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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Kraken sign forward John Hayden to a 2-year contract extension
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension Wednesday. The 30-year-old Hayden had a goal and an assist in 20 games for the Kraken last season. He also had 11 goals and 16 assists in 44 regular-season games for Coachella Valley in the American Hockey League, and added two goals and an assist for the Firebirds in six playoff games. 'John has been an important player in our organization over the past three seasons, making an impact at both the NHL and AHL level,' Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement. 'He's a strong leader who brings a terrific work ethic and physical presence.' The 6-foot-3 center Hayden has 18 goals and 21 assists in 269 career NHL games with Chicago, New Jersey, Arizona, Buffalo and Seattle. He played four seasons at Yale. ___ AP NHL:
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health clinics that service immigrants are making house calls on patients too afraid to leave home
Across Los Angeles, the Inland Empire and the Coachella Valley, one community health center is extending its services to immigrant patients in their homes after realizing that people were skipping critical medical appointments because they've become too afraid to venture out. St. John's Community Health, one of the largest nonprofit community healthcare providers in Los Angeles County that caters to low-income and working-class residents, launched a home visitation program in March after learning that patients were missing routine and urgent care appointments because they feared being taken in by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. St. John's, which offers services through a network of clinics and mobile units across the region, estimates that at least 25,000 of its patients are undocumented, and about a third of them suffer from chronic conditions, including diabetes and hypertension, which require routine checkups. But these patients were missing tests to monitor their blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as appointments to pick up prescription refills. Earlier this year, the health center began surveying patients and found that hundreds were canceling appointments 'solely due to fear of being apprehended by ICE.' President Trump came into his second term promising the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, initially focusing his rhetoric on undocumented immigrants who had committed violent crimes. But shortly after he took office, his administration said they considered anyone in the country without authorization to be a criminal. In the months since, the new administration has used a variety of tactics to sow fear in immigrant communities. The Department of Homeland Security has launched an ad campaign urging people in the country without authorization to leave or risk being rounded up and deported. Immigration agents are showing up at Home Depots and inside courtrooms, in search of people in the U.S. without authorization. Increasingly, immigrants who are detained are being whisked away and deported to their home countries — or, in some cases, nations where they have no ties — without time for packing or family goodbyes. The Trump administration in January rescinded a policy that once shielded sensitive locations such as hospitals, churches and schools from immigration-related arrests. Read more: Kern County immigration raid offers glimpse into new reality for California farmworkers In response to the survey results, St. John's launched the Health Care Without Fear program in an effort to reach patients who are afraid to leave their homes. Jim Mangia, chief executive and president of St. John's, said in a statement that healthcare providers should implement policies to ensure all patients, regardless of immigration status, have access to care. 'Healthcare is a human right — we will not allow fear to stand in the way of that,' he said. Bukola Olusanya, a nurse practitioner and the regional medical director at St. John's, said one woman reported not having left her home in three months. She said she knows of other patients with chronic conditions who aren't leaving their house to exercise, which could exacerbate their illness. Even some immigrants in the U.S. legally are expressing reservations, given news stories about the government accusing people of crimes and deporting them without due process. Olusanya said waiting for people to come back in for medical care on their own felt like too great a risk, given how quickly their conditions could deteriorate. 'It could be a complication that's going to make them get a disability that's going to last a lifetime, and they become so much more dependent, or they have to use more resources," she said. "So why not prevent that?' Read more: More immigrants opt to self-deport rather than risk being marched out like criminals On a recent Thursday at St. John's Avalon Clinic in South L.A., Olusanya prepared to head to the home of a patient who lived about 30 minutes away. The Avalon Clinic serves a large population of homeless patients and has a street team that frequently uses a van filled with medical equipment. The van is proving useful for home visits. Olusanya spent about 30 minutes preparing for the 3 p.m. appointment, assembling equipment to draw blood, collect a urine sample and check the patient's vitals and glucose levels. She said she has conducted physical exams in bedrooms and living rooms, depending on the patient's housing situation and privacy. She recalled a similar drop in patient visits during Trump's first administration when he also vowed mass deportations. Back then, she said, the staff at St. John's held drills to prepare for potential federal raids, linking arms in a human chain to block the clinic entrance. But this time around, she said, the fear is more palpable. 'You feel it; it's very thick,' she said. While telehealth is an option for some patients, many need in-person care. St. John's sends a team of three or four staff members to make the house calls, she said, and are generally welcomed with a mix of relief and gratitude that makes it worthwhile. 'They're very happy like, 'Oh, my God, St. John's can do this. I'm so grateful,' ' she said. 'So it means a lot.' Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, May 19-25
