Businessman

December 03
The Lawrence Crossley Effect
- Our Desert Past
Many roads in Palm Springs are named after famous celebrities from “Old Hollywood.” However, one pioneer and successful businessman made a great migration from New Orleans to Palm Springs in the 1920s. In doing that, he paved the way for dozens of marginalized families to live and prosper.

Tiani Jadulang
March 02March 02
Jack Welch, former GE CEO, dies at 84
- Entertainment
(CNN) — Jack Welch, who led General Electric through 20 years of its greatest financial success, has died. He was 84. Welch became CEO of GE in 1981 and led it until his retirement in 2001. “Today is a sad day for the entire GE family,” GE CEO Larry Culp said in a statement. “Jack […]
August 23August 23
David Koch, billionaire businessman and influential donor, dies
- Entertainment
Conservative billionaire David Koch, who became a household name through the policy and political empire he created with his older brother, Charles, has died. He was 79. Charles Koch, the CEO of the family’s industrial conglomerate Koch Industries, announced the death Friday. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my brother David. […]
May 21May 21
Pastor: Mental Illness Drove Man to Ram Car Into His Family
- Entertainment
A North Carolina businessman suffering from severe mental illness left a meal with his family, got into his sport utility vehicle and then drove at high speed into the restaurant, killing his daughter and daughter-in-law and critically injuring other relatives, his pastor said Monday. Roger Self had been treated for depression and anxiety that seemed […]