Month: December 2013

La tasa de desempleo en Estados Unidos baj en noviembre a 7%, su nivel ms bajo en cinco aos, debido a cuatro meses consecutivos de slidas contrataciones, una seal alentadora para la economa. Por su parte, el Departamento de Comercio dijo que los consumidores incrementaron en octubre su gasto, no obstante los aumentos leves a

The Palm Springs International Airport is becoming more popular than ever,with many travelers choosing to fly directly in the Valley instead of other surrounding airports like Ontario and LAX. “It’s a nice place to be, different than Chicago O’hair. A little bit smaller, but I like it is very quaint, very scenic,” said traveler Sam

No arrests have been made after 134 roosters, which were bred for fighting, were found Thursday afternoon in the East Valley. Police were called to the 76600 block of Harrison Street on a report of animal cruelty. Officers found the birds and some weapons that would suggest the roosters were used for illegal fighting. Animal

The Washington state police have issued an Amber Alert after a 14-year-old girl was kidnapped in Kennewick on Wednesday. Authorities think the suspect, Eduardo Flores-Rosalas, may be on his way to Mexico. Elizabeth Romero was abducted around 2:30 p.m. She’s Hispanic, 5’3″ tall, weighs around 130 lbs. and has brown hair and brown eyes. Police

El sorteo final para el mundial de ftbol Brasil 2014. Mxico esta en el grupo “A” junto al anfitrin. Miguel Herrera (D.T. de Mex): “Nos tocaron tres rivales difciles. El estilo de los rivales se juega para que podamos disputar mejor. Hay que aterrizar los sueos. El grupo es difcil y el cruce ms. Hay

Este fin de semana 7 y 8 de Diciembre se llevar a cabo el Festival Internacional de Tamal en el rea de Oldtown Indio en el Hwy 111 e Indio Blvd en su edicin nmero 22. Se espera la asistencia de 125 mil personas en los dos das, el record es de 120 mil en

Citrus growers expect to see minimal damage to the state orange crop after battling freezing temperatures for a second night but no major impact on the price of the fruit. California Citrus Mutual said Friday that the majority of the Central Valley’s citrus-growing areas saw temperatures at critical levels. But the growers’ association says the

The FBI needs your help as they search for a man who’s robbed multiple banks in the San Fernando Valley. Agents are calling the suspect the ‘Valley Bandit’ and they believe he’s robbed eight banks since December of 2012. The FBI said the suspect asks to make a withdrawal and then pulls a gun on

A Coachella Valley pool service operator who cheated on his taxes for eight years was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison and ordered to pay the government $270,725. Gary Mach, 58, of Palm Desert, pleaded guilty Aug. 18 to conspiracy to defraud the United States in connection with the illegal tax dodge that spanned

Thousands are expected to head to Indio this weekend for the 22nd annual Indio International Tamale Festival. Admission into the festival is free. Family-friendly activities, arts and crafts booths and live entertainment are geared for all ages and community interests. At least 125,000 people are expected to attend the two-day celebration, which begins with a

If you need some more inspiration to get into the holiday spirit, Christmas tree lighting ceremonies are planned around the Coachella Valley this week. Here’s the lineup: Palm Springs: Tree lighting Thursday, 5:15 p.m. in Frances Stevens Park, 555 N. Palm Canyon Drive. City officials and luminaries, entertainer Carol Channing and Dinah Shore weekend founder

Nearly 24 years later, Raymond Moore still gets choked up when recalling February 11, 1990. Moore was in Hawaii watching on television as Nelson Mandela walked out of prison a free man and raised a triumphant fist, giving hope to thousands of South Africans like him. “Imprisoned for so long, 27 years, subjected to all

A coordinated effort is underway in the Coachella Valley to encourage people to take advantage of low-cost health coverage offered by the Covered California exchange. Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and the Desert Healthcare Foundation are teaming up to educate people about the health care options available. A

“You know it’s not fair, as a homeowner you pay good money for the house and you turn around and things are getting ripped off in the middle of the night,” said Pat Keller, a resident of Aerodrome Avenue in Bermuda Dunes. Keller and many of her neighbors are outraged. In recent weeks many woke

You’ll see the same Simmons Christmas light show you know and love (at 68000 Estio Road in Cathedral City) — just 50,000 lights brighter; a chance at winning a reality show sure ‘upped the ante’. “ABC contacted us after they saw us on the internet. They asked us for a demo video and we sent

Low temperatures in the Coachella Valley this week are especially brutal for those who don’t have a roof over their heads. The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission says it’s never been busier. With Valley temps dipping in the 30s at night, all of their beds are full. “We are really grateful that this place let us

A new restaurant in Palm Springs is serving both subs and the community in a collective effort. The business started with two firefighters and a desire to help feed first responders. Firehouse Subs opened its first store in the Coachella Valley at Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail on Wednesday and it’s already fully involved

Tras la trjica muerte de Abelardo Garca a inicios de semana, familiares y amigos se unen para llevar acabo un lavado de autos y recaudar fondos para los gastos fnebres. Garca de 28 aos y residente de la ciudad de Desert Hot Springs, dejo viuda a su esposa y hurfano a dos hijos. l falleci

Y ms cuando inicia la poca de las compras navideas que muchas veces hay que pagar a plazos. Pero cmo se logra, de qu consta y porqu es tan importante en la vida de este pas la historia crediticia? Es un sistema sin el cual no se puede vivir y del que no se puede

Palm Springs has been named one of the 14 hottest travel destinations in 2014 by a popular travel guide book. The list of top destinations was put together by the editors of Frommer’s. Frommer’s pointed to Palm Springs’ growing reputation as a hip destination with the new trendy hotels such as the Ace Hotel &