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Among a slew of executive orders passed by President Donald Trump following his inauguration was an order on birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship is granted to anyone born in the United States. But now, President Trump hopes to reinterpret the practice under the 14th amendment. Under the president’s plan, those born in the United States could

The Coachella Valley Teachers Association is blasting the Coachella Valley Unified School District ahead of its meeting on Thursday. In December 2024, the District’s Board of Trustees adopted a fiscal stabilization plan after reports that the District was facing a $44 million budget shortfall. The plan includes the reduction of nearly 200 staff members. Wednesday

In a four-to-one vote, the Coachella City Council has appointed former City Manager Bill Pattison as Acting City Manager beginning Thursday, January 23. Before the vote, Pattison made comments to the Council, thanking it for putting him in the position and saying that he will try to get up to speed on city issues as

Public Safety Power Shutoffs by Southern California Edison have impacted Cabazon communities in the last week amid heightened wildfire risk. Jeff Monford, spokesperson for Southern California Edison, said the power shut offs are used as a public safety tool. “We want to prevent is the hazard that would come when debris becomes airborne and could

With President Trump now in office, concerns are growing over potential ICE raids and deportations. On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security ended a policy that restricts ICE from arresting undocumented people at or near sensitive locations, including schools, houses of worship, and hospitals. As a response, sanctuary cities like Coachella are ramping up efforts to ensure

Coachella Valley Unified School District is hosting a prom dress giveaway for the upcoming prom season. The dresses are gently worn, and are free. The dresses can be viewed and tried on by appointment on select dates throughout the month of February. Click here or on the QR code below to sign up for an

Phil Ford and Mimi Hines will be awarded the 473rd star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars today. The music and comedy duo, a married couple of 18 years, will be formally honored at a 2 p.m. ceremony Tuesday.    Ford and Hines’ longstanding partnership started with a breakout appearance on “The Tonight

Three people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Indio. The crash was reported just before 5:00 p.m. on Avenue 52 and Jackson Street. According to CAL FIRE, firefighters arrived to the scene and reported multiple people were trapped. “After approximately twenty minutes, firefighters freed 3 patients, who are in moderate condition, and

Power rates will soon be going up for residents serviced by Imperial Irrigation District. After a community workshop last week, The IID Board on Tuesday approved a rate update. The last IID rate adjustment was nine years ago, in 2015. The new rate increase goes into effect beginning this year with annual increases through the

UPDATE: Power lines have been removed by SCE and lanes are open. The closure lasted close to 30 minutes. California Highway Patrol confirms power lines down on westbound side of Interstate 10, with all westbound lanes closed west of the Indian Canyon Drive exit. All westbound traffic is being diverted to exit at Indian Canyon