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Two longtime Palm Springs businesses facing major changes as Toucans rebrands and Ace Hardware prepares to close

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Two familiar Palm Springs businesses are preparing for major changes, with one getting a new identity and the other searching for a new home. After 24 years as a staple of the city's LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, Toucans Tiki Lounge is preparing for its final weekend under its longtime name. Meanwhile, The post Two longtime Palm Springs businesses facing major changes as Toucans rebrands and Ace Hardware prepares to close appeared first on KESQ .

Palm Springs, CA · 4h

The Desert Sun

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See what's in former Antique Galleries owner's new Palm Springs store

(This story was updated to add new information.) There may be no land, or any cattle, but the Palm Springs Land and Cattle Co. sure has a whole lot else to offer curious shoppers. The latest project of former Antique Galleries owner Mike Rivkin , Land and Cattle Co. aims to bring a new approach to vintage stores. From $2,000 handcrafted model cars to $50 Italian Air Force espresso sets, Rivkin hopes to attract a different kind of buyer to his new business at 590 S. Indian Canyon Drive, which will open on Thursday, Nov. 19. "At the end of the day, its stuff that I like and respond well to and I’m hoping there’s enough people out there like me that feel the same way," Rivkin said. Earlier this year, Rivkin decided to close the antique store he'd run for 12 years just off Sunny Dunes Road so he could retire. At the time, he told The Desert Sun he wanted to "drift off into my dotage with a little less to do." Apparently, a "little less" meant starting a new store, with all the headaches that go along with preparing for a grand opening. But Rivkin, who writes

Palm Springs, CA · 2d

The Desert Sun

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Palm Valley School campus sells for $14.6 million; future unclear

A federal bankruptcy judge has approved the $14.6 million sale of Palm Valley School's former 36-acre campus in Rancho Mirage, months after the school's abrupt closure amid low enrollment and financial trouble. The Rademaker Trust was the winning bidder for the property at 35-525 Da Vall Drive. Its trustee, Michael G. Rademaker, is the founder and CEO of Ontario-based MGR Real Estate, which specializes in commercial and residential real estate sales, leasing and property management throughout Southern California, the company's website says . Three bidders competed for the property, and a judge approved the sale on Thursday, Nov. 5, court records show. The sale, however, has not yet closed. The campus includes 16 buildings, about 53 classrooms, a gymnasium, a theater and multiple athletic fields. The property could continue to serve as a school or be converted for other uses, subject to the city's zoning regulations, according to a real estate listing . More: How a new private school will start months after Palm Valley's closure More: Palm Valley School closure leaves families, staff reeling More: Parents question abrupt departure of Palm Valley School's head of school The school's board of trustees announced its closure June 5 after 74 years,

Rancho Mirage, CA · 3d

SFGate

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New OC Mega Mart gives Calif.'s crowded Asian grocery store scene a big new jolt

It opened to long lines and social media fanfare.

La Habra, CA · 10d
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Boeing’s Demolition of a California Nuclear Testing Facility Has Nearby Families Worried About Cancer

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District said local regulators do not require specific dust control measures as the buildings are torn down, despite the site’s troubled history and worries over radioactivity. .Boeing has almost completed the demolition of five buildings at its infamous Santa Susana Field Laboratory in...

Ventura County, CA · 2d

ABC7

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CalFresh pilot program offers cash rebates to low-income families for fruit, vegetable purchases

A pilot program launched by CalFresh offers matching dollars to low-income California families on purchases of fruits and vegetables.

California · 1d

The Desert Sun

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Major changes planned for Palm Desert mall site. See latest proposal

In November 2023, a Los Angeles company purchased Palm Desert’s declining mall with the goal of transforming it into what it called a vibrant, mixed-use destination. Now, nearly three years later, the company has started to publicly sketch out a proposal for what that redevelopment could look like, along with a timeline for bringing it to fruition. It includes homes, shops, restaurants and new commercial buildings along parts of the site now covered with parking lots. A Powerpoint presentation published online ahead of a planned presentation to the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, Nov. 12, details what the mall’s owner, Pacific Retail Capital Partners , describes as a still-evolving plan for a mix of new housing, “neighborhood retail” offerings and a public plaza at the site. The plan also calls for maintaining much of the existing enclosed mall, which covers about 34 acres. The presentation also unveils what would be the new name for the property: “The Village at Palm Desert.” A memo from the city's director of economic development, Martin Alvarez, says the presentation gives the council an early look at a specific plan that will be formally submitted to the city council for consideration next spring. A

Palm Desert, CA · 2d

thepalmspringspost.com

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Ace Hardware to close at Smoke Tree Village in February, hopes to reopen elsewhere in city

Palm Springs Ace Hardware, a beloved local business known as much for its attentive customer service and eclectic selection of gifts as its hardware supplies, will close its longtime Smoke Tree Village location next February, but its owners say they are working to reopen elsewhere in the city. In a...

