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Dropped calls in Rancho Mirage: City looking for ways to boost cell coverage
If you’ve lost cell reception mid-call in Rancho Mirage, you’re not alone. But the city council is taking steps it hopes will eventually make the dropped calls a thing of the past. Citing frequent complaints from residents over poor reception in the city, the council unanimously agreed last week to spend roughly $198,000...
How do you keep cool on the hot and humid days? Share your tips!
My swamp cooler is struggling. Hot humid days have arrived and its not even August yet… giant cantankerous clouds rolling in over the Sheephole mountains tearing up streets and flooding homes in Twentynine Palms, but losing most of its fury by the time the damp warm air reaches Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley.
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
Small date palm ranch owners in Southern California's Coachella Valley have been petitioning for permission to host special events ranging from quinceañeras to weddings on their properties. The
Three people arrested in connection with a robbery that turned deadly overnight in Palm Springs
A man was killed in downtown Palm Springs in a suspected robbery, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. It happened along the 200 block of S. Indian Canyon Drive. According to the PSPD, on Friday evening, at 10:26 PM, the department received a call from a local hospital regarding a gunshot victim. The hospital told police the victim allegedly sustained their injury at a downtown parking structure. Officers say the victim's friends were the ones who took him to the hospital.
Declining enrollment causing budget issues for College of the Desert
College of the Desert board of trustees unanimously approved its tentative budget in late June, highlighting the urgent need to address "bleak" projections in the years ahead, as a result of the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit. Last week, the college also addressed how its also investing in services that remove obstacles...
Coachella Valley Resident Captures Massive Hydrothermal Explosion in Yellowstone
A viral video of a massive hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park, recorded by Palm Desert resident Vlada March, has captured global attention. The footage shows debris flying hundreds of feet into the air and tourists fleeing. Marsh, along with her family, witnessed the explosion up close but thankfully escaped uninjured. Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin is now closed for the season following the rare event, which occurs approximately every 700 years.
Young Musicians ‘AMP’d’ Up For Summer Showcase Concerts
WHO: Academy of Musical Performance (AMP) WHAT: 10th Annual AMP Summer Camp – SHOWCASE CONCERTS. WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 2024 • 1 to 3 pm AND 4 to 6 pm. TICKETS: Tickets are $25 per person, $15 for students grades K-12, $5 for kids under age 5, and a special opportunity to become an AMP Angel for $30 with VIP seating! Tickets are available online at www.ampcv.org. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Drive-through nail trim clinic at Animal Action League tomorrow (7/27)
The Animal Action League is holding their world famous drive-through nail trim only clinic tomorrow morning (July 27) From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., you can have your pet’s nails trimmed for only $7 per pet, no appointment necessary. The Animal Action League is located at 62762 Twentynine Palms...
Anaheim Man Arrested as Suspect in Palm Desert Bank Robberies
The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station Investigations Bureau has identified Reese Westenberger, a 59-year-old resident of Anaheim, as the suspect in bank robberies that took place in Palm Desert on June 26, 2024, and July 11, 2024. Westenberger was taken into custody on July 23, 2024, in Anaheim and booked on two counts of robbery at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility.
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.
Peek behind the curtain of the restoration project underway at Palm Springs' Plaza Theatre
Mounds of dirt and construction equipment may take center stage at downtown Palm Springs' Plaza Theatre currently, but once all the dust settles, the space will be restored to its original 1936 glory. The restoration project, spearheaded by the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation, has been a long-time coming. Fundraising efforts began...
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