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College of the Desert announces groundbreaking dates for campuses in Palm Springs and Cathedral City

College of the Desert has a date set for its groundbreaking ceremony for two major campuses in the West end of the Coachella Valley. COD’s Interim Superintendent/President Laura Hope announced the groundbreaking dates for the West Valley Campus in Palm Springs and Roadrunner Motors in Cathedral City during her “Happy Hour with Hope” listening sessions.

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Job seekers and employers connect at 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio

Government agencies, hotels, big box retailers, restaurants, insurance companies and other prospective employers were out accepting applications and interfacing with job seekers Thursday during the 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio. “The expo will feature hundreds of job openings across various industries, including education, healthcare, hospitality and more,” according to an expo statement. “Local employers

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Palm Desert residents voice concerns over Hovley Soccer Park’s lighting and security

Palm Desert neighbors are raising concerns after 3 teenagers were taken to the hospital from Hovely Soccer after they had shown up there with stab wounds. The stabbings occurred near Palm Desert’s Aquatic Center Friday evening. Authorities say a group of eight teenagers assaulted two others, and one of the victims then stabbed three of them in self-defense. From there

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Cool & pleasant through week’s end

A large trough of low pressure riding the Pacific Coast continues to bring cooler-than-normal temperatures and will for the remainder of the week. As firefighters continue to gain more containment of area wildfires, the Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District continues to shrink, with only a few areas of concern remaining.

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Coachella Valley strengthening school safety efforts amid growing nationwide threats

With increasing school shooting threats across the nation — Coachella Valley schools, law enforcement agencies and other organizations are ramping up security measures and mental health support to ensure student safety. Recently, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Cathedral City accused of a school violence threat posted online. In a statement to News

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Palm Springs Unified School District celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The Palm Springs Unified School District is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. To commemorate this occasion, the district is organizing assemblies that will showcase the colorful fashion, music, and art of these cultures. On Wednesday, Vista Del Monte Elementary School hosted assemblies for students in

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