Organizaciones comunitarias se preparan para distribuir mochilas gratis llenas de útiles escolares
Hay apoyo para que esta temporada no sea una gran preocupación para las familias.
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El auge de la vivienda en el norte de Palm Desert genera preocupación por la falta de servicios…
Se espera que un auge masivo de desarrollo de viviendas en el lado norte de Palm Desert traiga hasta 10,000 nuevos residentes. Con más de 1,000 casas nuevas ya terminadas y casi 5,000 en total que se espera que se construyan en un futuro cercano, aumentan las preocupaciones sobre la falta de servicios y comodidades
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Decreasing storms tonight; drier air arrives Wednesday
While our air quality is significantly better than yesterday, there is still some progress to be made. Just about the entire region is reporting ‘moderate’ air quality as a result of the sand and dust in the air from yesterday morning’s haboob. Showers and storms are occurring over the mountains and high desert this afternoon.
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CA bill to limit traffic stops for minor violations draws mixed reactions
Members of the California Senate recently passed a bill to limit police from pulling over drivers for certain minor safety infractions. SB 50 would prohibit police from pulling over someone for something like lighting, registration or license plates alone. The bill’s supporters say it would help to reduce racial profiling and free up law enforcement
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Trump hit with sweeping indictment in alleged effort to overturn 2020 election
Coverage from ABC News: Report by Katherine Faulders and John Santucci, ABC News: Former President Donald Trump — already facing two indictments — now faces a third set of charges after a grand jury handed up a wide-ranging indictment against him, alleging he undertook a “criminal scheme” to undermine the results of the 2020 presidential election. Prosecutors say the
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First Alert Weather Alert Day: Tracking air quality following Monday’s haboob
Air quality is now ‘moderate’ valley-wide. We recommend you spend less time outdoors today until air quality improves, especially for individuals who may be sensitive to particles in the air. As well, take extra caution when driving, as visibility will likely be impacted as well. The reason for the unfavorable air quality today was a
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Passenger demands change from Southwest Airlines after woman passes out on hot plane
News Channel 3 is pressing Southwest Airlines for answers, after passengers on a flight out of Palm Springs were forced to wait on the tarmac in extreme heat. On July 26, Indio resident Kelly Melcher was onboard Southwest flight 2176 bound for Chicago with a stop in Denver. Melcher said the flight was originally delayed
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Elks Lodge in Desert Hot Springs helps students get back to school ready
About a hundred students are fitted to go back to school with the help of the Elk Lodge in Desert Hot Springs. Maria Jimenez helped the Elk Lodge secure three grants recently. One to help teachers with supplies, another for veterans, as well as a grant to help provide backpacks, books and shoes for students.
Continue ReadingTormenta de arena o “Haboob” golpea el valle de Coachella causando estragos a su paso
El valle se enfrenta a las secuelas de un potente “haboob” o tormenta de arena que golpeó en la madrugada del lunes, dejando tras de sí un rastro de destrucción. La tormenta nocturna trajo vientos dañinos y relámpagos a varias partes del valle, provocando árboles caídos, daños en estructuras por el viento e incendios provocados
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Locals share their concerns about the poor air quality we are experiencing in the valley
Southern California tends to experience its worst air quality over the summer and also during wildfire season. During a morning workout in Palm Springs, coaches decided to run light walk-through drills instead of a full on field work with the Palm Springs High School football team due to air quality. Viewers are sending in images that show
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Haboob hits valley overnight: Damaging winds and lightning strike, cleanup in progress
The valley is facing the aftermath of a powerful haboob that struck in the early hours of Monday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The overnight storm brought damaging winds and lightning to various parts of the valley, resulting in downed trees, wind damage to structures, and lightning-induced fires. As the dust settles, residents
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Las sesiones de participación comunitaria en todo el valle comenzarán en College of the Desert
La superintendente/presidenta de College of the Desert, Laura Hope, College of the Desert Superintendent/President Laura Hope comienza a marcar el inicio de la transparencia y la interacción con la comunidad al comenzar su nuevo puesto en el colegio comunitario. Los representantes de COD comparte que el presidente Hope ha comenzado a reunirse con
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Patricia Brown’s retrial over 2003 death of stepson will start in October
The retrial of a local woman accused in the death of her husband’s son death 20 years ago will continue later this year. Patricia Brown will return for her new trial in October for a trial readiness conference. The jury trial is set to begin in November. Check Out our Patricia Brown section for more
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DAP Health successfully acquires Borrego Health, hopes to expand local healthcare services
DAP Health, a long-time healthcare service of the desert, has officially integrated with Borrego Health with approval from Bankruptcy Court and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The two organizations will now operate as one; with approximately 850 employees serving upwards of 100,000 patients of all ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. With the acquisition
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Accolades for Coachella Valley Firebirds: team honored with AHL President’s Award
The Coachella Valley Firebirds were not Calder Cup champions this year but they continue to earn recognition for their incredible inaugural season. The latest honor: the team is named 2022-23 recipient of the American Hockey League President’s Award for Team of the Year. President’s Awards are given to an American Hockey League team and/or player
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