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City of Coachella being sued by employee over allegations of retaliation
Update 5/7/24 The city of Coachella shared a statement responding to the lawsuit and the allegations made by the city employee. “The City of Coachella denies the allegations made by Mr. Chris Oppenheimer, City Inspector, and his attorney, Mrs. Megan Beaman-Jacinto, former City of Coachella Council Member. While the City is precluded from commenting on
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Community members react to plans for new multipurpose facility in Coachella
Members of the community attended a press conference in Coachella Tuesday where Mayor Steven Hernandez officially announced a $10 million state grant for the construction of a new Community Resilience Center (CRC). City council members, representatives from Governor Newsom’s administration, and other community partners were also at the event. When completed, the retrofitted multi-use facility
PSUSD celebrating school staff members throughout the month
It’s Teacher Appreciation Day! While teachers always deserve thanks, the Palm Springs Unified School District is showing gratitude to all school staff members. They have days to celebrate school lunch heroes, workers, principals, teachers, school nurses, counselors, bus drivers, and school communicators. There are many ways to thank school staff members. You can bring handwritten
Gene Autry Trail reopens. Indian Canyon Drive closed possibly until Wednesday
Update: May 7, 2024 – 9:10 AM The City of Palm Springs reopened Gene Autry Trail through the Whitewater wash Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. N. Indian Canyon Dr remained closed due to built-up sand drifts on the roadway. E. Vista Chino was also open Wednesday morning. Update: May 6, 2024 – 5:50 PM The
Suspected cat burglar arrested in Rancho Mirage
A 47-year-old man suspected of stealing items from a garage and vehicle last week was arrested in Rancho Mirage. The theft was reported at around 8:30 a.m. on April 30. Deputies responded to a gated community in Rancho Mirage regarding a residential burglary that occurred while the victims were asleep. “The suspect initially burglarized the
Valley florist prepares for Mother’s Day rush as consumer spending is set to hit near-record
Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion. Most (59%) of those celebrating the holiday are shopping specifically
Desert Regional Medical Center celebrates National Nurses Day
Today marks the start of National Nurses Week, with Monday being National Nurses Day. At Desert Regional Medical Center, nurses will be honored with a luncheon. Six nurses will be commended for their exceptional service. “These nurses provide extraordinary care,” said Kim Johnson, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer. One nurse will be awarded a scholarship to
Local reaction to Hamas cease-fire agreement as negotiations remain underway
Hamas accepted the Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal on Monday. Senior Hamas leader Taher Al-Nono says it, “includes a ceasefire, reconstruction, the return of the displaced, and the liberation of prisoners.” Israel has responded to Hamas’ acceptance of the proposal, saying the deal does not fully meet their “core demands.” Israel remains a part of continued negotiations