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Road still closed after weekend storm
Water is no longer flowing through the wash at Araby Drive, but the muddy mess still remains. However, sections of Indian Canyon and Araby Drive remain closed as of Monday. It is an inconvenience for some horseback riders, joggers, and bikers. Beau Vincelli was unable to ride his bike across the wash at Araby Drive.
Continue ReadingGrieving Teens of the Desert
Coachella Valley students are finding a place where they can deal with daily struggles or life changing tragedies. Grieving Teens of the Desert helps students dealing with bullying, suicide or the death of a loved one work through their grief together. “In 2007, my grandfather committed suicide,” said Danielle Acosta, 19, of Desert Hot Springs.
Continue ReadingCVUSD layoffs loom ahead
Some major changes loom over the Coachella Valley Unified School District. “We are changing our program, we want students to have A through G so they are ready for college and we need to consolidate our high school schedules. That happens to be a part of our fiscal recovery plan,” Superintendent Darry Adams said. Also
Continue ReadingEllen post-Oscars show to air Tuesday
The Ellen DeGeneres post-Oscars Show will air Tuesday, March 4th at 4:00 p.m. The show will feature guest DJ Max Greenfield from “New Girl.”
Continue ReadingEscalofriantes relatos de testigos en juicio a Oscar Pistorius
Antes de que sonasen cuatro disparos hubo gritos de mujer “espeluznantes”, declar el lunes la primer testigo en el juicio al atleta paralmpico Oscar Pistorius por asesinato, acusado de matar intencionalmente a su novia y no por accidente, como afirma l. Michell Burger, una profesora universitaria que vive en un predio vecino a la comunidad
Continue ReadingWet weather aftermath: Road closures and repairs
PSPD: Indian Canyon closed from the freeway to San Rafael. Araby closed at the wash. Repair crews worked over the weekend to shore up a small section of eroded flood control levee on Palm Springs’ southern side, as heavy runoff continued to flow into Coachella Valley flood control channels. A small section of concrete lining
Continue ReadingConsulado Mexicano sobre ruedas llega al Valle de Coachella
Consulado Sobre Ruedas en el Valle de Coachella Lugar: Santuario de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Horario: Jueves a domingo de 9:30 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. Direccin: 65-100 Dale Kiler Road, Mecca, Ca 92254 Fecha: 13, 14, 15 y 16 de Marzo de 2014 Los servicios que se estarn ofreciendo son matriculas y pasaportes y es
Continue ReadingMan accused of stealing casino winnings voucher at Morongo Casino
A man suspected of stealing a casino winnings voucher from an 88-year-old woman, and shoving out of an elevator, was arrested near the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa in Cabazon and remained behind bars Monday. Eugene Macalenao Menor, 37, of Moreno Valley, was arrested Friday following the reported strong arm robbery inside the casino. He
Continue ReadingLa Quinta girls’ soccer team disqualified from CIF semifinals
The La Quinta girls’ soccer team received heartbreaking news on Sunday afternoon. The CIF announced the Blackhawks are now disqualified from the CIF semifinals because of a rule violation. The CIF is making the Blackhawks forfeit their quarterfinal victory over St. Margaret’s. The team beat St. Margaret’s in a dramatic shootout, 4-3 in the quarterfinals
Continue ReadingLocal Oscar viewing parties channel glitz of Hollywood
Hollywood’s biggest celebrities weren’t the only ones getting the star treatment on Oscar Sunday. Valley locals enjoyed the spotlight at viewing parties like the one at the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City. “I’m excited to see the Oscars on a big screen than on my living room TV,” said Esra Elhendui, who came with
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Multiple roads still closed after flooding
UPDATE: Frank Sinatra Drive is now open. UPDATE:The latest figures from Southern California Edison indicate that power has been restored to all customers in Palm Springs. UPDATE: Palm Springs Police Department says that Golf Club Drive at the Wash is now open. UPDATE: Imperial Irrigation District reports that all power has been restored in the
Continue ReadingMany roads still closed as weekend events go on as planned
The sun finally broke through the clouds as the 15th Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s kicked off at Palm Desert Civic Park. “Well, rain or shine we would do this because the families in the valley need us, and they need to raise money for the support programs we give. But this is absolutely gorgeous
Continue ReadingWinter Storm Warning, High Wind Warning, Flash Flood Watch issued for Coachella Valley area
A powerful Pacific storm brought moderate to heavy rain, strong winds, snow and a possibility of thunderstorms to Riverside County today.Related Content The National Weather Service said the inclement weather will continue into much of the weekend, though the heaviest rainfall is expected this morning into this afternoon, with rainfall rates in excess of one
Continue ReadingVerdict reached in teen sex case
(CNS) – A La Quinta man who was accused of having a sexual relationship with his girlfriend’s then-14-year-old sister was acquitted Friday of all charges. Jurors deliberated about a day before acquitting Daniel Patrick Armstrong, 32, of four felony counts — oral copulation with a person under 16, committing a lewd act with a child
Continue ReadingRitz-Carlton Rancho Mirage set to open May 15
The luxury resort up the hill has been closed since 2006 and was originally slated to open by last Christmas and that got postponed to this weekend. Now the developer of the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, Kam Sang Co., says it needs 10 more weeks. “It’s been a very difficult development process. Kam Sang has done
Continue ReadingMultiple big rigs crash in Cabazon
A 10-mile stretch of westbound traffic on Interstate 10 came to almost a complete stand still following an accident in Cabazon Friday afternoon involving two big rigs. The CHP says at 12:15 p.m., a box truck carrying medical waste overturned and a tanker truck was rear ended by a big rig. According to the CHP,
Continue ReadingRain creates problems for mountain burn areas
The winter storms moving into our area are dropping lots of rain in the mountain communities, recently burned in the Mountain and Silver fires. Much of the mud and debris spilling into our valley is a result of the runoff from those areas. Storm clouds always draw concern from people in these communities as they
Continue ReadingMltiples calles cerradas a la altura del canal Whitewater por inundacin
Las arterias viales Araby Drive, Golf Club Drive en Palm Springs y Cathedral Canyon estn cerradas al flujo vial a la altura del canal en Cathedral City hasta nuevo aviso con motivo a la fuerte precipitacin que dej la zona inundada el viernes. Segn las autoridades del Valle de Coachella, los conductores deben de evitar
Continue ReadingHouse of Hope
Soroptimist House of Hope Inc. was founded in 1981 to provide a safe, nurturing environment for female clients to learn life skills necessary to recover from substance abuse disorders and become productive members of society. SHOH has helped over 3,000 women through a comprehensive program that includes housing, companionship, guidance and therapeutic activities.
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