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Grand jury report recommends San Diego spend more on maintaining its sidewalks
SAN DIEGO — The City of San Diego should spend more money on fixing its sidewalks, a new county grand jury report says. It also recommends the city focus on its sidewalks like it focuses on its streets, with regular assessments every few years. The last — and only...
Newsom pulls millions of dollars in funding for tiny homes in San Diego County
LEMON GROVE, Calif. — State leaders are backing out of their offer to contribute $10 million to place 150 tiny homes on a lot on Jamacha Road near State Route 125 in Spring Valley. At first, County Supervisors approved the plan, but then changed their minds after neighbors objected....
San Diego's oldest gay bar turns 100
The San Diego Pride Parade marks its 50th anniversary this year. It’s one of the largest and oldest Pride celebrations in the country, and it's almost time for the big celebration to begin. The Pride Parade and Festival symbolizes the progress made by San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community. But...
‘Public Health Disaster’: Border Towns Plead for Help as Sewage Gushes into the Sea
Each day, millions of gallons of sewage cascade through a canyon and into the Pacific Ocean just south of the U.S.-Mexican border. As any surfer in San Diego knows, summer swells that come from the south will push the toxic brew north. Meanwhile, millions more gallons of treated and untreated...
Tom York on Business: 10 Applicants Scramble for Each Vacant Apartment in San Diego
Yet another example of just how crazy the cost of living especially housing is getting here in San Diego. A new report from the residential rental website RentCafe found that Diego is the state’s fourth-hottest rental market. The competition is fierce: 10 applicants vie for every apartment that comes...
Agua Caliente tribe, Palm Springs Unified to expand native curriculum in schools
A partnership between Palm Springs Unified School District and the Agua Caliente Tribe of Cahuilla Indians is expanding to teach more students about the region's native culture. A curriculum designed in collaboration with the tribe is currently being taught to third and eighth graders within the district. This upcoming school year will see...
Grant helps Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation enter its next act
Nearly 90 years ago, filmmaker George Cukor premiered his Oscar-winning film "Camille" at The Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs. Greta Garbo generated buzz at the time for headlining the movie and, allegedly, slipping into the back of theater once the light dimmed. Soon enough, the venue became a popular go-to, also serving as a great outpost for nationally broadcast radio theatre programs of the day, where stars like Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Amos 'n' Andy and...
National Philanthropy Day names Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
With support spanning organizations from A-Z, Desert Oasis Healthcare exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond for the community. Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC), a doctor-owned medical group serving 60,000 members in the Coachella Valley and high desert communities of the Greater Morongo Basin, is committed to supporting numerous local nonprofit organizations ensuring the entire community can live healthy and fulfilling lives.
Amazon donates $45,000 to FIND in support of summer hunger
On July 1, Amazon visited FIND Food Bank's warehouse for a day of giving, volunteering and celebration. In addition to a $45,000 donation, Amazon provided a van loaded with 900 pounds of food and nonperishable items, including car seats and other family products. The check presentation was attended by FIND's...
Over 1,000 homes and businesses lose power in Indio
A power outage has impacted more than 1,000 properties in Indio on Thursday night as temperatures hover in the low triple digits. Cooling centers in the Coachella Valley:Feeling the effects of that summer heat? Tips to stay cool, safe during triple-digit days. Imperial Irrigation District initially reported an outage on...
$3.27 billion in city development projects highlighted during joint session of city, tribal councils
The Palm Springs City Council and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council met Tuesday for their first joint session in six years, sharing updates on major projects and exploring opportunities for future collaboration. The meeting, held at the Palm Springs Convention Center, highlighted $3.27 billion in current...
How bootcamps are helping to address the historic gap in internet access on US tribal lands
There’s a home movie theater with orange walls and plush recliners at the top of a steep hill on Matthew Rantanen’s ranch in Southern California. But on a recent afternoon, people weren’t flocking to the room to watch a movie or to escape the scorching heat, they were shining a beam of light through more than 55,000 feet (17 kilometers) of fiber optic cable coiled up in the corner.
Three arrested after attempted robbery at Palm Springs bank
Three people suspected of participating in an attempted bank robbery were arrested Thursday shortly after fleeing the scene without any money, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. At around 5:10 p.m., police received a report of an apparent armed robbery taking place in the 1700 block of North Sunrise...
Top Arizona Republican lawmakers still fighting to sue over Grand Canyon monument
PHOENIX — The top Republican lawmakers contend they’re entitled to sue President Biden for acting illegally in creating a new national monument in Arizona. Ditto officials from
Longtime Cathedral City LGBTQ bar The Barracks closing amid dispute with city
An LGBTQ bar that has been a mainstay of Cathedral City for over 30 years announced this week it will be closing amid a dispute with the city over code and occupancy issues. The closure of The Barracks also comes months after an allegation that it violated the terms of its state liquor license by hosting lewd conduct. ...
Plea Bargain Results In Short Prison Sentence In Palm Desert Smash & Grab Robbery
It’s a very short prison sentence, just 3 years, for 25 year old Demetrius Thornton, one of 4 people involved in a smash and grab robbery at the 111 Jewelry & Watch Repair store on Highway 111 just east of Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert. The robbery took place...
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