Modernism, Shopping by Lisa Marie Hart | Feb 16 68929 Perez Road, Cathedral Cityperezartdistrict.com elpaseocatalogue.com 369 N Calle El Segundo, Palm Springs760-534-7968palmspringsvintagemarket.com 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springspalmspringsmodernism.com A new bookstore is in development in Palm Springs although this one has more than meets the eye the store will be located near the top of North Palm Canyon Drive and will contain a hidden room that houses a champagne lounge The Palm Springs Planning Commission approved a permit to allow the project to move forward last week The entrepreneurs bringing it forward also owns Ice Cream & Shop(pe) a few blocks down the road “The idea is that you come and buy your books and through a bookshelf there is a little portal to a very small champagne bar," owner Athalie LaPamuk told the Planning Commission on Wednesday Because I love to read and I also love champagne So it’s just a combination of the things that I’m super passionate about.” although officials at the Palm Springs Planning Department said they did not know the specific length of vacancy during Wednesday's meeting The plans approved by the commission call for a 10-seat bar area to be located with the bookstore and other utilities on the first floor “It’s just a spot to have a glass of bubbly with your book club or alone while you’re reading," LaPamuk said during the meeting The building is recognizable for its "Woman with Sunglasses" mural that greets travelers approaching Palm Springs from the north A condition of the permit requires the mural to be maintained Commissioners seemed largely enthusiastic about the project One homeowner of a residence across the street behind the building raised concerns about potential disturbances that could be created by the business operations “In my opinion there needs to be special consideration given when commercial and residential properties are so close," the homeowner said during the meeting LaPamuk said the building would likely be closed earlier than 2 a.m A timeline for completion was not provided at the meeting LaPamuk and the project's co-owner Adnan LaPamuk did not respond to requests for comment from The Desert Sun But one Palm Springs resident expressed enthusiasm for the project “That building has always been a mess," Wayne Gotlieb said during public comments "I cannot think of any better people to run it and create a beautiful atmosphere there than the two that are proposing to do this.” Sam Morgen covers the city of Palm Springs for The Desert Sun Palm Springs Police Department is confirming a pedestrian fatality in the traffic accident Thursday evening on N Palm Canyon Drive in the Racquet Club West area of Palm Springs The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene and the collision is being investigated by Palm Springs Police Traffic Team The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation (KESQ) - A road north of downtown Palm Springs has been shut down due to a traffic collision Thursday evening Palm Canyon is closed in both directions between San Rafael and Alvarado There are no details available on the crash Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. 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Palm Springs police are investigating an attempted murder following a shooting early Saturday morning in downtown Palm Springs according to the department Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 200 block of N Palm Canyon Drive at approximately 1:44 a.m and located two victims involved in the incident One individual sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg and was taken to a local hospital for treatment according to the Palm Springs Police Department The initial investigation revealed that an altercation occurred between the two individuals and others in the area during which one of the individuals fired multiple rounds toward the victims The department says suspects were last seen fleeing eastbound through an alley Officers conducted a search of the area and interviewed witnesses though no additional information was obtained Authorities are encouraging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Palm Springs Police Department at 760-327-1441 Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 760-347-7867 Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates in this ongoing investigation The Palm Springs Planning Commission has approved a large warehouse project in the far north end of the city with Vice Chair Lauri Aylaian and Commissioners Carl Baker and Robert Rotman absent the commission allowed PS Canyon Development LLC to move forward with a 739,360-square-foot warehouse at the northwest corner of North Indian Canyon Drive and 19th Avenue It's not clear yet what company will occupy it Commissioners added several last-minute measures in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the project the founder of the firm that is managing the project for PS Canyon Development had signed off on the project as long as long as certain conditions are met The area was selected because of its distance from residential areas and proximity to Interstate 10 The site is located north of the highway near the border with Desert Hot Springs The project approved on Wednesday could be developed into either a fulfillment center or a warehouse Fulfillment centers are used by companies to ship products to customers while warehouses are used to store products A tenant has not yet been identified for the proposed building and Snider said production would not start until one had been brought on Discussion on Wednesday focused on the clash between environmental concerns and the prospect of significant economic gains Project developer PS Canyon Development LLC believes a the facility could conservatively bring 700 permanent jobs to the area Palm Springs staff estimated the facility would generate $1 million in annual property tax revenue Palm Springs earned around $32.5 million in property taxes some local residents and environmental groups opposed the project for its impact on the views of the nearby mountains and the increase to greenhouse gas emissions the project would bring An environmental impact report stated the facility would have a "significant and unavoidable" impact on local greenhouse gas emissions even if all mitigations were put in place “The environmental impact is incredible," said former hotelier and resident Frank Tysen "We are a tourist community… no one is going to come here anymore when we build it out.” A total of 1,574 vehicles could arrive at the facility each day Snider defended the traffic impacts during the meeting the commission specified the eventual tenant would have to move to an electrified truck force as soon as feasible to coincide with state law "The site’s proximity to I-10 really allows this kind of building to be a part of Palm Springs but not negatively impact traffic or congestion," Snider said Addressing concerns that the building would obstruct views he said the building would only be two stories “I think this warehouse building will be the most attractive building of its kind," he said "certainly in the Inland Empire and this area.” The project follows a boom of warehouse development that has struck Southern California in recent years Nonprofit news organization CalMatters reports more than 1 billion square feet of land has devoted to warehouses in the Inland Empire Commissioners stated their discomfort with approving the project they pointed to the council's previous designation of the land for warehouses saying it limited their ability to dismiss the proposal The last-second measures the commission required included requiring the project to endeavor to use carbon-free power bike storage inside the facility and areas where employees could eat Shopping by Site Staff | Oct 14 They travel to Sagara’s home country every year to visit family and friends and also to seek out new products for the store Their deep passion for the area’s time-honored customs propelled them to open this space so they could introduce the traditions and tools of Japan to their neighbors in Greater Palm Springs Cutlery in a premium wooden block.PHOTO BY BRANDON HARMAN Palm Springs Bottle Shop.PHOTO BY BRANDON HARMAN Expect good vibes and fun times while perusing this chic boutique’s collection of whimsical gifts and other ephemera curated by owner Stephen Monkarsh I choose products that inspire our clients to unleash their unique sense of ‘fabulous’ each time they visit the store — whether online or in person.” Assouline titles exclusive to Just Fabulous.PHOTO BY BRANDON HARMAN Collection of neon wall art.PHOTO BY BRANDON HARMAN Founder Stephen Monkarsh (right) with partner Matthew Correa The Sunmor and Modfest  designs  come in several swim cuts and matching shirts These travel accessories are based on an actual vintage airline from the 1950s.PHOTO COURTESY DESTINATION PSP The Palm Springs lifestyle is alive and well at Destination PSP and other staples for your closet and home Destination PSP designs and produces most of its product lines in-house The popular black Atomic shirred retro one-piece fits a range of body types.PHOTO COURTESY DESTINATION PSP Grace Home Furnishings was founded in 2000 by designers Michael Ostrow and Roger Stoker personalized interior design services and features a meticulously curated selection of custom furniture and lighting at their expansive showroom in the Uptown Design District of Palm Springs Grace lounges in front of the iconic photograph “Poolside Gossip” by Slim Aarons WALL PHOTO “POOLSIDE GOSSIP  BY SLIM AARONS Ceiling wallpaper turns up the drama in this chic dining room Patterns and texture infuse warmth into this sophisticated bedroom Vibrant splashes of pink and yellow highlight this stylish living room.PHOTO COURTESY GRACE HOME FURNISHINGS Antique Galleries of Palm Springs.PHOTO COURTESY ANTIQUE GALLERIES OF PALM SPRINGS Add unique antiques to your home.PHOTO COURTESY ANTIQUE GALLERIES OF PALM SPRINGS PHOTO COURTESY ANTIQUE GALLERIES OF PALM SPRINGS Known for fabulous caftans and mesmerizing artwork Peepa’s carries local designers Jennafer Grace