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PALM SPRINGS – The first fueling station for hydrogen-powered cars on Interstate 10 could be built as part of an effort to make Palm Springs the “hydrogen capital” of the United States, city officials announced Thursday. All that’s needed are hydrogen-powered cars to use the filling station, and an electrolyzer to make the hydrogen. Wintec

“I’m not in a position where I can say that I don’t need $1,200 or $1,500. I don’t know too many people who are,” says Chris Choppie who is filing his taxes early. If you’re counting on your California tax refund, don’t hold your breath. But that’s whyChoppie came in to theH&R Block in Palm

It’s tax time, and scam artists are zeroing in on seniors. The tough times mean scammers are even more desperate to separate you from your money. Marie Maher, 93, says 3 she is quick to hang up the phone when she doesn’t know the person on the other end.She learned the hard way not to

If you’re a Bank of America customer, how would like some extra cash to put back into your account? If you were hit with an overdraft fee, returned item fee or similar fee between December of 2000 through December of 2007, you may be eligible to receive up to $78 dollars. It’s all part of

Women in Riverside County are being targeted by a sexual predator. Police are warning women this predator could strike anywhere in the region. Riverside Police say the man uses his car as a weapon. His victims are women driving alone at night. It happened twice this month — once on Chicago Avenue and a week

Real estate scams are becoming more common in these tough times. Some local realtors are finding out the hard way their properties are being listed on the internet for cheap by scam artists. One house in the Tuscany Development of Rancho Mirage is up for rent. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and a large

Poor diet and lack of exercise weigh down on young children and their grades. Good grades rely on good health, but in today’s fast paced world, children are slowing down, sitting in a virtual universe. Computers, video games, TVs, and cell phones are surrounding the lives of today’s youth. Technology is grappling at their attention

With the weak economy and uncertainty about the future, stresses are high for many families here in the Coachella Valley. “People are losing their jobs left and right and picking up side jobs,” says Shawn Johnson, Director of Safehouse of the Desert shelter. “That’s definitely one of the main topics in families.” As tensions rise,

PALM DESERT – “I don’t have words to explain it,” says Sharon Ollenburger as she and Terry Bierfreund look over the damage of two Desert Sheriff Search and Rescue vehicles. Sunday night, a fire completely burned this utility truck, partially burned theSUV parked next to it and even singed a trailer with ATV’s loaded on

Our local jails are so overcrowded that 6,000 inmates are released early each year. But building a new jail near the small town of Whitewater has become one of the most controversial topics for neighboring residents and politicians. Jail inmates getting out early because of overcrowded cells has been going on for years. Desert Hot

PALM SPRINGS – Our local schools are facing some of the deepest cuts in California history. “This is easily the most extreme budget situation we’ve ever been in,” says Jim Novak, Palm Springs Unified School District Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. School districts started this year with an already minimal budget, fter getting shorted $3.5

CATHEDRAL CITY – Stepping Stones helps turn lives around, taking in troubled students and help them on road to success. But amid the shaky economy, that help is coming to an end with the school’s closure. Students, educators, and families are devastated to see the school go. “I feel sad because I’m getting the right

Sizzler and Black Angus are the latest casualties of the rough economy. The national chains are closing their doors including locations in the Desert. But one local restaurateur is making a bold move by opening two new restaurants during these tough economic times. Josh Devane’s new restaurant opened its doors three weeks ago despite these

Dennis Carden RN and Dr Gloria Engel MD believe that the primary focus should always be on health and well being. We believe overall health should be our primary goal. We encourage proper lifestyle, diet, exercise and preventative medicine. We focus on excellence and patient care with the most ethical approach possible. Gloria Engel MD

Workers moved food and equipment out of The Cantina restaurant in Indio where the back storage room caught fire. They’re trying to save what’s not damaged. “It was in our liquor room. The building filled with smoke. We did have some patrons in there having breakfast. I had just come back from getting polo set

Students around the nation sat quietly, watching close as a real history lesson unfolded live before their eyes. In Ms. Camacho’s seventh grade class at Cahuilla Desert Academy, the classroom’s attention was on the Presidential Inauguration of the nation’s first African-American President. “I feel proud and happy,” saidseventh grader Nancy Arrendondo. “It’s a miracle he

A string of fast-food robberies appeared to continued around the Coachella Valley with a hold-up at a Burger King in Bermuda Dunes. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, a man carrying a long rifle walked into the restaurant on Varner Road just offInterstate 10, a block east of WashingtonStreet, at 10 Tuesday night. Deputies

A Texas billionaire says he’s the man with the plan to fix our energy problems. T. Boone Pickens came to Indian Wells to sell his plan. But, his past politics may be his biggest obstacle. “I’m T. Boone Pickens,” the tycoon introduced on his latest video on PickensPlan.com. “I’m the man with the plan to

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Inaugurations with their proud history are usually etched into the memory of those who witness them. But political analyst Morris Beschloss found something missing in President Obama’s address. “I have a tremendous amount of respect to Obama’s intelligence. His articulation. His ability to relate to the audience. [But] I don’t think this was one of