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02/01/2025

Magdalena Garcia Gutierrez has been named Volunteer of the Year for her exceptional dedication to the Coachella Senior Center and her community.

Magdalena Garcia Gutierrez has been named Volunteer of the Year for her exceptional dedication to the Coachella Senior Center and her community. With over 10 years of volunteer work, she contributed more than 2,000 hours last year alone. In recognition of her efforts, the city honored her with a sur...

02/01/2025

The Coachella Showcase football tournament, featuring top talent and professional coaches like Marshall Faulk, Leroy Glover, and Robert Griffith, will take place in two weeks from February 14-16, offering student athletes valuable coaching and experience.

The NBC Palm Springs Sports Desk, with Tim O'Brien, has exciting updates for local sports fans. First up, new replacements for the upcoming Pacific All-Star Game.

02/01/2025

The Variety Children's Charity of the Desert is honoring five women leaders at their 4th Annual Women of Wonder Luncheon, held at the Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage.

The Variety Children's Charity of the Desert is honoring five women leaders at their 4th Annual Women of Wonder Luncheon, held at the Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage. These local women are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community, particularly in empowering and enh...

02/01/2025

Cathedral City kicks off its ninth annual Taste of Jalisco Festival, showcasing the vibrant culture of Mexico with carnival rides, games, food, tequila tastings, and live music.

This weekend, Cathedral City is hosting its highly anticipated ninth annual Taste of Jalisco Festival, a lively celebration of Mexican culture. The festival features a wide range of activities for everyone to enjoy, from thrilling carnival rides and games to mouthwatering food and tequila tastings.....

02/01/2025

Paradise Pickleball, a new pickleball facility in Palm Desert, celebrated its grand opening today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Paradise Pickleball officially opened its doors today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the launch of its 21 PPA-approved pickleball courts tucked behind the Embassy Suites in Palm Desert. The facility was founded by Miles and Uta, who fell in love with the sport a few years ago and decided to...

02/01/2025

Chloe Carlson is live at Big Bear Mountain Resort, exploring the Alpine tubing area and showcasing the winter fun available after last weekend’s storm dropped a foot of fresh snow. She’s also filming an episode of PSN Wrapped, highlighting family-friendly activities. Meanwhile, our Walter Clark Highway 111 camera captured a stunning sunset across the valley.

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Chloe Carlson took to the slopes at Big Bear Mountain Resort today, giving viewers a firsthand look at the fresh winter conditions after last weekend’s storm dropped up to a foot of snow. Reporting live from the Alpine tubing area, Chloe showcased the popular family-friendly attraction, where visi...

02/01/2025

Harry and Lynn Langdon are taking legal action against La Quinta, claiming city officials are harassing them over a backyard trellis they built with verbal approval during COVID. The city argues it's too high and obstructs a neighbor's view, despite a court ruling in the Langdons' favor. With no written approval, the couple now faces an uphill legal battle.

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A La Quinta couple is preparing for another legal battle against the city over a backyard trellis they say was built with verbal approval. Harry and Lynn Langdon claim they were given permission at City Hall during the COVID-19 period but never received anything in writing. Now, the city argues that...

02/01/2025

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02/01/2025

The Palm Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint tonight, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., at an undisclosed location within the city.

The Palm Springs Police Department is set to hold a DUI checkpoint tonight, aiming to prevent impaired driving and enhance traffic safety. The checkpoint will run from 7 p.m. on Friday evening until 2 a.m. overnight at a location within the city that has seen an elevated number of impaired driving-r...

02/01/2025

Mario Vera Gonzalez, 44, has been charged with murder and additional offenses after allegedly stabbing 34-year-old James Edward Montenegro during a confrontation in Coachella.

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A convicted felon from Coachella, Mario Vera Gonzalez, was charged with murder and other offenses after allegedly fatally stabbing a 34-year-old man during a confrontation in the city. The victim, James Edward Montenegro, also from Coachella, was found dead at the scene following the attack on Monda...

02/01/2025

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01/31/2025

A major benefit concert to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires was held last night, featuring an incredible lineup of 28 performers. Green Day kicked off the event, with Billie Eilish making a special appearance.

A spectacular benefit concert was held last night to aid victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, with a star-studded lineup of performers taking the stage. The five-hour event took place across two major venues in Los Angeles—the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome—and was streamed live on m...

01/31/2025

Southern California weather is shaping up to be mild today with clouds moving in and temperatures around normal (71°F). A system bringing rain could wash away snow from recent storms by Wednesday, with a possibility of sprinkles in the Coachella Valley.

Let’s kick off the weathercast with a Tram Cam shot, where we can see the remnants of the snow from a couple of days ago. That snow could be gone soon, as a system moving through Southern California on Wednesday may bring rain that could wash it all away. More details to come on that in a moment.

01/31/2025

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office has closed its investigation into former Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege regarding allegations she did not primarily live in the district she represented. The investigation was dismissed after Holstege's term expired on December 12, 2024, and the action was deemed moot.

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The Riverside County District Attorney's Office has announced the closure of its investigation into former Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege. The investigation, which centered on allegations that Holstege did not primarily live in the district she represented, was dismissed after Holstege....

01/31/2025

Residents in the Cove community of Cathedral City are facing harassment from a neighbor who uses a bullhorn to shout racist and anti-LGBTQ+ slurs at all hours. Despite multiple police reports, neighbors say little has been done to stop the disturbing behavior. Legal experts suggest restraining orders and lawsuits may be necessary to restore peace.

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Residents of the Cove community in Cathedral City are speaking out against an ongoing campaign of hate coming from a neighbor who has taken to using a bullhorn to target people based on their race and sexual orientation. Neighbors say the outbursts—filled with racist, homophobic, and politically c...

01/31/2025

Apple’s latest earnings report was a mixed bag. The company exceeded earnings expectations, with strong Mac and iPad sales driving a 4% rise in overall revenue. However, iPhone sales fell short of estimates, particularly in China, where sales dropped 11.1%. Despite this, Apple’s stock rose 3% in extended trading after the company forecasted revenue growth for the March quarter. The Services division saw double-digit growth, and CEO Tim Cook noted that Apple Intelligence could boost future sales once it expands to more languages and regions.

Apple’s Earnings: Strong Profits, Weak iPhone Sales, and a China ChallengeInformation for this article was provided byBy Market BriefsApple’s latest earnings report offered a mix of highs and lows. While the company outperformed Wall Street’s overall earnings expectations, it missed iPhone sal...

01/31/2025

Shohei Ohtani and several L.A. Dodgers teammates visited Fire Station 69 in Pacific Palisades to thank firefighters for their service. The World Series champions also presented a check to the LAFD Foundation, showing their appreciation for the department’s dedication.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are stepping up to support the city’s firefighters. Shohei Ohtani, along with several teammates, visited Fire Station 69 in Pacific Palisades to personally thank the crew for their hard work and dedication.

01/31/2025

It's Friday, end the week off right with NBC Palm Springs.

We have all the headlines you need to know before the weekend gets off to a start.