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Palm Springs STI clinic faces funding challenges putting patient access to care in jeopardy

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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La clínica de infecciones de transmisión sexual enfrenta desafíos de financiación

Una importante organización sin fines de lucro local que brinda servicios cruciales de pruebas de infecciones de transmisión sexual o (ITS) de Palm Springs se enfrenta a un desafío importante debido a un déficit inesperado en la financiación de subvenciones. PS Test en Palm Springs, conocida por su compromiso con los servicios de salud sexual accesibles

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Local organizations respond to the growing need for international family hosts

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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In-Depth: Trends in Prohibited and Dangerous Items in Coachella Valley Schools

Contraband in schools.  From prohibited substances to dangerous items – this issue poses significant risks to both students and staff. “We’re seeing a reduction in students bringing things to school that they shouldn’t bring,” said Laura Meusel, executive director for student services for the Palm Springs Unified School District. Meusel said every school in the

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Nearly 2,500 backpacks given to students at Coachella Valley Rescue Mission’s ‘Backpack Bonanza’

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission hosted its annual “backpack bonanza,” donating about 2,500 backpacks to low-income families Wednesday morning. The backpacks were filled with school supplies with folders, markers, calculators and more. They were handed out to students ranging from Pre-K all the way to high school.  CVRM did it with the support of the community and

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It’s a dry heat

Temperatures will run close to our seasonal norms, putting us near 110 heading into the weekend, but with lower dew points it is drier today. High pressure is the dominant force in our atmosphere today, and will stay in place through the weekend. That will keep temps near the 110 mark through the weekend, with

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60 animals, including five ‘significantly underweight’ horses, rescued from Cabazon home; one arrested

60 animals were rescued from a home in Cabazon earlier today by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. Five horses are a part of that total. All of the horses were described by authorities as underweight, with three of them being “significantly” underweight. Four dogs, six puppies, and 45 fowl were also taken from

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