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Month: June 2010

McCallum Theatre Begins Makeover

The McCallum Theatre will be undergoing some renovation work before its fall season begins. The $1.4 million make-over is the first major renovation for the McCallum since it was built in 1988. The entire inside of the theatre and lobby are getting new paint jobs, seats are being upgraded, carpeting is being replaced, and a

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Palm Springs Short Film Fest Kicks Off Tonight

Directors from short films featured at the opening night of the Palm Springs International ShortFest are expected to attend tonight’s screenings at the Camelot Theatre. The 6:30 p.m. “Opening Night: For Laughing Out Loud,” will feature eight comedic short films,” said festival spokeswoman Emily Davis. Directors Douglas LaMore and Brian H. Mack of the film

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Martha’s Village And Kitchen Helps Victims Of Easter Quake

Two-thousand people are still homeless in Mexicali, Mexico today after Easter?s 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The Berger Foundation donated $75,000 to Martha’s Village and Kitchen for relief efforts Monday. The money will provide food and personal hygiene items for thousands of homeless people in Mexico. The quake destroyed homes and agricultural resources leaving many people homeless

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New Census Numbers Show Valley Growth

The U.S. Census Bureau released new numbers on Tuesday reflecting the estimated population in some of the nation’s larger cities in 2009. Officials in charge of the 2010 count hope the projections will help serve as a baseline for the 2010 numbers, which are due later this year. According to the numbers released today, Los

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Lakers Parade To Step-Off At 11am

Fans are streaming into downtown Los Angeles six hours before as many as 2 million Lakers fans are expected for the team’s NBA championship parade. Police Chief Charlie Beck told reporters Monday that his officers will be out in force along the two-mile parade route and he expects a safe celebration. Watch the parade on

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