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Haboob hits valley overnight: Damaging winds and lightning strike, cleanup in progress

The valley is facing the aftermath of a powerful haboob that struck in the early hours of Monday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The overnight storm brought damaging winds and lightning to various parts of the valley, resulting in downed trees, wind damage to structures, and lightning-induced fires. As the dust settles, residents

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DAP Health successfully acquires Borrego Health, hopes to expand local healthcare services

DAP Health, a long-time healthcare service of the desert, has officially integrated with Borrego Health with approval from Bankruptcy Court and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The two organizations will now operate as one; with approximately 850 employees serving upwards of 100,000 patients of all ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. With the acquisition

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Valleywide community engagement sessions to begin at College of the Desert

College of the Desert Superintendent/President Laura Hope begins to usher in transparency and community interaction as she starts her new position at the community college. COD representatives share that President Hope has begun meeting with key stakeholders and recognizes the engagement between the college and its surrounding communities; how it’s crucial to understanding diverse needs,

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The Berger Foundation Iceplex hosts an adaptive skating event for people with developmental disabilities

The Berger Foundation hosted its first adaptive skate event at the Iceplex in thousand palms.  Local families say It was a really good time being out on the ice and staying cool, but overall, seeing those smiles and their family members face their fears on the ice. Almost 80 people came out to participate throughout the day. Officials

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Indio man identified as person found dead inside vehicle on dirt road near I-10 at Chiraco Summit

UPDATE 7/30/23 9:30 a.m. Edward Gonzales, a 60-year-old man from Indio was identified as the victim. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the death. UPDATE 7/26/23 5:17 p.m. A person was found dead today in a vehicle on a dirt road by Interstate 10 near Chiriaco Summit.    Officers responded

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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians donates school supplies to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla donated to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. The tribe donated nearly 500 articles of school supplies to the organization. Some items included backpacks and calculators. https://youtu.be/kL6kao5UI3Q CVRM serves locals experiencing homelessness, hunger, and other life challenges. This year, its goal is to hand out 2,500 backpacks to kindergarten through 12th grade students.

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Missing 81-year-old Coachella man located

Update 8/7/23 Salomon Moreno was located, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Original Report 7/28/23 The community is asked to help in the search for an 81-year-old Coachella man missing for several days. Salomon Rojas Moreno was last seen Wednesday when he was leaving his house on Juliana Drive at around 11 a.m. Family said

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Salton City man charged with multiple violent sexual assaults; More information sought

A Salton City man has been charged with multiple counts of violent sexual assaults, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. Philip Warren Carter, 32, was arrested by the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office on July 19. Investigators from the Imperial County Sherriff’s Office and the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office are seeking any

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