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Record temperatures and extremely dry conditions continue to plague more than half of the nation. The United States is experiencing its worst drought since the 1950’s and it’s taking a toll on the agriculture industry. The corn belt in the midwest is one of the hardest hit areas. The United States Department of Agriculture reports

On July 17, 1902,the first modern air conditioner was introduced. The first air-conditioningunit was developed by Dr.Willis H. Carrier. He came up with the invention for a printing company in Brooklyn, NY.The high humidity at the printing plant was causing ink colors to bleed. People in the air-conditioning business today realize if it wasn’t for

The humidity can really exacerbate heat-related issues in our valley this time of year. That’s just one thing local doctors are talking about when looking at “What’s Going Around” the area where you live. The heat and humidity was brutal over the last week in Palm Springs. That meant Dr. Michael Jardula saw lots of

Riverside County supervisors Tuesday formally approved pension reforms expected to save the county millions of dollars annually by lowering formulas for new hires and having all employees make contributions toward their own retirement plans. In a 4-0 vote — with Supervisor Jeff Stone on vacation — the Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance authorizing an

Home sales in Riverside County — which includes the Palm Springs area — dipped by 3.2 percent in June, compared to the same month a year ago, while prices rose by 3.3 percent, a real estate information service announced today. A total of 3,832 homes changed hands locally last month, compared to 3,960 in June

The director and producer behind the television classics “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” has died in Palm Desert. Bill Asher was 90. His wife, Meredith, confirmed he died early Monday morning at a facility in Palm Desert from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Asher began his Hollywood career directing 100 of the 181 episodes of “I

The director and producer behind the television classics “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” has died in Palm Desert. Bill Asher was 90. His wife, Meredith, confirmed he died early Monday morning at a facility in Palm Desert from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Asher began his Hollywood career directing 100 of the 181 episodes of “I

The director and producer behind the television classics “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” has died in Palm Desert. Bill Asher was 90. His wife, Meredith, confirmed he died early Monday morning at a facility in Palm Desert from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Asher began his Hollywood career directing 100 of the 181 episodes of “I

The director and producer behind the television classics “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” has died in Palm Desert. Bill Asher was 90. His wife, Meredith, confirmed he died early Monday morning at a facility in Palm Desert from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Asher began his Hollywood career directing 100 of the 181 episodes of “I

The director and producer behind the television classics “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” has died in Palm Desert. Bill Asher was 90. His wife, Meredith, confirmed he died early Monday morning at a facility in Palm Desert from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Asher began his Hollywood career directing 100 of the 181 episodes of “I

The director and producer behind the television classics “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” has died in Palm Desert. Bill Asher was 90. His wife, Meredith, confirmed he died early Monday morning at a facility in Palm Desert from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Asher began his Hollywood career directing 100 of the 181 episodes of “I

The director and producer behind the television classics “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” has died in Palm Desert. Bill Asher was 90. His wife, Meredith, confirmed he died early Monday morning at a facility in Palm Desert from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Asher began his Hollywood career directing 100 of the 181 episodes of “I

Police say they seized nearly $12 million in heroin and crystal methamphetamine intended for distribution in the Philadelphia area during a weekend traffic stop. Bensalem police say suspicious activity at a truck stop prompted an officer to pull over a tractor trailer registered in California on Sunday evening. A K-9 search led to the discovery

Police say they seized nearly $12 million in heroin and crystal methamphetamine intended for distribution in the Philadelphia area during a weekend traffic stop. Bensalem police say suspicious activity at a truck stop prompted an officer to pull over a tractor trailer registered in California on Sunday evening. A K-9 search led to the discovery

Police say they seized nearly $12 million in heroin and crystal methamphetamine intended for distribution in the Philadelphia area during a weekend traffic stop. Bensalem police say suspicious activity at a truck stop prompted an officer to pull over a tractor trailer registered in California on Sunday evening. A K-9 search led to the discovery

Police say they seized nearly $12 million in heroin and crystal methamphetamine intended for distribution in the Philadelphia area during a weekend traffic stop. Bensalem police say suspicious activity at a truck stop prompted an officer to pull over a tractor trailer registered in California on Sunday evening. A K-9 search led to the discovery

Police say they seized nearly $12 million in heroin and crystal methamphetamine intended for distribution in the Philadelphia area during a weekend traffic stop. Bensalem police say suspicious activity at a truck stop prompted an officer to pull over a tractor trailer registered in California on Sunday evening. A K-9 search led to the discovery

Police say they seized nearly $12 million in heroin and crystal methamphetamine intended for distribution in the Philadelphia area during a weekend traffic stop. Bensalem police say suspicious activity at a truck stop prompted an officer to pull over a tractor trailer registered in California on Sunday evening. A K-9 search led to the discovery

Police say they seized nearly $12 million in heroin and crystal methamphetamine intended for distribution in the Philadelphia area during a weekend traffic stop. Bensalem police say suspicious activity at a truck stop prompted an officer to pull over a tractor trailer registered in California on Sunday evening. A K-9 search led to the discovery