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"Top Gun: Maverick" http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/gibson-gives-auction Gibson Gives --Purpose-Driven, Philanthropic Arm of Gibson-- Announces Auction Of Autographed, Limited-Edition Guitars: Angus Young AC/DC Autographed Gibson SG Standard Darius R http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/who-s-new-at-the-zoo Meet, Khonsu, the Waldrapp Ibis We are pleased to introduce you to the first Waldrapp ibis chick hatched at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in eight years! The Living Desert h http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/Consumer+Price+Index%2C+Riverside+Area+%E2%80%93+May+2022 Area prices were up 1.4 percent over the past two months, up 9.4 percent from a year ago. As measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), Prices in the Riverside area hav http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/legendary-vietnamese-singer-l-quy-n-to-perform-at-morongo The renowned international songwriter will perform her greatest hits in the Morongo Grand Ballroom on July 17. 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A new report shows nearly a third of Americans wait until the last minute t http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/glow-in-the-park-a-spring-lantern-festival Get ready for The Living Desert's brand-new and larger-than-life illuminated experience.This extraordinary nighttime event will feature intricate, immersive, and truly awe-inspiring animal and nature- http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/coachella-valley-history-museum-offers-coachella-stagecoach-vip-passes-in-silent-auction INDIO, California History buffs can make some history of their own. They support preserving the valley's story by participating in the Coachella Valley History Museum's silent auction of VIP passe. I http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/el-paseo-shopping-district-presents-a-plethora-of-events-throughout-march PALM DESERT, Calif. El Paseo Shopping District is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of events taking place this month. From the famed Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food Wine Festival at http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/a-valentine-wish-can-feds-pledge-their-love-to-the-earth By Suzanne Potter/PNS Climate advocates want policymakers to show the planet some love this Valentine's Day. More than 450 local lawmakers from the nonprofit group Elected Officials to Protect Ameri http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/new-report-shows-loss-of-12-326-jobs-in-riverside-san-bernardino-and-ontario-region By Mike Patel, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse Supporter, Located in Riverside First, it was the coronavirus that crushed small businesses. Then, it was the supply chain disruption and inflation. Ad http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/report-heart-and-dementia-risk-factors-overlap By Mike Moen/PNS During February, Americans are urged to pay closer attention to their heart health. 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Consumer prices in the US made the most significant year-to-year jump since 1982, the latest sign that rising inflati http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/california-asks-sick-healthcare-staff-to-come-to-work The new guidance comes after the state issued a wide-ranging vaccine mandate Less than a month after issuing a strict vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, the California Department of Public hea http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/us-professors-blast-efforts-to-abolish-advanced-math-in-schools-to-level-playing-field Hundreds of American college professors have signed an open letter criticizing the campaign to get rid of advanced mathematics in schools, as activists attempt to create more equality by reducing stud http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/blm-initiates-seasonal-fire-target-shooting-restrictions-in-california-desert-district PALM SPRINGS, Calif. The Bureau of Land Management has elevated seasonal fire restrictions effective May 6 for BLM California Desert District managed public lands within Los Angeles, Orange, San Bern http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/the-de-finance-revolution By Janice Gough - The usage of Bitcoin (typically decentralized digital money designed to be used over the internet. It is near all-time highs, with 24-hour transaction volumes hovering around levels http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/why-should-you-invest-in-bitcoin By 'JustTheFactsMax' While there are many reasons to invest in Bitcoin, the biggest question is: why should you? Cryptocurrency is a high-risk investment, and most people do not understand it. If http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/how-to-change-your-name-legally-in-california A name change is a legal process of adopting a new name different from the one you are currently using. People change their names when they want to change their social security number, home address, o http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/why-is-the-delta-version-of-covid-19-so-dangerous A recent study published in the journal PLOS One shows that a vaccine against COVID-19 could save lives. The disease is spread by direct contact between people and is also highly infectious. It can be http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/germany-sets-grim-covid-record-eyes-new-curbs For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the number of new daily Covid cases in Germany has exceeded 60,000, according to the country's disease control and prevention agency, the Robert Koc http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/ca-s-latinx-college-students-make-big-gains-yet-inequities-persist SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Latinx college students in California made significant gains pre-pandemic - with jumps in college attendance and completion - but a new report says big gaps remain between white a http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/2022-special-olympics-usa-games-selects-artist-to-create-and-bring-inspiring-cauldron-design-to-life-for-opening-ceremony ORLANDO, Fla., Today, the2022 Special Olympics USA Games, presented by Jersey Mike's Subs, names Donald Gialanella, the USA Games Cauldron Arts Project winner. Donald will design and produce an origin http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/what-you-didn-t-know-about-the-beatles-final-days-together Whether you're a Beatlemaniac or a more casual fan, you likely have an opinion about the band's final days together and their eventual breakup. However, a brand-new book may challenge everything you http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/death-toll-grows-in-astroworld-festival-stampede The stampede at last Friday's Astroworld festival has claimed another victim, a 22-year-old student from Texas who has died of her injuries. Rapper Travis Scott, who produced the event, has urged vict http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/advocates-for-older-americans-promote-aca-open-enrollment By Suzanne Potter/PNS SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Now is the time to sign up for health insurance or hunt for a better deal, as this year's CoveredCA's open-enrollment period runs now through Jan. 31.Group