Firefly Aerospace is set for their Noise of Summer mission taking place tonight, launching the Alpha FLTA005 out of the Vandenberg Space Force Base, located near Lompoc, California. Liftoff is tonight at 9:03 P.M. PDT. The livestream will begin T-30 minutes to liftoff. https://youtu.be/F6nYZEVsMc0 This mission supports Firefly’s Venture-Class Launch Services Demo 2 contract with
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss and all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before
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A three-vehicle crashed temporarily caused a traffic jam on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 between Gene Autry Trail and Date Palm Drive. Details on the crash remain limited. It was first reported at around 12:10 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle rolled over. The crash involved two other vehicles, possibly big
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ABC Recovery Center held it’s grounding ceremony Monday morning as part of an expansion plan that will double it’s residential services. ABC currently houses 75 beds for clients suffering from substance abuse and mental illness. The expansion will increase that number to 195, allowing them to serve up to 1500 more individuals annually. The expansion
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Update 7/1/24 IID’s Conserve Alert has been extended through Tuesday, July 9, the agency announced. Original Report 6/20/24 Due to extreme heat expected over the next week, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) will issue a “Conserve Alert” notification beginning Monday, June 24 through Tuesday, July 2, encouraging electric customers to remain cool while voluntarily conserving
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Two men were arrested Sunday afternoon on suspicion of negligently discharging multiple firearms in Coachella. The incident was first reported just before 4:00 p.m. on Camino Coras, just east of Calhoun Street. Deputies were called out for reports of gunfire in the area. Deputies located the residence and a search warrant was authored and served
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N Indian Canyon Drive has reopened at the Whitewater Wash in Palm Springs, city officials announced Monday morning. The roadway has been shut down since June 26. It was originally shut down due to low visibility and sand build-up. Check Out: Palm Springs shares updates on bridge projects around the city, including at N Indian
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Firefighters were able to fully contain a brush fire that burned five acres Monday morning in Palm Springs. The fire was first reported at around 3:30 a.m. in the pocket of Tramway Rd, N. Vista Grande Avenue and W. Racquet Club Road. “Winds were light and favorable during the fire fight. We were prepared to
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Three people were found dead with gunshot wounds near the Pilot Travel Center off N. Indian Canyon Dr. Sunday afternoon. Two male victims were suffered gunshot wounds and were found in a white compact car near the intersection of N. Indian Canyon Dr. and Garnet Avenue. Officers also found another man under the overpass with
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Confusion comes to mind for many people when thinking about the twists and turns of La Quinta’s Talus luxury resort project. Sunday is the latest big deadline facing the mountainside development, initially named SilverRock Resort but rebranded in 2022 due to years of delays. Instead of a prosperous job and tax-generating resort, Talus is an unfinished collection of roads and buildings wrapped in
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From burgers to buns, the cost of barbecue food prices has increased, making 2024 one of the most expensive years for a Fourth of July meal. The 2024 Rabobank BBQ Index shows that hosting a 10-person barbecue on July 4 will cost $99 this year, the highest on record. This represents a 32% increase in
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There’s still time to apply for IID’s Tree for All Public Green Space Grant. The Imperial Irrigation District is allowing cities, counties, special districts, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to apply for grant funding for tree-planting projects in public spaces. Through the new Public Green Space Grant Program, the initiative aims to mitigate urban heat, reduce
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The Office of Attorney General, Rob Bonta released the ‘2023 Hate Crime in California Report’ Friday. Overall reported hate crimes in California have decreased the past year, but hate crimes towards some communities within state have increased, including criminal acts targeting the LGBTQ+ community. According to the ‘2023 Hate Crimes in California Report’ there was
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UPDATE: At 6:19 p.m., Cal Fire reported that the Round Fire is 25% contained at 300 acres. 4:12 p.m.: The Round Fire has reached 300 acres and is currently 5% contained. 3:30 p.m.: The Round Fire has reached 250 acres and is currently 5% contained, spreading at a moderate rate. 2:45 p.m.: The Round Fire
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Splash pads and water toys are at Lake Hemet’s new water zone for kids to enjoy. On June 18, Lake Hemet’s latest water quality test results revealed that the lake remains near warning levels for algae. To ensure guest safety, the campground announced that swimming will be closed for the 2024 summer season. Arlene Arenas,
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Drag has a long standing history in Palm Springs. While drag has existed for decades, the art-form really took off in the Valley in the 1980s during some of city’s first pride celebrations. Today, it stands as a pillar of our community and is a huge tourism driver. There are over 35 drag performances each
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At 9:28 a.m., the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported a wanted suspect involved with carjacking in Thermal. According to reports, deputies tried to stop the vehicle driven by the suspect around Pierce Street and Avenue 66, but the vehicle failed to yield. Officers then began a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle drove into a field before
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Homelessness. It’s a growing problem across the state and here in our community, homeless shelters are full. Today, the Supreme Court ruled cities can ban homeless encampments, even if they have no where else to go. The court concluded that enforcing camps on public property does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on July 3 at 11 A.M. to celebrate the installation of new playground equipment at Victoria Park, located at 2744 N. Via Miraleste in Palm Springs. The event will kick off in the park with opening remarks from Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Councilmember Grace Garner, Measure J Commissioner Naomi Soto
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket of the NROL-186 mission is set to launch Friday night and will be visible throughout the Coachella Valley. The rocket will launch from the Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The two-hour launch window will be open at 8:14 P.M. PT Click here
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