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In an effort to increase school safety, one high school in the Coachella Valley has implemented mandatory backpack checks for all students. However, despite the effort, officials say that illegal items are still being found in students’ backpacks. The policy was rolled out last week after several reports of weapons and prohibited items on the

North Indian Canyon Drive reopened to traffic at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday after a closure due to wind, sand, and low visibility. The normally busy roadway was closed Saturday morning for flooding, according to Palm Springs Police.  It reopened Monday morning, but was then closed again hours later Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. due to visibility

Despite the unemployment rate reportedly decreasing across the country, FIND Food Bank said its lines have not gone down with it since the start of the pandemic. When the pandemic started the line for food has grown, and since then hasn’t let up according to the food bank. Before the pandemic, the food bank helped

The College of the Desert’s board of trustees underwent ethics training on Monday to ensure that they are aware of the laws and regulations that govern their work as public officials. The training covered a range of topics, including conflicts of interest, bribery, and government transparency laws. The board’s ethics training included a highly relevant