Water pooled along the mostly dirt roads inside the mobile home park, mixing with waste from septic systems that regularly backed up. On wet mornings, parents loaded their children into cars and drove them through the contaminated mud to the front entrance so they could catch the school bus.

Summer brought a different hardship. In the Coachella Valley, afternoon temperatures often climb above 110 degrees. The park’s aging electrical system frequently failed, cutting power to older, poorly insulated mobile homes and leaving families without air conditioning. Rubi Castro, a mother of four, remembers placing her children in large buckets of cold water until the electricity came back on.

That chapter ended in late April, when Shady Lane reopened after a major rehabilitation.

The project, partly funded through a state program created to help restore California’s aging mobile home parks, replaced the park’s failing infrastructure. Shady Lane now has an upgraded electrical system capable of handling heavy air-conditioning use, new connections to local water and sewer service, paved roads and a shaded playground. Its 32 deteriorating mobile homes were replaced with new manufactured homes, and eight additional units were added.

Castro, speaking in June on a day when temperatures reached 113 degrees, said the heat has been intense since residents returned in April. But inside her new home, she said, the air conditioning has made life comfortable.

“It feels like we live in winter,” she said.

For the first time in years, she added, she is looking forward to the rain.

Shady Lane’s transformation under the ownership of the nonprofit Caritas Corporation is one of the first visible results of a broader overhaul inside California’s housing agency. In 2023, state officials reworked a little-used program that had been intended to provide financial help to struggling mobile home parks but had largely sat dormant for a decade because of a complicated application process and narrow eligibility rules.

The revamped effort, now known as the Manufactured Housing Opportunity and Revitalization program, or MORE, expanded the kinds of projects that could receive state help.

Shady Lane received $10.6 million through the program, in addition to funding from Riverside County and the city of Coachella. It was one of 28 parks awarded money and became the first rehabilitation project completed under the new version of the program. State housing officials say construction has started at 19 other mobile home parks.

In a state where affordable housing remains scarce and expensive to build, the completed project represents a rare success story. But it also highlights the scale of the challenge: California has thousands of older mobile home parks that provide some of the last relatively affordable housing options for low-income residents, and many need costly repairs.

According to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, the state has 4,635 mobile home parks with nearly half a million homes. Most units are occupied by their owners. Manufactured homes are generally far less expensive than similarly sized single-family homes or townhomes, making them a critical housing option for many Californians with limited incomes.

“While it is not as flashy or glamorous as a large, beautiful new rental apartment building, it is a vital source of affordable housing,” said Betsy McGovern-Garcia, vice president of Self-Help Enterprises, an affordable housing developer in the San Joaquin Valley that manages two mobile home parks.

Even with MORE funding, some projects remain delayed by permitting issues or have had to scale back because available funding is not enough to cover their original plans. Housing advocates say the nearly $140 million awarded to more than two dozen parks, covering more than 1,000 mobile homes, is likely only a fraction of what is needed statewide.

For now, there is no additional state money in sight.

The MORE program grew out of a bureaucratic overhaul of a 1980s state loan effort called the Mobilehome Park Resident Ownership Program. As the name suggested, the original program was designed to help mobile home owners, who typically own their homes but not the land underneath them, buy their parks and operate them as resident cooperatives. The program was later broadened to help nonprofits and local governments purchase parks.

After an early wave of acquisitions, however, the program fell into disuse. From 2013 to 2023, it issued only one loan despite having tens of millions of dollars available.

The 2023 overhaul expanded the program to address another urgent problem: the poor physical condition of many mobile home parks. Funds could now be used not only for purchases, but also for repairing and replacing park infrastructure and, in some cases, deteriorated homes. Private park owners became eligible to apply. The state simplified the application process and made loan terms more flexible, including the possibility that many loans could be forgiven.

Lawmakers also added $200 million in one-time funding through two budget bills.

“It better responds to the range of challenges facing park residents and owners,” said Brian Augusta, a housing policy lobbyist who supported the changes.

Roughly two-thirds of the money awarded through the program went to repair and rehabilitation projects.

Caritas Corporation had been the only organization to receive funding during the final decade of the old program. State housing officials encouraged the nonprofit to return that money and apply under the revamped program instead.

“It is an excellent program, much simpler,” said Tracy Bejotte, chief operating officer for Caritas. “They really got it organized.”

Bejotte said Shady Lane is evidence that the changes can work.

Residents agree the difference is dramatic.

