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National Philanthropy Day of the Desert

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Desert Chapter are hosting their 17th Annual National Philanthropy Day of the Desert. Every year for National Philanthropy Day, they host a celebratory award luncheon to honor all those who have done outstanding philanthropy work for our local Coachella Valley. Eye of the Desert’s Patrick Evans got to talk with

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Coachella highlights growth at State of the City address

The city of Coachella shared new opportunities for growth in areas including transportation, public buildings, housing, and more.  “We’re making huge investments that our residents will be very proud and very happy to see,” said Mayor Steven Hernandez. About 200 people representing different businesses and organizations throughout the valley gathered at Veterans Memorial Park to

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Ancient Culture, Modern Presence: First look at Agua Caliente’s Cultural Plaza and Museum

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is about to redefine the visitor experience in Palm Springs. More than five years after breaking ground, the long-awaited Cultural Plaza and Museum will open to the public on November 3rd.  But before that happens, News Channel 3’s Peter Daut got an exclusive tour of the new state-of-the-art facility. “Every video,

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Two Thermal schools & CVUSD office briefly placed on lockdown due to police activity

Two schools in Thermal, as well as the CVUSD office, were briefly placed on a preventative lockdown due to police activity in the area, officials confirmed. John Kelly Elementary, La Familia High School, and the District Office were lockdown, CVUSD spokesperson Andrea Pasolini confirmed. The lockdowns were lifted by 2:10 p.m. The Riverside County Sheriff’s

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Sunline leaders discuss difficulties with hydrogen fueling stations

Sunline Transit Agency leaders shared the difficulties the company has experienced with its hydrogen fueling station, which was built by Nel Hydrogen in 2019. The comments were made by SunLine Transit Agency Chair, Lisa Middleton, and CEO/General Manager, Mona Babauta, as they delivered opening remarks at the California Association for Coordinated Transportation’s (CALACT) statewide conference

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