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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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Restaurant inspections: Rat droppings close Rancho Mirage eatery; Palm Springs spot reopens
Riverside County health inspectors closed down one Rancho Mirage restaurant due to rodent droppings and overflowing sewage, while two Indio spots were downgraded to "B" grades, according to inspection reports. Several rat droppings were found inside a fryer at Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant in Rancho Mirage, along with sewage overflowing from the floor sink,...
Desert miracle? Tropical plant flowers after nearly 50 years in Palm Springs Library
A Monstera Deliciosa plant at the Palm Springs Public Library has flowered for the first time in nearly 50 years, surprising staff and visitors alike. The tropical plant, typically found in humid climates like Hawaii, has unexpectedly blossomed in the dry indoor environment of the desert city. “One of our...
“Appetite 4 Destruction” plays GnR hits in Yucca Valley tonight
Come on down to Paradise City, or in this instance, the Town of Yucca Valley, to hear hits from Guns ‘N Roses at a free concert tonight. It’s July, but you can come out for some November Rain tonight at the Yucca Valley Community Center, where the town continues their Summer Music Festival concert series. Tonight, they’ll be featuring Appetite 4 Destruction, a tribute to Guns N’ Roses. They’ll be playing a free show tonight, and feel free to bring those sweet children of yours. This is a family friendly show.
Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Jul 19-21, 2024
It’s another hot weekend in Greater Palm Springs and I’ve made my annual pilgrimage to Wine Country for the annual Gay Wine Weekend. Thanks to the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country and Avelo Airlines for helping send winners from Palm Springs to this great event. One of my...
Southern California Mega Millions player wins over $548K as jackpot continues to climb
While no one was able to claim the current Mega Millions jackpot, one Southern California player is now more than half a million dollars richer. According to California Lottery officials, the top winning ticket for Friday’s draw was sold at the Vons located at 7311 North Figueroa Street in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock. […]
Where to get the best ice cream in the Coachella Valley: Custard, gelato and more
It's almost my favorite day of the year: National Ice Cream Day! Last year, I put together a list of some of my favorite ice cream shops in the Coachella Valley, and the response from readers was tremendous. I don't think I've received that many emails on any one of my stories prior...
Love plumerias? The LA County Arboretum has a festival for you this weekend
Southern California definitely loves its flowers – just look at Pasadena’s Rose Parade, or the crowds that fill state parks every time there’s a poppy superbloom. You can add plumerias to the list, as the Los Angeles County Arboretum celebrates the 10th edition of its Plumeria Festival this Friday and Saturday.
Worldwide Tech Outage Causes Delays at Palm Springs International Airport
A massive global technology outage caused by a botched cybersecurity firm software update knocked out computer systems Friday and disrupted a number of scheduled flights at Palm Springs International Airport. A Delta Airlines flight to Salt Lake City was delayed by more than two hours and several other departures endured...
Carl's Jr. Launches 'Everything Bagel' Lineup In Just One City
Carl’s Jr. is bringing some excitement to Palm Springs, CA with a tantalizing new lineup that's here for a limited time only. If you're an avid buyer of the 'Everything Bagel' seasoning at Trader Joe's, then you're going to want to hear this. Carl's Jr. is debuting its Everything...
Yucca Valley’s third Saturday Art Crawl tonight
Tonight is the third Saturday Yucca Valley Art Crawl, featuring local galleries and storefronts opening their doors for opening receptions featuring local and visiting artists. Goat Mountain Co. presents a group art show of interpretive Old Western Wanted Posters. Opening reception starts at 6 PM. Space Truckin’ gallery debuts a...
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