and Sheri Johnson and local artist Chris Burbach All three are staples at Peepa’s and iconic of Palm Springs A glamorous caftan and accessories.PHOTO COURTESY PEEPA’S Tank tops from the new ST33LE collection.PHOTO COURTESY PEEPA’S New collections appear monthly in the women’s department which has a lovely curation of dresses year-round Peepa’s storefront.PHOTO COURTESY PEEPA’S Midcentury architecture books on display.PHOTO COURTESY PEEPA’S The Best Bookstore owners Paul Carr and Sarah Lacey.PHOTO  BY BRANDON HARMAN 300 N. Palm Canyon Drive, palm springs760-537-3838wabisabijapanliving.com 180 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs760-935-6467bestbookstore.com 268 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs760-322-7799crystalfantasy.com 800 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite B, Palm Springs760-620-5130 shopsupersimple.com 120 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs760-318-3553peepasps.com 505 E. Industrial Place, Palm Springs760-322-8740antiquegalleriespalmsprings.com 398 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs408-295-8200iloveibiss.com 465 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs971-221-1028bossdogart.com 1001 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs760-904-6337gracehomefurnishings.com 170 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs760-354-9154destinationpsp.com 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite A4, Palm Springs760-864-1300bejustfab.com 383 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs760-333-0455psbottleshop.com 1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs760-333-0083psbottleshop.com 1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite F, Palm Springs760-248-8557shopmarketmarket.com It's that delightfully spooky time of the year when people of all ages enjoy the costumes candy and other festivities associated with Halloween there are several community events for adults and families seeking to get their spooky on Read on for a list of local live performances and parties boasting Halloween arts and crafts Kick off spooky season at this 90-minute parody of Disney's 1993 Halloween classic "Hocus Pocus." This hilarious live show was written and directed by Ginger Minj of "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "Hocus Pocus 2." Set in 2024 this musical adventure follows the Sanderson Sisters as they search for ways to stay alive and young in the new millennium Gidget Galore and Aria Hard for this laugh-out-loud evening More info: rainboweg.com/gallery One of the most adorable Halloween events in the whole valley is presented by Boozehounds to raise funds for the Palm Springs Animal Shelter Dress up your four-legged friends in their best Halloween attire and get ready to make North Palm Springs their runway It all kicks off with coffee and donuts at the parade start line near Vista Del Monte Elementary School followed by a parade ending with treats and eats at the Boozehounds parking lot Local celebrity judges will award the best-dressed pet at the end of the morning More info: eventbrite.com ‘Boo-Lesque' Halloween SpooktacularKick off spooky season at this 18-and-up Halloween-themed burlesque show Enjoy an evening of live performances by Beautox Rocks all hosted by Lady Chilane and set to music provided by DJ Fallen One grab snacks and pose with friends in the “haunted photo booth.” And don’t forget to arrive in style — you could win a killer prize in the costume contest More info: eventbrite.com The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' annual Halloween event This family-friendly celebration includes Halloween activities and pop-up experiences throughout the park such as trick-or-treat stations (bring your own bag) Visitors can also explore the botanical gardens and see the 600 animals and kid-friendly "worm juice" will be available Cost: Free with zoo membership or paid park admission (from $29.95) More info: livingdesert.org/events Bring your cherished furry friend dressed up in a costume to this gathering in Cathedral City for a chance to win prizes ranging from $25 to $75 More info: discovercathedralcity.com/event Halloween BrunchRegardless of whether you're a Disney fanatic there's something for you at this festive brunch Come dressed as one of your favorite Disney characters (or a classic Halloween figure) and prepare for a hauntingly magical meal where Disney meets Halloween More info: eventbrite.com Prepare for a spooktacular time at Palm Springs' most famous Halloween event Head to the Arenas District for this block party which is exclusively for those age 21 and older and will feature cocktails a costume contest with over $1,500 in prizes singer Thea Austin and local musician Jesika von Rabbit Masters of Ceremonies for the event will be local drag personality Bella da Ball John Taylor from KGAY 106.5 FM and Alexander Rodriguez Where: Arenas District in downtown Palm Springs Cost: Free for general admission (with a suggested donation of $10 for LGBTQ+ charities); VIP all-access pass costs $75 More info: halloweenpalmsprings.com Head to this inaugural "Hallows Eve" High Desert Haunted House for a "hair-raising adventure filled with ghosts and surprises around every corner." This new event takes place at a Yucca Valley bar/restaurant so stick around after to reward yourself with a drink or snack after getting through the spooky experience More info: eventbrite.com Step into a world of the undead at PS Underground’s “RUBY,” a vampire’s lair with music a secret “dark and decadent” multi-course meal and more More info: psunderground.com/events Prepare for a spooky time at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City's Halloween Bash The 21-and-over event will feature a performance by Zowie Bowie and food and beverage offerings such as the Kiss of Death and Vampiro Tacos a costume contest with a $1,000 prize in free play at the casino and more Where: Agave Caliente Terraza at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City More info: aguacalientecasinos.com (This story was updated to add more information.) Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com or on Twitter at @bblueskye Police said in a Facebook post Felipe Vargas was arrested at his residence on Jan Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder The arrest concluded an "in-depth investigation" into an incident that sent two people to a local hospital following an incident police described as "a large altercation involving juveniles." Officers responded to reports of a shooting in downtown Palm Springs at around 9:39 p.m. An earlier police report said the the shooting occurred west of Andreas Road and North Palm Canyon Drive Police said one person went to the hospital in critical condition while another had non-life threatening injuries and the Desert Regional SWAT Team assisted which Police Chief Andy Mills said emphasized the importance of collaboration and technology "This arrest underscores the department's commitment to public safety and holding those who commit violent acts accountable," he said in the Facebook post and the effectiveness of drone technology in bringing this case to a successful resolution." North Palm Canyon Drive between West San Rafael Drive and West Alvarado Road has been closed in both directions for a traffic collision investigation the Palm Springs Police Department said at 6:01 p.m This is a developing story and will be updated Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Time Out straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Palm Springs While many will devote their entire stay to simply lounging by hotel pools (make no mistake there are indeed other things to do in Palm Springs. The area also caters to the adventurous and energetic especially winter and springtime hikers looking for opportunities to get up into the mountains or explore craggy desert rock formations Seasonally, it becomes the epicenter of cool during Coachella and hosts highlights like the design-focused Modernism Week The scorching heat keeps things pretty quiet in the summer but no matter the time of year you can embark on historic home tours visit botanical gardens and maybe even see some snow on a one-of-a-kind tram ride RECOMMENDED:🍽️ The best restaurants in Palm Springs🏨 The best hotels in Palm Springs🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Palm Springs🌴 The ultimate guide to California Photograph: Shutterstock.comMost of Palm Springs’ postcard-worthy views are from poolside, looking up towards the mountains. But if you want the ultimate view? It’s obviously the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway a huge rotating gondola ride (the largest of its kind in the world) built in 1963 that connects the Coachella Valley with San Jacinto Peak Jump on the tramway and—after about 10 minutes and a double-digit temeprature drop—stop off for lunch at the top of the mountain or use it as transport to get you deep into the hills for a magnificent hike. Wait times can easily top out at a few hours during peak season Photograph: Michael JulianoYou can barely walk a block along Palm Canyon Drive without stumbling upon an eye-catching gallery Palm Springs and mid-century modernism go hand in hand and you’ll find plenty of galleries (notably a showroom from retro-inspired artist SHAG) and furniture stores dedicated to the jet-setting aesthetic The northern stretch of the street is a bit more design-forward than the touristy but highly walkable downtown section to the south Photograph: Michael JulianoCraggy peaks, climbable boulders and those beloved yuccas are barely an hour’s car ride away. Joshua Tree National Park is a popular destination for overnight campers but you can explore plenty in a single afternoon from an easygoing hike around Hidden Valley to vistas from 5,000 feet up at Keys View you’ll want to enter from the northwest entrance in Joshua Tree; if you’re staying farther east into the Coachella Valley but it’ll put you—for better or worse—in a more desolate area that’s farther from the park’s main attractions Note: The west entrance will be closed from Monday Photograph: Shutterstock.comThis air museum primarily