Maria Sestito, Author at The Palm Springs Post

‘If I fell into it, anybody can’: Online dating sites great for connection, but also for cons

By Maria Sestito ● Public Safety ● April 30, 2023 April 30, 2023

More than 19,000 people reported being victims of romance scams last year. As one local woman shares her story, police are warning the community and offering advice.

‘Every doctor I called was a dead end’: Coachella Valley residents struggle to find doctor’s appointments amid provider shortages, pandemic impacts

By Maria Sestito ● News ● March 5, 2023 March 16, 2023

With the state suffering from a lack of primary care physicians, and little hope that will change, patients here must wait months for appointments and are increasingly turning to urgent care for regular treatments.

Struggling with holiday loneliness? There are multiple opportunities for connection in Palm Springs

By Maria Sestito ● Community ● December 17, 2022 December 17, 2022

Finding and building community is an important step towards alleviating loneliness. In Palm Springs, there are numerous opportunities to do that.

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