Traffic is back up to speed on Interstate 10 after a Greyhound bus heading from LA to Phoenix crashed, sending at least a dozen people to the hospital and backing up traffic for miles. The California Highway Patrol said the bus was traveling in the #2 lane at about 60-65 mph when a tire blew
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Firefighters reported progress Tuesday morning in stopping a mulch fire that spread to a grove of palm trees in Thousand Palms. The fire was reported around 6:30 p.m. along the 29000 block of Calle Castillo Lane. Crews were expected to be on the scene for several hours for mopping up. As of midnight, Cal Fire
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British fashion designer Keanan Duffty presented rock ‘n’ roll and other rebel fashion to the runway. It was a sold out crowd for the 4th night of Fashion Week. Wednesday will feature the collection of Canadian designer Christopher Bates, showing off his spring/summer 2022 menswear and womenswear. On Thursday, FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise) will present
Continue Reading Join Eye on the Desert’s Patrick Evans for live coverage of Fashion Week El Paseo with all the details and live interviews on the runway shows happening this week. Monday’s show kicks off with The “Buzz” on El Paseo, featuring the Spring and Summer collections from local merchants like Grayse, Chrissy’s on El Paseo and
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Free dental, vision and medical care will be offered to underserved and underinsured individuals, veterans,seniors, and families in Riverside and surrounding Counties on March 25-27, 2022, at the Riverside CountyFairgrounds in Indio, CA. More than 150 volunteer healthcare professionals from throughout California areprojected to provide needed care for an anticipated 750 people per day. All
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The principal of Indio High School traveled to Washington D.C. last week to meet with members of congress to ask for resources to address the mental-health crisis of students and the educator shortage. Derrick Lawson led the delegation of California principals as federal lawmakers look to finalize the education budget.
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Valley State Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia announced Thursday he will be seeking re-election in the State Assembly, ending months of speculation of a possible Congressional run in the newly-drawn eastern Coachella Valley district. Back in December, Garcia issued a statement that said in part: “I have not ruled anything out, including continuing for assembly or running in the
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Palm Springs police announced an update this morning and said investigators are handling a suspicious death from over the weekend as a homicide. It took place near the 600 block of Rosa Parks Rd, near the Desert Highlands Gateway Estates Community. Officers responded to reports of a death at around 5:30 Saturday evening. No other
Continue ReadingDrivers faced heavy traffic on the I-10 in both directions near the Cook street exit Monday night. This after two separate crashes on both sides of the freeway. CHP says no one was injured in either crash. Officials confirmed a separate crash at the Cook street westbound offramp. Two vehicles were involved with minor injuries
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Check out what the readers of Coachella Valley Independent voted as the best eats and drinks in the valley. We got a taste of what Chef Tanya’s Kitchen has to offer, and spotlighted winners for Best Pizza, Best Italian, Best Coffee and more! Check out the full list of winners here: A full half-hour of coverage
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We spotlighted the winners from the arts category from the Coachella Valley Best Of awards. The Gand Band was voted best local band for the second year in a row. We sat down with the founders on their upcoming performances and their history within the valley. Other winners highlighted include The Palm Springs Air Museum,
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Professionals who help with some of the most needed services in the valley were highlighted today. We spoke with Comfort Air on being voted Best Air Conditioner Repair, and highlighted other winners including Walter Clark, Dr. Timothy Jochen, Sergio’s Automotive Repair and also Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz. We’ll be highlighting more winners through Wednesday
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Fashion and style in the valley were at the forefront Tuesday on Eye on the Desert. Patrick spoke with the winner from best resale and vintage clothing – Revivals Stores! Other winners featured on the show include Destination PSP, My Little Flower Shop, Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente, Misty’s Consignments and Palm Springs Fine Men’s
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Update 4:30 p.m. – Desert Hot Springs Police confirm that they responded to a call of shots fired at 6th Street and Cactus. The intersection was blocked off for a couple of hours, while police investigated the call. As of 4:30 p.m. there have been no victims found and no suspects arrested. Desert Hot Springs
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Palm Desert City Manager Todd Hileman says the city is monitoring “foreclosure proceedings” currently underway at the Westfield Mall. “We have brought a team on onboard to help us monitor the situation, the foreclosure proceedings that are occurring right now,” said Hileman. “We are trying to reach out actively and understand exactly what the plan
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