showcases World War II and combat aircraft from the wars in Korea and Vietnam You’ll find more than 40 flyable and static planes across three warehouses from the B-17 flying fortress to the F-4 fighter jet like the C-47 and PBY Catalina Flying Boat The museum also offers limited high-priced flights aboard a half-dozen warbirds including the C-47 Skytrain and P-51 Mustang Photograph: Shutterstock.com / Steve CukrovThough only an acre in size, this botanical garden is packed with prickly varieties of cacti and other desert plants The family-owned park dates back to the 1930s and harbors more than 3,000 specimens of desert plants from around the world There’s also a nursery if you want to take some plants back home with you—a lively souvenir if you ask us Photograph: ShutterstockTrue to its name, this zoo looks just like a living slice of the Sonoran Desert Located a couple of miles outside Palm Springs the primarily outdoor locale is broadly split into North American and African environments Explore the grounds to find an assortment of wild cats and hoofed mammals Photograph: Shutterstock.com / UnwindSunnylands (the former winter retreat for the wealthy Annenberg family and a popular summit space for decades of U.S Presidents) resides on a 200-acre plot of irrigated desert in Rancho Mirage A nine-hole golf course occupies most of that space but 12 acres are dedicated to public gardens and a visitor center with a rotating selection of artwork from the Annenberg collection Tours of the mansion are available but regularly sell out months in advance Sunnylands is closed between June and September Photo by Lance Gerber, Courtesy Desert XThe desert-spanning biennial is back with premieres of site-specific works from about a dozen artists Desert X has once again staged outdoor installations across about 40 miles of the Coachella Valley through May 11—making it the perfect pit stop if you’re making your way out to Coachella in April This year’s works explore Indigenous futurism activism and technology’s role in society You’ll find seven pieces in Palms Springs proper—including a 3-D–printed landscape by Ronald Rael a mobile installation by Cannupa Hanska Luger and sequin sculptures by Sanford Biggers—plus a half-dozen others within a short drive Thanks for subscribing! 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About us Contact us Three people were found dead with gunshot wounds near the Pilot Travel Center off N Two male victims were suffered gunshot wounds and were found in a white compact car near the intersection of N Officers also found another man under the overpass with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to turn onto Garnet Avenue remained closed while an investigation was underway make sure to stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for updates From Tubes To Turns, Jai Glindeman's Surfing is a Treat to Behold Gerry Lopez Goes Deep With Justin Jay On The Plug Podcast Spot Guide: Rincon Queen, of the Coast NewsAll NewsEventsBig Wave NewsWorld Surf LeagueEnvironmentalIndustryWave PoolsPosts List Winners of SURFER's Emerging Brands Grant Announced New Water Quality Regulations in New York Won’t Necessarily Make Water Any Cleaner LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website so-bad-it’s-good cult classic film North Shore With the confidence gained from his success in the synthetic surfing pool – depicted in the recently-closed Arizona (more on that below) – Kane travels to the North Shore of Oahu where he foolishly believes his skills will translate to the ocean and surfing’s proverbial “proving grounds.” Now, Rick Kane has returned to the pool; this time, the newly-unveiled, soon-to-be-opened officially Palm Springs Surf Club, and in an edit from Beefs TV. There, he shared a session with a host of surfing elite, including Blair Conklin, Italo Ferreira He did not shred harder than Italo or Kalani or Conklin; he rode his ruby red mid-length A far cry from his days as a fictional wavepool champion His fictional home spot, Big Surf, was the world’s first wavepool created for surfing. But during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it closed. And earlier this year, a real estate developer bought the property for $49.97 million with plans to tear it all down But its legacy will live on. 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Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch high-quality surf videos Three people were found dead near the Pilot Travel Center in North Palm Springs on Sunday afternoon Officers received a call for a gunshot victim near North Indian Canyon Drive and Garnet Avenue about 1:15 p.m. the Palm Springs Police Department said in a news release Sunday Police found two men dead in a white Toyota sedan and a third man dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds Officers didn't believe there were any outstanding suspects and said they believed the two scenes were related Police said they withheld the names of the victims pending notification of next of kin by the Riverside County Coroner’s Office the names of those who died still had not been released and police had released no further information on the deaths Seven vehicles including Palm Springs police Riverside County forensics as well as district attorney investigators were at the scene Sunday evening as the white sedan remained in the intersection The Wendy's restaurant and Pilot Travel Center remained open as officers spoke with people on the scene More: Ex-sheriff's deputies guilty on 2 counts in towing bribery, kickback case 2024 at 8:29 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The blaze near Tramway Road in North Palm Springs and was burning at a quick rate of spread CA — A Palm Springs vegetation fire that broke out late Monday morning consumed approximately 350 acres before crews slowed its spread according to an evening update from the Palm Springs Fire Department near Tramway Road in North Palm Springs and burned at a quick rate of spread though no structures were threatened and no evacuations were issued Crews were battling the blaze by ground and air The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway halted operations due to the smoke and visibility issues The cause of the blaze was under investigation The Tuscany blaze wasn't the only one burning in Riverside County An 867-acre brush fire that erupted east of Moreno Valley was 50% contained Monday with conditions generally favorable to crews as they continued to dig containment lines The non-injury "Lisa Fire" was reported just after 1 p.m Sunday in the area of Alessandro Boulevard and Gilman Springs Road according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department The agency said multiple engine and hand crews were sent to the brusher supported by Cal Fire air tankers and water-dropping helicopters encountering flames burning at a moderate rate and firefighters were making steady progress tying up gaps and establishing containment lines as a trough of low pressure settled over the region lowering temperatures and increasing relative humidity The weather pattern was predicted to continue into mid-week Cal Fire aircraft departed the area around sunset on Sunday and had not been called back into action Monday No evacuation warnings or orders were required because of the fire the California Highway Patrol did temporarily shut down roads in the immediate vicinity of the brusher Sunday afternoon Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Sign In Subscribe Now While the nickname “Palm Springs North” may not be official yet it’s proving to be an apt moniker for Penticton When someone mentions snowbirds our thoughts usually jump to images of Canadian retirees living the good life in Florida recent trends show that Penticton might just be the next best place to escape those frigid winters Thom Tischik, executive director of Travel Penticton, said many local hotels and motels switch from nightly to monthly rates in the winter, hoping to attract people looking for a place a little easier to endure than, say, Thompson The city’s economic development specialist Andrew Kemp said he sees why Penticton is such an attractive place to snowbirds Penticton lies in the heart of the Okanagan Valley which is known for its balmy falls and mild winters This makes it the ideal winter retreat for those living in regions with more unforgiving climates While the milder winters are certainly appealing it’s not the only perk of retreating to the small Canadian city snowbirds flocking to Penticton can also enjoy the city’s ample The golf season in Penticton is one of the longest in Canada often going late into the fall and starting early in the spring The city’s great walkability and community centre are also quite alluring for seniors Not to mention the cost of migrating to Penticton for the winter is very reasonable compared to bigger Canadian cities and American markets One local motel said that they rent out rooms suitable for two people for $900 a month from November to March The airports in Penticton and Kelowna also make it very easy for snowbirds to escape to a place like Mexico for a few weeks if they are so inclined Tischik also said that the many new restaurants and coffee shops in town are yet another reason snowbirds in Penticton are never short of things to do “It’s not just sitting in your room watching TV,” Tischik said Snowbirds previously lured down south to the U.S may now also be more inclined to stay in Canada due to a variety of socioeconomic factors like the exchange rate Tischik said that he’s seen firsthand the evidence of seniors living life to the fullest in Penticton ”I’ve heard it be called Palm Springs of the North,” Tischik said you’ll see a ton of seniors out having a great time.” To report a typo, email: editor@pentictonwesternnews.com READ MORE: After a decade, the impact of Value Village in Penticton READ MORE: Alleged veteran impersonator removed from Okanagan Legion Wall of Honour Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Authorities said today that a 17-year-old boy was a fifth suspect in the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man in North Palm Springs last year The Desert Hot Springs teen was arrested Thursday evening in Palm Springs according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department He was booked into Riverside County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of murder His identity was not released due to his age The other suspects are Palm Desert residents Conner Turley along with North Palm Springs residents Mark Brian Barneck The Barnecks and Bailey were each charged in May 2023 with one felony count of murder Cody Barneck faces an additional felony count of being a convicted felon and narcotic addict in possession of a firearm Deputies from the Palm Desert sheriff's station responded at about 5 a.m 2023 to a report of a shooting in the 64000 block of 16th Avenue they found Jeremy Abshear of North Palm Springs suffering from gunshot wounds "Deputies administered first aid and summoned for medical aid,'' Baeza said in a statement the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene."   