The Palm Springs Unified School District Board passed a resolution on Tuesday “Providing All Children Equal Access to Education, Regardless of Immigration Status.” PSUSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tony Signoret told families on Friday that the resolution is to let the community know that all students in the District, regardless of their immigration status, have
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At least 800 families are having a very happy Christmas this year through the California Highway Patrol’s CHiPs for Kids program and the Galilee Center in Mecca. Kids got some well deserved Christmas gifts on Friday at the Center, all from those who participated in CHiPs for Kids over the last month with “Cover the
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After pleading guilty in federal court to distributing narcotics causing death, Marshall Juarez Pena of Cathedral City was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in federal prison, 3 years probation upon release, and pay restitution to the family of the victim. The case dates back to February 5, 2023, when a 33 year old man
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When Art Avaness hired a handyman to work on his home in Rancho Mirage, he never thought the project would turn into an active investigation. That’s because Avaness says the handy man he hired took over $3,000 in construction tools from his home over the course of several months. “Tools were going missing. I was
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The Coachella Valley’s first Shake Shack opened its doors Friday in Palm Desert. Doors opened to the public at 10:30 a.m. at the restaurant, located 73-199 El Paseo within the Shops of El Paseo. To celebrate the opening, the first 100 people who entered received a custom Created Co. Cold Cup. Additionally, officials said on
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At a time when many bake cakes and cookies for winter holidays, U.S. egg prices are rising as an intensifying bird flu outbreak has killed millions of the nation’s laying hens. Rising cases of bird flu have caused shortages and food insecurities in shoppers. According to the FDA, 5% of all egg-laying hens have been
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By Clare Foran, Haley Talbot, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden signed a stopgap funding bill into law Saturday, extending government funding into March, after President-elect Donald Trump upended the effort to prevent a shutdown earlier in the week by coming out against an initial bipartisan deal. After signing the
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Two former employees are accused of breaking into their old store in Yucca Valley and stealing money from the cash register. The incident happened Wednesday at around 8:30 p.m. at Tractor Supply on 57980 Twentynine Palms Highway. Authorities said two suspects clad with masks partially concealing their identities entered the store prior to closing time.
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A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of homicide in connection with a deadly brush fire in Coachella on Halloween. The homicide dates back to Oct. 31 at around 12:15 a.m. Deputies were called out to a brush fire in the 51000 block of Cesar Chavez Street. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, when
Continue Reading The Galilee Center in Mecca is working to make the holidays brighter for many families. Volunteers for the Center gathered Monday to package toys and gifts in preparation for its annual holiday drive-through distributions for families. The drive-thru food basket distribution is today, December 19th, starting at 2:00 p.m., and the drive-thru toy distribution will
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From jazz and rock to r&b, this locally-owned storefront has all your music needs in Palm Springs. Nonprofit ‘Music Heals Inc’ runs on a mission of bringing music education to all students on the spectrum. For nearly 15 years, thousands of students have benefitted from the program. The shop sells vintage vinyl records, clothing and
Continue ReadingAccording to UCLA Health, Americans consume twice as much alcohol during the holiday season compared to the rest of the year. The holiday season is a time of cheer, but it also brings significant stress. A study from the American Psychological Association shows that 89% of U.S. adults experience stress during the holidays, with 41% reporting higher stress
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There’s a local winner in the Mega Millions Lottery – Two tickets matched five numbers, and one of those tickets was sold in Yucca Valley. That lucky ticket came from the Hero Market on Old Woman Springs Road, and is worth just over $226 thousand dollars. The winning numbers were 56, 66, 67, 68, 69,
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César E. Chávez, a Civil Rights, Latino and Labor Leader, will soon be honored by the creation of the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. The Senate unanimously passed legislation by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Thursday to memorialize and preserve nationally significant sites related to César E. Chávez and
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After working all year to secure outside funding, Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announces it has received more than $319 million dollars in grant money to help make their services more affordable and reliable for customers. The company says the funds will ease financial burden on ratepayers, allow updates to critical infrastructure, and help improve the
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The City of Indio held a special ceremony on Thursday to mark the 100 year anniversary of Shields Date Garden, a cornerstone of Indio’s history and culture. Shields Date Garden has been a key landmark and an integral part of Indio’s identity since 1924 and is known for its world-famous dates along with the film,
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Newly elected Republican Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez says party affiliation is preventing him and other CA lawmakers from becoming members of the Latino Caucus at the State Capitol. Jeff Gonzalez (11/18/24) On Dec. 2, the California Legislature returned to Sacramento for the start of a 2-year legislative session. 29 new lawmakers were sworn in at the
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The City of Coachella is studying the best location for a new rail station along the future Coachella Valley Rail (CV Rail) route, connecting Downtown LA to the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Rail Station Feasibility Study has been ongoing since November, and the deadline for public feedback is Friday, December 20th. Get more information on
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College of the Desert broke ground on its new athletic complex, bringing long-awaited upgrades to the school’s sports facilities. The ceremony took place on the football field at the 50-yard line. Student athletes say this is a “touchdown” for the school’s athletic program. The event was attended by school officials, local leaders and players from
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School officials announce that the track at Desert Hot Springs High School will be closed from Saturday, December 21, 2024, through Sunday, January 12, 2025, for essential repairs and resurfacing. During this time, public use on weekends will not be allowed.
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