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Diane Keaton, beloved actress known for films like 'Annie Hall,' passed away at 79 due to pneumonia, with her family suggesting natural causes, though she suffered from a rare form of dementia. She spent her final months at the exclusive Smoke Tree Ranch in Palm Springs, a serene and nostalgic retreat fitting for her free-spirited life. Keaton's legacy as a classy and maverick star remains enduring.
Palm Springs initially faced opposition to wind turbines but has now embraced them as a vital part of its identity and renewable energy efforts.
A man accused of aiding in the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing has died in federal custody, with authorities linking him to the bombing and a related explosion, and revealing online radical ideologies and a connection to the suspect who detonated the bomb.
The FBI arrested Daniel Park at JFK Airport in connection with the May car bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic, which injured four and resulted in the death of the bomber, Guy Edward Bartkus. Park allegedly sent bomb ingredients to Bartkus, who carried out the attack, motivated by anti-natalist beliefs. The investigation revealed online discussions and experiments related to the bombing, and Park was detained after traveling to Europe.
Law enforcement is expected to announce the arrest of a suspect linked to the Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion, with the primary suspect, Guy Edward Bartkus, found dead at the scene; the suspect will appear in Brooklyn federal court before being transferred to California.
A police officer on a motorcycle crashed into bystanders during the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade, injuring ten people, including himself. The officer reportedly lost control while attempting a wheelie, causing the motorcycle to slide into the crowd. All injuries were non-life-threatening, and emergency responders at the parade assisted the injured. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
A motorcycle officer lost control and crashed into a crowd during the Festival of Lights Parade in Palm Springs, injuring ten people, including the officer. The incident occurred on Palm Canyon Drive, and all injuries are non-life-threatening. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause, with reports suggesting the officer was performing a wheelie. Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills expressed regret and promised an administrative investigation. Witnesses noted a lack of crowd control and barriers at the event.
The Palm Springs City Council has approved a $5.9 million reparations settlement for Black and Latino families whose homes were destroyed by the city 60 years ago to make way for commercial development. The settlement, which benefits around 1,200 people, includes cash payments, a commitment to establish a cultural healing center, and a public monument. Additionally, the city will invest $21 million in housing and economic development programs to address past discrimination. This decision follows a long campaign by former residents and their descendants for justice and acknowledgment of the racial trauma they endured.
The Palm Springs City Council has approved a $5.9 million settlement for Black and Latino families whose homes were destroyed during urban renewal projects in the 1950s and 1960s. The settlement compensates former Section 14 residents for lost property and includes initiatives to address economic disparities. The city will also create a day of remembrance and a monument for Section 14 residents. This decision follows years of discussions on reparations and aims to provide restorative justice for the affected families.
Palm Springs, California, is poised to approve a $27 million reparations settlement for Black and Latino families displaced from the Section 14 neighborhood in the 1960s. The agreement, which includes $5.9 million in direct compensation and additional funds for housing and community programs, follows a similar initiative in Evanston, Illinois, and reflects a broader push for reparations in California. The settlement, supported by Sen. Laphonza Butler, aims to address historical injustices despite being significantly lower than the $2 billion initially sought by the affected families.
Former residents of Section 14 in Palm Springs have reached a reparations settlement with the city. This agreement addresses the historical injustices faced by these residents, who were forcibly evicted from their homes in the 1950s and 1960s. The settlement aims to provide compensation and acknowledge the city's role in the displacement.
Kris Jenner hosted an extravagant Easter celebration for her family at her Palm Springs home, treating her six children and 13 grandchildren to custom chocolate eggs, Easter baskets, and a variety of activities including egg decorating, teacup terrarium making, and slime crafting. The family dined on dishes by their chef, Khristianne Uy, and the kids enjoyed an Easter egg hunt. The celebration featured matching outfits, formal Easter clothing, and blue pajamas with white bunnies. Kris spared no expense in creating a memorable Easter celebration for her loved ones.
A Palm Springs house sold for $1.3 million in April 2023 after zero days on the market, despite previously selling for $611,000 in 2021. The property, which had deteriorated since its previous sale, faced issues such as a green pool from algae and stolen pool equipment. The housing market in the area has seen an increase in such incidents, yet the property still managed to sell for a significantly higher price.
KGAY is a unique radio station in Palm Springs, California, specifically geared toward Gen X and older gay men, featuring a playlist of over 900 pop songs, disco anthems, and dance remixes from the ’70s to the latest releases. With call letters that cleverly reflect its target audience, KGAY is the only terrestrial radio station in America aimed at LGBTQ listeners and their allies, with gay personalities broadcasting in person. The station's programming primarily focuses on clubby queer music, excluding genres like rap and country, and is simulcast on FM and AM frequencies as well as available for global streaming.
Suzanne Somers' former Palm Springs estate, featuring a main house and four smaller villas, is back on the market for $8.95 million after being previously listed for $12.9 million. The 28-acre property, with seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, boasts 10 outdoor venues, hiking trails, a lagoon-style pool, and an outdoor living room. The estate, where Somers lived with her husband for over 40 years, also includes an open-air carriage, a 150-light outdoor display, and a two-room chef's kitchen.