The sheriff department's Central Homicide Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation Cody Barneck into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta They were all being held on $1 million bail bonds Anyone with additional information on the fatal shooting was asked to call homicide investigator J The Palm Springs City Council voted Thursday to start charting the future of a swath of the northern end of the city that includes both a historically Black neighborhood and 119 acres of vacant land that were once the intended site of a College of the Desert campus The vote authorized city staff to pay about $250,000 to a Palm Desert land planning and research firm to revise the city’s existing strategic plan for an area including the Desert Highland Gateway Estates neighborhood and nearby areas A city staff report says the goal is a plan that "promotes quality and affordable housing and economic development," which have been key issues in lower-income parts of north Palm Springs where residents have long said they need more nearby amenities The purpose of the plan is to create a vision and framework to make sure the future development of the area is responding to residents' needs The plans usually include zoning rules that define what can and cannot be built or located in the area and other standards for development which can sometimes differ from those in other parts of the city The plan will also address transportation in the area including how to promote walkability and alternative forms of transportation The plan covers an area encompassed by Indian Canyon Drive to the east Palm Canyon Drive to the west and San Rafael Drive to the south A small area on the south side of San Rafael Drive near Indian Canyon Drive that includes a new Tower Market gas station and store and neighboring undeveloped land is also part of the plan The area includes the Desert Highland Gateway Estates Palm Springs Villas II and Mountain Gate residential communities plus the COD-owned land and an industrial area that is home to the city’s in-progress homeless navigation center The current plan for the area was approved by the council in 2011 when College of the Desert was planning to build its west Coachella Valley campus on 119 acres of land just north of Desert Highland Gateway Estates near the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and Tramview Road that were given to the college by the city in 2010 Hadwin explained Thursday that 2011 plan was largely centered on that planned campus being the basis for development in the neighboring areas that campus was never built after a planned partnership between COD and Southern California Edison fell apart and COD turned its attention to building the campus on the former mall site near Palm Springs High School Hadwin said Tuesday that the plan revision will allow the city to come up with new visions both for what could go on the 119 acres and how the entire area could better serve the needs and interests of both area residents and the larger city Hadwin said the process will consider ”how we can sort of remove barriers and attract the right mix of housing jobs and services to serve that community now and in the future.” Hadwin said it will include the creation of an advisory committee consisting of local community leaders who will help ensure the city is able to garner input from a diverse group of residents The city will also seek to get input from residents through a mix of surveys Councilmember Christy Holstege asked that the city work to make sure it is truly getting input from a diverse and representative group of residents which she said has sometimes been a challenge in the past The 2011 plan was called the College Park Specific Plan after the planned COD campus Hadwin said that part of the process would involve coming up with a new name that would better reflect the vision for its future How long will the process take?Hadwin said revising the plan would take about a year and be completed in mid-2025 In 2020, College of the Desert entered into an agreement to sell the 119-acre property to a developer that planned to build 500 homes and 350 condos on the site a city staffer told The Desert Sun in 2021 that the developer could not move forward with those plans because the city placed a deed restriction on the property requiring it to be used for educational purposes when it gave it to College of the Desert had approached the city about removing those restrictions It is unclear if Watermarke is still seeking to develop the property now and that question was not addressed by the council Thursday during a public event held by the college in October College of the Desert President Laura Hope answered a question from a Palm Springs resident by saying negotiations around the property remained in progress and that the college was really hopeful for a good outcome Hadwin did say Thursday that the deed requiring the site to be used for educational purposes remains in effect and that the specific planning process would help the city determine what kind of uses it would like to see at the site It seems a safe bet that housing development will be at least part of the plan for that land given its size and the widespread belief shared by the council and many residents that Palm Springs is plagued with a housing shortage that has left the city unaffordable to many Paul Albani-Burgio covers growth, development and business in the Coachella Valley. Follow him on Twitter at @albaniburgiop and email him at paul.albani-burgio@desertsun.com NORTH PALM SPRINGS — Andrea Becerra-Gutierrez was recently named the Postmaster of the North Palm Springs Post Office She replaces former North Palm Springs Postmaster Jessica Lembeck who took over as postmaster of the Desert Hot Springs Post Office Becerra-Gutierrez supervises one employee and oversees retail services at the North Palm Springs Post Office and the daily distribution of mail to more than 400 PO Boxes at her facility Becerra-Gutierrez is a 10-year postal employee who began her career as a mail carrier at the Palm Springs Post Office and most recently served as a supervisor at the La Quinta Post Office “I’m excited and honored to have been selected for this position,” said Becerra-Gutierrez “It’s a wonderful opportunity to serve the community I hope to create a sense of community with our customers to further the Postal Service’s legacy of outstanding customer service and to contribute to the overall success of the organization “As outlined in USPS’s Delivering for America plan we are modernizing and continually adapting to the changing needs of our customers whether they’re located in New York City or North Palm Springs “I want to express my gratitude to my family friends and coworkers for their support and encouragement throughout my career and to the leadership team at the USPS San Diego District office for believing in me and giving me this opportunity.” graduated from Indio High School and currently resides in Coachella Becerra-Gutierrez’s hobbies include travel and spending time with her family and friends Note to media: A high-resolution JPEG image of Andrea Becerra-Gutierrez is available upon request. Please submit your request to duke.gonzales@usps.gov The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America restore long-term financial sustainability dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage products and services to fund its operations Copyright© 2025 United States Postal Service Janine Stanwood Andrea Torres – Investigators are looking at new surveillance video from last weekend’s mass shooting in unincorporated Miami-Dade County’s Palm Springs North area federal agents are now helping in the case Surveillance video shows the shooters arrived in a Nissan Pathfinder late Saturday night at the Country Club Shopping Center just north of Hialeah and west of Carol City The white stolen vehicle was parked close enough to see the entrance of El Mula Banquet Hall Surveillance video shows they waited patiently for about an hour to drive out of the parking space Another surveillance camera recorded the driver parked on a side road early Sunday morning next to the banquet hall at 7630 NW 186 St “The three males then armed with rifles and handguns exited the vehicle,” Detective Alexandra Turnes said authorities released new surveillance footage that they are reviewing which shows another angle of the terrifying mass shooting The video shows what appears to be a dark colored car with its headlights on Whether there were actual shooters in that car Other surveillance video shows the crowd outside of the banquet hall. They were waiting to get inside to attend an album release party for Courtney Paul Wilson, 24, better known as rapper ABMG Spitta from Carol City The armed trio quickly turned calm to terror early Sunday morning Everyone there ran for cover except for a man who was wearing red sneakers and fell to the ground in pain Another man who was wearing a red baseball cap crawled on the floor and used his body to cover a woman who fell between two cars The front door was riddled with 26 bullets “This was a terrifying event,” Turnes said You can visibly see how scared