal in the desert#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/z5ziH2HW3T— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 18, 2022 The 35-year-old Spaniard was tested by
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The Palm Springs Police Department is considering a variety of solutions to address an ongoing rise in violent crime citywide. “The gun violence problems in the northern part of our city. That is priority number one. We cannot afford to have people driving through the neighborhood and getting shot,” said PSPD Chief Andy Mills. PSPD
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults. The request is broader than rival pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s request earlier this week for the regulator to approve a booster shot for all seniors. In a
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