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Riverside County Animal Services Officers Rescue Dozens of Dogs
Riverside County Animal Services officers rescued dozens of dogs today from a property in Thermal where temperatures climbed to triple-digit figures. Animal Services responded to the property in the 88000 block of Avenue 61 where they discovered more than 40 dogs, some deceased. The team responded after learning the owner was no longer on site and there were reports of many unattended dogs.
California’s heat wave crisis: Report reveals costs, health impacts
A recent report from the California Department of Insurance has highlighted the staggering economic and health impacts of extreme heat in California, totaling over $7.7 billion in the last decade. Released amidst a heat wave, with temperatures soaring past 120 in Palm Springs, the report underscores a growing crisis. “Extreme...
As more people fly to Palm Springs, Thermal airport wants to grow — and draw airlines
With business booming at Palm Springs International Airport, local leaders are working to ensure the Coachella Valley can keep up with passenger numbers that are expected to continue going up, up and away over at least the next 20 years. A planning process launched last year has largely focused on an eventual expansion...
84-year-old Palm Desert man killed in head-on crash along Highway 247 near Lucerne Valley
An 84-year-old Palm Desert man died Monday when his car collided head-on with a heavy-duty pickup truck hauling propane on Highway 247 near Lucerne Valley, officials said. The crash took place about 2:25 p.m. on the highway just east of Rattlesnake Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The elderly driver was headed...
U.S. Border Patrol Indio agents seize cache of weapons, ammunition
INDIO, Calif. – During a traffic stop, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Sector seized a cache of weapons, magazines, and ammunition hidden within a vehicle. Late in the evening on July 1, Indio Station agents conducted a vehicle stop on Interstate 10 in Chiriaco Summit. After a Border Patrol K-9 team trained in detection alerted to the vehicle, a search revealed weapons and ammunition concealed in two duffle bags, one in the vehicle’s trunk and one in the vehicle’s backseat.
Carl’s Jr. Putting Everything on Menu in Palm Springs
Forget what you think is possible—the latest flavor innovation from Carl’s Jr. is here and it’s anything but basic. Carl’s Jr. new audacious lineup features everything bagel seasoning in the Everything Shake, Double Everything Burger and Everything Breakfast Burger. Guests at participating Carl’s Jr. locations in Palm Springs, California can enjoy these everything bagel inspired items through August 14, while supplies last.
Eight News-Press & Gazette Stations Join NewsOn
SEATTLE—Eight News-Press & Gazette (NPG) stations have joined NewsON, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s free, multiplatform streaming service offering local news content. They include: KION, Monterey, Calif.KESQ, Palm Springs, Calif.KEYT, Santa Barbara, Calif.KRDO, Colorado Springs, Colo.KIFI, Idaho Falls, IdahoKMIZ, Columbia, Mo. KTVZ, Bend, Ore. KVIA, El Paso, Texas “NPG is pleased to expand the footprint of our local station brands and take advantage of the excellent streaming technology offered by this new partnership with NewsON,” said Michael Fabac, vice president of content and station promotion for NPG. NewsON offers live and on-demand local newscasts, FAST channels and news clips from over 23 television broadcast ownership groups, providing viewers instant access to local news content from 286 local TV stations covering 91% of the country’s population. “We’re pleased to have NPG stations join our lineup. With more local news content from additional markets across the U.S., we’re aligned in our goal of increasing the reach and impact of local news,” said Ron Stitt, vice president/general manager of NewsON. More information is available on the NewsON website.
ECRM Hosting Industry Roundtables
Publisher, and VP of Media for WholeFoods Magazine, Heather Wainer, will be moderating two upcoming networking roundtable sessions for ECRM. The first session will be held during the Natural, Organic, and Healthy Foods event, taking place August 20-24 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA. Driving excitement for wellness products at retail will examine the innovative concepts, best practices, and other business ideas behind how brands and retailers have been able to build excitement amongst consumers for the "better for you" items available in-store. This session will last 40 minutes and be held on Wednesday, August 20th. More details here.
AmPac Business Capital and Enterprise Funding Corporation Unveiled Merger to Expand Small Business Lending in the IE
On July 8, Inland Empire based U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender AmPac Business Capital announced their impending merger with Enterprise Funding Corporation. The merger will combine AmPac’s 18 years of service in the Inland Empire with Enterprise Funding’s 40 years of experience as a SBA 504 lender in the Inland Empire.
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