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Disaster Distress Helpline reports 300% increase in calls during coronavirus pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic now impacting every aspect of life, people are experiencing a range of emotions including anxiety and stress. That’s why in surging numbers, people are calling the “Disaster Distress Helpline”, a collaborative effort sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and staffed in-part by counselors with Los Angeles-based non-profit

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Valley woman sounds alarm about Palm Desert nursing home coronavirus care as mother tests positive

A valley woman is raising concerns about the Palm Desert nursing facility where her parents are staying, saying their staff didn’t take basic coronavirus prevention measures. Her mother tested positive for the virus Monday. “I don’t understand why the facility hasn’t done their part to protect her, and to protect others as well,” said Anna Gardea, speaking

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Demand for food and services increasing at Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, community donations needed

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has new protective measures in place to keep visitors and staff members safe during the coronavirus crisis.  Guests/clients at the mission are socially distancing and essentially on “lockdown,” meaning they can’t leave the mission during the day.  “We can’t do a lot of things…it’s really taken a toll on this

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1st person in Border Patrol custody to test positive for coronavirus caught near Calexico

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the first individual in their custody to test positive for coronavirus. The subject was apprehended on Thursday after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border near Calexico. The man was one of four people arrested near Calexico on Thursday. According to border patrol, an agent took three Mexican nationals and one

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