http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/the-buffett-rule Let's see what people's pressure all is about. Salary of retired US Presidents. . . . . .. . . . . .. $180,000 FOR LIFE. Salary of House/Senate members. . . . . . . . . $174,000 FOR LIFE. This is http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/report-calls-for-one-system-approach-to-link-education-careers By Suzanne Potter/PNS SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The U.S. does a poor job of steering students toward good jobs, according to a new study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workfor http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/sacrificing-efficiency-science-and-multilateralism-for-virtue-signaling-the-perils-of-the-biden-wto-waiver By Mark CohenThe Biden administration wants to improve America's international reputation. That's why it endorsed a proposal before the World Trade Organization to waive all intellectual property righ http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/moms-pull-out-of-pandemic-with-guaranteed-income-program By Katie Fleischer forMs. Magazine.Broadcast version by Lily Bhlke for West Virginia News Service reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service Collaboration COVID-19 and the unprecedented econo http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/dhs-eagles-football-scores-big-local-businessman-honored By Jackie Devereaux Desert Hot Springs, Calif. - The Desert Hot Springs Eagles Football league scored big this pastyear whena localbusinessmandonateda substantial amount of moneyto the league.To ackn http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/ca-s-higher-ed-reforms-push-transfer-barriers-aside SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Community college students in California are being encouraged to take a closer look at their education plans, to see if transferring to a state university makes sense, and new po http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-dog-for-your-family Adding a four-legged friend to the family is no small decision, and it's easy to get distracted by sweet eyes pleading to be taken home. However, becoming a dog parent is a significant commitment, so http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/modernism-week-fall-preview-2021 PALM SPRINGS, CA ModernismWeek's 2021 Fall Preview will take place October 14-17 at various locations in thePalm Springs area of Southern California. Many tours and events still havetickets available http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/calls-to-reconsider-police-in-schools-after-teen-shot-by-officer-likely-to-die LONG BEACH, Calif. - Mona Rodriguez, the teen mom shot by a school resource officer in Long Beach, is brain dead and is expected to be taken off life support. The officer, who fired at the car after R http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/lgbtq-groups-celebrate-reversal-of-transgender-ban-in-the-mili SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- LGBTQ+ groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's executive order reversing a Trump-era ban on transgender people in the military.The ban took effect in April 2019 and prevente http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/conservation-groups-celebrate-new-program-to-fund-desert-restoration By Suzanne Potter/PNS- JOSHUA TREE, Calif. -- Projects to protect the Mojave and Colorado Deserts stand to get a lot more funding, as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill creating the California Desert Co http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/state-eviction-moratorium-expires-today-rental-assistance-available By Suzanne Potter/PNS SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California's eviction moratorium expires today, and advocates for affordable housing are urging people to apply for help to stave off an avalanche of evict http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/antibiotic-development-subscribing-to-new-ideas By Francesca Tomasi, Kevin Ma, and Megan McCurryWith multiple highly effective vaccines against COVID-19, we have begun to round a corner on the current pandemic. But another crisis looms.Bacteria and http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/dhs-cleanup (Desert Hot Springs, CA) - The Desert Hot Springs Cleanup Committee held its third event on Saturday, July 24th, at a vacant property located next to the DHS Animal Hospital starting at 6:00 p.m. " http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/60 The Norwegian government has claimed that Chinese hackers were responsible for a cyberattack on the country's parliament in March this year and called on Beijing to tackle and prevent such "malicious" http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/coachella-valley-improv-comedy-festival-celebrates-its-5th-year-by-moving-into-cvrep-and-welcoming-back-tom-dreesen The Coachella Valley Improv/Comedy Festival celebrates its 5th and most exciting year by moving into Coachella Valley Repertory's newly renovated state-of-the-art theater, located at 68510 East Palm C http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/lawmakers-urged-to-make-gun-safety-a-priority By Lily Bohlke - June 4, 2021 Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and gun-safety advocates in Maine are urging the Legislature to take up bills they hope would reduce the impact of gu http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/vegas-is-back-destination-will-celebrate-with-independence-day-fireworks-and-the-return-of-live-entertainment LAS VEGAS, -- Todeclarethat the "EntertainmentCapital of the World" is completely reopened,Las Vegaswill throw an epicFourthof July fireworkscelebration that will show the world that Vegas is back. Th http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/ca-civil-rights-groups-breathe-easier-after-chauvin-guilty-verdict SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California civil-rights groups say they were relieved to hear the three guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial on Tuesday, and they're vowing to continue the fight for racial http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/california-s-mccloud-river-among-most-endangered-in-u-s By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service - CA - Producer,Contact REDDING, Calif. - The 2021 top 10 list of America's "Most Endangered Rivers" is out - and the McCloud River in Shasta County is number s http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/sunnylands-extends-its-condolences-to-the-royal-family-on-the-death-of-prince-philip RANCHO MIRAGE, CA The trustees, president, and staff of The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands extend their deepest condolences to the royal familyand the United Kingdom citizens on Prince's dea http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/dodgeball-thunderdome-champion-and-los-angeles-drag-pickelsstar-pickle-to-join-all-new-cathedral-city-lgbtqa-club-one-eleven-bar-for-ongoing-live-singing-cabaret-show When: Opens May 2nd at 7 pm, Performances on May 16th, May 29th and May 30th Reservations Available at info@oneelevenbar.com or by calling 760.537.3111 What: The new One Eleven Bar (formerly long-r http://desertlocalnews.com/blog/due-to-covid-emergency-financial-planning-is-changing By Janice Gough: Liquid assets are a major component of a healthy financial plan. 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