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Dropped calls in Rancho Mirage: City looking for ways to boost cell coverage
If you’ve lost cell reception mid-call in Rancho Mirage, you’re not alone. But the city council is taking steps it hopes will eventually make the dropped calls a thing of the past. Citing frequent complaints from residents over poor reception in the city, the council unanimously agreed last week to spend roughly $198,000...
Agua Caliente Casinos Wins Two Wine Spectator’s 2024 Awards
PALM SPRINGS, CA – Agua Caliente Casinos announced that its signature restaurant, The Steakhouse, has earned two Wine Spectator’s 2024 Awards of Excellence at both restaurant locations in the greater Palm Springs area. For The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, this marks the 17th consecutive year with this honor. For The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, in the heart of downtown, this earning marks their 20th consecutive year of winning this award. Both are being honored for their outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.
Rancho Mirage council OKs plan for 234 affordable apartments
With the backing of business leaders who described an urgent need for more housing in Rancho Mirage for hotel and hospital workers, the city council has approved a 234-unit affordable housing project near Gerald Ford Drive and Monterey Avenue. Known as Via Vail Apartments, the project approved last week is planned for 10...
Road Rage – Man Who Shot Driver During Freeway Traffic Dispute Headed to Prison
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A 54-year-old man who shot a motorist during a road rage confrontation on Interstate 15 in Eastvale was bound for state prison Thursday to serve a 25-year term after pleading guilty to attempted murder and other charges. Carlos Leonardo Castro Martinez of Menifee admitted the felony...
Restaurant inspections: 2 eateries closed due to repeat food violations, power outage
Two Coachella Valley restaurants were closed by Riverside County environmental health inspectors due to food temperatures and electrical issues, according to inspection reports. Tacos Del Valle in Cathedral City has had failed inspections in the past, and when health inspectors visited the eatery this week and observed repeat food temperature violations, they shut...
Brush fire in Lake Elsinore area scorches 145 acres, destroys home
A brush fire that erupted on a hillside just west of Lake Elsinore has scorched 145 acres, destroyed one structure, and is threatening homes Friday abutting the Cleveland National Forest, prompting mandatory evacuation orders.
Cathedral City voters will consider sales tax hike in November
A measure proposing to raise Cathedral City’s sales tax by half a cent per dollar will be on residents’ ballots this fall. On Wednesday, the city council unanimously approved putting the decision to voters in November. Increasing the tax rate by 0.5% would raise $5 million annually and be used to pay for...
New courthouse now open in Menifee Town Center
The Menifee Justice Center opened July 8 in Menifee Town Center. Editor's note: Story has been corrected. This court will not handle traffic cases. The new Menifee Justice Center opened earlier this month in Menifee Town Center, just south of the Krikorian Theater site. The courthouse will handle family law...
Yellowstone Explosion: Tourists Flee as Hot Pool Erupts (Video)
On a recent Tuesday morning, Yellowstone National Park witnessed a dramatic hydrothermal explosion. The eruption, which occurred at a hot pool, sent a dangerous mix of boiling water, rock, and steam high into the air. This explosive event forced tourists to scramble for safety as they witnessed an unexpected natural phenomenon.
Inland Empire Temperatures Continue to Surge
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Excessive heat warnings are in effect until Friday in the Coachella Valley with temperatures expected to reach 116 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The excessive heat warning will be in effect in Palm Desert, Coachella, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Borrego Springs, Indio and La...
How is the $27.6 billion state budget shortfall affecting local school district budgets?
After the state revealed a $27.6 billion budget shortfall and a projected deficit of $28.4 billion next year, school districts across the state — and the Coachella Valley — are tightening its belts. These new challenges come as school districts are already grappling with several fiscal challenges such as inflation, the expiration...
Modernization meets preservation in Palm Springs Public Library overhaul, council told
A lot has changed since 1975, but one thing that hasn’t changed much is the city’s main library. On Thursday evening, city staff and consultants working on changing that provided an update on the plans. During its regular meeting, the Palm Springs City Council received an update on...
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