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Expert panel to discuss strategies to prevent drug overdoses
Drug abuse remains a major issue in the gay community. According to “American Addiction Centers,” gay men are far more likely to use crystal meth and heroin than heterosexual men. On March 24 in Palm Springs, a panel of experts will discuss real world strategies to prevent overdoses and connect people with the right resources.
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Precautionary layoff notices creating fear among CVUSD staff
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Layoff confusion related to Coachella Valley Unified School District’s multi-million dollar budget deficit continues. For months, CVUSD and Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza have worked to find solutions to the $44 million deficit, including laying off a number of employees. So far, the school board has approved 48 teaching and 252 classified
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Practice 1 complete at Thermal Club ahead of inaugural INDYCAR race Sunday
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The NTT IndyCar Series is in town for the second event of the 2025 season and the first-ever race at the Thermal Club. "This place is a cheese grater for tires." 🧀🛞@ArrowMcLaren driver @PatricioOWard on the track here at the Thermal Club for the inaugural @IndyCar Grand Prix this Sunday. Tire
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Regresa el Festival de Mariachi a Coachella este sábado
COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – La Ciudad de Coachella presenta su Festival Anual de Mariachi el sábado 22 de marzo, de 5 a 9 p. m., en el Parque Conmemorativo de los Veteranos, ubicado en la calle 4, entre Orchard y Vine. Los asistentes disfrutarán de presentaciones en vivo del Ballet Folklórico Sol del Desierto y música
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Tariff threats mainly stir uncertainty in Coachella Valley’s thriving wine scene
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) The threat of a potential 200% tariff on European wines made by President Trump this month was a shot across the bow of U.S. wine industry, and the rippling effect has been increased concern or optimism depending who you are and what you do in the industry. In the Golden State, the
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FIND Food Bank helps residents sign up for outreach programs
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — FIND Food Bank is helping residents apply to CalFresh and other programs to help them become more independent. While the FIND Food Bank’s mobile food markets help get food into people’s fridges, they help locals apply to outreach services. Lorena Marroquin, FIND’s Vice President of Community Impact, says the services provides
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Delincuente será juzgado por presuntamente asesinar a una mujer y a un sobreviviente del Holocausto en Palm Springs
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un delincuente convicto de 34 años, acusado de asesinar a un sobreviviente del Holocausto y a una mujer en robos separados, deberá ser juzgado por dos cargos de asesinato en primer grado y otros cargos, dictaminó hoy un juez. Luis Flores Cantor, residente de Palm Springs, presuntamente le quitó la vida a Joseph
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Fecha límite para el premio extra de la Casa de sus sueño de St. Jude: gana la casa y una tarjeta de regalo de $3,000
Hoy es el último día para comprar tu boleto y tener la oportunidad de ganar la Casa de sus sueño y una tarjeta de regalo de $3,000 para Bike Man of Palm Desert, cortesía de Healey & Associates, Inc. y Kinetix Health and Performance Center. Este proyecto de la Casa de Ensueño apoya la misión
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Tienda Walgreens en Indio cerrará sus puertas a finales de abril
Una farmacia Walgreens en Indio cerrará sus puertas a finales de abril, según confirmaron funcionarios a Telemundo 15 La farmacia Walgreens ubicada en 44100 Jefferson St. cerrará el 28 de abril. Los funcionarios de la compañía informaron que los pacientes que surtan sus recetas en esta sucursal no necesitan realizar ninguna acción. Se les notificará
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El CBP descubre más de 600 kilos de metanfetamina en dos incautaciones separadas en Calexico
CALEXICO, Calif. (KUNA) – Oficiales de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) asignados a la Instalación de Carga de Calexico descubrieron más de 600 kilos de metanfetamina en total tras dos incautaciones separadas la semana pasada. El primer descubrimiento se realizó la mañana del 12 de marzo. Las autoridades informaron que los oficiales de la CBP encontraron
Continue Reading Avisos de despido preventivo generan temor entre el personal del CVUSD
Continúa la confusión sobre los despidos relacionados con el déficit presupuestario multimillonario del Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Coachella. Durante meses, el CVUSD y la superintendente, Dra. Frances Esparza, han trabajado para encontrar soluciones al déficit de 44 millones de dólares, incluyendo el despido de varios empleados. Hasta la fecha, la junta escolar ha
Continue Reading St. Jude Dream Home Bonus Prize deadline: win the house and a $3,000 gift card
Today is the last day to purchase your ticket for a chance to win the Dream Home and a $3,000 gift card to Bike Man of Palm Desert, courtesy of Healey & Associates, Inc. and Kinetix Health and Performance Center. This Dream Home project supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s mission to ensure no child
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Fans gear up for IndyCar Thermal Grand Prix, full weekend of high-speed fun
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s almost time for the IndyCar Grand Prix and fans are gear up for a weekend of high-speed fun at Thermal Club. Local IndyCar fans said they’ve been waiting for the chance to see the race series in their backyard. “I think I was the first one to buy my ticket,”
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Warm weekend ahead
Highs will climb well into the 90s headed into the weekend and early next week as high pressure lingers over the region. Temps today will exceed yesterday’s highs by about 5 degrees as this warming trend kicks in. A wet storm system to our North will bring rain and wind to the Pacific Northwest, but
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CVUSD Board votes in new leadership after heated discussion
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Unified Board of Trustees voted in new leadership at the CVUSD Board meeting Thursday night after some debate over officeholders. Former President Joey Acuna, Jr. did not support a slate of candidates advanced for President, Vice-President, and Clerk, saying he was “done” with the issue. Board Member Jesus Gonzalez
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Palm Springs VillageFest observes 33rd anniversary with community celebration and concert
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs VillageFest commemorated its 33rd anniversary Thursday night with a free party and concert. The festivities began at 6 p.m. at the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way. Attendees enjoyed cupcakes on the house and a performance from the Fleetwood Mac tribute band Twisted Gypsy.
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Springing into Warmer Weather Across the Coachella Valley
Happy first day of Spring! We kick Spring off with a return to more seasonable temperatures after about a week and a half (with the exception of St. Patrick’s Day) cooler than normal weather. Looking very pleasant into the afternoon and evening hours tonight in the low 80s. Dinner outside on the patio weather for
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CVUSD teacher accused of molesting student arraigned
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley Unified School District teacher accused of inappropriately touching a student pleaded not guilty today to lewd acts on a minor and other offenses. Mario Manuel Valenzuela, 42, of Coachella was arrested last month following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation. Along with the lewd acts count, Valenzuela
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