Alaska Airlines began year-round nonstop service today to San Jose and seasonal service to Austin, Texas from Palm Springs International Airport. The two new flights mean that Alaska now offers nonstop service to seven cities from Palm Springs, according to officials. “With the start of year-round service to San Jose, Palm Springs is now just
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The Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival & Food Truck Fiesta makes its return with events starting Friday. The festival will feature three days of activities for the whole family including balloon tether rides, nighttime balloon glows, romantic dinners, live musical entertainment, gourmet food trucks, Kids’ Zone, Art Show, outdoor market, family-friendly activities and so
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Riverside County reported 38 new COVID-19 deaths over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of COVID deaths reported this week up to 67. County officials said this is the most Covid deaths reported at one point since March/April. The deaths range from Aug. 4 to Nov. 14. The youngest person was a
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Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were discovered in La Quinta, officials announced today. The infected mosquitoes were collected from traps near Fritz Burns Park, at the intersection of Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas, according to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. This is the second time mosquitoes in La Quinta have been
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Outdoor dining decks outside restaurants have popped up and become so popular during the pandemic. An I-Team investigation reveals you might not be as safe as you think you are, or should be, when dining out on the curb in front of your favorite restaurant. Our investigation also shows actions are being taken to improve your safety when sitting in
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A Coachella Valley mother who ignored pleas to get vaccinated is being remembered after losing her battle with Covid-19. Loved ones say Jenny Gutierrez from Indio was a hardworking, positive pillar in the community – a single mother who leaves behind four kids. CLICK HERE to donate to Gutierrez’s GoFundMe. Gutierrez was the long-time manager
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Officials continue to warn the public about the fentanyl crisis here in Southern California. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with one father looking to raise awareness — sharing his own heartbreaking story after losing his daughter. “I got a call from my youngest daughter Sky…and she simply said Dad get home…Alex is dead,” said
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Palm Spring’s new police chief has been officially sworn in to the position. Andrew Mills, Santa Cruz’s former police chief, took part in a swear-in ceremony during Thursday’s meeting of the Palm Springs City Council. Mayor Christy Holstege conducted the ceremony with Mills at the beginning of the meeting. The new chief made brief remarks
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The Indio City Council has approved the long-term loan of the Colossal Cacti installation from the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to be displayed in downtown Indio, city officials announced today. Goldenvoice, the festival organizers, offered Indio the art installation, which will be displayed next to the Indio Visitors Center, in the area
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Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage has installed a memorial to mark the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on our community. “There hasn’t been a global public health crisis of this magnitude for 100 years and I felt compelled to create a monument to ensure we will never forget the impact Covid-19 has had on
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Rancho Mirage Councilmember G. Dana Hobart submitted his resignation on Thursday. City officials confirmed Hobart’s resignation will be effective on Friday, November 19, 2021. City officials did not list a reason behind his resignation. Hobart’s term was set to end on Nov. 2022. Gabe Codding, the city’s director of marketing, Mayor Ted Weill and Mayor Pro Tem
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A 53-year-old man who fatally beat another man with a baseball bat in Thermal was found today to have been legally insane at the time of the murder. After more than a week of deliberations at the Banning Justice Center, jurors found Saul Mayoral legally insane at the time of the March 23, 2018, killing
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Sunline Transit Agency is hosting its annual “Fill the Bus” event Thursday to collect donations for those in need this holiday season. There are only two locations this year where you can drop off donations: Walmart in Palm DesertRalphs in Palm Springs Smoke Tree Village You can find the SunBus outside these two establishments from
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The developer of a proposed surf park in La Quinta tried to win over the support of neighbors concerned about the impact of lighting on surrounding communities. Beams of light poured down from above Wednesday night onto the proposed site of Coral Mountain Resort, the massive billion dollar surf project that’s facing a wave of
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A new digital hub had its long-awaited grand opening in Palm Desert Wednesday afternoon after it was delayed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Palm Desert iHub ribbon cutting Cal State San Bernardino issued a press release touting the addition of the facility in the Coachella Valley, which is located across the street from
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Major changes are underway at a mobile home park in Desert Hot Springs located off Palm Dr. between 5th and 6th St. Over the past decade, police have responded to numerous 911 calls in the area. As a result, the city has been trying to find a solution. A new owner just purchased the property
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An immersive Modernish museum is coming soon to Palm Springs courtesy of the Jerry & Tracy Turco Foundation. Tracy Turco announced on social media that they have closed on two buildings to serve as the home of the new museum. The Turcos own and designed some local hotels in recent years, including the Art Hotel,
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The White Party is returning to Palm Springs in 2022. Organizers announced that the White Party 2022 will be held on April 29 to May 1. The White Party returns to Palm Springs after a three-year hiatus. The event was originally scheduled to be held this year during Halloween weekend, however, it was postponed following
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Palm Springs International Airport officially launched four new routes on Wednesday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the airport Wednesday morning to celebrate the launch of four new Allegiant Air routes which include Nashville, Indianapolis, Des Moines, and Provo. PSP’s inaugural flight Nashville took off shortly after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Flights from Palm Springs International
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The city of Palm Springs is gearing up for a discussion this week on providing reparations for evicting minority residents from Section 14 more than 55 years ago. “We want to see our families compensated,” said Deiter Crawford. Crawford currently lives in the north Palm Springs home that his grandmother bought and finished building after
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