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What's the story behind the wall on Mount San Jacinto above Palm Springs?
From the archive: This story first published in The Desert Sun in December 2019. Huell Howser thought it most mysterious, and therefore worthy of one of his first episodes on the Coachella Valley. Howser gazed up at the mountainside, like countless visitors before and after him, and wondered. ...
Wildfires: homes burn as flames descend on a Southern California neighborhood
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Homes burned Sunday when flames descended on a Southern California neighborhood as wildfires popped up across the state amid soaring temperatures. Evacuations were ordered when the Hawarden Fire grew to more than 400 acres (160 hectares) and spread to a residential area of Riverside, about 60 miles (95 kilometers) east of Los Angeles. Aerial footage from KABC-TV showed at least three houses burning. The fire sparked Sunday had no containment and was threatening several other homes, the City of Riverside Fire Department said. Multiple other small fires were burning across inland Southern California as temperatures reached triple digits (37 Celsius) in some areas.
Desert Hot Springs Implements Supportive Measures to Boost Food Truck Industry Growth
Food trucks are rapidly becoming a favorite choice for food enthusiasts, and Desert Hot Springs is taking significant steps to support entrepreneurs in launching their own food truck businesses. The city has streamlined the process for obtaining permits and is educating residents through workshops in collaboration with the Riverside County Health Department. These workshops cover essential topics such as licensing and permits, financial management, marketing strategies, and food safety practices. The Riverside County Environmental Health Department and the Small Business Administration have also participated, offering valuable resources to aspiring food truck owners.
DA investigating guaranteed income program in Palm Springs over alleged misappropriation
The city of Palm Springs cannot account for potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars meant to fund a guaranteed income program initially proposed in 2022. A criminal investigation into the potential misuse of funds comes as executive compensation at one of the nonprofits tasked by the city of managing the program skyrocketed. The...
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...
Southern California reacts to Biden dropping out of election
LOS ANGELES - It was the talk of the nation. President Biden sending a letter to America that he had decided to step down and everybody we met had something to say about it. For instance, in Studio City, Paul Solomon said, "Well, I thought it was coming. I thought he was a bit too shaky."
Eyewitness Newsmakers: Up close encounters with SoCal wildlife
Within sight of the gleaming downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers, mountain lions, bears and other apex predators are roaming the foothills and mountains. That wildlife is also showing up more frequently in Southern California neighborhoods.We discussed the excitement and concerns about this during a recent episode of Eyewitness Newsmakers.Robert Martinez is a wildlife photographer who has trail cameras set up in the mountains and foothills along I-210 in the San Gabriel Valley. He places his motion-activated cameras far into the forest where they won't be vandalized and in locations animals frequent.The devices record during the day and at night, showing how...
Officials see progress after resurgence of iconic US lake system, but concerns remain: 'It's sort of counterintuitive'
Southern California's increasing demand for water has long wreaked havoc on the regions from where that water flows. As conservation progresses, though, there is still a long way to go. What's happening?. Joint projects by Inyo County and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have helped partially restore...
“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.
Palm Springs history: Helen Lukens Gaut saw desert as 'wonderland creation'
“Despite its huge fearsome body the desert possesses a heart mosaic with kindliness. It has for man much that is splendid, and when he has been but a little while within its boundaries, fascination supplants horror and dread —fascination of its greatness, its full-muscled power, and its veiled mysteries.” — Helen Lukens Gaut, 1907 ...
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.
Los Angeles-area ports suffer ‘minimal disruptions’ after global tech outage
Global disruptions caused by a faulty software update have had a substantial local effect in Southern California, specifically at Los Angeles International Airport, but officials say local ports have gotten away with just “minimal disruptions.” In a statement provided to KTLA, Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said four terminal computers suffered issues related […]
Inland Empire Leaders Discuss How to Strike Back Against Hate
Overview: A panel discussion in Riverside, California, addressed the rise in hate crimes and the need for anti-racist institutions to combat racism. The panelists discussed the importance of reporting hate crimes and emphasized the need for oversight for mandated hate crime reporting. They also highlighted the need for self-reflection and unity to overcome the common oppressor. The event was hosted by Zócalo Public Square in partnership with California Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, United We Stand, University of California, Riverside (UCR) ARTS, and the UCR College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Reno's air quality heads to moderate level due to wildfire smoke from California
Wildfire smoke from California blew into the Reno-Sparks area Friday afternoon, pushing the air quality into the moderate category. Reno's air quality was at an index of 77 just before 6 p.m., which is acceptable but may put people who are sensitive to air pollution at risk, according to AirNow.gov. Wendell Hohmann, meteorologist...
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...
Southern California’s jobs picture is improving; glimmer of hope seen in Hollywood employment
California's unemployment rate held steady last month and the overall jobs picture looked considerably brighter than earlier this year, according to new government data released Friday. Still, at 5.2%, the state's jobless rate is tied with Nevada for the highest in the country; the national unemployment figure averaged 4.1% last...
DeMuth Park pickleball courts could double under proposal before Palm Springs City Council
More pickleball courts could be coming to Palm Springs. Next week, the city council will consider a proposal to double the number of courts at DeMuth Park. Costing an estimated $6 million, the pickleball court expansion would see 12 additional pickleball courts built at the eastern end of the park, bringing the total number of courts to 24. City plans for the expansion show additional improvements to the pickleball area of DeMuth Park, including additional bleacher seating and shade structures.
Remembering Elisabeth Brown, a visionary in Orange County land conservation
Elisabeth ‘Liz’ Brown, biologist and inspirational Orange County advocate for open space and wildlife habitat protection, died peacefully on July 6 at the age of 81. A beloved figure in the Southern California environmental community, she served as president of Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. from 1985 to 2019. During that time, she played invaluable roles in collaborative efforts and legal battles protecting wilderness around Laguna Beach, establishing organizations to manage those lands, and creating programs for public access.
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