Desert Healthcare District Seeks Community Input

Desert Healthcare District is holding a series of community meetings. These meetings seek public feedback on tenet’s proposed Desert Regional Medical Center Lease. The plan is to determmine a path forward on the lease proposal. The first meeting of the series takes place tomorrow at 6pm at College of the Desert’s East Valley Campus in Mecca/Thermal.

Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Sculpture Town Hall Event

On Wednesday 20th the Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Sculpture Task Force will be conducting a “Town Hall” meeting from 6 – 7pm. They are looking for public input about the proposed memorial the task force will be donating to the City of Palm Springs. The Memorial will stand in the Palm Springs Downtown Park and will be a tribute to the lives of those lost to HIV/AIDS. The meeting will take place at Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs and all are welcome.

Regional Color Guard Competiton Comes To The Valley

The Winter Guard International Sport of the Arts held its color guard competition yesterday, and today at Palm Desert High School. Modern color guards use flags, sabers, mock rifles, and other equipment in their performances. They also add interpretive music to form dazzling routines. Local squads included Coachella Valley High School and Palm Desert Charter Middle School.

Vintage clothing retro resurgence impacting the economy, environment

When it comes to clothing, Nicolas Delgado is giving new lives to old outfits. “This is actually a 1965 Yves Saint Laurent couture piece, and it came to us from a model that modeled for Yves Saint Laurent in the 60s and 70s,” he said while holding a vintage gown. Delgado owns the Fine Art of Design, a vintage clothing store located in Palm Desert. That’s where he fills clothing racks with items that can be classified as recycled. “Vintage clothing is really sustainable because it cycles good quality back into the market without putting it into possibly the end to landfills,” he said. Delgado’ business model positively impacts both the economy and the environment. Each year Americans throw out more than 34 billion pounds of used textiles, with nearly two thirds ending up in landfills where some can take hundreds of years to decompose, according to Boston University’s School of Public Health. For Delgado fast fashion is so last season while his style of sustainability continues to give new life to old outfits. “I think it creates a peace of mind for the eternal

Restoring the Salton Sea: An in-depth look at lithium, wetlands and the 10-year plan

This half-hour special dives into the troubles and triumphs at the Salton Sea. The sea is the largest body of water in California. It formed after a levee at the Colorado River burst in the early 1900s, and after the levee was fixed, it cut off the flow of fresh water. Since then, the sea has become polluted with chemical runoff from nearby farms. It’s also slowly evaporating. The chemical-filled water releases gases that trigger asthma in nearby communities, and toxic dust from around the shoreline acts as an irritant as well. Despite all of the negatives, there are a few positives. New wetlands are forming as the sea slowly pulls away from the shoreline, playing host to thousands of migrating birds. Developing wetlands make the sea an important stop along the Pacific Flyway. This half-hour special looks at the role these wetlands play and the work being done to support them. It also analyzes the impact growing water demand has on sea levels, with lithium and farming being the two key players. Lastly, the special highlights the efforts underway in the state’s 10-year plan

The Living Desert Starts “Glow In The Park” Tonight

The Living Desert is holding their third annual “Glow in the Park” celebration starting today. The event will feature hundreds of illuminated lanterns, dozens of displays and plenty of photo ops. Today is members-only, with the first day open to the public on Saturday. To learn more visit www.livingdesert.org.

Former College of the Desert West Valley Location “Reimagined”

The Palm Springs City Council voted last night to “reimagine” the land at the corner of Indian Canyon and Tramview Rd. That parcel was sold by the city to College of the Desert for a new satellite campus. But then the proposed campus locations shifted to the site of the old Palm Springs Mall on Farrell Drive at Baristo Road. College of the Desert tried selling the first location to developers, but the City of Palm Springs sued and wants to buy the land back from COD. That matter is tied up in court. But the Palm Springs City Council isn’t waiting, they’re spending a quarter-million dollars on a consulting study to see what else they could attract to the site, housing, or job services. That study is expected to take a year, and the results will be presented to the City Council.

