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California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles.
Dores Set for a Pair of Nationally Televised Games
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The Vanderbilt women’s basketball team will play in front of a nationally televised audience at the 2024 Acrisure Classic, as TruTV is set to broadcast the entire Thanksgiving week tournament. The 2024 Acrisure Classic is a part of the Acrisure Series, the country’s largest...
City of Palm Springs investigating alleged ‘misappropriation of funds’ for Universal Basic Income Pilot Program
Roy Erickson, 88
Roy Fosmark Erickson died after a brief illness on July 19th, 2024, at 88 years old. He was born in Dwight, North Dakota, on December 5, 1935, to Alfred and Pearl (Fosmark) Erickson. He lived for several years in Wahpeton, North Dakota, selling insurance and volunteering with the National Guard before moving to Southern California, where he worked as a manager at the Ralph's grocery store chain. After retirement, he and his wife Karan moved to Hemet, California, where he spent most of his time enjoying Karan's excellent cooking and watching baseball games and the news. Dad was intelligent, kind, and a worrier. We all definitely inherited the worrier gene!
San Jacinto from Tram
Pretty easy trail and well maintained. It was 1130 when we started – pretty warm. It cooled off nicely by time we got to Wellman Divide. We had a baby in a backpack/carrier, which was a little challenging on the rock “scramble” during the last 0.2 miles to the peak. I'm happy to report no bugs! The only flowers I noticed were some mountain Lupine which was close to going to seed. There is water at the ranger station (a little over 2 miles in) but you should filter it.
Palm Springs man pleads guilty to role in robbery operation
A 32-year-old Palm Springs man has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his role in a 2023 operation that started in Rancho Mirage in which a person was lured into a vehicle, driven away and robbed. Nicholas Tyler Young, accused of being the driver in the robbery, entered the...
Dump truck driver who caused wildfire that killed 2 in Calimesa gets probation
A 41-year-old former dump truck driver who caused a deadly 1,000-acre blaze in Calimesa by intentionally dropping flaming debris from his rig in the middle of a Santa Ana windstorm was put on probation after admitting felony charges. Antonio Ornelas Velazquez of Desert Hot Springs pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July...
Youth interns explore careers through Soboba Tribal TANF
Each summer, the Soboba Tribal TANF program offers up to 20 youths the opportunity to explore career paths. With the support of departments and businesses that fall under the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians’ umbrella, as well as a workplace at the Santa Rosa Reservation, interested youths from ages 14-21 can apply for participation.
City Council of Cathedral City Unanimously Places Cathedral City Services Measure on the November 2024 Ballot
The City Council of Cathedral City voted unanimously to place the Cathedral City Services Measure on the November 2024 ballot at the regular meeting on July 24, 2024. If approved by Cathedral City voters, the measure would add ½ cent to the existing transaction and use (sales) tax until ended by voters, providing a source of local funds that cannot be taken by the State.
Sheriff’s Blotter
The Anza Valley Outlook Sheriff's Blotter is a list of calls that allows residents to see what law enforcement activity is occurring in their communities.The Sheriff's Blotter data is obtained from the official calls for service records kept by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. However, calls where the release of the information could cause harm to an individual or jeopardize the investigation of a criminal case are excluded.All calls listed are for service within the Sheriff's Department jurisdiction in the unincorporated areas of Anza, Lake Riverside Estates, Cahuilla and Aguanga from July 15 through July 21.July 15Area check - address undefined, Anza, handled by deputyShots fired - address undefined, Anza, handled by deputyPublic assist - 3800 block Cont.
Cahuilla Casino Hotel hosts Country Cookout and Craft Fest July 20
About 40 food and craft vendors participated in the Cahuilla Casino Hotel Country Cookout and Craft Fest Saturday, July 20.A wide variety of foods were available for sampling, including fresh-baked pizza, pickled eggs, tacos, candy, wings, Argentinian empanadas, Thai food, Asian fusion, hot dogs, sushi and barbeque. Lemonade, shaved ice and many other beverages were available to counteract the warm afternoon.Adding to the festive fun, there was music provided by Cahuilla Casino favorite DJ M.O.E."This was so much fun and my whole family had such a great time," said Rebecca Gilkey. "It was great seeing how an event like this brings the whole community together."Crafts included toys, clothes, custom tee shirts, 3D printed items, crocheted art, organic soaps, jewelry and more.
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