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July 22 Daily Briefing: Big bloom surprises staff, Prescott Preserve on agenda, Loco Charlies mystery, and more
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KVC-Arts 7/14/24 - TJ Hicks & The Rancho Mirage Public Library & Observatory
On this edition of the program, David Fleming speaks with TJ Hicks - Program Manager for the Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. We'll here about the many programs they have to offer - including children's theatre, opera, movies and more.
Clark on Connecting: When an Acquaintance Becomes a Bestie
I met a man in a bar. No, it wasn’t that kind of meeting. Rather, it was a networking event at a piano bar during a healthcare conference about five years ago. I was an attendee, and his cybersecurity company was one of the sponsors of the event. Although...
Builders say city impact fees hinder new housing. A recent Supreme Court ruling may give developers more power to fight them.
Jonathon Yu is not a professional developer, but he is interested in building new housing. In 2023, the 29-year-old product manager submitted plans to Sunnyvale to raze the modest 1,000-square-foot bungalow he bought a year earlier and replace it with a three-story, five-unit multifamily building. He paid a few thousand...
Renowned CSU Long Beach Shark Lab invites more than 2,000 visitors for hands-on learning experience
Despite plenty of research, there's still a lot of mystery surrounding sharks. And that's where the Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach comes in.The lab celebrated their annual Sharks at the Beach event Saturday and invited the public in to learn more about their groundbreaking research."When we started this program, we knew outreach was critical and why not? Getting people on campus has been so important, and we get to showcase everything without dragging it all over the country," said Chris Lowe, a marine biology professor and director of the Shark Lab.Click here to learn about supporting the CSULB...
Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
Recreational Pickleball Players Association looks to grow for love of the game
As a USA Pickleball Ambassador, I attempt to promote our sport in any way I can. This is my second plug for the Recreational Pickleball Players Association. There is a good deal of back and forth going on with various pickleball governing bodies these days. Rating systems, paddle approval, new changes to how to find places to play, new apps, new designs, competing tournament sponsors, etc. If you are a recreational player who wants to connect with others in various communities when you are traveling, then check out the following message about the RPPA.
Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 1 at CVRep
When you can hear a room audibly smile, then you know you are in the presence of Glenn Rosenblum. He’s charming, clever, witty, playfully spills the Tea, shows off his encyclopedic knowledge regarding all things Broadway, and displays his utmost respect for this genre of entertainment. BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH...
La Familia wins opener in the TBT with 82-56 win over the 305 Ballers
La Familia opened up its run in The Basketball Tournament with a 82-56 win over the 305 Ballers. The team of former Wildcats started Willie Cauley-Stein, Eric Bledsoe, Nate Sestina, Andrew Harrison and Kerem Kanter, the brother of Enes Kanter Freedom, who never did suit up for the Wildcats. Kanter...
Palm Springs Planning Commission to consider move that would help Prescott Preserve project move forward
The Palm Springs Planning Commission will review an amendment to existing city rules next week that would help advance a plan to restore a former golf course to its native desert habitat. The project, proposed by the Oswit Land Trust (OLT), aims to convert about 90 acres of the 120-acre...
Deputy Shoots, Kills Man During Homeless Encampment Clearout In RivCo
JURUPA VALLEY, CA — A man was shot and killed Friday morning by deputy gunfire in Jurupa Valley, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. The shooting was reported around 7:30 a.m. in the area of 34th Street and Crestmore Road during a cleanup of the Santa Ana River bottom.
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