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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.
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.
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.
Smith Fails to Secure Permit for Rental Property
PALM DESERT — Anyse Smith, 38, who is seeking a seat on the City Council, has been advertising the so-called family home at 71730 Jaguar Way as vacation rental on Airbnb.com without the proper rental permit, according to Felisa Cardona, Public Information Officer for Riverside County’s Transportation and Land Management Agency.
Palm Springs to develop heat mitigation plan with $400,000 grant
Palm Springs is set to receive a $400,000 grant from the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) to develop a comprehensive plan addressing extreme heat impacts on transportation in the city. Driving the news: The grant, one of the largest received by the city’s Office of Sustainability, was conditionally awarded to...
The Barracks, An LGBTQ Leather Landmark Has Announced It’s Closing
In a huge disappointment to the LGBTQ Community in the Coachella Valley, the Barracks has announced it is closing and moving to Phoenix, AZ. The Barracks was originally opened in 1992 called Wolf’s on the border of Palm Springs and Cathedral City and has since become hugely popular with the leather community drawing large crowds for its Sunday Beer Bust and other events.
Airport Commission approves hike in daily parking rate at PSP pending City Council approval
The Palm Springs Airport Commission voted last week to recommend increasing daily parking rates from $20 to $26, a move expected to generate an additional $1 million in annual revenue for the airport. The rate hike, which still requires city council approval, aims to keep pace with inflation and fund...
Motorcyclist Fatally Injured in Collision at San Jacinto Intersection
A motorcyclist was killed Thursday in a collision at a San Jacinto intersection that also left a motorist injured. The wreck happened around 7:40 a.m. Thursday at East Seventh and Hewitt streets, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said the motorcycle collided with a sedan, but no other...
Coachella Valley Residents React to Weekend of Political Violence
Coachella Valley Residents React to Weekend of Political Violence. Residents of Coachella Valley are expressing their concerns and hopes following a weekend marked by political violence, which resulted in one death and several injuries. Speaking to NBC Palm Springs, locals from both Republican and Democratic sides voiced their distress over the incident and the broader climate of unrest. Republicans lamented the ongoing violence reminiscent of past political assassinations, emphasizing the need for heightened protection at political events. Democrats echoed the sentiment, urging for greater civility and mutual respect. Despite differing political views, both sides shared a common desire for a safer, more united America, calling for an end to the hatred and violence.
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Unveils Dreamy Summer Soiree Experience
If you’re looking for a summer escape from the heat, look no further than the Kimpton Rowan. This summer, the downtown Palm Springs hotel rolls out a dreamy experience of seasonal bites, botanical cocktails, and even a high tea, plus fun activities like a postcard station, vinyl-listening station, and a brand new floral art installation.
$12 million in state grants for water projects should ease ratepayer’s burden
At last week’s meeting of the Landers Homestead Valley Association guest speaker Marina West, General Manager at the Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency, gave the audience of nearly 50 people an overview of what the little water agency is doing with the more than $12 million in state grant funds that have come into the district in the last three years.
Taurek’s Massive Afternoon Highlights Palm Springs’ Doubleheader Sweep
Aidan Taurek hit two home runs with six total hits and the Palm Springs Power swept a doubleheader against the San Diego Waves by scores of 8-1 and 12-4 on Monday afternoon at Escondido Field. The Power improve to 32-0 on the season and 18-0 in the CPCL in the...
Morongo Valley’s Rawson Road Improvement nonprofit meets tonight in Covington Park
Tonight, the Morongo Valley nonprofit Rawson Road Improvement will be holding their first official meeting in Covington Park’s multipurpose room at 6 PM. Rawson Road Improvement is the local nonprofit seeking to form a special roads district for a section of Morongo Valley where residential dirt roads are difficult to navigate due to erosion and other issues. Rawson Road Improvement’s focus is on the north side of Hwy 62, between Big Morongo Canyon and Desert Willow and to the north at Panorama, Cheyenne, and Northridge.
La Quinta's Clive Clark says wind, long par-4s may dominate storylines at Open Championship
Clive Clark remembers watching Arnold Palmer with his powerful forearms and lashing swing reaching long par-4s and even par-5s in two shots at Royal Troon, a course where Palmer won the 1962 British Open. “I remember him ripping irons onto I think the par-5 sixth,” said Clark, at the time still a few...
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