Indio, CA The annual Presidents Day Parade kicked off Monday morning for the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. The annual parade draws thousands of spectators. One local family says, "there was a drummer set that went by. We like to see the drummers. We got here at 8, so it’s going till 11, so 3 hours. We wanted […]
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Palm Springs, CA The world premiere of a new documentary detailing Frank Sinatra’s connection to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley at large will premiere tomorrow during the Modernism Week celebration held through Sunday. “Sinatra in Palm Springs — The Place He Called Home,” explores the singer’s attachment to the Coachella Valley, which he called home for nearly half a […]
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Indio, CA Shirley Wallace grew up in Thermal during the forties. Her father was one of the first African Americans to make the east valley home, and many years later Wallace returns to share her family roots. A grass-roots group called "Heart of Indio" and the Coachella Valley History Museum worked together to host a Black History […]
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Indio, CA FIND Food Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Espinosa as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization. Her first day at the food bank was Feb. 15, 2018. “Our Board of Directors is very excited to have a new CEO on board,” said FIND Board Chair Deborah […]
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As Modernism Week 2018 begins Thursday, the Palm Springs Community is remembering the life of artist, Paul Bellardo. He died in July of 2017 at the age of 92 but this week, his legacy is on display through his ceramic art, all made of a little clay, some water and an abundance of passion. Those ingredients […]
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Indio, CA Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival goers who bring electronic recyclables from home can get into the 72nd annual fair in Indio for free Wednesday. Attendees can get in free by bringing in used electronic recyclables to either the fair’s main gate or Gate 6 at the Riverside County Fairgrounds. Story: Dog Abandoned […]
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Across the Coachella Valley, there’s a growing problem with animals being abandoned at local dog parks. One of those dogs, found by KMIR’s Patrick Price while out on a separate story last Friday at the Civic Center Dog Park near the College of the Desert. "This little girl was sitting by the gate, inside the gate […]
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Palm Springs, CA A total of 6,250 red roses: That’s how many roses Palm Springs Florist ordered for this year’s Valentine’s Day. The city’s oldest flower shop knows a thing or two about love. This will be their 71st Valentine’s Day. Jordan Hall’s grandfather opened this flower shop in 1947. STORY: ‘Love is Louder’ Campaign Combats […]
