The first qualifying session for the BNP Paribas takes place Monday, March 7, but on Saturday elementary students took over the grounds for kids day. The event featured tennis clinics, yoga, arts and crafts all for free. There was also a climbing wall and a live DJ to entertain the grade school students. “It’s been […]
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The Braille Institute held a free community open house at its new Coachella Valley Neighborhood Center. Staff offered tours of the facility, demonstrations of their state of the art equipment and introduced the community to their team. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Friday, March 6. The center represents the next key step in […]
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, meaning it’s time to “spring forward” and turn clocks ahead by one hour. As usual, fire officials urged people to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke alarms and replace the batteries if necessary. It is also a good […]
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As more coronavirus cases hit the United States, concern over popular events is growing. The city of Miami cancelled their Ultra Music Festival and South by Southwest in Austin is losing promoters. Now a petition to call off Coachella is spreading, gathering almost three thousand signatures in three days. Several Coachella Valley residents have signed […]
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One after another, dog owners gave their testimonies about backyard breeding at the Palm Springs City Council meeting. The term “backyard” refers to amateur breeders who are ill-prepared and often misguided. Members of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter were among those concerned about the issue. “We’re talking about breeders who conduct inhumane breeding practices and […]
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As presidential primaries draw closer, campaign teams work harder. “We just see the need for a big change at the White House right now,” said Oscar Ortiz. “So I think everyone is gathering support for Bernie right now so we can have some different policies coming through the federal government.” A local group for Sen. […]
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Sgt. De Veas has worked in law enforcement for decades, but now says his job is becoming more challenging than ever. “I see definitely an increase in crime, I see a definite increase in drug usage i see huge effect on quality of life issues,” said Sgt. De Veas. He’s in charge of the East […]
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Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage has recently been named a “Million Hearts Hospital” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The title comes from the organization’s dedication to cardiovascular care, and the steps they’ve taken to reduce heart disease related deaths. “You come to us when you’re already sick but we’re trying to promote […]
