Los veteranos del Valle de Coachella están preocupados después de que el Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos (VA) despidiera a 1.000 de sus empleados a finales de la semana pasada. Según el VA, estos despidos le ahorrarán al departamento más de $98 millones. Estos fondos se redirigirán hacia la atención, los servicios y los beneficios
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El “Plaza Theatre”, que se encuentra en proceso de renovación, recibió una donación de $1 millón del empresario inmobiliario local Brad Prescott, anunció hoy el teatro. Además de la suma inicial de siete cifras, Prescott, a través de su Fundación Brad Prescott, prometió igualar hasta $1 millón en donaciones adicionales, según un comunicado de la
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El Colegio del Desierto se ha asociado con DAP Health que de ahora en adelante brindará a los estudiantes acceso gratuito a servicios de bienestar sexual, grantizando que aquellos de comunidades desatendidas puedan recibir atención médica como exámenes y tratamiento para enfermedades de transmisión sexual, prevención de infecciones, métodos anticonceptivos, exámenes de embarazo, anticonceptivos de
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El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Palm Springs organizó una feria de reclutamiento de maestros el sábado pasado y la participación fue alta. Según PSUSD, alrededor de 240 personas se registraron con anticipación para el evento. Se realizaron entrevistas en todas las áreas temáticas con énfasis en puestos difÃciles de cubrir en áreas que incluyen matemáticas,
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Una serie de talleres de pinturas del artista “Hockney + You: Una experiencia artÃstica y una historia de amor” estarán disponibles para los niños de nuestro valle en Old Town Artisan Studios. A partir de las 11 de la mañana hasta las 3 de la tarde, los niños tendrán la oportunidad de ilustrar sus propios dibujos
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Palm Springs peak tourism season is from January to April, known for its warm weather conditions and consistent tourist attractions, including the Date Festival and more. Typically, March is the most popular time for visitors, especially during the Indian Wells Open. However, locals say they’ve noticed more people visiting this month. Tourism in the Coachella
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High pressure continues to spread into the west coast today. This is allowing our temperatures to consistently reach the 80s to start the workweek. This wave pattern (trough and ridge) is fairly “high amplitude”. This means the high pressure is reaching far to the north and it’s also allowing the jetstream to dip farther south
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The price to fuel up is creeping up again. The state’s average price per gallon inching closer to $5, according to new data from AAA. AAA reports that as of Feb. 17 the average price for a gallon of gas in California is $4.84, while the national average is $3.16. Average price of a regular gallon
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Un hombre confrontado por agentes de la Patrulla de Caminos de California por supuestamente arrojar piedras a vehÃculos que pasaban justo al norte de San Jacinto recibió un disparo mortal cuando les arrojó piedras, dijeron hoy las autoridades. El tiroteo se produjo poco antes de las cinco de la tarde. el lunes en Gilman Springs
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Gene Autry Trail ha reabierto a través de Whitewater Wash. Se produce después de que se cerró el martes por la mañana debido al viento y la arena. Si el área se cierra nuevamente, se recomienda a los automovilistas que utilicen rutas alternativas, incluidas Indian Canyon Drive y Vista Chino.
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SAN JACINTO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man confronted by California Highway Patrol officers for allegedly throwing rocks at passing vehicles just north of San Jacinto was fatally shot when he threw rocks at them, authorities said today. The shooting occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Monday on Gilman Springs Road, just east of Highway 79, according
Continue Reading PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The under-renovation Plaza Theatre has received a $1 million donation from local real estate entrepreneur Brad Prescott, the theater announced today. In addition to the initial seven-figure sum, Prescott, through his Brad Prescott Foundation, promised to match up to $1 million in additional donations, according to a statement from the
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Winds overnight have brought blowing sand and dust, along with one road closure due to blowing sand issues. Those gusty winds are the result of high pressure off the coast, and an area of low pressure to our North funneling winds through the San Gorgonio Pass. Winds peaked overnight, but we’ll still see some strong
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It’s an absolutely gorgeous Monday in the Coachella Valley with sunny skies and just a few high clouds drifting through. Temperatures are reaching the upper 70s and low 80s today, making for fantastic weather at the Riverside County Fair & Date Festival President’s Day parade in Indio. We’re about 5 degrees above normal for this
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The Palm Springs Fire Department is giving a warm welcome to its newest member – Maximus, a 1-1/2 year old Yellow Lab. Maximus will be out and about in the community with his handler, Fire Captain Ronnie Skyberg. Say hello when you see them, and follow Maximus on Instagram: @maximus_in_action.
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People gathered Monday morning in Indio for the annual Presidents’ Day parade. Cheerleaders — marching bands — police — and firefighters along with a number of community groups all marched through the downtown area. The holiday honors our nation’s presidents.    Today’s holiday initially celebrated our first president George Washington’s birthday but was changed in 1970
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A suspect is in custody after a high-speed pursuit ended in a brief standoff Monday afternoon. The incident started at Noon when deputies saw a vehicle reported stolen in the area of 66th Avenue and Tyler Street in Thermal, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies followed the vehicle and a pursuit was later
Continue Reading El Departamento de Bomberos de Palm Springs le está dando una cálida bienvenida a su nuevo miembro Maximus, Maximus estará en la comunidad con su entrenador, el Capitán de Bomberos Ronnie Skyberg. Puedes seguir a Maximus en Instagram: @maximus_in_action.
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We had a pair of college golf tournaments in town on Monday with the first round of the Prestige at PGA West in La Quinta and the final round of the Alice and John Wallace Classic at Monterey CC in Palm Desert. North Carolina leads the Prestige after one round, led by top-ranked amateur David
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