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History of the Cabazon Dinosaurs, Claude K. Bell, 1960’s
Coachella Valley -Cabazon Dinosaurs, Claude K. Bell, 1960’s Mr. Bell spent more than two decades and $300,000 creating the giant creatures on an otherwise desolate stretch of Interstate 10 near Palm Springs. The dinosaurs, a 150-ton, concrete brontosaurus named Dinney
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Traveling With Françoise Television Show – Stream On Demand on CoachellaValley.com (18 New Episodes Available)
STREAMING ON DEMAND NOW – Closed Caption Available!!You’ve found it! 18 of Francoise’s TV show now available for streaming here. This page will help you find the places featured on the new Traveling With Françoise television show: Travel With Francoise
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Coachella Valley Veterans Day Facts
Coachella Valley Veterans Day Facts! In 1954, President Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to
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Coachella Valley Do You Know the History of Veterans Day?
Coachella Valley Do You Know the History of Veterans Day? Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance,
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Cathedral City History in Pictures
The Cathedral City Historical Society presents the history of Cathedral City.
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Emerald Lake in Canada is the largest of Yoho’s 61 lakes and ponds
#DidyouKnow Emerald Lake in Canada is the largest of Yoho’s 61 lakes and ponds, as well as one of the park’s premier tourist attractions. – by Mark Jinks Emerald Lake Loop – walk around this stunning lake Visited Emerald
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This testy Mojave tortoise had just chased off another male and then set his eyes on me.
I can safely say I have never been chased by a Mojave Rattler. After this morning, I cannot say the same about the Mojave Desert Tortoise. By Akela Arthu This testy tortoise had just chased off another male and set
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Labor Day History
Do You Know Why We Celebrate Labor Day? In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living.
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Salton Sea Beauty by Tony Fernandez
Coachella Valley Photographer, Tony Fernandez, visited the Salton Sea and captured this amazing shot! Read More
Prepare for The California National Guard to be posted at the County Fairgrounds to help receive and set up the medical station
Federal Medical Station to be housed at County Fairgrounds in Indio This week, Indio City leaders learned that Riverside County health officials were in talks with state and federal representatives to prepare for the placement of a Federal Medical Station
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Coachella, Stagecoach Festivals Still On Despite Coronavirus
PALM SPRINGS, CA — Riverside County health and elected officials, on Thursday, looking to calm public concerns about the coronavirus, noting that plans for the Coachella Valley’s upcoming major music festivals are still on. Read: First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus
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BNP Paribas Open – Indian Wells, Plays On Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The 2020 BNP Paribas Open runs March 9-22 at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, in the Coachella Valley is going ahead as scheduled, despite worries over Coronavirus Tournament officials acknowledge they are watching the situation closely and are taking a day-by-day
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15 Must-See Photos from Coachella 2019, Indio, California, Coachella Valley
15 Must-See Photos from Coachella 2019, Indio, California, Coachella Valley, photos courtesy Coachella Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande headlined the three-day festival in Indio, California. Seventeen-year-old Billie Eilish was more than 30 minutes late but
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BNP Paribas Open 2020 Features All Top 75 Ranked WTA And ATP Tour Singles Players
BY BNP PARIBAS OPEN Nine Former Champions Including Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka, Roger Federer, Bianca Andreescu, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and More Headline Star-Studded Fields 15-Year Old Coco Gauff To Make Her First Appearance In Indian Wells The BNP Paribas Open,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, CA — President Donald Trump will make a rare visit to the Coachella Valley for a fundraising event.
Photo of Air Force One touching down at Palm Springs International Airport by Jacob Hough! Trump is scheduled to attend a fundraiser Wednesday at Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison’s Rancho Mirage estate, according to an invitation obtained by The Desert Sun.
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BNP Paribas Open – Rafael Nadal Headlines Second Annual Eisenhower Cup To Benefit Local Charities
INDIAN WELLS, Calif., World No. 2 Rafael Nadal will headline “Rafa & Friends” in the second annual Eisenhower Cup presented by Masimo – a one-night Tie Break Tens event scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 during the 2020 BNP Paribas Open.
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Welcome to the first day of Modernism Week 2020
Modernism Week 2020 Feb 13, 2020 to Feb 23, 2020 Modernism Week Modernism Week’s signature February festival will take place February 13-23, 2020 and highlights midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design, and vintage culture in the Palm Springs
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2020 Indian Wells Tennis Garden Wheelchair Championships Thursday, February 13 – Sunday, February 16
FREE EVENT – 2020 INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDEN WHEELCHAIR CHAMPIONSHIPS TO KICK OFF TOMORROW IN IT’S 9TH YEAR! The Indian Wells Tennis Garden Wheelchair Championships will feature players from across the globe, and include top players David Wagner, Nick Taylor,
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Plan your Art Palm Springs experience! FEB 13 -17, 2020 PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER
2020 Talk & Events THURSDAY, February 13 Opening Night Preview 5 – 9 pm A benefit for the Old Town Artisan Studios(VIP Card or VIP ticket holders only)Limited number of tickets available Honoring Art Palm Springs 2020 Patron of the Year: Jordan Schnitzer6
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ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN INDIO TO BEGIN NEXT MONTH Bike lanes to improve Ave. 48
INDIO, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2020) Road work on Ave 48 from Jefferson to Calhoun is scheduled to begin Monday, March 2, 2020. This work will include a road slurry and a new striping design to accommodate new bike lanes and
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