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Wildlife bridges planned for Vegas-California rail line
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A passenger rail company and two California state departments have agreed to build three wildlife overcrossings along the route of a planned high-speed rail line that would connect Las Vegas and Southern California, the parties said Wednesday. The agreement was announced in a joint statement by Brightline West and California’s Department of Transportation
Continue ReadingBank covers fuel fill-ups to inspire giving in Coachella Valley
Drivers fueling up their vehicles at a Coachella Valley gas station were surprised Monday morning when local bankers covered their entire bills. The request in return? To “give it forward” by donating to a local nonprofit for Coachella Valley Giving Day. “With the rising cost of fuel, we understand the financial challenges facing families,” said
Continue Readingmister parker’s in Parker Palm Springs now open after pandemic transformation
Parker Palm Springs is the glamorous hotel where the celebrities of the Palm Springs International Film festival stay and go to party after the gala. The boutique hotel had closed its restaurant mister parker’s during the pandemic, and during that time, the experience and menu of the restaurant went through a transformation. Reservations are now
Continue ReadingCancer survivors find love at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Valentine’s Day is a time to reflect on the love in our lives. For one couple, the day is reminder of how their love was made possible by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and fundraisers like the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in the Coachella Valley. It is a love story that almost wasn’t. At
Continue ReadingDisney announces 7,000 job cuts as part of $5.5 billion cost-cutting move
The Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. will slash 7,000 jobs as part of a $5.5 billion cost-cutting effort, CEO Bob Iger announced today. The possibility of layoffs at Disney has been rumored for weeks, with Iger regaining his footing in the CEO’s office following the surprise ouster of CEO Bob Chapek in November. Iger broke
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