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UPDATE: Officials from Desert Sands Unified School District have announced changes to the pickup times listed below for distribution of free student lunches at several campuses in the district, starting Monday March 16th, and running through Friday April 3rd. Free lunches will be available at the campuses listed below from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to bolster funding for fighting the coronavirus outbreak. The president spoke at Rose Garden press conference and said no resource will be spared in responding to the virus. He says that the declaration will free up nearly $50 billion to help the states and cities. Trump says he

As we continue to learn of more closures and event cancellations due to the spread of coronavirus, one place that is remaining open is The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert. The open-air areas of the zoo will stay open, however, some of the indoor spaces and zoo programming will be closed until

The coronavirus has caused sweeping cancellations throughout the nation, and locally in the Coachella Valley. The BNP Paribas open was cancelled, while Stagecoach and Coachella were postponed. The impacts have began to take their toll on local businesses. “At least in summer we’re prepared for it but for this to hit in the beginning of

Watch live newscast above We will continue to update roads affected by the weather. Palm Springs-OPEN AGAIN – Vista Chino through the wash (Gene Autry) – One westbound lane and two eastbound lanes open.-OPEN AGAIN – Gene Autry Road – South of I-10OPEN AGAIN – N. Indian Canyon Drive closed at the washAraby Drive through

As the valley continues to feel the economic implications of the coronavirus, those at the FIND Food Bank are working overtime. They say there has been an increase in the demand for food assistance.  “We have been receiving many, many phone calls from people whose hours have been cut significantly and days have been cut

Two bystanders were honored on Wednesday during the city council meeting for saving a Cathedral City student athlete’s life. That student had collapsed during a game. On January 24, Michael Guzman and Jose Macias performed life-saving measures on a student-athlete who suffered cardiac arrest while playing soccer at Cathedral City High School. “These two gentlemen

A Yucca Valley man was killed after a driver lost control and struck them while standing on the right shoulder of Interstate 10 and Whitewater Road, the California Highway Patrol announced. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were originally called to the area at 1:55 p.m. to respond to two separate solo accidents. The

Large crowds at Costco in Palm Desert were lined up before the store’s 10 a.m. opening. “Its crazy,” said Mrs. Worswick, from Palm Desert. The line to get into Costco stretched around the building. “Good morning guys, thank you for your patience. Please have your Costco card. We’re out of paper towels and toilet paper,”

Those who live in the valley don’t need to stockpile bottled water in the midst of growing fears about the spread of coronavirus, Desert Water Agency officials said on Thursday. “you need water,” said Susan Barber. “You can go without food but you can’t go without water.” Susan Barber, a resident from Palm Desert, is

School districts throughout the desert remain in session following concerns of coronavirus. Thursday morning, Gov. Gavin Newsom recommended cancelling gatherings of 250 people or more. On Thursday Palm Springs Unified School District, Desert Sands Unified School District, and Coachella Valley Unified School District said outside gatherings were canceled. Events included field trips, outside athletic events,