the individuals were while they were running for their lives.” Video shows the trio ran back to the Pathfinder. It was parked on the side road, which leads to the back of the shopping center and to Northwest 186th Street. They killed two 26-year-old men, police said. Grieving relatives identified them as Clayton Dillard III and Desmond “Des” Owens some people drove the wounded to nearby hospitals there were 18 injured who remained hospitalized The victims were treated at Jackson Memorial Hospital “We mourn the loss of the two victims and are praying for the recovery of the more than 20 people injured at El Mula Banquet Hall near Hialeah,” Gov “We are working with local authorities to bring justice to the perpetrators MDPD Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez III said the shooting stemmed from the lyrics of a rap song and interactions on social media He said music videos with “trigger words” prompted “a retaliation.” Miami-Dade rapper Spitta’s fans prefer gangsta rap, a controversial subgenre that has reemerged through social media platforms for musicians such as SoundCloud, MyMixTapez, and Bandcamp His lyrics dive into street hustler’s culture “We must get these killers off the streets,” Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said on Monday Detectives recovered the abandoned Nissan Pathfinder about nine miles away from the crime scene on Monday Divers found it submerged in a canal in the area of 154th Street and Northwest Second Avenue and teddy bears grew in front of the banquet hall Ramirez spoke to reporters again from the department’s headquarters in Doral “We are on a zero-tolerance posture right now .. those that are out there committing gun violence you are going to go to jail,” Ramirez said All the resources of the Miami-Dade Police Department will be on the streets to keep this community safe.” Miami-Dade detectives are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 There is a $130,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. Marcus Lemonis contributed $100,000 and Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers contributed $5,000 Copyright 2021 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Janine Stanwood joined Local 10 News in February 2004 as an assignment editor Before moving to South Florida from her Washington home Janine was the senior legislative correspondent for a United States senator on Capitol Hill A fire tore through a North Palm Springs mobile home park Thursday afternoon destroying four homes and damaging three others at the Indian Canyon Mobile Home Park located on the 17-000 block of North Indian Canyon Drive across from the Windmill Market and near Desert Hot Springs These homes put out a ton of heat and flame," Cal Fire Capt the flames were out and firefighters were hosing down the charred remains Shoots said all of the homes that were damaged were vacant The fire began in one unit and spread to the others Daniel Gonzales’ trailer was spared by the fire but several of those across from him were not He said he was was not home when the fire began but dashed back after receiving a call from his neighbor He said he immediately grabbed a hose and began spraying his trailer as the flames grew close and the many priceless memorabilia items inside from his time working with the singer Michael Jackson Gonzales said he was thankful to both the firefighters and the many neighbors who sprang into action with their hoses “Everyone was running around with their hoses and everyone was helping everyone,” he said “We hardly know each other but we all came together.” Shoots said one firefighter sustained a minor injury and Gonzales said he saw them taken away on a gurney The Palm Springs and Cathedral City fire departments assisted Cal Fire in the effort due to heavy wind Shoots said firefighters expected to remain on the scene until about 8:30 p.m A Palm Springs nonprofit has been awarded a $2.1 million grant to develop programs aimed at reducing violence among youth on the north side of the city.  The grant was awarded to We Are One United, a Palm Springs-based nonprofit, by the California Board State and Community Corrections' Violence Intervention grant program That state program provides funding to cities and organizations that are engaged in work to reduce violence.  We Are One United was founded in late 2020 by John Epps a longtime business instructor at the University of California-Riverside Epps previously worked as the director of the Center for Non-Profit Advancement at the Palm Desert-based Regional Access Foundation We Are One United is described on its website as an organization "working for for community The efforts funded by the grant will be focused on Palm Springs City Council District 1 and particularly the Black Latino and Filipino communities that reside there District 1 encompasses an area north of San Rafael Drive as well as a few neighborhoods east of the airport The district is the sole council district in which racial minorities constitute a majority particularly the Desert Highland Gateway Estates neighborhood are plagued by higher crime rates and other problems.  who now lives in Highland near Redlands said he wanted to launch an effort focusing on north Palm Springs because he came to know the community well while serving as a fiscal agent for the Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Action Association during his time working for the Regional Access Project Foundation.  He added that his organization plans to use the grant funds to attempt to address violence through three broad efforts: establishing programs and initiatives that will mold youth to be community leaders and by working to create and implement violence mitigation strategies including those who work in fundraising and policy Epps says it also relies on volunteers and plans to focus heavily on partnerships with people on the north side He said he is already working with area leaders such as City Councilmember Grace Garner and Jarvis Crawford who manages the community center on the north side of Palm Springs and hopes to make connections with leaders in the Filipino and Hispanic communities on the north side.  He also said he has been in touch with Palm Springs Police Chief Andrew Mills and called the police "a pivotal part of this."  if we're going to be successful at doing this," he said "There's a lot of retired people in this community who can volunteer and support us." Epps said he is keeping and adding to two lists: one of the things that must change in the community to achieve desired changes and another of what must change outside it.  "Prioritizing those things that we identify and then going after them is how I think we're going to get this done," he said.  will begin by convening several focus groups consisting of residents and other people with ties to the north end aimed at delving into the violence issue "Mitigation is really that idea of when we start talking with each other instead of talking at each other it's going to make a big difference," he said "And then the second part of that is as we start identifying the real issues what partners do we need and what strategies so that we can begin to change what's behind [the violence and challenges in the community.]" While the organization says it will take a multi-faceted approach to addressing violence issues in north Palm Springs Epps says many of the strategies will focus on developing the area's kids so that they can have successful careers and lives and eventually create a foundation of leaders and advocates for the community Epps said he hopes to create programs that will reach kids starting in elementary school.  from what I'm understanding and talking with people at the schools and in the community, this is starting pretty early with the kids like middle school and maybe even by the end of elementary so we know we've got to start with them," he said.  Epps said the programs will not be exclusively focused on kids because the causes and impacts of violence touch people of all age groups and especially parents "It's really hard to say we're just going to work with youth because if you come and work with me for two hours and you go home and your home is out of order then all of my work just went down the drain," he said.  Among the offerings the group wants to bring to the community are sessions where they will train people about how to start new organizations and take other steps to better the community and regular community events that they hope will allow the community to connect and grow closer.  "We try to invite people in because the people you hang out with are not people don't want to shoot and if you do have something that you disagree about you learn that you don't have to be disagreeable in your disagreement," he said "And these are just mindset shifts that I think we can help people make."  Increased attention to crime in north Palm SpringsThe grant comes when new attention is being paid to the issue of violent crime in north Palm Springs, and particularly the Desert Highland Gateway Estates neighborhood. In May, the Palm Springs Police Department held a community meeting at the James O Jesse Desert Highland Unity Center to discuss crime in the neighborhood and what residents would like to see done about it One frequent topic of discussion during the meeting was the desire of residents to see the city fund and develop new programs aimed at kids that would keep them engaged and off the streets Police Chief Andrew Mills said that the department cannot start such programs on its own but pledged to push the city to start such programs and help residents to do so.  The meeting also revealed an often-tense relationship between residents who spoke about their feelings of distrust toward police and charged that the police do not respect the community which expressed frustration of its own about a lack of buy-in from residents about addressing the community's crime problems and finding solutions.  