Two men were arrested after deputies found more than 50 firearms, narcotics, explosives, and a clandestine drug lab in Joshua Tree. The arrests took place Wednesday at around 10:45 a.m. on the 60000 Block of Post Road. The Morongo Basin Station Multi-Enforcement Team investigated suspected sales of narcotics in the area. Deputies served the search
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge ruled Friday against Donald Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty over what the judge ruled was a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated the former president’s wealth. Trump also was
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William Krisel had a major influence on mid-century modern architecture in Palm Springs. He is known for designing iconic homes and neighborhoods like the Twin Palms Estates, the Canyon View Estates, and the House of Tomorrow. These are all a major attraction during Modernism Week. The Twin Palms Estates was the first modernist community built
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The Riverside County National Date Festival begins on Friday, Feb. 16. This is the festival’s 76th year, and they are expecting 250,000+ attendees. “We are excited to welcome the community back to the Riverside County National Date Festival,” said Chris Pickering, the CEO of the Riverside County Fairgrounds. The festival will offer carnival rides, live
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Friday morning, local Congressmen Raul Ruiz and Ken Calvert announced who they are supporting in the US Senate race. Ruiz said he is endorsing Congressman Adam Schiff. Schiff represents California’s 30th Congressional District, which covers West Hollywood to Pasadena and Echo Park to the Angeles National Forest. Rep. Raul Ruiz, who represents California’s 25th Congressional
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Thousands of architecture enthusiasts from throughout the country and around the globe are visiting the Coachella Valley for this year’s Modernism Week. The eleven day event kicked off Thursday night with their ‘Opening Night Fever Dance Party.’ This year’s opening night celebration marked one of the largest in Modernism Week history with over 600 attendees.
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A heavy police presence was reported in the Ruth Hardy Park area of Palm Springs Thursday night as officers searched for a burglary suspect. Details on the crime remain limited, but viewers told News Channel 3 at around 7:00 p.m. that a police helicopter was circling the area telling residents to stay indoors. Police said
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Residents in Indio are encouraging officials to approve a 200-unit affordable housing development. The desired area for the project is along Highway 111 in central Indio. The plan is for the project to include approximately 200 units and community amenities. On Thursday, The Indio Planning Commission approves the Planning Review Permit for the 200-unit affordable housing
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The Caravan SDBC, hosted by the Caravanserai Project in Palm Springs, celebrated the opening of its new business center on E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Mike Daniel – OCIE SBDC Network Director, Chris Earl – Assistant Deputy Director, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Southern California Regional Advisor, Carolina Rosas
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When you take a picture, what you’re essentially doing is briefly exposing the camera’s sensor to light. The various settings on the camera control how much light hits the sensor. The three main settings are ISO, aperture, and shutter speed and determine the sensor’s sensitivity to light, the amount of light let into the sensor,
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Two men were shot by an assailant who attempted to rob them in a Banning park, from which he fled, his whereabouts unknown today. Â Â The attack happened about 11:35 p.m. Wednesday at Repplier Park, near the intersection of George Street and North San Gorgonio Avenue, according to the Banning Police Department. The agency said
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A 25-year-old man suspected of carjacking and threatening to shoot someone who gave him a ride while he was out of custody in a separate vehicle theft case is due back in court in late February. Alexis Israel Lizarraga of Mecca pleaded not guilty Feb. 2 to one felony count each of carjacking, taking a
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Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying men possibly from the Cathedral City area wanted in connection with setting a stolen boat on fire in Corona. The fire was set on Dec. 11 at the Von’s supermarket at 369 Magnolia Ave in the city of Corona. According to the Corona Fire Dept., witnesses reported
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A former teacher at a Christian school in Banning who had inappropriate contact with a female student was sentenced today to three months in jail and three years’ felony probation, as well as ordered to register as a sex offender. Â Â Nicholas Garrett Corl, 26, of Banning pleaded guilty last month to attempted sexual intercourse
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Now’s your chance to own a little bit of Palm Springs history. On Feb. 25, the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation will be giving away “retired” seats that haven’t already been donated to other theatre groups and non-profits. Anyone interested in taking a seat should come to the Plaza Theatre at 128 S. Palm Canyon
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Desert Water Agency general manager Mark Krause will retire effective next week. Krause spent 29 years with DWA, the last eight as general manager and chief engineer. He will retire on Feb. 22. Steve Johnson, current Assistant General Manager, will replace Krause upon his retirement. “It has been a privilege to serve the public over
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The Galleri Classic will have Fred Couples, Ernie Els and John Daly returning to play in this year’s tournament next month, officials announced today. The tournament is set to be held at the Mission Hills Country Club from March 25 to 31, according to a statement from tournament officials. It will feature 78 PGA Tour
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Modernism Week begins Thursday, February 15. The festival celebrates mid century modern styles, and displays architectural works from the 1950s to the 1960s. The 11-day festival is hosting over 400 events, including home tours, bus tours, walking tours, a classic car show, vintage shopping, and seminars. There are 35 neighborhoods to tour, with homes such
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Jennifer Lopez is set to take the stage at Acrisure Arena for her “This Is Me…Now The Tour.” Acrisure Arena & Berger Foundation Iceplex announced the upcoming concert event, which is set for Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. Lopez, considered one of the most influential entertainers of our time with a career spanning four decades, is making her highly anticipated
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Preparations were underway today ahead of the 76th annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival kicking off this weekend. Visitors can expect a variety of rides, vendors, curiosities and food, including date tastings and date beer and whiskey. Changes this year include moving the kid’s carnival closer to the entrance of the fair on Highway
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