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US Rep. Schiff warns of big Democratic losses with Biden atop ticket-NYT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, a California Democrat who is running for the Senate, warned donors in a private meeting that his party was likely to suffer major losses if President Joe Biden continued his reelection campaign, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed sources.
Newsom sends Trump security reinforcements at RNC: ‘Public safety transcends party lines’
As the Republican National Convention welcomed former President Donald Trump on Monday, dozens of security officers from deep-blue California were among those guarding the MAGA leader. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) was responsible for reinforcing the GOP’s security forces with 61 officers from his state. “Public safety transcends party lines,” the Democratic governor said Monday. His […]
L.A. homicide rate higher than rest of state, lower than other major cities: report
More than 300 people were murdered within the city of Los Angeles in 2023, creating a homicide rate that is higher than the state as a whole and most other major cities in California. But a new report released by the California Attorney General’s Office, alongside Los Angeles Police Department data, shows that L.A. isn’t […]
A Mom Is Warning Parents About SeaWorld After A Terrifying Roller Coaster Experience
On July 9, Salina Higgins of Arizona took her daughter and niece on a special trip to SeaWorld San Diego. She and her 10 year old were excited to ride the Electric Eel, one of the parks tallest and fastest rides, which boasts 135-foot drop and speeds reaching up to 62 miles per hour. But Higgins says the experience went from thrilling to terrifying when one of her daughter’s restraints came undone while the child was upside-down. “Scariest day of my life and worst fear ever,” she wrote in a now-viral TikTok detailing the rollercoaster experience.
Roads remain closed with thunderstorms on horizon as cleanup continues in Twentynine Palms
With a 20% chance of thunderstorms predicted tonight (July 17) by the National Weather Service, the City of Twentynine Palms is still working to recover from this weekend’s sudden and damaging rain storm. Sudden and heavy rainfall on Sunday (July 14) left streets and some homes flooded. As of...
July 17 Daily Briefing: Grant for heat mitigation assistance, PSP parking rates, and more
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Remember “Merman,” the documentary about André Chambers, a 60-year-old Black queer nurse and civil rights advocate from Palm Springs? Well, congrats are in order after it won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Independent American Short Film at the Champs-Élysées Film Festival in Paris. If you don’t recall, the film illustrates Chambers’ multifaceted life as a leather enthusiast, husband, and nurse. Chambers, who attended the award ceremony, said he views the win as validation to never give up on one’s dreams and he plans to continue inspiring others through his nursing career and social media. Congratulations!
Civic Solutions: A New Palm Springs Chamber Program Is Bringing Together Coachella Valley Creatives and Entrepreneurs
When Evan Gray moved to the Coachella Valley in 2022, he was struck by the number of creative and lively people he met—whether he was at the doctor’s office, a coffee shop or a local boutique. But Gray also picked on something every newcomer to the desert has...
Eight News-Press & Gazette Stations Join NewsOn
SEATTLE—Eight News-Press & Gazette (NPG) stations have joined NewsON, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s free, multiplatform streaming service offering local news content. They include: KION, Monterey, Calif.KESQ, Palm Springs, Calif.KEYT, Santa Barbara, Calif.KRDO, Colorado Springs, Colo.KIFI, Idaho Falls, IdahoKMIZ, Columbia, Mo. KTVZ, Bend, Ore. KVIA, El Paso, Texas “NPG is pleased to expand the footprint of our local station brands and take advantage of the excellent streaming technology offered by this new partnership with NewsON,” said Michael Fabac, vice president of content and station promotion for NPG. NewsON offers live and on-demand local newscasts, FAST channels and news clips from over 23 television broadcast ownership groups, providing viewers instant access to local news content from 286 local TV stations covering 91% of the country’s population. “We’re pleased to have NPG stations join our lineup. With more local news content from additional markets across the U.S., we’re aligned in our goal of increasing the reach and impact of local news,” said Ron Stitt, vice president/general manager of NewsON. More information is available on the NewsON website.
Fast-casual Mexican chain to enter new state
Moe’s Southwest Grill will soon enter a new state in its namesake region. The Mexican fast-casual restaurant, known for burritos, tacos, bowls and more, has announced that it will open its first stores in Arizona through a five-unit franchise agreement that will bring locations to the greater Phoenix area. The first location is set to open at Pebble Creek Marketplace in Goodyear in September.
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