In March, police went door-to-door in the neighborhood asking for their input on possible solutions after two fatal shootings occurred in the neighborhood in one week The victims in those shootings were a 36-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man No other homicides have occurred in north Palm Springs so far this year the department distributed fliers stating that the Desert Highland Gateway Estates community accounts for approximately 2% of the city's population and 30% of the city's total gun violence North Palm Springs saw an increase in crime about two years ago in part because of an increase in shootings back and forth between members of the Gateway Posse Crips gang which has been active in the Desert Highland Gateway Estates neighborhood since the 1980s and another gang based out of the Santiago Sunrise Village mobile home park A 2021 Desert Sun analysis of Palm Springs crime data reported to the FBI between 2010 and 2021 showed that an uptick in violent crimes in the Desert Highland Gateway Estates area started several years ago The analysis found that between late 2019 and summer 2021 police reported five fatal shootings in the area A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in July 2020 in the area of Palm Vista and Granada Avenue. A 15-year-old boy was killed in August 2020 in the area of North Granada Avenue and Bon Air Drive A 19-year-old Indio woman was fatally shot at that same intersection last July.  the Palm Springs Police lieutenant in charge of policing on the north side said much of the crime in the neighborhood occurs along Granada Avenue in a two block area between West Palm Vista Drive and West Avenue Circa.  Paul Albani-Burgio covers breaking news and the City of Palm Springs Follow him on Twitter at @albaniburgiop and via email at paul.albani-burgio@desertsun.com As part of Indian Canyon Drive remained closed early Tuesday But the presence of more winds in the area forecast suggests it may not stay that way for long Both roads had been closed through the Whitewater Wash for the past several days The National Weather Service is forecasting another day of strong winds Tuesday on the north side of Palm Springs where the stretches of road are located with the winds expected to increase to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon Those strong winds are expected to last until Wednesday afternoon the weather service says 20 mph winds are possible in the area through Thursday before what is expected to be several largely wind-free days starting on Friday While the San Gorgonio Pass area is expected to see the strongest winds much of the rest of the valley is also expected to see relatively strong winds on Tuesday and Wednesday Indio is expected to see winds of as high as 35 mph overnight Tuesday wind speeds are expected to reach 25 mph at Palm Springs International Airport and in Palm Desert Spring is normally when winds blow the hardest through the San Gorgonio Pass and across the valley a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in San Diego Palm Springs resident Jimmy King likes to say he had three dads — the one who made him the one who molded him and the one who modeled for him.  began soon after he moved to California.  who had lived in Palm Springs since the 1950s and was a beloved member of the Desert Highland Gateway Estates community and deacon at Ajalon Missionary Baptist Church died on March 17 at age 95. He had been suffering from health problems recently although the cause of death has not been determined.  The decades Murrell spent in Palm Springs spanned a time of great change in the city including the Section 14 evictions and the development of the Desert Highland Gateway Estates neighborhood where Murrell lived for decades before moving to Las Vegas for the last year of his life.  "One time I was in trouble and feeling myself and getting hot-headed and everything," King said during the service he just said 'boy' — and when he said that you felt like the only boy in the world — and then he said some other things and finally he said 'take [yourself] home.'"  compassion and both gentle and not-so-gentle pushes to be a better version of himself featured prominently in Murrell's interactions with King and other men and women like him whose lives he touched in Palm Springs.  King was one of several of those people who shared their memories at Murrell's funeral Monday at Ajalon Missionary Baptist Church "He would see something in somebody and he would work to bring it out," King said "And when you were with him you may want to turn away but he stayed with you."  recounted how Murrell welcomed him into his home like a son.  "I never met a man who welcomed me to his household and placed my feet under his table and asked his family members to serve me," he said.  Murrell moved to Palm Springs in 1954 after growing up in a family of sharecroppers near the small town of Forest He spent many of his initial years in the city working in construction "I helped build Palm Springs," he told an interviewer from the Palm Springs Historical Society in 2011 it was a much different Palm Springs back then You found a shady spot if you possibly could You had to cut a piece of paste board and cut a fan out of it."  initially resided on Section 14 of the Agua Caliente reservation He told the interviewer he rented a three-bedroom house where he and his wife slept on a screened porch while his kids slept inside.  But it wasn't long before the city informed Murrell and the other residents of Section 14 they would have to move as part of the now infamous eviction process.  "The city had no provisions for us to move into when they said you got to move," he said. "You got a certain amount of time to We lost a lot of our people from the reservation that had to leave town to find places to live." While Murrell recounted how many of the residents moved to Banning he decided to move to north Palm Springs after a man named Henry Kincaid offered him a lot there.  "It's amazing how it worked because I can't remember the date that they gave us "They were pushing houses down around where I was living." Murrell would spend his life in north Palm Springs where he raised nine kids and played a pivotal role in the development of Ajalon But he told the interviewer he still wondered what would've happened to him and the rest of the Section 14 community if the evictions had not occurred.  "We look at something that happened to us as unjust and I just wandered what would have happened to us had they not forced us off the reservation," he said.  Murrell was remembered for his many often-interlocking roles and contributions to both his church sang in the choir and was a member of the finance team where it was clear he was a cherished mentor and friend to many.  "The building blocks that you are apart of and just because he is gone that foundation and those building blocks should not crumble and fall but be maintained." Murrell is survived by his sons Ivory Jr.; Terry; S Doris Murrell; Penny Lyons; and Beverly Chester 41 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren He was preceded in death by Marzella and one son This story incorporated statements from a transcription of an interview given by Ivory Murrell to Oceana Collins in 2011.  Rain that fell consistently on Wednesday and Thursday giving the Coachella Valley a chance to dry out Flooding in Palm Springs forced North Indian Canyon Drive to close on Thursday evening but the roadway was reopened Friday afternoon And areas of Riverside and Orange Counties near the Holy Fire burn site that were placed under a mandatory evacuation order on Thursday were reopened later that night when the rains stopped North Indian Canyon Drive from Tramview to Palm Springs Station roads reopened after being closed due to flooding the night before.  Forecasters predicted up to a half-inch of rain for the western half of the Coachella Valley, up from last week's storm which dropped about one-tenth of an inch on the area Whitewater Trout Farm received 0.51 inches of rain over a 48-hour period that ended at 4:45 p.m Palm Springs International Airport got 0.23 inches of rain during the same period. Indio had 0.2 inches Although the storm was mostly centered to the west scattered cells near the Salton Sea added to the rainfall in the east Coachella Valley "I doubt any of us are complaining," Palm Springs resident Helena Marcos said as she walked through downtown with an umbrella in hand SIGN UP FOR FACEBOOK NEWS ALERTS: Message us here to get started The evacuations near the Holy Fire burn scar were caused by heavy downpours in the Cleveland National Forest where the massive Holy Fire in August denuded hillsides raising the potential for damaging flash floods, mud and debris flows The same areas were placed under a mandatory evacuation last week Voluntary evacuation orders were issued by the Orange County Sheriff's Department for the Trabuco Creek Rose Canyon and Mystic Oaks/El Cariso areas in the Holy Fire burn area due to the possibility of mudslides.  