The temperatures are going to slowly creep back into the 100s this week, so let's take a look at how to stay occupied with these mostly indoor happenings. From plays and concerts to free yoga and guided hikes (up the mountain in cooler weather, don't worry), this week's event roundup includes something for everyone. So, here's our picks for the top things to do in the Coachella Valley and surrounding area Monday, May 19 through Sunday, May 25. (And if you'd like to submit an upcoming event of your own for a future roundup, see the bottom of this article for directions.) When was the last time you watched a show under a Big Top? Marinelli Bros. Circus is bringing its brand-new 2025 production to Palm Desert this month, and the family-friendly show promises to be the group's "most thrilling yet," as its website boasts. The production is a celebration of the circus arts and features "jaw-dropping stunts, soaring aerialists, and other world-class performers." When: May 14-May 26 Where: The Shops at Palm Desert, 72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert Cost: $15-$55 More info: Looking for a way to unwind and do some self reflection this week? Head to the Ace Hotel for this mellow flow in the shadow of Mount San Jacinto, led by Power Yoga Palm Springs. All ages and abilities welcome. Mats not provided, so you'll need to bring your own. This event is outdoors, free and open to all. See the sandwich board in the hotel lobby for the location each week. When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 (and every Tuesday this summer) Where: Ace Hotel Palm Springs, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Cost: Free More info: Desert Soul Club, the weekly mod/soul/funk dance party bringing the sounds of MOD to the low desert, returns to Palm Springs this week. Manned by DJs Bob Deck and Lee Joseph (as the press release says), "the heart and Desert Soul of the club is based on irresistible dance grooves from a universe of 45s released during the R&B, beat, mod, northern soul heyday of the early to mid-60s, extending through the psychedelic and funk eras of the late '60s through the dawn of disco." Every week, Deck and Joseph will dig deep into their knowledge and cache of globe-spanning tracks to offer the best vibe possible (and sometimes feature like-minded guest DJs). When: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 (and every Wednesday) Where: In the lobby of Hotel ZOSO, 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Cost: Free admission (no cover) More info: The Bent presented the regional premiere of "The Inheritance Part I," the acclaimed, Tony Award-winning play by Matthew Lopez, earlier this month, and it's still playing through Sunday, May 25. Inspired by "Howards End," this "sweeping and deeply moving epic story explores love, legacy and the lives of gay men in 21st-century New York, decades after the height of the AIDS crisis," as the press release states. When: Now through May 25 (check website below for specific showtimes) Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs Cost: $42 More info: This community-organized tribute to beloved Coachella Valley painter Terry Masters brings together paintings from private collectors, the artist's estate and personal holdings. The exhibition honors Masters' deep connection to the desert landscape and celebrates his legacy as a mentor and plein air painter. Joining this tribute are works by fellow artists and members of prestigious California Art Club, Clark Mitchell and Mehdi Fallahian, both known for their own compelling desert interpretations and years of artistic camaraderie with Masters. When: 12:30-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday now through June 15 Where: Mehdi/Mitchell Fine Art, 401 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (next door to the Tac/Quila restaurant) Cost: Free admission More info: Call 760-799-3989 CV Rep is presenting the world premiere of "The Beverly Hills Peace Talks," a play selected from among hundreds of submissions to CV Rep's 2024 Origins: New Works Program, this week. This timely new work by playwright, screenwriter, author and actor Gregg Ostrin is a fictional play inspired by a true story. According to a press release from CV Rep, in 1968, a publicity still was released for the Rastar Productions film version of "Funny Girl" with Egyptian heartthrob Omar Sharif kissing the American-Jewish Barbra Streisand that incited outrage in both countries and their governments. Both threatened to ban the film in their respective nations. In Ostrin's intriguing and often humorous 'what if' story, studio executives invite Israeli and Egyptian diplomats to The Beverly Hills Hotel in hopes for an amenable solution. When: Wednesday, May 21-Sunday, June 1 (with the official red carpet world premiere and VIP reception on Thursday, May 22. Check website for times.) Where: Coachella Valley Repertory, 68-510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City Cost: $60 More info: The Artists Council at the Artists Center presents its latest eagerly awaited exhibit and sale, "Through the Lens." This show provides a platform for talented local photographers to showcase their work, and features an