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Google is buying Skybox Imaging in a deal that could serve as a launching pad for the Internet company to send its own fleet of satellites to take aerial pictures and provide online access to remote areas of the world. The $500 million acquisition will provide Google with the means to improve the quality and

Desert Blood Services will hold two blood drives in the Coachella Valley this week. The schedule: — Thursday, 1 to 5 p.m. at Desert Hot Springs High School, 65861 Pierson Blvd. Donors will receive, while supplies last, a keychain and a coupon for two free tacos at Jack in the Box. — Friday, 10 a.m.

Whole Foods Market will hold a vendor fair for suppliers and members of the public today ahead of its Palm Desert store opening on Sept. 24. The event, which starts at 11 a.m. at the JW Marriott Desert Springs resort, is an opportunity for small businesses to pitch their products to Whole Foods. Members of

After Measure F failed to pass, the Desert Hot Springs city council must find a way to cut $1.6 million from an already “bare-bones” budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. “Programs and other services that we have, that we can’t fund anymore, so where else do we cut?” said city manager Martin Magana. The city

Congressman Raul Ruiz(D) is urging congress to pass the Veterans Access to Care Act. Monday, the government released more information from an audit, showing the wait times at Veterans Affairs hospitals around the country. The wait times to see a doctor at Loma Linda, the closest hospital to the Coachella Valley, were about 44 days.

A new production of a locally produced film called “Palm Swings” is looking for over 75 extras. They will begin filming with extras on June 17th. The executive producer of the film Thyme Lewis, says it’s a fun film to get involved in and it’s a way to get your foot through the door if

The Riverside County Department of Public Health recently issued a public service announcement to show the importance of water safety. The PSA stresses for adults to keep a watchful eye on children playing in water areas, like the pool, spa/jacuzzi, or water parks. As well, it recommends to have a secured fence around the pool

Dos hombres fueron arrestados por presuntamente utilizar tarjetas de crdito reportadas robadas para comprar electrnicos en La Quinta el mes pasado, dijo un sargento el sbado. Autoridades del Condado de Riverside giraron una orden de allanamiento el viernes en la cuadra 42800 de Glass Drive en Bermuda Dunes en relacin a varios robos comerciales perpetrados

The A&W restaurant in Cabazon that recently closed down will soon become a Taco Bell, according to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. The root beer restaurant closed in May. It was the last remaining A&W in the Coachella Valley. The closest A&W is now in Mentone or Orange County. The Morongo Band of Mission

Un hombre de coachella comparece ante un juez para conocer su futuro legal. se le vincula con la muerte de un taxista de indio. Fabian Prez de 30 aos fue encontrado culpable de homicidio en primer grado en abril por la muerte de Carlos Cardona. La parte acusadora dice que Prez manejaba el automovil utilizado

CBS Local 2/KESQ has learned that Tenet Healthcare, the Dallas-based company that manages Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, and owns JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, among dozens of other hospitals across the country, may contract with nationally based firms instead of using local providers for some services. Valley physicians tell us local medical

In preparation of the new Whole Foods Market set to open in Palm Desert this September, the store will host a local product fair on June 10 to connect with local growers and producers, along with members of the community. Small businesses in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County are encouraged to join and pitch

Two men have been arrested for allegedly using stolen credit cards to buy electronics in La Quinta last month, a sergeant said Saturday. Sheriff’s authorities served a search warrant Friday in the 42800 block of Glass Drive in Bermuda Dunes in connection with several commercial burglaries in early May, Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Pickowitz

The Board of Directors for the Coachella Valley Water District have approved a map that establishes new boundaries for the district’s five divisions, officials announced Friday. View larger map The change was made following the passage of Measure D in Tuesday’s Primary Election. The approval of Measure D changes the way in which CVWD board

Tres adultos se quedaron sin hogar despus de que se incendiara su casa mvil ayer a las 11:11 p.m. La unidad que qued reducida a cenizas se ubicada en el 64625 Pierson Blvd en Desert Hot Springs segn report la vocera del Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Riverside, Melody Hendrickson. La Cruz Roja Americana

Three adults found themselves displaced Monday following a fire that destroyed their mobile home in Desert Hot Springs, authorities said. The fire at 64625 Pierson Blvd. was reported at 11:11 p.m. Sunday, said Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Melody Hendrickson. The single-wide mobile home was fully involved in flames when firefighters arrived, she said. “The

Teachers with the Coachella Valley Teacher’s Association are getting a raise. The Coachella Valley Unified School District approved a five percent pay increase on Friday. The raise will be retroactive to May 1. School board members said they believe the best way to improve education and retain employees is to ensure that they can maintain

A UC Riverside student told police she was kidnapped by a man while inside a University parking structure, tied up and driven around before the abductor returned her to the garage, police said today. The student contacted police around 4:15 p.m. Sunday to report that a man “grabbed her and forcibly placed her into his

SunLine Transit Agency today will unveil two new hydrogen fuel cell buses wrapped in the work of the winners of its student art contest. The unveiling is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Desert Regional Medical Center, which co-funded the artwork wraps. Taylor Schlicht of Palm Valley School and Veida Kirby of Nellie N. Coffman Middle

A 2-year-old boy nearly drowned in Hemet today, but was saved with CPR. Dispatchers received a 911 call at 1:15 p.m. from the 41000 block of Felton Court. It was not clear if the child had been in a pool or some other standing water. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation had been performed on the toddler by the