Palm Springs, CA · 1d

acwa.com

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Five Water Agencies Complete $169 Million Regional Water Reliability Program

RIVERSIDE — After more than a decade of collaboration, five Southern California water agencies are celebrating the completion of a $169 million regional water management program. The program is designed to strengthen water supply reliability, restore critical habitat throughout the Santa Ana River watershed, and, on the brink of what is anticipated to be the most significant El Niño winter in recent history, optimize saving water in years of plenty to prepare for years of drought.

Riverside County, CA · 2d

newsmirror.net

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Yucaipa acquires land after $4.5 million loan defaults

Yucaipa acquired approximately 80 acres of vacant land off Oak Glen Road through foreclosure in October after a $4.5 million loan to Koy Builders Inc. went into default. It left questions about the original lending terms, the property’s value and the financial implications for taxpayers. Michael Kooyman, owner of Koy Builders, and the property, died by suicide. Records reviewed for this story do not establish a connection between his death and the loan. The city council approved the loan in December 2023, under a different city manager (Chris Mann) and council (Justin Beaver, Chris Venable, Jon Thorp, Matt Garner and Bobby Duncan), agreeing to lend Koy Builders $4.5 million at a fixed annual interest rate of 7%. The loan was secured by a deed of trust on the property, and the city also obtained an option to purchase it for $5.475 million. According to trustee’s sale records, the property was sold to the city for $5,087,014 at a public auction Oct. 8 at the San Bernardino County courthouse. The sale followed a notice of default signed June 1, 2026, which stated that $413,784 was owed as of May 1 and that the amount would increase until the account became current.

Yucaipa, CA · 2d

DMR News

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The Taylor Weiner Team Gives Self-Employed Southern California Borrowers a Path Forward After a Bank Says No

Seal Beach mortgage team powered by Lower, LLC focuses on non-QM home loans for business owners, 1099 contractors and real estate investors across California The Taylor Weiner Team, a Seal Beach mortgage team led by Sr. Mortgage Advisor Taylor Weiner (NMLS 263090) and powered by Lower, LLC (NMLS 1124061), is putting its focus on non-QM […]

Seal Beach, CA · 1d

latination.com

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California beachfront home becomes the most wanted after a wave destroys it

The unique luxury property is a beachfront home in Long Beach that captured the attention of the community and investors. The destructive waves of Tropical Storm Rachel triggered a drastic price drop to attract real estate developers. Speculators see this coastal disaster as a golden opportunity amid high construction interest...

Long Beach, CA · 3d

hoodline.com

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Shapermint Opens First Two Stores Ever in L.A. Suburbs, Eyes National Rollout

Shapermint is using two Los Angeles-area stores to test whether its online business can translate into a larger branded-store presence. The New York-based company, which began selling online in 2018, opened its first two stores at Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita on Oct. 24 and Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance on Nov. 6, according to the Los Angeles Business Journal. The openings mark a move into its own stores, not Shapermint’s first in-person retail availability.

Torrance, CA · 3d

ncw.news

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What Should Landlords Ask Before Hiring A Property Manager? Advice From A Los Angeles Broker

Hiring a property manager is one of the biggest decisions a landlord makes, whether the rental is in a small town or a major city. Jesse Sasomsup helps owners make that decision in Los Angeles, California, a market where local rental rules change often and a misstep can be costly.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

Tiger Newspaper

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New bookstore opens in South Pasadena

Outpost Books is a new bookstore in South Pasadena that has been open since late September of 2026. It is South Pasadena’s first new and used independent bookstore, open to readers of all ages through their book selections, decorations, and future events. The bookstore is located at 1010 ½...

South Pasadena, CA · 2d

ceoweekly.com

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George Mkrtchyan Left a Century City Firm to Build One Where Clients Talk to Their Attorney

The call goes to voicemail. The client leaves a message, waits a week, and calls again. Somewhere in the office, the file holding that client’s injury claim sits exactly where it sat last month. For many people who hire a lawyer, the hardest part of a case can be the silence between updates, not the legal question at the center of it.

Glendale, CA · 1d

foodgps.com

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Business Card Flashback: Literati 2 (Los Angeles)

Literati 2 was a short-lived but respected Brentwood restaurant with a seasonal focus. The restaurant operated from 2005-2009 and built on the success of neighboring Literati Cafe, an enduring UCLA student hangout that debuted in 2000. During a short, but memorable run, Campanile alum Chris Kidder employed a powerhouse kitchen...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

citywatchla.com

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Foreclosure Is Not the Only Exit: Financial Options for Homeowners Falling Behind

HOUSING - What if you were to miss one payment on your mortgage? Would you lose your home?. There are still options available to you, such as payment assistance, selling your home or getting approved by your lender to walk away from your property. This also comes into play if...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d