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The valley nonprofit Angel View operates more than 20 thrift stores, including locations in Palm Desert, generating revenue to help provide support services to children and adults with disabilities throughout the Coachella Valley. The stores reopened mid-May. “The funding issue has been a major issue for us having to close our stores for 7 to
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Althea Edwards is the owner of “Cute ‘N’ Edgee” Hair Salon in Cathedral City. In business since 2011, she says she serves clients of all races, young and old. “So for me to own a business and still be standing and doing what I love is awesome,” said Edwards. The Desert Hot Springs resident says
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One couple purchased their RV before the pandemic hit but clearly appreciate how coronavirus is motivating buyers now. “If you think about it, you have ideal social distancing,” said RV owner Iona Hoeppner. Social distancing is a motivating factor for customers at Mike Thompson’s RV Superstores in Cathedral City, according to General Manager Sher Lyckman,
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Messages about social distancing and other safety measures flashed across the electronic billboard at the Cathedral City Auto Center, where 10 dealers are looking to get sales back on track. “You know it was kind of scary at first when it first hit. Everyone kind of sheltered in place and business really dropped. You know
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Fina Meraz and her husband Robert each own their own business. Occupying the same building they own, her business is Tile Designs by Fina, and Robert owns iPay Solutions. “At first when this all started going on, we weren’t sure what was happening, so we all cut hours at first and adapted from there,” said
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Light traffic was flowing in downtown Palm Springs at noon Monday, while window shoppers peered into businesses, most of which remain closed. Debra Hunsaker and her husband own The Tinderbox. They’re looking forward to reopening their doors and are thankful that online orders are keeping them afloat. “I’m hoping that we can all recover financially.
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The building at the corner of Palm Drive and Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs was a Kmart until last October. This summer, a new company is moving in. It’s San Diego-based Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals. “It’s exciting. It always feels good to be able to come in and help communities in need,” said Justin
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At Tiffany’s Sweet spot in La Quinta, the owner says business is down only slightly from last year. “I feel like the community has really rallied around our business. They are supporting us every way they can,” said Tiffany Thorpe. But, a couple of blocks away at Bobby’s Detroit Coney Island, business is off
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California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Saturday to expand child care access to essential workers and offered words of praise for California counties eliminating tax penalties for late payment for hardships related to coronavirus. A press release from the Governor’s office detailed the order for expanded child care access: “Today Governor Gavin Newsom
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If you shop for children at places like Walmart, Kohl’s or Target, the way they display toys, clothing and other items for kids could soon become less gender specific. “Totally mix them together that’s fine with me, mix the toys up,” said parent Elizabeth Leddy. Retail stores with more than 500 employees could soon be
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Proposition 13, put on the ballot by the California Assembly, would authorize the state to borrow $15 billion to spend on the state’s public schools. According to the Voter Information Guide, the interest on the bond measure would total $11 billion, for a total taxpayer-funded spending package of $26 billion. The money raised would go
Continue ReadingPeople love pizza, and they also love discounts. That combination proved successful for Domino’s, which reported strong fourth-quarter earnings Thursday. Sales at stores open at least a year in the United States jumped 3.4% for the quarter and net sales rose 6.3% to $1.15 billion — both figures beat analysts’ expectations. It’s a sharp turnaround
Continue ReadingThe Hill on Wednesday released the findings of its months-long review into the work of John Solomon, the former executive at the outlet whose columns pushing right-wing conspiracy theories about Ukraine played a pivotal role in President Donald Trump’s impeachment inquiry. The findings of the investigation, which were announced in a memo posted online, were
Continue ReadingWarren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new stake in Kroger after the closing bell Friday. Shares of the nation’s largest supermarket surged 6% on the news. Berkshire Hathaway bought nearly 19 million shares in Kroger during the fourth quarter, a purchase that makes Berkshire one of the 10 largest holders of the company’s stock. The
Continue ReadingFixing the 737 Max and getting it back in the air is crucial for Boeing. But it’s not the only major challenge facing the embattled aircraft maker. Boeing also needs to focus on its next generation of passenger planes. The aircraft maker has made its focus clear as it works on getting the 737 Max
Continue ReadingSoftBank is under pressure from a legendary activist investor after a series of bets on money-losing startups backfired on the Japanese tech giant. New York-based Elliott Management revealed Thursday it has built a “substantial” stake in SoftBank, the firm run by billionaire Masa Son known for its $100 billion Vision Fund. Although SoftBank has long
Continue ReadingThe battle for breakfast gains a new entrant on March 2. That’s when Wendy’s enters the ring and debuts its highly anticipated menu for the increasingly competitive timeslot. The launch comes six months after the fast food chain announced it wanted in on this growing category. And Wendy’s is already needling its peers on Twitter:
Continue ReadingThe Washington Post’s top editor sent a memo to staffers addressing the newspaper’s social media policy on Thursday, days after the brief suspension of a reporter over tweets posted in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death drew widespread condemnation. “We do not want social media activity to be a distraction, and we do not want
Continue ReadingThe North American box office has seen a strong start so far in 2020 thanks to the surprise successes of “1917” and “Bad Boys for Life.” The box office is doing so well, in fact, that it’s up 10% compared to this time last year. But Hollywood’s strong start may not last for all of
Continue ReadingDemand for Kobe Bryant merchandise reached a fever pitch almost immediately after the legendary Laker perished in a helicopter crash Sunday along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven other victims. Bryant apparel on Nike’s website was completely sold out less than a day after the incident, the company confirmed on Wednesday. Many fans have
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