Snowfall prompted closure of the Golden State Freeway between the Castaic Area and the Grapevine area near Fort Tejon according to the California Highway Patrol A jetliner skidded off the end of the runway at Hollywood Burbank Airport This caused delays for aircraft arriving at the airport on Thursday though departures were taking off close to their scheduled times Cause of Southwest Airlines Flight 278's incident was being investigated Snowfall was visible from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway's tram cam beginning Wednesday A foot had fallen by Thursday morning when trails were smothered by a blanket of snow that attracted visitors up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Desert Hot Springs brothers Jose and Jesus Suarez were among the visitors Thursday morning and they spent the time riding sleds through the snow said "it's cold," but they were having fun so we're not used to cold weather," he said Most flood water should make its way down the western side of the mountain but forecasters haven't ruled out some running down eastern slopes into Palm Springs SIGN UP FOR FACEBOOK NEWS ALERTS: Message us here to get started SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM: Interested in articles like this? Subscribe to DesertSun.com No reports of flooding had been reported Thursday morning in the valley "It's going to be so heavily dependent on where the rain falls," Rodriguez said Wednesday morning Last week's storm was heavy enough to force local residents to open their umbrellas and wrap their heads in their hoods But the biggest impact came when Indian Canyon Drive was shut down because of floodwaters were diverted from the Whitewater Groundwater Replenishment Facility "If we did have issues with that previous storm it's not out of the question we could see something similar," Rodriguez said Wednesday RELATED: Storm shuts down much-needed North Shore Community Park in east valley soon after it opened RELATED: Rivers of mud ripped open deadbolts, flooded homes: Joshua Tree neighborhood recovers from storm RELATED: Holy Fire arson suspect ruled competent to stand trial Wednesday's rain came as Riverside County officials prepare to hold a meeting at the North Shore Beach & Yacht Club to discuss precautions residents should take in response to flooding hazards Thunderstorms pounded the Eastern Coachella Valley in late September and caused a bridge to collapse near Avenue 70 and Cleveland Street in Mecca as roads washed out and became inundated with mud and debris Officials say the flat desert terrain makes for negligible water absorption Desert Sun reporter Colin Atagi covers crime public safety and road and highway safety He can be reached at Colin.Atagi@desertsun.com or follow him at @tdscolinatagi Shane Newell covers breaking news and the western Coachella Valley cities of Palm Springs He can be reached at Shane.Newell@DesertSun.com (760) 778-4649 or on Twitter at @journoshane City News Service contributed to this report Multiple people were arrested Thursday in north Palm Springs following a pursuit that involved the use of a Riverside County Sheriff's Department helicopter Palm Springs Police first issued an alert at about 3:35 p.m stating that officers were searching for people in the 400 block of Sunview Avenue which is located on the north side of the Desert Highland Gateway Estates neighborhood The helicopter could be seen circling over the area with voices identifying themselves as members of the sheriff's department telling people to give themselves up Palm Springs Police issued an update stating that all outstanding suspects had been arrested and officers were clearing the location They did not say where specifically the arrests were made said sheriff's deputies had been chasing the person earlier when the pursuit crossed into the city Palm Springs officers were assisting deputies The Riverside County Sheriff's Department did not immediately respond to a request for information about what led to the pursuit and who was arrested Araiza said that information would need to come from that agency After suspending their services for over a month due to a paperwork glib long-haul bus company Flixbus will be resuming its services connecting Palm Springs with Los Angeles The company will be offering a minimum of three departures to L.A The route will go directly from Palm Springs to L.A. and the University of California Los Angeles area.  The estimated travel time is one hour and 45 minutes from the Chevron station on Garnet Ave and North Indian Canyon in North Palm Springs to Union Station in Downtown L.A.  “We are so thrilled to resume service on the Palm Springs to LA relation This community gave us such a vibrant welcome and our passengers were so disappointed during that short interruption," said Pierre Gourdain The company has added 26 more routes to its network and will be maintaining its routes from Palm Springs to Tucson New destinations accessible from Flixbus stations in other Southern California transportation hubs include Bakersfield According to the company's Senior PR Manager Ryan Marquardt SIGN UP FOR FACEBOOK NEWS ALERTS: Message us here to get started More: This new bus will take you to L.A. in 2 hours. We took a ride to test the process More: Bus company Flixbus to resume Los Angeles to Palm Springs route after paperwork lapse A section of North Indian Canyon Drive in north Palm Springs reopened Thursday afternoon after being closed for nearly a week because of flooding that left mud and debris on the roadway the city warned people to drive with caution as there was still some water on the road.  The stretch from Sunrise Parkway to Garnet Avenue was initially closed Friday night amid a downpour that made that day the rainiest of the year so far in Palm Springs The closure cut off one of the main roadways  between Palm Springs and the freeway It regularly closes because of both wind and flooding The closure continued through the week as city crews worked to remove debris carried by the water onto the road The San Jacinto Mountains continued to receive rain through the start of this week and water on the roadway remained an issue Videos posted by the city on Tuesday and Wednesday showed a steady flow of water on the road which was also depositing new sand and mud Authorities today identified an 18-year-old man as a fourth suspect in the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man in North Palm Springs earlier this year was arrested Friday in the 74200 block of Erin Street on suspicion of murder The other suspects, according to court records, are: Aisa Kirk Bailey, 19, arrested on May 19, and North Palm Springs residents Mark Brian Barneck, 67, and his son Cody Barneck, 33, who were arrested May 17 in Desert Hot Springs The first three suspects were charged in May with one felony count of murder and face a sentence enhancing allegation of discharging a firearm causing great bodily injury Cody Barneck faces an additional felony count of being a convicted felon and narcotic addict in possession of a firearm as well as a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a firearm during the commission of murder All suspects pleaded not guilty to their respective charges and denied the allegations at the Larson Justice Center in Indio Their next court appearance will be Wednesday Deputies from the Palm Desert sheriff's station responded about 5 a.m May 16 to a report of a shooting in the 64000 block of 16th Avenue Ed Baeza of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Abshear of North Palm Springs suffering from gunshot wounds "Deputies administered first aid and summoned for medical aid," Baeza said in a statement The Barnecks and Bailey were booked into the John J A three-alarm fire at a condo complex in north Palm Springs has rendered 12 of the units "a complete loss," a Palm Springs Fire Battalion Chief said Sunday morning.  Firefighters responded to the structure fire at a two-story building on the south side of the Palm Springs Villas 1 complex around 9:30 a.m Palm Springs Fire Department Public Information Officer Nathan Gunkel said several residents were evacuated and one with minor injuries declined to be transported to the hospital.  Palm Springs Fire Battalion Chief Matthew MacLean said that firefighters were currently in the mop-up phase in which they attempt to make sure that "everything is out."  they are pulling the walls and the ceiling apart to make sure we don't have any fire hidden in the walls," he said. "We are trying to salvage as much of the material in the units as we can He said they would soon be starting the investigation to determine how the fire started a process which would involve breaking down the scene getting statements from residents and putting all the information together to determine the cause of the fire.  MacLean also confirmed that 12 condo units "There's six units on the second floor that are a complete loss the roofs burned off and there is extensive fire damage in the attic," he said "And then there are six units on the first floor with extensive water damage that are a complete loss." He said the blaze was a three-alarm fire although part of the third alarm was canceled soon after it was called A three-alarm fire means that around 15 engines and their accompanying firefighters responded to the scene Cal Fire and Cathedral City sent engines and firefighters when the additional alarms were called.  who lives in a unit on the bottom floor of the building said he had just woken up and was washing dishes when scalding hot water came pouring out of the faucet smoke came billowing out of the ceiling,” he said “And I was just like 'I don’t have time to grab anything I have to get out of here.' It happened really fast.” which he just purchased in December, soon was totally flooded with water.  "When they [the firefighters] opened the front door water came rushing out and my shoes came floating out the front door," he said "So mine had total massive water and smoke damage." MacRae added that his and several other apartments were filled with black smoke While the whole situation was "a shock," MacRae said he was able to salvage some of his belongings along with paperwork that would allow him to call his insurance company He's planning to stay with family in Indio for the foreseeable future they had difficulty locating the fire in the building because of the high winds. North Gene Autry Trail and North Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs remained closed through the washes Sunday afternoon due to blowing sand.  a lot of times it'll keep the smoke down and it's very difficult to locate the fire," he said "Once we did locate it in the second floor and the guys put holes in the roof then we had fire coming through their ventilation holes." He added that it was too early to make any assumptions about where the fire started.  Palm Springs Homeowners Association members were alerted of the incident by email Sunday residents were told that the HOA's insurance company has been notified community association manager for Desert Management confirmed the cause of the fire is still unknown The email also encouraged residents who have been displaced to contact the Red Cross Desert Sun features editor Niki Kottmann contributed to this report.  