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Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
Fans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs.The Los Angeles home where Monroe briefly lived and died has been declared a historic cultural monument, while a Palm Springs planning commission decision boosted chances that a 26-foot (8-meter) statue called “Forever Marilyn” will stay in place. The Los Angeles City Council voted for the historic designation Wednesday after a lengthy battle over whether the home in the tony Brentwood neighborhood would be demolished, the...
Will Coachella Valley schools start later in August 2024? Here's all the start times
Students in the Coachella Valley have been on summer vacation for about a month, but some families are wondering just how close they are to having to reset their alarms and go to bed earlier for school. The return of morning school routines, however, could be farther off than they...
Palm Springs Walmart plans to build a 16-pump gas station
A Walmart gas station planned next to the chain's superstore on Ramon Road came closer to becoming a reality after a vote by the Palm Springs City Council on Thursday. The 16-pump fuel station is planned for a 1.9-acre plot adjacent to PetSmart at the corner of Ramon Road and Lawrence Crossley Road. Walmart plans to build a 1,400-square-foot convenience store selling beer and wine to service the gas station. ...
Understand costs and other impacts of Talus La Quinta with online Timeline as troubled project faces next city deadline
Sunday is the latest big deadline facing La Quinta's struggling Talus luxury resort development, initially named SilverRock Resort. News Channel 3's I-Team has developed an online timeline you will be able to use to understand the troubled project. It will be posted here once our latest investigation airs Sunday evening. The city has given the developer, the Robert Green The post Understand costs and other impacts of Talus La Quinta with online Timeline as troubled project faces next city deadline appeared first on KESQ.
Reviving an icon: The restoration of Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a city steeped in history and charm, renowned for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture and mid-century modern architecture. Amid these treasures lies the Plaza Theatre, an enduring symbol of our community’s artistic heritage. As the restoration of this historic gem progresses, it is an opportune moment to reflect on its significance and the promising future that awaits. For decades, the Plaza Theatre has been more than just a building; it has been a cultural...
Development could bring thousands of homes and more to north Indio
About 180 acres of desert dirt in north Indio could become a new development with up to 3,200 apartments, as well as shops, restaurants and other businesses, possibly including a distribution center. Plans for the project, The Oasis at Indio, are in very early stages. ...
New fund aims to address urgent needs in the Coachella Valley
We are an extremely generous community. We know how to share both our time and our assets. Few know that reality — and live it — better than Jeremy Hobbs. He is a very magnanimous member of our community and has been involved with numerous local nonprofits. And...
Palm Springs hires long-promised consultant to research Section 14 history
The city of Palm Springs said Thursday it has selected a consultant to document the facts surrounding the Section 14 neighborhood, which was demolished in the 1960s to make way for new development. The move comes at a time when the city is negotiating what could be a multi-million-dollar settlement...
Coachella Valley Unified school board member steps down
A board member from Coachella Valley Unified School District abruptly resigned on Thursday with about five months left in his term, which was set to end in December. Adonis Galarza-Toledo, who was re-elected in 2020 to represent Oasis and communities near the Salton Sea, read a prepared statement citing his decision to embark on a new chapter in his life, particularly after the recent birth of his first baby.
Cathedral City spending $3M to remove soil that Hilary left under bridges
Cathedral City is spending $3 million to remove soil that accumulated in the Whitewater River Channel streambed underneath two bridges after Hilary, a major storm that hit the Coachella Valley in August and caused intense flooding. Flood water in the channel carried soil and debris that raised its streambed elevation, which could...
City’s new homeless facility already making impact, council told, even before being fully operational
The Palm Springs Navigation Center is already making a significant impact on the city’s homeless population, despite being only partially open, according to a report presented to the City Council on Thursday. Rosa Verduzco, chief operating officer at Martha’s Village and Kitchen, which provides services for the navigation center,...
Palm Springs Unified School District seeks voter approval for $465 million school bond
Voters living within the boundaries of Palm Springs Unified School District will decide in the Nov. 5 election whether or not to approve $465 million in bonds to repair and modernize the district's school facilities. PSUSD has explored the issue since earlier this year, and unanimously decided Tuesday night to...
Flooding on Harry Oliver Trail in Thousand Palms near Sunline headquarters
California Highway Patrol (CHP) has confirmed a flooded street on Harry Oliver Trail, off Varner Road, in Thousand Palms. The location is next to Sunline headquarters. According to CHP reports, a U-Haul truck crashed into a fire hydrant that exploded. Both lanes were temporarily closed due to the flooding around 9 a.m. Photo courtesy: KESQ The post Flooding on Harry Oliver Trail in Thousand Palms near Sunline headquarters appeared first on KESQ.
Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Jun 28-30, 2024
I, like Jon Stewart, could only follow up the debate performances with “WTF!” There’s no spin that I have seen in the post-mortem of Thursday’s Presidential debate that can adequately counter what happened. 30 plus lies from one against a stumbling performance from the other. I...
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