A little galaxy far, far away… meets the debate over surveillance cameras. 👀 A man dressed as Darth Vader spoke at a San Diego City Council meeting this week, telling members the emperor is a “fan of Flock,” the company behind license plate-reading cameras facing scrutiny across the country. The moment came as communities debate the balance between public safety, technology and privacy. #SanDiego #FlockCameras #LicensePlateReaders #Surveillance #Privacy #StarWars #DarthVader #California #LocalNews #NBCPalmSprings

From Jackie and Shadow to the next generation. Millions watched the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family. Now, following Jackie’s death, conservationists are working to protect and track the young eagles who could represent the future of the species. See the full story at NBCPalmSprings.com. #BaldEagles #BigBear #WildlifeConservation #NBCPalmSprings #southerncalifornia

The Palm Springs Police Department opened its doors to its surveillance center to give the public a firsthand look at how they use flock cameras across the city. After a look behind the scenes, we asked residents about their impression of the technology. Make sure to tune in to our 5 and 6 p.m newscast for all the details.

🌊 Southern California lifeguards are bracing for bigger surf, stronger currents and more people in the water as El Niño approaches. Newport Beach lifeguards say they’ve already responded to a record number of rescues this year — including 1,000 rescues in just seven days. Now, with warmer water and potentially larger swells ahead, they’re urging beachgoers to check conditions before getting in. ⚠️ Bigger waves can mean bigger risks, especially when rip currents are involved. Read the full story at NBCPalmSprings.com #ElNino #SouthernCalifornia #Lifeguards #NewportBeach #RipCurrents OceanSafety BeachSafety CoachellaValley NBCPalmSprings

Our Maria Noble Valdez visited the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory and spoke with event organizer, Eric Cunningham about the big ideas coming here on August 25th💡! Tune in at 5 and 6pm tonight to learn all about the event. #tedxtalks #ranchomirage #coachellavalley #760 #nbcpalmsprings

☕️ Social Time with Thalia & Jerry. Do you have an accent?

Today is the first day of the new school year for Desert Sands Unified School District, students and staff at Colonel Paige Mitchell Middle School in La Quinta sure brought the school spirit! Make sure to tune into our midday and evening newscasts as our @newsbyalondra shares the latest details on what’s new this year! 📚✏️

Watch The Roggin Report tonight at 6:30 for these and more topics. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

SOUND UP! A 100-year-old building in Portland is coming down — and demolition started with a bang. A controlled blast sent the building’s aging rooftop water tower crashing down in spectacular fashion. The structure was badly damaged by a recent fire, and crews are now beginning the process of dismantling it. Once demolition is complete, investigators will move in to determine what caused the fire. #Portland #Oregon #Demolition #WaterTower #ControlledDemolition #Fire #ViralVideo #News #CNN #NBCPalmSprings

National Thrift Shop Day is coming up, and vintage shoppers are showing us why secondhand shopping is more than just a trend. From vintage clothing and toys to home goods and vinyl records, shops like Ephemera Bazaar in Idyllwild are giving unique items a second life while helping keep clothing out of landfills. Plus, thrifting means you can find one-of-a-kind pieces while supporting local businesses and making a more sustainable choice. Treasure the past. Save the future. Watch the full story at NBCPalmSprings.com. #NationalThriftShopDay #ThriftShopping #VintageFashion #SustainableFashion #SecondhandShopping Thrifting Idyllwild CoachellaValley VintageShopping NBCPalmSprings