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After years of delays and setbacks, city council is demanding that the long-stalled Orchid Tree Hotel project in downtown Palm Springs move forward. City leaders approved new terms for the project Monday after negotiations with developer Richard Weintraub, who attributes the lack of progress to rising construction costs and financing issues. “The city has bent

It’s summer camp time at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, and students are getting some hands-on learning about the animals and the zoo’s conservation efforts. On Wednesday, camp participants learned about the cheetah and how zookeepers feed the animals. Many of the activities according to Jessika Vazquez, the zoo’s curator of education, are S.T.E.A.M

As the Riverside County Transportation Commission plans to increase passenger rail service through the Coachella Valley, the City of Palm Desert is proposing one of the two new stops be in its city. As part of the expansion of the passenger rail service, two new stations are being introduced in the Coachella Valley. One of

With triple-digit temperatures expected to stick around in the Coachella Valley for the foreseeable future, nutritionists at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens are helping animals beat the heat with some frozen treats. While the desert animals have adapted to high temperatures, the use of misters and cool baths are other methods zookeepers often turn

Cal Fire Riverside County Fire Department is making a change to its equipment that will help first responders combat flames. Valley first responders had the chance to test out a new combat hose at the Roy Wilson Training Center. Cal Fire Battalion Chief, Tim Voigt says the department has used the old model for about