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Ms de 100 negocios pudieran participar en la quinta edicin de la Semana de Restaurantes y Centros Tursticos a iniciarse este viernes 1ero de junio. Las ofertas incluyen especiales en cenas, alojamiento y otras opciones recreativas con el fin de atraer visitantes al Valle de Coachella hasta el prximo 10 de junio. Ms de 65
Continue ReadingThe scorching heat can be especially dangerous for the homeless. The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has again kicked off its campaign called “90 Days of Summer Relief.” Friday, mission workers handed out water, shirts, hats, shoes, and sunscreen to the homeless while nurses provided any needed medical aid. One of their goals of the campaign
Continue ReadingUn pequeo perro, de raza terrier mix, fue rescatado esta maana de viernes a un costado de la carretera 60 cuando un conductor lo dej virtualmente abandonado. Richard Mazon es el nombre del rescatista de este can de apenas 2 meses de edad y sexo femenino. Mazon llev a la mascota a su trabajo y
Continue ReadingLos residentes del Valle de Coachella pueden votar a partir de este viernes para las Elecciones del martes prximo. El voto temprano estar disponible hasta las 4:00 pm de hoy, y entre las 9:00 am y 4:00 pm de este domingo en el Westfield Mall de Palm Desert. La posibilidad del voto temprano es “para
Continue ReadingNeighbors on Rancho Mirage Lane describe the fire that devastated an entire home. “I looked out my window and I saw all kinds of thick, black smoke coming out of that house. I heard more explosions later,” neighbor Les Gapay said. “An elderly lady lives there. I met her a few times. She had an
Continue ReadingA man driving on Highway 60 in Jurupa Valley rescued a dog certain danger as it chased a car it was dumped from on Friday morning. Riverside County Animal Services spokesman John Welsh said Richard Mazon pulled off the side of the road after he saw the dog running alongside a car on the shoulder
Continue ReadingCoachella Valley residents can vote early for the Tuesday primary election starting Friday in Palm Desert. Early voting will be available until 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Westfield Shoppingtown, 72-840 Highway 111. Early voting is to “provide access to voters unable to make it to the polls
Continue ReadingThe Palm Springs Walk of Stars will rededicate Marilyn Monroe’s star today, which would have been her 86th birthday. The city last month erected “Forever Marilyn,” a 26-foot-tall statue of the late icon, and, for Friday’s star re-dedication, Manhattan in the Desert deli and bakery will provide a birthday cake big enough to serve 250
Continue ReadingAt about 9:15 Thursday night, there was a drive-by shooting followed by a car accident on the corner of Ramon and Crossley in Palm Springs. The incident started in the left turn lane of eastbound Ramon. Two cars were alongside each other, and police say the people in the cars exchanged words. The suspect, who
Continue ReadingWhen rock, pop, and country music rings through the streets of Indio in the years to come, Indio city council member Sam Torres hopes the City of Festivals gets more money for it.“Indio has always been a fundamental partner in this relationship. We just haven’t been getting paid for it,” Indio city council member Sam
Continue ReadingYou’ll more likely hear about businesses leaving California instead of moving in. But the sweet smell of success has brought a new company to the Coachella Valley. For Every Home is a fragrance company started in Utah by Paul and Becky Anderson back in 2008. They sell candles, oils and dozens of other products. As
Continue ReadingThe California Assembly has approved a bill aimed at providing oversight of the state’s notoriously free-wheeling medical marijuana industry. Assemblyman Tom Ammiano’s AB2312 would require marijuana dispensaries, growers, delivery services and manufacturers of pot products to register with the state and be overseen by a nine-member board. It also would compel cities and counties to
Continue ReadingCaltrans announced Thursday that Thousand Palms-based SunLine Transit Agency will receive a $6.1 million grant to construct an administrative building. The grant was part of $350 million doled out by Caltrans for more than 80 public transit improvements throughout the state. The grants are funded through Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by voters in
Continue ReadingIllegal immigrants will no longer have to fear losing their vehicles during routine traffic stops if a bill passed by the Assembly becomes law. AB1993 would allow people caught driving without a license to call a licensed driver to retrieve their vehicle. Democratic Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, of San Francisco, said she wrote the bill so
Continue ReadingMichael Brandon Franks, suspected as the Snowboarder Bandit, appeared in an Indio court room Wednesday. He was charged with 7 felony counts for allegedly robbing 3 valley banks. Franks pleaded not guilty to all charges. Franks is suspected of robbing a First California Bank in Palm Desert on May 4 and a Chase Bank in
Continue ReadingThe corner of Cholla Drive and Pierson Boulevard has a new name, Desert Hot Springs high school’s valedictorian, Sarah De La Cruz.“It feels amazing and especially because I’m going to be the first one to start a tradition, and I hope I’m setting an example,” said De La Cruz. The city decided to honor De
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Continue ReadingWith Los Angeles recently banning the use of plastic bags, the issue is being brought to light here in our valley once again. The city of Palm Desert is still trying to pass that ban, but the success of that ordinance may lie in the hands of the rest of the desert cities. The Coachella
Continue ReadingThe Palm Desert City Council Compensation Ad Hoc Citizens Committee held its first meeting Wednesday afternoon. The committee will determine the future salary of Council members who are currently the highest paid in the Valley, making more than $44,000 a year. The Council voted to form the Committeein order to avoid voting on its own
Continue ReadingFor miles you can spot memorials lining the roads of Grapefruit Boulevard and 62nd Avenue in Thermal. Only two stop signs yield traffic at the highway intersection where cars and semi-trucks top 55 mph. However, California Highway Patrolofficer Joe Zagorski said it’s not speed that’s the issue — it’s drivers not obeying the signs. “Because
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