inspiring range of imagery, from stunning desert nature scenes to thought-provoking abstracts, as its press release states. When: On view now through May 25 Where: Artists Center, 72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert Cost: Free admission, with art available for purchase More info: Legendary English rock band Foghat, who rose to fame with hits such as 'Slow Ride,' 'Fool for the City' and 'I Just Want to Make Love to You,' will bring their hits and blues riffs to the Morongo Grand Ballroom this week. According to the press release, the bluesy boogie band formed in 1971 and has since released 17 studio albums, including eight gold albums and one platinum, along with a double platinum live album. When: Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Friday, May 23 Where: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49-500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon Cost: From $45 More info: Want to switch up your grocery routine and skip the store this week? Shop a variety of fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and one-of-a-kind local finds — there's something for everyone — at this weekly farmer's market that's been extended through the end of May. When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24 Where: Downtown Indio, corner of Towne Street and Bliss Avenue Cost: Free admission, with many items available for purchase More info: Guided nature walks by State Park volunteers resume at the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness on Sunday, May 25, and continue Sundays through Sept. 1. These walks feature a choice of two easy trails: the Desert View Trail, a 1½-mile walk beginning at 11 a.m. and the Long Valley Nature Trail, a ¾-mile loop beginning at 1:30 p.m. No advance registration is required and there is no charge except for regular Tramway admission. When: 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. every Sunday May 25 through Sept. 1 Where: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Mountain Station, 1 Tram Way Cost: Guided nature walks are free with purchase of tram tickets, which are $34.95 for adults, $20.95 for children 3-10, $31.95 for seniors 65 and up More info: Call 888-515-TRAM or 760-325-1391, or visit To submit an event for The Desert Sun's consideration in future 10 things to do stories, send an email to with the time, date, location and price of admission for your event, as well as a brief event description. Photos are not required, but are highly encouraged as part of the submission. Tip: Send your submission as early as possible to make sure we have it in time, and to make sure your event jumps out in our inbox, put "10 things to do submission" in the email subject line. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Things to do in Palm Springs: 10 things to do this week, May 19-25
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Semi crashes into generator in Palm Desert resulting in power outages and elevator rescue
A semi struck a generator in Palm Desert Saturday evening, leading to power outages that required firefighters to remove four people stuck in a hotel elevator when the building lost power. A Riverside County Sheriff's Department spokesperson told The Desert Sun in an email that deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 111 and Hospitality Row in Palm Desert at around 6:15 p.m. The spokesperson said that deputies were still on-scene as of 6:50 p.m. She confirmed no one was injured in the crash. Cal Fire Public Information Officer Tawny Castro said the four people had not sustained any injuries when they were removed from the elevator. She also said that Southern California Edison staffers were en route to address the power outages. A Desert Sun staff member at the scene reported that power remained out at the Holiday Inn Express hotel. The sound of the crash initially created concern among some in the area who wondered if they had heard another explosion following the one that occurred at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs earlier in the day. Paul Albani-Burgio covers growth, development and business in the Coachella Valley. Follow him on Twitter at @albaniburgiop and email him at This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Semi crashes into generator in Palm Desert; power outage results
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Semi crashes into generator in Palm Desert resulting in power outages and elevator rescue
A semi struck a generator in Palm Desert Saturday evening, leading to power outages that required firefighters to remove four people stuck in a hotel elevator when the building lost power. A Riverside County Sheriff's Department spokesperson told The Desert Sun in an email that deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 111 and Hospitality Row in Palm Desert at around 6:15 p.m. The spokesperson said that deputies were still on-scene as of 6:50 p.m. She confirmed no one was injured in the crash. Cal Fire Public Information Officer Tawny Castro said the four people had not sustained any injuries when they were removed from the elevator. She also said that Southern California Edison staffers were en route to address the power outages. A Desert Sun staff member at the scene reported that power remained out at the Holiday Inn Express hotel. The sound of the crash initially created concern among some in the area who wondered if they had heard another explosion following the one that occurred at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs earlier in the day. Paul Albani-Burgio covers growth, development and business in the Coachella Valley. Follow him on Twitter at @albaniburgiop and email him at This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Semi crashes into generator in Palm Desert; power outage results
