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Roadwork closing lanes on Highway 111 in Indio this week
Drivers making a nighttime jaunt through Indio this week may want to avoid Highway 111, at least on the far west side of the city. The city began a street paving project Monday that will see a mile-long stretch of the roadway reduced to one lane for three nights. Here is what to...
Inland Empire Temperatures Continue to Surge
Excessive heat warnings are in effect Tuesday until Thursday in the Coachella Valley with temperatures expected to reach 118 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. A record high was reported in Palm Springs on Monday and a heat advisory was in effect until Wednesday in the Inland Empire. The...
City Council Outlook for July 25, 2024
Updates on College of the Desert’s West Valley Campus and the renovation of the Palm Springs Public Library, consideration of a proposed pickleball court complex at Demuth Park to be funded in part by Measure J, and a public hearing regarding a proposed vacation of right-of-way for public vehicular access over a portion of Museum Way between Belardo Road and Museum Drive to facilitate permanent installation of the Forever Marilyn sculpture, will be some of the noteworthy items on the agenda at Thursday night’s Palm Springs City Council meeting.
Nonprofit CEO under scrutiny for alleged misuse of $700,000 in taxpayer funds; officials vow further safeguards
Two years after the head of a relatively unknown nonprofit walked into Palm Springs City Hall and walked out with a promise of $700,000 in taxpayer funds, the project he was supposed to deliver has been handed off to another organization and he could face criminal charges. In the meantime,...
Trial Date Confirmed for Coachella Man Accused of Murder, DUI
A September trial date was set Monday for a 39-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence and causing a traffic collision in the Thermal area that left one man dead and another person seriously injured. Along with murder, Coachella resident Antonio Tellez Leon is also charged with one felony...
What's the story behind the wall on Mount San Jacinto above Palm Springs?
From the archive: This story first published in The Desert Sun in December 2019. Huell Howser thought it most mysterious, and therefore worthy of one of his first episodes on the Coachella Valley. Howser gazed up at the mountainside, like countless visitors before and after him, and wondered. ...
Dunlap becomes first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a pro in the same year
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 —...
San Jacinto rocks!
Overall, it was a nice hike. The trail is pretty rocky. Lot of larger rocks, not gravel. Definitely easier coming down. Beautiful views during the hike and unmatched views from the top could see miles in every direction. Quite a busy day for the hike. It was a warm warm...
The more knowledge we acquire, the less wisdom we seem to have
Q: My family spent a week out in the California desert and saw the Fountain of Life in Cathedral City. There was a small group there and the leader said he brings his patients to this place in search of peace and clarity to life. I’m not sure a fountain has that kind of power. The people there looked dismayed and weary. I shared with him that the Bible speaks of a fountain also, but couldn’t recall the reference. — F.L.
CALIFORNIA BRIEFS
The UFW Foundation is now processing applications for the Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement (DALE) program, which was established to protect immigrant workers involved in labor organizing and other labor disputes from threats of immigration-related retaliation by employers. This program was announced for the first time in July 2023 by...
Restaurant inspections: Rat droppings close Rancho Mirage eatery; Palm Springs spot reopens
Riverside County health inspectors closed down one Rancho Mirage restaurant due to rodent droppings and overflowing sewage, while two Indio spots were downgraded to "B" grades, according to inspection reports. Several rat droppings were found inside a fryer at Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant in Rancho Mirage, along with sewage overflowing from the floor sink,...
Desert Hot Springs Implements Supportive Measures to Boost Food Truck Industry Growth
Food trucks are rapidly becoming a favorite choice for food enthusiasts, and Desert Hot Springs is taking significant steps to support entrepreneurs in launching their own food truck businesses. The city has streamlined the process for obtaining permits and is educating residents through workshops in collaboration with the Riverside County Health Department. These workshops cover essential topics such as licensing and permits, financial management, marketing strategies, and food safety practices. The Riverside County Environmental Health Department and the Small Business Administration have also participated, offering valuable resources to aspiring food truck owners.
“Appetite 4 Destruction” plays GnR hits in Yucca Valley tonight
Come on down to Paradise City, or in this instance, the Town of Yucca Valley, to hear hits from Guns ‘N Roses at a free concert tonight. It’s July, but you can come out for some November Rain tonight at the Yucca Valley Community Center, where the town continues their Summer Music Festival concert series. Tonight, they’ll be featuring Appetite 4 Destruction, a tribute to Guns N’ Roses. They’ll be playing a free show tonight, and feel free to bring those sweet children of yours. This is a family friendly show.
Where to get the best ice cream in the Coachella Valley: Custard, gelato and more
It's almost my favorite day of the year: National Ice Cream Day! Last year, I put together a list of some of my favorite ice cream shops in the Coachella Valley, and the response from readers was tremendous. I don't think I've received that many emails on any one of my stories prior...
Boxing Results: Alexis Rocha Defeats Santiago Dominguez
Former WBO NABO Welterweight champion Alexis ‘Lex‘ Rocha defeated former WBC Latino champion Santiago ‘Somer’ Dominguez by a 10-round unanimous decision in the main event on Friday night at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. The scores were 99-91, 99-91, and 98-92. Rocha (25-2, 16...
Desert miracle? Tropical plant flowers after nearly 50 years in Palm Springs Library
A Monstera Deliciosa plant at the Palm Springs Public Library has flowered for the first time in nearly 50 years, surprising staff and visitors alike. The tropical plant, typically found in humid climates like Hawaii, has unexpectedly blossomed in the dry indoor environment of the desert city. “One of our...
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