The Palm Springs International Film Festival entered its fifth day today, featuring special screenings, notable appearances and preparations for the announcement of juried awards later this week. Screenings on Monday morning included the film “Nickle Boys,” an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, exploring the harrowing experiences of two boys at an abusive reform
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Gusty Santa Ana Winds arrive tomorrow and last into Wednesday evening. This will increase fire danger, cause blowing sand and dust, and lower visibility which could create travel issues. High Wind Watches and Warnings have popped up around the region, along with Red Flag Warnings out toward the Coast. Those strong winds will arrive tomorrow
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The El Dorado Polo Club in Indio is coming to life every weekend until the end of March. Players from around the world are coming to compete in the Coachella Valley. As horses gallivant across the polo grounds, many spectators come not only to cheer on their favorites but also to experience the graceful skills
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Several honorees from the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) were among the top winners at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. Adrien Brody took home Best Male Actor – Drama for his role in “The Brutalist.” He took home the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the PSIFF. Zoe Saldana, who was among the cast
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The White House released President Biden’s travel plans for next week, and there is a planned stop in the Valley. In a brief statement released Friday morning, it stated that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden plan to travel to California. On Monday, January 6, the President and First Lady will travel to
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The City of La Quinta, in collaboration with the Desert Cities National Charity League, will host a blood drive on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the La Quinta Wellness Center, located at 78450 Avenida La Fonda. Participants who donate blood will receive a LifeStream shirt, while supplies last. To schedule
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival is continuing their community events with multiple, book to screen panels. Book to Screen is a program dedicated to exploring the dynamic and often intricate relationship between written works and their cinematic adaptations. This program offers a unique opportunity to engage with the creative minds behind some of today’s most compelling films
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Two dogs attacked a woman Saturday morning in Desert Hot Springs. The victim, a 76-year-old woman visiting from Sinaloa, Mexico, suffered multiple wounds to her arms and legs. Emergency responders transported her to a local hospital. It was at the hospital where an assessment of her wounds resulted in an amputation of the right arm.
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In a Friday news conference, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco asked that anyone with information regarding the 2020 mass killing out of Aguanga come forward. The murders happened about 20 miles east of Temecula – Seven people working at an illegal outdoor marijuana grow were shot and killed in a home. Most recently, in mid-December,
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Hollywood’s brightest stars gathered Friday night for the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, celebrating standout performances and cinematic achievements. Nicole Kidman, honored with the International Star Award for her role in Babygirl, dedicated the recognition to her mother. Ariana Grande received the Rising Star Award for her performance in Wicked. “I’ve
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In a release from Desert Care Network, they are announcing the birth of three new year’s babies – one for each of the Network’s hospitals. Desert Regional Medical Center welcomed its first baby of 2025, Clara Jane, who arrived into the world at 5:45 am on January 2nd. Parents Brandon and Ashley Berumen say they
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The 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala brought out some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Stars like Timothy Chalamet, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande and many more walked the red carpet at the Palm Springs Convention Center to celebrate outstanding achievements in film. News Channel 3’s Patrick Evans, Tori King, and Allie Anthony hosted the
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UPDATE: Three people have been detained in a pursuit that started in Coachella and ended in a crash on westbound Interstate 10 near Cook Street. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies located and attempted to pull over a stolen car around 1:00 p.m. on Friday near Cesar Chavez and 54th Avenue in Coachella. The
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A report by the Washington Post states President Biden is planning to sign a proclamation designating the land area south of Joshua Tree National Park as Chuckwalla National Monument. The proposed Monument area spans from the east end of the Coachella Valley to the Colorado River. The establishment of Chuckwalla National Monument will make drilling,
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Nancy Gutierrez arrived to the emergency room in September 2007 after a bad fall crushed her arm. Her arm was shattered from shoulder to elbow, the emergency doctors said that they had never encountered a break so severe. 82-year-old Gutierrez was then sent to Loma Linda University Health where she was treated by Wesley Phipatanakul,
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One hiker was airlifted Wednesday afternoon after an inaccessible rescue one mile from the Palm Springs Station trail, per Riverside County Fire Department. It was unclear what caused the person to need aid. The hiker complained of undisclosed minor pain. Following this latest incident, officials are urging hikers to be safe. Daniel Coleman, with the
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UPDATE: The Riverside County Coroner reports that 72-year-old Patrick Petre, the bicyclist involved in the Palm Desert traffic collision on Thursday, died from his injuries Friday afternoon. The driver involved is cooperating with the investigation. An early morning collision in Palm Desert sent a bicyclist to the hospital with major injuries. According to the Riverside
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A Las Vegas man arrested at a Donald Trump rally in Coachella last October had a court date in Indio Thursday morning to face charges of carrying a loaded firearm in a public place. Vem Miller, 49, was arrested Oct. 12. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the rally. Miller did not appear before the
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Opening night for the Palm Springs International Film Festival kicked off at Palm Springs High School. The Festival is celebrating its 36th year, with the opening night screening of ‘Better Man,’ a biographical film about British pop superstar Robbie Williams. It takes a creative twist by portraying main character Williams through the lens of a
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The Valley’s traffic safety issues have become more apparent in recent days following three major accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists, two of which were fatal. And in Cathedral City, where pedestrian-related deaths aren’t uncommon, the city has taken a new proactive measure. Orange fencing placed down Ramon Road before Landau Boulevard prevents pedestrians from running
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