Palm Springs Luxury Hotel Opening Pushed Back

The wait for the opening of the Thompson Hotel is going to be a little longer. The long awaited luxury hotel will be on Palm Canyon, and will now be opening in September, according to a spokesperson for the hotel. The hotel is now taking reservations for stays starting Sept. 5. The hotel has been in developement for nearly a decade.

Desert Sun Journalists Ratify Contract With Gannett

Unionized journalists at the Desert Sun unanimously voted to ratify a contract agreement this week with Gannett. The new contract includes raises as well as work place protections for members of the Desert Sun Newsguild. The deal comes after three years of bargaining with the paper’s owner, Gannett, the nation’s largest newspaper chain, and after a number of walkouts and a open-ended strike earlier this month by union members.

Remaining Victims Of The Elks Lodge Fire Identified

Authorities have identified all three people who were killed in the fire. 46-year old Phillip Pape, 37-year old Josee Vanbuskirk, and 51-year old Danial Burr. 37-year old Jonathan Ochoa from Palm Springs was injured and taken to a local hospital. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Morongo Band Of Mission Indians Donate $5 Million

They presented a five million dollar donation to the San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Foundation. The funds will help hospitals establish a comprehensive Women’s Health Program and enhance its Women’s Wellness programs. This program will offer specialized services including OB-GYN, breast health, family services and Women’s Wellness programs.

PMR Hosting Pet Supply Drive Benefitting Loving All Animals

During the entire month of March, Precious Metals Refinery is hosting a pet supply drive benefitting Loving All Animals. All PMR locations will be accepting pet supplies that will be donated to Loving All Animals, to support their mission in joining with other local and national animal welfare organizations to maximize programs intended to stop the killing of adoptable animals. All donations help support their mission by allowing them to continue to care for the animals who are at their No Kill Shelter awaiting their forever homes. Potential supply list includes: Blankets Towels Gently used/new leashes Gently used/new collars Puppy pads Dry/wet dog food (any brand) Dry/wet cat food (any brand) Laundry soap Trash bags, 13 gallon Paper towels Chew toys Treats Dishwasher pods Bleach ZEP Spray bottles Drop-off locations include: PMR Indio 80150 CA-111 Suite C-2, PMR Palm Desert 73020 El Paseo Suite 102, and PMR Palm Springs 2465 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 1020.

Update on Bald Eagle Eggs

For weeks now we’ve been monitoring the beloved eagles, Jackie and Shadow of the Big Bear Lake. The start of pip watch for the three eggs being incubated by Jackie began late last month. Cameras installed by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley have allowed fans to watch their progress from all over the world.

BNP Paribas USA Chooses ‘Girls on the Run’ For 2024 Points For Change Initiative

Aside from all the action happening on the hard court at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open, a lot happens off as well. BNP Paribas USA uses these two weeks to make an impact here in the Coachella Valley. For the past 16 years, BNP Paribas has been the lead sponsor for the BNP Paribas Open, here in Indian Wells. Every year, the bank has partnered with an organization to try and raise funds for the youth at one of the most visible tournaments in the world. “We really try to check and connect with the values of equality between men and women, equal access, equal opportunity.” Vice Chairman for BNP Paribas USA, Jean-Yves Fillion says. This year, they partnered with the non-profit organization Girls on the Run, which strives to empower young girls through an after school program teaching them to be confident in themselves, while being active. “We really have a central value at the end by promoting youth, and this organization really combined these values which we really tried very hard to make our daily values at BNP Paribas.” Fillion says. This is

Service Corps Looking For 10K Paid Volunteers

The governor’s office announced that California is seeking 10,000 individuals to join the California Service Corps program. The program is already collaborating with the College of the Desert and organizations like Find Food Bank, offering diverse volunteer opportunities. The program pays its volunteers a starting wage of $2,814 dollars a month.