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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...
Palm Springs’ André Chambers Wins Prestigious Film Prize In Paris
Merman, the film about Palm Springs resident, André Chambers has just won top honors at the Champs-Élysées Film Festival in Paris, France. Directed by Sterling Hampton IV, Merman chronicles the life of André Chambers, a 60-yearold Black Queer man, who is a nurse, leather enthusiast, husband and civil rights advocate.
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.
Alexis Rocha finds comfort in defeat as he prepares for Santiago Dominguez
Welterweight contender Alexis Rocha is eager to prove that getting knocked down only means you should get back up and try harder. Rocha, who was stopped by Giovani Santillan last October, returns to the ring to headline a special edition of Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN this Thursday (July 18) at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California, where he will face undefeated Santiago Dominguez in a 12-round main event.
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.
Felon Found Guilty of Murdering Riverside Motel Guest
A convicted felon who gunned down a Riverside motel guest after the victim punched him was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder. A Riverside jury deliberated less than a day before finding Robert Donald Intong, 48, of Desert Hot Springs guilty of the 2021 slaying of 31-year-old Cole William Birchard of Riverside.
One dead in collision involving propane truck on Old Woman Springs Road
A fatal collision involving a propane tank on Old Woman Springs Road left one person dead and two people injured. At around 2:30 p.m. today (July 15), what the California Highway Patrol described as a “head on collision” occurred on State Route 247 near Rattlesnake Canyon Road and Joshua Tree Road in Johnson Valley.
San Jacinto Valley Groundwater Treatment project underway
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new San Jacinto Valley Groundwater Treatment Facility with the traditional first shovel of dirt to kickstart the project which will further support EMWD’s continually expanding groundwater program. EMWD has previously completed four new groundwater wells and pipelines...
Know Your Neighbors: Palm Springs Cultural Center Executive Director Michael Green Is Raising the Bar for Arts in the Coachella Valley
If you’re a patron of the arts in the Coachella Valley, chances are you are quite familiar with the Palm Springs Cultural Center—located in the building formerly known as the Camelot Theatres. You’ve likely attended a play, film or musical performance there, or perhaps you purchased some fresh produce at the weekly farmers’ market.
Financial Changes In Your Life: How To Make The Most Of Unexpected Wealth
It’s the time of year when young athletes are plucked from obscurity and catapulted into a life of. potential fame and fortune as professional basketball and football players. But others could suddenly. become wealthy in other ways – for example, you might come into an inheritance, sell your business,...
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.
Last of Four Suspects Pleads Guilty in Jewelry-Store Robbery
A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday to his involvement in a Palm Desert jewelry-store robbery more than two years ago and was immediately sentenced to three years in prison. Demetrius Thornton, a resident of Colton in San Bernardino County, entered the guilty plea to a felony robbery charge Wednesday at...
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.
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