The City of Palm Springs has sent College of the Desert a $5.7 million offer to purchase just under 120 acres of land in the city's northern end once slated to become COD's west valley campus The condition: that COD agree to build the campus at its new planned location and do so at the scope originally proposed The Desert Sun reported in December that COD had entered into an agreement to sell the north Palm Springs land to Watermarke Homes Watermarke has said it wants to build nearly 500 single-family homes and more than 350 condos on the site but the city has not agreed to rezone the property to permit that.  the city is proposing to buy the land outright and proceed with its own plans of "advancing social equity in North Palm Springs," City Attorney Jeffrey Ballinger wrote in a letter dated Wednesday and announced by the city More: College of the Desert agrees to partial attorney conflict waiver with Palm Springs “In the interest of fairness to residents living in the northern part of the city who were promised a new college campus it is important that the North End property be returned to the City of Palm Springs and be used for their benefit,” Mayor Lisa Middleton said in a statement released by the city COD spokesperson Nicholas Robles said the soonest the board of trustees could discuss this offer is at its next scheduled meeting Aug. 19 but he did not know whether the issue will be on the agenda.  the city originally purchased the land from the Department of the Interior for $2.1 million, then transferred it to COD in 2010 at no cost with the intent that COD build a campus there Palm Springs taxpayers will have effectively paid nearly $8 million for land valued at less than $6 million and waited over 12 years for nothing to be developed there The city said COD got the land for free with an obligation to build a campus for at least 10,000 full-time equivalent students However, COD had less than 9,000 full-time equivalent students across all its campuses and programs in 2020-21, according to college data.  plans for a campus at the site in northern Palm Springs fell through several years after COD acquired the land when Southern California Edison pulled out of a partnership with the college to use about half of the property for a solar park according to then-college Superintendent/President Joel Kinnamon Strings attachedThe city's offer to purchase the land is contingent on several factors including COD agreeing to develop a west valley campus at the former mall site off East Tahquitz Canyon Way which the college purchased for $22 million in 2018 That campus must include a culinary and hospitality program and a scope that is approximately $345 million Ballinger said the city would not be willing to remove any deed restrictions hovering over COD's prospective deal with Watermarke unless the college met the same stipulations attached to this offer Since taking office last summer, COD Superintendent/President Martha Garcia has been hesitant to commit to specific plans for a campus at the site of the old mall saying she is waiting to review more data before proceeding with or changing plans made before the pandemic.  Robles said on Wednesday, "College of the Desert maintains its commitment to building the Palm Springs Development Project." Previous work by Desert Sun staff writer Paul Albani-Burgio was used in this report Jonathan Horwitz covers education for The Desert Sun Reach him at jonathan.horwitz@desertsun.com or @Writes_Jonathan Home + Design, Real Estate by Lawrence Karol | Dec 22 It takes a bit of imagination to see how more than 100 acres of land can be turned into a homebuyer’s paradise But creating just such a vision is exactly what Freehold Communities a master-planned community developer headquartered in Boston has been conjuring up in North Palm Springs Palm Springs Life previewed the development in 2017 when Freehold Communities had first begun to revive a prior residential project that was halted due to the economic downturn of 2008 • READ NEXT: The New Community of Miralon Are Transforming an Abandoned 97-acre Golf Course “We purchased Miralon in early 2016 and immediately began the process of replanning the site with an eye towards creating a broadly appealing environmentally conscious project,” says Freehold California Division President Brad Shuckhart Freehold explored several alternative uses for the land previously built as a golf course eventually settling on a series of resource-efficient olive orchards that shaded vistas interspersed with miles of hiking trails while also providing residents with useable olive oil pressed from the fruit grown onsite.” The 107-acre development is located north of San Rafael Drive and bordered to the west by Indian Canyon Drive The orchard and ornamental landscaping — part of over 90 acres of open space —have now been installed and The Club which is the centerpiece of the project’s amenity package Freehold has also chosen three homebuilders to develop the initial residential neighborhoods: Woodbridge Pacific Group “All three builders have a track record of delivering quality homes in the desert and beyond,” notes Shuckhart each of the initial builders shares a common vision for the project and is committed to making it the premier master-planned community in Palm Springs.” He adds that Freehold expects to welcome other guest builders to Miralon as the community progresses RENDERING COURTESY ROBERT HIDEY ARCHITECTS will include a fitness studio and homeowners will also enjoy Pilates sessions and outdoor yoga classes Buyers should be able to begin touring model homes in early 2020 and the project will be constructed in phases Initial home closings are expected in the first quarter of 2020 while the buildout — which will eventually be comprised of 1,150 units — is anticipated to occur over the next several years The majority of the lots at Miralon will accommodate optional pools but there will also be two large pools and an oversized hot tub at The Club “Miralon is envisioned as a resort-like community taking inspiration from the modernist traditions of Palm Springs,” says Shuckhart “The approved architectural guidelines reflect simple yet sophisticated designs often found in the work of the some of the city’s most celebrated midcentury architects.” The homes have also been designed with energy conservation in mind and each will include a standard rooftop solar system and passive shading solutions such as trees and significant overhangs Anticipated pricing for the homes is from the mid $500,000s to the $600,000s For more information, visit discovermiralon.com RENDERING COURTESY WOODBRIDGE PACIFIC GROUP The homes from Woodbridge Pacific Group will have between 2,029 to 2,809 square feet and up to three bedrooms with anticipated pricing from the mid $500,000s has chosen three homebuilders to develop the initial residential neighborhoods including Woodbridge Pacific Group who will construct 44 single-family homes A developer is eying a 5-acre lot off of North Palm Canyon Drive as the site of a possible new hotel.  Palm Springs Planning Commission last week discussed property owner Yuin Kim's proposal to construct a development consisting of 138 residential units as well as commercial space on the site which has sat vacant for years at 2230 North Palm Canyon Drive.  Documents filed with the city outline a proposal to build a two-story building with hotel check-in and other facilities plus a coffeeshop that would be converted to a bar at night, on the bottom floor Behind that structure would be eight two-story buildings each with 16 housing units arranged around a central courtyard space with a pool.  Those documents discussed the possibility of using the units in the buildings surrounding the courtyard as residential buildings that could be rented on a short- or long-term basis.  the project architect, Lance O’Donnell said the current concept is for all of the units to be included in a hotel and added that they are in talks with a developer about running the property as such.  But he added that the units are being designed to condominium standards and they would want to maintain the ability to sell the individual buildings to new owners who could then rent out the units.  which was intended to provide a chance for the commission to ask questions about the current proposal for the developer to weigh as they decide whether to go forward with a formal development application.  but question hotel use During the meeting multiple commissioners praised aspects of the project The design seems to evoke Palm Springs' mid-century modern tradition with extensive use of glass and steel The buildings are designed to mimic the geography of the site by following and stepping with the slope The design also calls for several green spaces to be spaced around the property "This is the exact site plan the city's been crying out for this is what we need," Commissioner Michael Hirschbein said.  also expressed skepticism about moving forward with hotel use in the area given the number of stalled hotel projects around the city.  "We've seen very few hotels in the recent years be built and we've seen several fail," said Commission Chair Kathy Weremiuk Several commissioners said they would prefer to see the development incorporate longer-term rental housing Some also said they did not want to see the units used for short-term vacation rentals if the facility isn't operated as a hotel.  The developers are requesting a special zoning classification that would allow greater density for the project Weremiuk said she would only support that level of density if the project included at least some residential units although she said she said the prospect of a development there is attractive.  said that given the attractiveness of the design and proposal and the increasing difficulty of securing financing in the current economic climate the city should look to greenlight the project regardless of whether it is used as a hotel or for short- or long-term rentals.   "My feeling is we give him the most flexibility in terms of sales and planned or length of rentals that would allow him to go forward with this project because regardless of its overnight or two weeks or six months or a year it's a great project and I want to see this project move forward," he said.   Follow him on Twitter at @albaniburgiop and via email at paul.albani-burgio@desertsun.com.