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Structural Fire Contained at Single-Story Desert Hot Springs Residence
Firefighters contained a residential fire at a single-story residence in Desert Hot Springs Thursday. The blaze was first reported in the 18600 block of Ford Avenue at 4:09 a.m. Thursday, according to a Riverside County Fire Department statement. RCFD personnel were able to contain the flames within an hour. Officials...
$3.27 billion in city development projects highlighted during joint session of city, tribal councils
The Palm Springs City Council and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council met Tuesday for their first joint session in six years, sharing updates on major projects and exploring opportunities for future collaboration. The meeting, held at the Palm Springs Convention Center, highlighted $3.27 billion in current...
Spraying For Mosquitoes In Indio And Coachella
The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will conduct weekly truck-mounted mosquito control applications to reduce the risk of local transmission of mosquito-borne viruses in Indio and Coachella. The treatments are planned for Saturdays, beginning July 20th, 2024, and continuing through September 21st, 2024, between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., weather permitting.
CVRep announces 2024-25 season, including 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and other favorites
Coachella Valley Repertory has announced its 2024-25 season with five fresh productions making their way to the downtown Cathedral City theater. This upcoming season marks the professional regional theater's 16th year bringing plays and musicals to the desert, and the lineup will showcase five award-winning shows that are all making their CV Rep premiere: “Next to Normal,” “The 39 Steps,” “The Light in the Plaza,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “Other Desert Cities.”
Pacific Retail to reposition indoor mall in Palm Desert
Indoor malls have been dying for years, but Pacific Retail Capital Partners is plucking two zombies in Palm Desert and New Jersey from the dust. The Century City-based investor led by Steve Plenge will soon revamp The Shops at Palm Desert, a 1 million-square-foot indoor mall at 72840 Highway 111, Bisnow reported.
Excessive heat warning issued for Coachella Valley again; will it stay under 120 this time?
Coachella Valley residents are being warned that temperatures are about to take another jump this weekend and into early next week. The National Weather Service has issued another excessive heat warning for the Coachella Valley, beginning at 11 a.m. Friday and continuing through at least 9 p.m. Sunday. ...
Agua Caliente starting its own court in Palm Springs as tribal government grows
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians plan to establish its own court this fall that will provide for the first time a venue for civil cases involving tribal law. After more than six years of development, the courthouse is expected to open in October at 980 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way on reservation...
National Philanthropy Day names Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
With support spanning organizations from A-Z, Desert Oasis Healthcare exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond for the community. Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC), a doctor-owned medical group serving 60,000 members in the Coachella Valley and high desert communities of the Greater Morongo Basin, is committed to supporting numerous local nonprofit organizations ensuring the entire community can live healthy and fulfilling lives. ...
Firefighters contain fire at pallet manufacturing facility in Beaumont
Update 1:45pm: The fire has been contained to two silos and resources will remain committed for approximately two hours.Firefighters are at the scene of a fire in the ducting of a silo of a pallet manufacturing facility in Beaumont. The fire was reported at 12:21 p.m. on the 1000 block of E 3rd Street. Details The post Firefighters contain fire at pallet manufacturing facility in Beaumont appeared first on KESQ.
Local artist Justin Paszul’s debut solo show opens Saturday in Yucca Valley
Local artist Justin Paszul will be debuting his solo show opening reception from 6-9 PM this Saturday at Space Truckin Gallery as part of the 3rd Saturday Yucca Valley Art Walk featuring 150 pieces of his vibrant mind-bending paintings and drawings. The show’s title, “OMNIGLOB UNCOVERS TEPMNHATOP UNDER THE SHADOW OF [REDACTED]” is mind-bending in itself.
Palm Springs Power’s Historic Streak Ends; Local Athletes Eye Olympic Glory
NBC Palm Springs Sports Desk with Tim O’Brien – July 17, 2024. In a surprising turn, the Palm Springs Power’s 51-game winning streak came to an end as they prepare for their regular season finale with a stellar 32-1 record. The California Premier Collegiate League championship series kicks off this Saturday at Palm Springs Stadium. Meanwhile, local beach volleyball players Sarah Hughes and Kelly Chang, college friends turned Olympic teammates, are gearing up for the Paris Olympics, hoping their renewed partnership will lead to gold. Tune in to NBC Palm Springs for full Olympic coverage starting July 26.
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision at San Jacinto Intersection Identified
A motorcyclist who was fatally injured in a collision at a San Jacinto intersection was identified Friday as a 25-year-old Perris man. Jose Cornejo Casas was killed about 7:45 a.m. Thursday at East Seventh and Hewitt streets, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said that Casas’ motorcycle collided...
At 20, Nick Dunlap shows bright PGA Tour future with fast start at Barracuda Championship
Entering January's The American Express tournament, Nick Dunlap was an amateur college golfer and sophomore at the University of Alabama who wanted to one day turn pro but figured that was years away. That changed with a magical four days in La Quinta, Calif., as Dunlap became the first amateur...
Danny S. Holleman
Danny S. Holleman, 60, born July 23, 1963, in Banning, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep on July 7, 2024, at his home in Cabazon. He leaves behind his: children Danielle Holleman and Jason Holleman; seven grandchildren; his sister Christine Griffin; niece Kortney Griffin; nephews Wayne Griffin and Scott Griffin; and eight great-nieces and nephews.
Theresa A. Mike Scholarship funds raised with '80-themed gala
The Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation was established in the memory of the fourth of seven children born to Dean and Theresa Mike, Theresa A. Mike, who died unexpectedly in 1997 at the age of 23. As a way to honor their daughter, the Mike family established the nonprofit to award scholarships to...
Capital Corp. gives GA update on $50 Million allocation for Water Pipeline Project
By Patricia Farris News Review Publisher– The Indian Wells Valley Ground Water Authority (IWVGWA) met on July 10. Chairman Phillip Peters called the meeting to order. Michael McKinney of the Capital Corp. Group gave an update on the allocation of the five million dollars for the remaining land and planning activities associated with the Imported Water Pipeline Project for a one-year funding period. The House version of the Bill that came out in June is slightly different from the Senate version of the Bill. It authorizes the project to be authorized by both the House and Senate. It is also bipartisan, which is a great achievement for the Authority.
Longtime Board Member Randy Record Announces Retirement
PERRIS — After 24 years representing Division 3 of Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) service area, Board Member Randy Record, announced today that he will not be seeking reelection in November 2024. He will be retiring from service on EMWD’s Board of Directors effective December 6, 2024.
Valley Screening of “Pink Belt” Doc Aims to Stop Violence Against Women
At the center of the John McCrite documentary is Aparna Rajawat, India’s sixteen-time national champion in martial arts, and her mission to make India a safer place for women. McCrite documents her passionate story all the way to her goal of breaking the Guinness Book of World Records for most women trained in a self-defense lesson.
Shirley Ann Ricketts
Shirley Ann Shuler died June 7, 2024. She was born to Mabel Clare McKinley Shuler and Covert Preston Shuler in Springfield, Colo., baby sister to Betty Jayne and Patricia Louise. In 1935, the family settled in Del Norte, Colorado where Covert co-owned and operated Underwood Chevrolet and later Shuler John Deere Implement Company east of Del Norte.
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