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The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert is now the first hotel in the valley to become a Certified Autism Center, or a ‘CAC’. The CAC certification is given by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. The certification is earned by businesses and organizations that complete online training
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Community members are invited to attend College of the Desert’s listening sessions this week. The listening sessions were introduced by Laura Hope, who has been serving as interim President and Superintendent of College of the Desert since July 1. Hope says the sessions are the college’s way of getting the community’s input on important issues
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The morning began with temps in the 70s for most of the Valley, and we’ll warm up in the upper 90s, near our seasonal norms today. Air quality remains an issue, and likely will be most of the week. To start the day, our AQI was in the “Good” or “Moderate” range. A trough of
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9-24-23 Update: Gene Autry Trail is now open at the wash 9-21-23 Update: Vista Chino is now open at the washThe city of Palm Springs has shut down N Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino at the Whitewater Wash due to low visibility Wednesday night. Both roadway, key roads in and out of Palm Springs,
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It’s beginning to feel like fall in the desert. High pressure presently dominates over the region, bringing dry air in from the west and seasonable temperatures for daytime high temperatures. Each afternoon and evening, light winds stir up sand and dust, especially for areas in the west and mid valley around I-10. Here’s a look
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Two local men recall their experience as young boys whose parents subjected them to Conversion Therapy as the 2023 Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival hosts a discussion. Scott Cruz is a part of the LGBTQ community and shares his experience on his social media platform with hopes of healing people from their traumas. Curtis Galloway
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Dry air from the west continues to blanket California, making for clearer skies and mild conditions. Temperatures in the 90s have been seasonably warm. Winds remain breezy as we make it into the late afternoon and evening. 10-15 mph sustained winds keep conditions mild but continue to toss sand and dust into the atmosphere, reducing
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The Flying Doctors and the Coachella Valley Unified School District hosted a free health fair clinic at the Desert Mirage High School from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. This event is open to families without health insurance. If you do have insurance, you can still come and see what resources work for you and/or your
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Community leaders and organizations are coming together for the 8th annual ‘Positively Aging Project’ conference. The conference, which is typically held near National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, was originally created to promote discussions on how to improve the lives of older individuals with HIV. The conference will feature AIDS and gay rights activist Peter
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Coachella Valley now sits at the top of the DVL after an impressive win over the previously undefeated Deset Hot Springs. Week 6: Desert Hot Springs – 21@Coachella Valley – 47FTwentynine Palms – 0@Cathedral City – 15FYucca Valley – 56@Banning – 0FDesert Mirage – 0@Indio – 28FPalm Verde Valley – 22@Palm Springs – 35FLa Quinta
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In November, the band director at Coachella Valley High School will travel to New York City to participate in the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Daniel Granillo is one of 400 school band directors chosen to march in the parade. Granillo told News Channel 3’s Marco Revuelta that his participation in the Rose Parade years ago
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A local business owner is giving back to the community on Maui that was devastated by deadly wildfires last month. On a day-to-day basis, Gregg Photias and his team are laying turf at homes and businesses throughout the valley with this business, Vision Turf and Lighting. “We opened in October 2020. I’ve been in the
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Daniel Granillo es uno de los 400 directores de bandas escolares elegidos.
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La oficina del fiscal del distrito cuenta con un elemento de cuatro patas, que está haciendo la diferencia en los operativos contra el trafico y la explotación infantil. Se trata de “solo” un labrador de apenas dos años que se especializa en identificar aparatos electrónicos, tarjetas , celulares o cualquier equipo que sirva como evidencia
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Air quality Friday afternoon was ‘moderate’ around the Coachella Valley. As the environment is still coated in sand and silt, know that air quality can change quickly in localized locations. An influx of tropical moisture from dissipating post-tropical cyclone Kenneth is providing a cloudy close to the work week. Sprinkles to light rain are expected
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It’s getting painful at the gas pumps again. According to Triple AAA we’ve seen a steady rise in gas prices for almost two months now. At an ARCO in Cathedral City a gallon of unleaded gas is costing $5.59. Friday’s national average is about $3.86 and the average here in California is a bit more steep
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It is a cool and mild start to the morning here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures are starting off in the mid to upper sixties and low seventies. Clouds will fill the valley throughout the morning. As a result of the extra moisture in the atmosphere, some stray showers in the mountains and drizzles here
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