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California Legislature kills bills, lots of bills
With 830 bills in the dreaded Senate and Assembly suspense files, legislators were busy Thursday killing about a third of them, write CalMatters Capitol reporters Sameea Kamal and Jeanne Kuang. Bills that got the ax included a handful of high-profile crime measures: After the appropriations committees finished, more than 500 bills are still alive. But […]
‘Doomsday fish’ found dead off the coast of Southern California
A group kayakers and snorkelers off of La Jolla, California encountered the rare deep-sea fish. According to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, there have only been 20 sightings of the oarfish on California shores since 1901.
Elderly related couple found dead in 'murder-suicide' inside hotel room after employee room check
The man was believed to be in his 80s and woman in her 70s. They were both found dead at the Marriott hotel in Irvine, Southern California after police were called to the 7900 block of Irvine Center Drive after receiving a "medical aid" call
California Democrats say they’ve waited a lifetime to watch Harris nominated at DNC
Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik has been to the Democratic National Convention in the past, but this year just feels different. “I’ve been waiting for this,” the California Democratic Party regional director told the Washington Examiner. “[The party] is on target with their messaging, and it’s really resonating well with Democrats. No party preference and even moderates seem to be very eager […]
T&T Supermarkets plans California store
Canada’s T&T Supermarkets said Thursday that it has secured its first California location, which will be its third in the U.S. The Asian grocer, which is a subsidiary of Canadian supermarket giant Loblaw Cos., currently operates 33 stores across Canada. The planned 55,000-square-foot store in San Jose’s Westgate Center is set to open next fall and will occupy a site that previously housed a Walmart Neighborhood Market.
Clear the Shelters Event Highlights Big Dogs in Need of Homes
This weekend marks the 10th annual Clear the Shelters event at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, where all adoption fees are covered thanks to a generous donor. The shelter has a high number of large dogs in need of homes, with 100 available for adoption, the highest number ever seen. While many people tend to overlook big dogs, they are often sweet and low-energy, making them great companions. The shelter is highlighting dogs like Atlas, Luna, Mr. Big, and Hela, all of whom are vaccinated, neutered, spayed, and microchipped.
Two men arrested in Palm Springs burglary, police search for more possible suspects
Police arrested two people suspected of breaking into a home in Palm Springs on Thursday, but continue to investigate for other possible suspects. The burglary was reported at around Noon on the 2900 block of Guadalupe Rd. Police said a homeowner who was monitoring their via surveillance video reported seeing four individuals wearing hooded sweatshirts The post Two men arrested in Palm Springs burglary, police search for more possible suspects appeared first on KESQ.
VIDEO: School buses destroyed by fire in Inland Empire
Multiple school buses were destroyed in a fire outside the San Jacinto Unified School District offices on Thursday. A School District spokesperson said the burning buses, which are provided to the SJUSD through a contract with the Hemet Unified School District, were extinguished by Cal Fire, “resulting in quick containment and minimizing loss.” The spokesperson […]
Help the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus help back-to-school kids
The Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus (PSGMC) is holding its fifth annual school supplies drive. "Chorus Cares" is a PSGMC program that provides outreach initiatives throughout the Coachella Valley. As a way of giving back to the community by helping school-aged kids, "Chorus Cares" will be gathering school supplies for two elementary schools...
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