Charles Dunn is a beloved member of the Palm Springs community, and important to history too. He worked for President John F. Kennedy’s administration and is the last surviving person aboard Air Force One on that fateful trip to Dallas. “I watched them load the casket, and that was really surreal, disbelief and sadness you […]
Most of the residents at the Western Village Mobile Home Park, just north of Palm Springs, have their gas services turned back on after three months without it. To fix the problem, management decided to convert the park to propane, but that has been a problem for residents who can’t afford to switch their appliances. […]
Homeowner’s associations have the right to control anything from community landscapes to paint color. But as one Palm Desert homeowner discovered, they can also foreclose your home. Brenda Dally says she was surprised to learn that her house has been sold, and she must move out in two days. “They are trying to take my […]
Residents of Sky Valley, an unincorporated part of Riverside County near Desert Hot Springs, are alarmed by the high percentage of sex offenders registered in their community. “For our area, it’s uneasy, I almost feel like we’re a dumping ground,” said Tabitha Davies, a Sky Valley resident. Recent county records show the unincorporated part of […]
A tax on a local restaurant bill sparks controversy in Palm Springs. Stout Burgers and Beers charges customers 3.5 percent to cover the cost of their staff’s healthcare, and the owner says it’s necessary. “This is a way for us to say hey, we are concerned about you, we want you to think about this […]
Diane Powell has lived in the Skys Haven senior mobile home community for seven years. Her scenic view could soon be blocked by a new housing proposal. “15 to 18 feet from the back wall of my house will be a 27 foot two story building with balconies,” said Powell. The 405 unit Marbella project […]
