Behind-the-wheel driving tests are back in action starting today at California DMV’s. These tests were suspended mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was kind of a bummer because, like, obviously I want to drive by myself,” said Emilio Madrigal, a local high school student who was taking his written test at the Palm Desert
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Air quality is still an issue from the mulch fire that began Wednesday morning in Thermal, especially for those living nearby. “I just want better for my kids,” said Linda, resides a block away from Avenue 58 and Van Buren Blvd in Thermal The smell of smoke is still in the air at Linda’s home.
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Members of the Palm Springs community came together to celebrate Juneteenth this afternoon with a barbecue outside of the James O. Jesse Desert Highland Unity Center. The day commemorates the emancipation of the last remaining African American slaves in the United States, which came two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation
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The Juneteenth holiday is recognized in California and most states across the country tomorrow, June 19. The day commemorates the emancipation of the last remaining African American slaves in the United States, which came two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Local teenage activists are planning a pair of barbecues to celebrate
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Former Student Athlete of the Week Caitlin Estrin from Rancho Mirage is continuing her soccer career at N.A.I.A Southwestern College in Kansas. Estrin was a three-sport captain for the Rattlers, playing volleyball, softball and soccer. This past week at the school’s commencement, Estrin was named the 2020 Rancho Mirage Scholar Athlete of the Year and
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A group of organizers called “BLM Coachella Valley” is planning a peaceful march this Sunday in Palm Springs. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning at Ruth Hardy Park and marching toward Downtown Palm Springs, ending at Civic Park in Palm Desert. This is another local demonstration following the death of George
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After a soft opening this week, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley are set to reopen on Monday. Local clubs include La Quinta, Indio, Coachella and Mecca. After going through so much in the past few months, Director of Operations Tony Williams said he can tell the kids are happy to be back.
Continue ReadingLike many around the country, a group of eight teenagers from the Coachella Valley found themselves on social media expressing their disgust with racial inequality. “What happened to the cornerstone of American justice where everyone is innocent until proven guilty? Since when does a police officer get to choose whether a man or a woman
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Tomorrow would be Opening Day for the Palm Springs Power. Instead, the 2020 season could start later in the summer, or even the fall. “If you can’t be seen and you can’t expose yourself to people to watch you play, there’s not much you can do,” said Sam DiMatteo. The Palm Springs Power is a
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The Indio Boys & Girls Club boxing gym might be closed, but that’s not stopping one local athlete from getting his work in. Thanks to some help from his dad, he has the gym right at home with him. “My biggest goal is to be the most professional boxer in the world and earn a
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Palm Desert lineman Ryan Neighbors launched a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society back in March to honor his friend Max Borbon, also a lineman at rival La Quinta High School, who was diagnosed with Leukemia last year. Neighbors’ fundraiser culminated with two blood drives this week. The first at Riccio’s Steak and Seafood
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A 94-year-old World War II veteran is getting a special gift this Memorial Day Weekend, thanks to a group of community members coming together. Until recently, Corporal Ernest Melvin Mosher hadn’t been tapping into the benefits he earned for serving his country. “Well, I’m not a hero, but I appreciate all their concern and all
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Physical therapy is known for being hands-on, which can be difficult during the era of coronavirus. “You get stiff so quick, you gotta keep moving,” said Elizabeth Eberts, a physical therapist at the Jordan Physical Therapy Center in Palm Desert. Coronavirus hasn’t made that so easy. When the stay-at-home order was first put into place,
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The last time we caught up Rancho Mirage football player Izzy Ramirez was back in February. He was working on his running and balance at the KBX boxing gym in Indio. And even with gyms closed due to coronavirus, he’s been making strides in his recovery from a brain injury. “I feel like I’m progressing
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Justin McWay, former captain of the Xavier Prep High School basketball team, committed to play in the NAIA at Life Pacific University. The former Saints’ guard announced the news on his Twitter account. “I’m super excited about this opportunity, because I put in a lot of hard work. I’d like to thank all my previous
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The Palm Springs Air Museum’s “Frontline Fridays” continue to honor essential workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Three vintage warbird aircraft – C-47 Skytrain, P-51 Mustang, and the P-63 Kingcobra – flew over Rancho Mirage City Hall, Eisenhower Health, Palm Desert City Hall, Indian Wells City Hall, Bermuda Dunes Airport and Sun Line Transit
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With social distancing the new reality, many people cannot celebrate Mother’s Day in person. Rancho Mirage Florist owner Mark Weinstein says he’s planning for the busiest Mother’s Day in 20 years. “They can’t take mother out to lunch, they can’t have a family gathering, so I think the next best thing is flowers,” he said.
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A few local high school baseball players are headed to play at College of the Desert. New head coach Sam DiMatteo and his staff have been focused on recruiting now that they have some extra time. DiMatteo was hired right before last season and missed out on recruiting, so he’s making up for lost time.
Continue Reading Two former Student Athletes of the Week announced they will be continuing their athletic careers in college. Palm Springs volleyball player Molly Murphy is headed to Central Baptist College, an NAIA school in Arkansas. And after leading his team to a CIF title, Shadow Hills basketball star Dominic Escobar signed to play at Cal State
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