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Desert Healthcare District: The community is watching. Get the Tenet lease language done.
Desert Healthcare District, which has been in negotiations since September on a lease purchase agreement that will settle the future of Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, is close to a deal that is in the best interest of the broader Coachella Valley community. Can it get done in time to put the issue on an upcoming ballot? They must. ...
Hemet man pleads guilty to "catfishing" 12-year-old girl to receive explicit pictures
A Hemet man has pleaded guilty to "catfishing" a 12-year-old girl in order to receive sexually explicit photos of herself and her even younger sister. John Mathew Piecuch, 64, admitted to the felony charge during a hearing at the U.S. District Court in Santa Ana for using the material to produce child pornography, according to a statement from federal prosecutors. They dropped two additional related charges under a plea agreement.
Dozens of Rescued Dogs Flown to Utah for New Homes
Over 50 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation in Desert Hot Springs were flown to Utah by the nonprofit Wings of Rescue. This marks the third dog hoarding case in the area in the past three weeks. The animals, which were found by Riverside County Animal Control Services and received necessary treatment, are now awaiting new homes. The flight and associated costs were covered by donations to the rescue group.
Modernization meets preservation in Palm Springs Public Library overhaul, council told
A lot has changed since 1975, but one thing that hasn’t changed much is the city’s main library. On Thursday evening, city staff and consultants working on changing that provided an update on the plans. During its regular meeting, the Palm Springs City Council received an update on...
Record-Breaking Heat Continues in Coachella Valley Before Slight Weekend Cool Down
Yesterday, Palm Springs hit a record high of 120 degrees, surpassing the previous 119-degree record set in 1943. Today, temperatures will remain above normal, with highs around 116 degrees. Although it’s still humid, the excessive heat warnings will expire tonight as temperatures begin to drop slightly over the weekend. Expect dry air and gusty winds by Saturday, with more typical summer temperatures returning on Sunday.
Planning Commission okays plan for Prescott Preserve to revert to natural habitat
The Prescott Preserve passed a significant milestone on Wednesday by obtaining approval from the city's planning commission allowing the former golf course to be converted into a nature preserve. The action by the commission, deemed a "minor modification" to the landscape plan, allows the property owners to remove non-native plants and install natural...
Coachella Valley Resident Captures Massive Hydrothermal Explosion in Yellowstone
A viral video of a massive hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park, recorded by Palm Desert resident Vlada March, has captured global attention. The footage shows debris flying hundreds of feet into the air and tourists fleeing. Marsh, along with her family, witnessed the explosion up close but thankfully escaped uninjured. Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin is now closed for the season following the rare event, which occurs approximately every 700 years.
Declining enrollment causing budget issues for College of the Desert
College of the Desert board of trustees unanimously approved its tentative budget in late June, highlighting the urgent need to address "bleak" projections in the years ahead, as a result of the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit. Last week, the college also addressed how its also investing in services that remove obstacles...
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