Local bartender says Palm Springs bar community was “instrumental” in recovery after severe stroke 

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - A local bartender, Paul Whiteley, says that the community at Streetbar in Palm Springs was instrumental in his recovery after he was paralyzed by a stroke three years ago at the age of 54. A CDC study finds that the rates of stroke among adults under the age of 65 is increasing.

Every year, Whiteley decorates the chandelier at Streetbar to spread holiday cheer.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear about how the community came together to support Whiteley and what the holidays mean to him.