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'American Idol' winner Abi Carter dishes on new music ahead of Acrisure Arena concert
Indio's Abi Carter thought winning "American Idol" would be the highlight of her year, but it was just the beginning. Since she earned the title in May, the 21-year-old has been on a "whirlwind" journey traveling throughout the United States, meeting with record labels and writing new music. "Peppermint Sky," her first song since winning the competition show, will be released July 26. Carter wrote on Instagram that she "had full creative control on this one and it means the world to me."
Desert Healthcare, Tenet update non-compete language; still has Eisenhower restrictions
After community officials voiced their concerns regarding what they called a "wholly unacceptable" non-compete clause in Tenet Health's proposed 30-year lease to operate Desert Regional Medical Center, the Desert Healthcare District and Tenet have updated the language to clarify the provision. The district was eyeing its July 23 board meeting to finalize negotiations...
Fintech & Marijuana: This California City Is Using Monarch Technologies For Its Cannabis Tax Management
Desert Hot Springs, California is outsourcing its cannabis tax management to Monarch Technologies, a leader in cannabis payments and compliance solutions. The company announced the partnership, that aims to improve regulatory compliance and optimize tax revenue collection through Monarch’s tax management software. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Christian Fea, Monarch Technologies CEO & co-founder, shared details about this collaboration. He also talked about the impact on the often overlooked cannabis fintech sector. Addressing Tax Compliance Challenges “Cities, counties, and states face increasing complexity in calculating, assessing, collecting, and remitting fee revenue from cannabis businesses,” Fea said. “Most of these government entities have passed...
Palm Springs parks director departs amid ongoing challenges
The city of Palm Springs is once again on the hunt for a department head after its director of parks and recreation left earlier this month. Yvonne Wise, who started in the City Hall leadership role in June 2022 ended her stint on July 11, a city spokesperson confirmed Monday. She will be replaced in the interim by Lauri Aylaian, who currently serves as vice chair of the city’s Planning Commission because the city is also currently without an assistant director for the department.
How problems with Palm Springs basic-income program affected one resident
A pilot program meant to help some of Palm Springs' most vulnerable residents delayed aid for months with little explanation, according to one person enrolled in it. Clarence Smelcer, a 62-year-old former social worker, is one of 14 current beneficiaries of a guaranteed income program that came under fire after the city of...
No conspiracy in assassination attempt
To those MAGA Republicans who think Donald Trump being shot at was some sort of conspiracy by President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats, may I remind you that the shooter did not come over the Southern Border, nor was it a woman, transgender or person of color. He was a white male and registered Republican living in a small town that’s 92% white. May all be reminded that when people encourage hatred, violence and chaos, it will eventually show up on their doorstep. ...
Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024-2025 Season in Downtown Cathedral City
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ADAM KARSTEN has officially announced CVRep’s 2024-2025 Season: five sensational productions of award-winning plays and musicals never before produced by CVRep as well as the World Premiere of a new and timely work selected from the 2023 ORIGINS NEW WORKS PROGRAM. The season starts with Pulitzer Prize-winning, 11 Tony Award nominated NEXT TO NORMAL, followed by the hilarious Alfred Hitchcock-inspired comedy, THE 39 STEPS; Broadway’s endearing and beautifully tuneful musical, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA; Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s powerful and provocative JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR; and a gripping family drama that was a Pulitzer Prize nominee, OTHER DESERT CITIES. The season’s World Premiere production, selected from more than 300 submissions to the Origins New Works Program, will be announced at a later date, with single tickets going on sale at that time.
Palm Springs Power win second straight CPCL championship
The Palm Springs Power are champions of the summer again. Noah Blythe hit a walkoff home run in Game 3 of the California Premier Collegiate League Championship Series and the Palm Springs Power won their second consecutive CPCL Championship in thrilling fashion by winning two games Sunday afternoon at the Cougar Baseball Complex in Azusa.
Nick Dunlap becomes first golfer to win on PGA Tour as amateur, professional in same season
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) -- Nick Dunlap became the first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a professional in the same year, rallying Sunday for a two-point victory in the Barracuda Championship. In January at The American Express in La Quinta, the 20-year-old Dunlap -- then...
Rancho Mirage restaurant evacuated after a kitchen fire
A restaurant was evacuated after a kitchen fire Monday morning in Rancho Mirage. The fire was reported at around 11:00 a.m. at Francesco's Cafe near the corner of Dinah Shore and Bob Hope. According to CAL FIRE, firefighters arrived at the scene and located heavy smoke from a single-story commercial strip mall. Firefighters located a The post Rancho Mirage restaurant evacuated after a kitchen fire appeared first on KESQ.
City of Indio begins resurfacing project along Highway 111
An overnight street paving project kicked off on Monday, along Highway 111. The road work is taking place between Jefferson Street and Madison Street. Work will run from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and is expected to be completed by July 25, 2024. The project is scheduled at night to minimize disruptions to traffic and The post City of Indio begins resurfacing project along Highway 111 appeared first on KESQ.
The Mitch Gershenfeld Exit Interview: The Retiring McCallum Theatre Leader Talks About Nearly a Quarter Century of Memories, Changes and Acts Who Got Away
After almost 25 years of shaping the Coachella Valley’s performing-arts agenda, Mitch Gershenfeld will just fade away this summer, like an old soldier of the desert cultural wars. There will be no send-off at the McCallum Theatre. The performing-arts center he has led with multiple titles gave him a...
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