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Desert Regional Medical Center pushes back against nursing union claims of serious health and safety concerns
Desert Regional Medical Center is pushed back Tuesday against a nursing union and its claims of serious health and safety concerns at the Palm Springs hospital managed by Tenet Healthcare. The California Nurses Association represents California nurses. It said Monday that Desert Regional Medical Center registered nurses had launched a new billboard campaign to raise public
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Palm Desert mural to honor public works staff after Tropical Storm Hilary
The City of Palm Desert is honoring public safety workers for their dedication during Tropical Storm Hilary. A mural is underway on the front wall of the corporation yard on 42nd Avenue, where city staff typically begin and end their days. The mural, approved two weeks ago, is scheduled for completion in May. Artist Trinity
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Potential for gusty winds this morning
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Valley and surrounding areas until Noon, but so far winds haven’t been too disruptive. We have seen at least one road closure due to reduced visbility. An area of low pressure is slowly clearing the region, so winds will remain a potential issue through the morning but
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Palm Springs Police Department hosting Neighborhood Town Hall meetings this week
The Palm Springs Police Department is hosting a series of Neighborhood Town Hall Meetings this week. Around seventy residents and business owners came out to the Neighborhood Town Hall in what the Palm Springs police department calls the north district of Palm Springs. Residents, business owners, and community stakeholders came face to face with the progress
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La ciudad de Palm Desert solicita la opinión del público sobre el proyecto de transporte activo “Walk and Roll”
La ciudad de Palm Desert solicita la opinión del público sobre su proyecto “Walk and Roll”, cuyo objetivo es mejorar el acceso al transporte activo. El proyecto, que está conectado con el proyecto CV Link, surgió de un estudio de 2022 que “evaluó e identificó lagunas y recomendó mejoras prioritarias en bicicletas e infraestructuras.” ?????????????????????????????????????????
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Indio singer Abi Carter receives coveted platinum ticket after stunning ‘American Idol’ audition
Local singer and musician Abi Carter is heading to Hollywood after an emotional audition left the ‘American Idol’ judges and crew in awe. The Indio native was the show’s final audition of the night on Sunday night’s episode, and it ended with awestruck and applause. Carter was awarded one of three Platinum tickets that gives
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Weather Insider: AMOC tipping point
The AMOC, or Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, is a critical part of the global ocean circulation. It helps transport heat and minerals across the Atlantic. The circulation is driven by differences in salinity (salt content) in the water. However, as more ice melts across the planet, especially in the Arctic, fresh water is released. This
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Murió mientras excursionaba un exmaestro de la Palm Springs High School
Una tragedia enlutó a la familia de un exmaestro y entrenador de la Palm Springs High School que el sábado en la mañana se fue a excursionar por las montañas del teleférico muy cerca del museo y 20 millas después de iniciar su travesía se desmayó por lo que otro aventurero de inmediato le llamo
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Organización presentará plan para acabar con la disparidad de sombra en el este del valle de Coachella
En el este del valle de Coachella continúan buscando como mejor ayudar a la comunidad
Continue Reading City of Palm Desert seeks public input on “Walk and Roll” active transportation project
The City of Palm Desert is asking for public input on their Walk and Roll project which aims to improve active transportation access. The project, which is connected to the CV Link project, was born out of a 2022 study which “assessed and identified gaps and recommended prioritized bike and infrastructure improvements.” “CV Link came
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Strengthening wind to start the week
A Wind Advisory will go into effect this evening at 10 PM. The advisory does not include the Coachella Valley but does extend into Desert Hot Springs, North Palm Springs, and the San Gorgonio Pass. Our local mountain communities are included as well. Winds out of the west may reach 20-30 MPH with gusts over
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Desert Sun journalists set to go on strike after contract negotiations with Gannett fail
Employees with The Desert Sun NewsGuild, which represents the reporters, photographers, and digital producers at The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, are set to go on strike against parent company Gannett. According to a press release issued today, a supermajority of journalists at The Desert voted to go on strike after failing to reach an
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Local agencies to conduct mass casualty incident drill at Acrisure Arena on March 4
A mass casualty incident drill will take place next Monday at Acrisure Arena and local hospitals, authorities announced today. “The goal of this multi-agency drill is to test emergency protocols/procedures and to practice the operational responses of personnel and agencies during an emergency event,” Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Jeff Cryder said in a
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Tools for Tomorrow teaches children the power of art
Tools for Tomorrow is hosting its annual gala tonight. The after-school nonprofit program teaches children the power of creativity through the arts. Children learn lessons in theater, writing, art and history. The program offers classes to children ages eight through eleven. Tools for Tomorrow hopes to teach children more than just lessons in the arts
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Showers and gusty winds start the week
A front moving through will provide some gusty winds and spotty showers through tonight, and a Wind Advisory is posted for areas surrounding the Coachella Valley. Winds are likely to be strong through the Pass, but expect some gusty conditions here, too through tomorrow morning. Wind speeds will reach the mid-20 m.p.h. range. Showers will
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