By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The holidays officially begin this week — at least at Starbucks — when the coffee chain rolls out its annual seasonal cups. Beginning Thursday, customers at its US locations will have their hot drinks served in one of four kinds of festive cups that have “familiar shades
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Associated Press The advent calendar phenomenon is growing every year, with so many exciting, fun, beautiful, and delicious options available. In the food and drink space alone, there is truly something for everyone. See’s 2024 Advent Calendar contains 24 days of premium See’s candies, while Cheese virtuoso Murray’s has their 12 Days of Cheese advent
Continue ReadingAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For some television viewers, size apparently does matter. Forget the 65-inch TVs that were considered bigger than average just a few years ago. In time for the holidays, manufacturers and retailers are rolling out more XXL screens measuring more than 8 feet diagonally. That’s wider than a standard
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A one of a kind Día de Los Muertos celebration. Celebrating its 11th year, Run with Los Muertos is uniting dozens of community groups, teams, artists, musicians, runners and thousands of attendees for an event celebrating health, wellness, art, music and culture. The block party in Old Town Coachella includes a procession, art walk, car show, 5k run, vendor village
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Mariah Carey is finally ready. After recently posting some videos poking a bit of fun at her reputation as the “Queen of Christmas,” the superstar singer used Halloween to officially launch the winter holiday season. Carey leaned into the spookiness of it all, dressing up with a dance
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It’s expected to be a busy night in Palm Springs. Several people are celebrating Halloween in Palm Springs at VillageFest at the annual Halloween Spook-tacular. The celebration festivities include a youth costume contest that starts at 7 p.m. and trick-or-treating with VillageFest vendors and downtown merchants according to Palm Springs. Palm Springs Police and Fire
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There will be several Halloween events held throughout the Coachella Valley tonight. The Sunline Transit Agency is taking over over Village Fest in downtown Palm Springs with its annual haunted bus. Get ready to be spooked as you walk through the scariest bus in town tonight at the Palm Springs Village Fest. In Palm Desert,
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Halloween celebrations are just hours away! Trick-or-treating can be fun for families, but it can also be a dangerous time. One threat to families is trick-or-treating in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Local law enforcement urges families to know their surroundings tonight. “Know your location,” said Ben Guitron from the Indio Police Department. “It’s always best to
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The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is hosting a Halloween party tomorrow night from 3PM-5PM. The museum hours will be adjusted to 10AM-2PM, and the party will be outside. The party will be completely free for the first 500 kids. The celebration will provide children and parents a safe space to celebrate Halloween. There
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Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, will honor Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and healthcare provider DAP Health at its 2024 Palm Springs Equality Awards on Saturday. Held at the Riviera Resort & Spa, the event is bringing together advocates, political leaders and allies to celebrate ongoing work toward LGBTQ+ civil rights
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As Halloween creeps near, health officials are advising those caring for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s to take extra precautions. Halloween is full of scary sights and frightful sounds that can create additional challenges for someone with the disease. According to Riverside University Health System, dementia is the third leading cause of death for people
Continue ReadingBy Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — An Olympic breakdancer, a Chipotle burrito and a pop star walk into a bar. This may sound like the start to a bad joke, but it could be a scene unfolding across the US on October 31, according to online search data. Google’s annual “Frightgeist” list has unveiled 25
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News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $35,000 charitable gift was just awarded to Angel View, which helps children and adults with disabilities reach their maximum potential. For Luke Pennels and Jose Guardado,
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