Month: August 2014

The Fremont school board is sending back to the publisher a sex-education textbook after complaints from parents that it is too graphic for ninth-graders. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the board voted 3-2 Wednesday night to return “Your Health Today” to publisher McGraw-Hill and use last year’s sex education textbook. But the board also

California lawmakers on Wednesday voted to place a $7.5 billion water plan before voters in November, marking the largest water investment in decades for a state struggling with a historic drought. The plan is designed to build reservoirs, clean up contaminated groundwater and promote water-treatment technologies, including desalination. After weeks of difficult negotiations, the ballot

Three medical marijuana dispensaries will be allowed to open in Cathedral City. The Council voted four to one in favor of the ordinance that will go into affect on September 12th. The appeal of the potential income to the City may have swayed council members to vote in favor of the ordinance. Come November, Cathedral

Less than 90 days ahead of the November general election, the race for the 36th congressional district is heating up. The contest between Democrat incumbent Raul Ruiz and Republican challenger Brian Nestande is being called one of the most competitive races in the country. Ruiz defeated Republican Mary Bono Mack in the November 2012 election

A brand new Animal Samaritans clinic is expected to open in the east valley at the beginning of next year. Not only is that end of the valley in need of such a clinic, but it will also help create several jobs. Bernice Arends visits the Animal Samaritans clinic in Thousand Palms each month. “Well,

“The music, the attitude. We are so used to country clubs and tennis courts this is different,” Jocelyn Almeida said. “We are bringing a different scene to the desert it shows its growing.” The list of reasons so many people want to work at the Hard Rock Hotel’s new restaurant Simon Kitchen + Bar goes

Cathedral City banned medical marijuana dispensaries in 2009, but as some Coachella Valley cities see the tax benefits they’ve brought, it’s decided to revisit the issue. The City Council has a big decision to make. It will reject or welcome three dispensaries in the city. “We’ve had feedback from people who think it’s a great

You have a chance to get up close and personal with some new additions at The Living Desert. The zoo is gearing up to introduce the first ever jaguar cubs born at the facility. “In the last year there have been five litters of jags right here in the United States in captivity so I

A tree fire broke out in Palm Springs, but firefighters quickly vanquished the threat before any major damage could occur. The Palm Springs Fire Deparment received a call around 1:45pm on Wednesday about a tree fire near the corner of Avenida Caballeros and Cottonwood Road. Firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes and found the

Palm Springs Police arrest 2 men who allegedly had guns while trying to rent a car at the Palm Springs International Airport on Tuesday. According to Palm Springs Police, just after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, they got a call that two men who were attempting to rent a vehicle at the Palm Springs International Airport may

Ojo porque entraron en vigor nuevas restricciones para los residentes del Valle de Coachella. El comite del Distrito de Agua del Valle de Coachella aprob nuevos lmites para el uso del liquido mientras autoriza fondos para los programas necesarios para la conservacin de agua. Cabe mencionar que a principios de este mes, entraron en vigor

Ecuador Se elevaron a cuatro los fallecidos por un fuerte sismo ocurrido el martes y que fue seguido de decenas de rplicas, una de las cuales se registr la maana del mircoles, segn informes oficiales. El alcalde de Quito, Mauricio Rodas, en la red Twitter escribi que “es importante mantener la calma y reportar daos”

Three sentinel chickens in Eastern Coachella Valley have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. Two of the sentinel chickens which tested positive were from a flock situated near Highway 111 and State Park Road, just north of the Salton Sea. The other sentinel chicken found

Tmate el tiempo para desayunar. Un comienzo diario saludable empieza con un desayuno nutritivo para padres e hijos. Da un buen ejemplo y desayuna con tus hijos. Que la comida y los refrigerios sean saludables. Pon en la lonchera de tus hijos suficiente protena, fruta fresca y vegetales. Evita los refrescos y bebidas energticas y

“To put someone out on the street, especially out in the desert, it’s hard. It’s not fair,” said Lisa Trujillo, who made the Bahama Hotel apartments her home more than three years ago. At $400 a month for a studio she says it’s the only place she can afford. But the property owner wants all

One of three former La Quinta High School students accused of putting glue in door locks at the school as a senior prank a few days before graduation pleaded not guilty to felony charges. Joseph Alonzo Barnum, 18, of La Quinta, was arraigned at the Larson Justice Center in Indio on one count each of

Con el regreso a clases, Telemundo Kuna 15 y Forest Lawn de la ciudad de Coachella, los invitan a que el dia viernes 15 de agosto asista a las oficinas de Forest Lawn ubicado en la Avenida 52 & Jackson St. Para que pueda recibir una mochila. Las mochilas sern repartidas empezando a las 3PM

El Servicio Meteorolgico Nacional ha emitido alerta de lluvias para el Valle de Coachella hasta las 5:00 p.m. Algunos caminos ya fueron cerrados al flujo vehicular por precaucin. Se trata de : Hwy 177 de la I-10 en Desert Center al Hwy 62 Hwy 62 est cerrado a la interseccin con Vidal Hwy 95 est

A new report shows health insurance plans offered to state employees in California are relatively generous, with government picking up a large share of deductibles and co-pays. The report released Tuesday by The Pew Charitable Trusts was a first-of-its kind survey of state government health insurance plans nationwide. Direct comparisons between states are difficult because

Celine Dion has cleared her calendar of all performances, saying she needs to focus on her health, her husband’s health and raising their three young children. The superstar vocalist is cancelling shows that were slated through March 22, 2015, including a tour of Asia planned for the fall and regular shows at The Colosseum at