“Before, it was a hard and dangerous place,” said Joel Beltran, who sells fruits and vegetables at a local store and lives in the park with his wife and five children. He remembers sparks coming from outlets in his former home.

“Today, it is like Disneyland,” he said.

The high cost of maintaining and repairing homes affects communities across the country, but California’s mobile home parks present a particularly difficult case. Residents are less likely to have the savings needed for repairs and less likely than traditional homeowners to rely on insurance or home-equity loans. Affordable insurance for manufactured housing can be difficult to find, and banks often do not view mobile homes as strong collateral.

The problem is especially acute for older units. Homes built before 1976, when stronger federal standards took effect, are more vulnerable to moisture, mold and fire damage. Many are poorly insulated, making them uncomfortable and potentially dangerous during extreme heat or cold.

Andrew Rumbach, a researcher at the Urban Institute who studies mobile home parks, said many pre-1976 units “probably are no longer fit to live in.” Those older homes are particularly common in California. Rumbach and his colleagues estimate that nearly 40% of the state’s mobile homes were built before the federal standards were adopted, one of the highest shares in the country.

Even when individual homes are in decent condition, the parks themselves often are not. Many were built in less desirable areas on the edges of cities and are more likely to lack reliable utility service. Increasingly, they also face wildfire risks. In many parks, sewer, water and electrical systems are owned and operated by the park owner.

“These systems are often run by whoever manages the park, which may be an absentee owner or a property manager,” said Gregory Pierce, a UCLA researcher who studies urban planning and water insecurity. “Even if they have the best intentions, that person may not be trained to operate a water system.”

While Shady Lane is largely complete, another project funded through MORE has moved slowly.

Buena Vista Mobile Home Park in Palo Alto, owned and managed by the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, received the largest rehabilitation award under the program: $24.6 million.

The money, awarded in winter 2023, was initially intended for a sweeping redevelopment. Older mobile homes would be replaced with new models, leaky gas lines and deteriorating roads would be upgraded, and the housing authority proposed a mid-sized apartment complex with a community center for renters in the park.

But in 2024, those plans were sharply reduced. Housing authority officials cited unexpected cost increases, inadequate funding, resident opposition and a state deadline requiring the mobile home renovation money to be spent by mid-2027. Under a revised plan released late last year, the work will focus only on shared infrastructure, including water, gas, electrical and sewer lines.

Residents of 49 homes were told they would be relocated during an estimated eight months of construction and then return to their existing homes. The move-out date was originally expected in February but has been delayed until September.

“It keeps getting pushed back again and again,” said Sabrina Ramirez, a child care worker who has lived at Buena Vista since 1999.

The uncertainty has been stressful, she said. But the summer delay has helped protect the dozens of outdoor plants she began cultivating during the pandemic, which now surround her 1960s-era home.

“My jungle is delighted,” Ramirez said. “I did not want to move them earlier in the year.”

She and other plant-loving residents have been working with neighbors outside the park to care for flowers, succulents and fruiting vines once construction begins.

The MORE program ultimately distributed $136 million in grants for repairs, replacements and acquisitions in 2023. It rejected applications seeking another $186 million.

That gap between requests and available funding reflects a deep need, but it may still understate the problem, said Kate Rose, deputy director of the Sacramento-based California Coalition for Rural Housing. Some park owners may not have known about the new program in time to apply. Others, particularly small family owners, may not have had the capacity to complete applications before the deadline.

For projects that were not selected, or that never applied, there is no clear source of future help. Most of the money came from one-time state budget allocations, and California’s tight budget for the coming year includes no new funding for the program. The remaining money came from a special fund supported by mobile home park permit fees. According to the latest state figures, that fund had $27 million and has grown by less than 0.5% over the past two years.

Rose described that amount as insignificant compared with statewide need and not enough to support another major round of funding.

That leaves few options for owners trying to stabilize older mobile home communities.

When Self-Help Enterprises acquired La Hacienda Mobile Home Park in Fresno, McGovern-Garcia said, the nonprofit did not have a long-term revitalization plan.

“We just knew there had to be an intervention,” she said.

After years of legal disputes and conflict between residents and the previous owner, the park was in poor condition. All but one of the homes were built before 1980, McGovern-Garcia said. Nearly two dozen were abandoned and boarded up. Most had moisture damage and mold.

Self-Help applied for a $3.7 million improvement grant with the hope of offering homeowners low-cost or deferred-interest loans to replace their homes. The application was not funded.

“It would have completely changed the trajectory of the community,” McGovern-Garcia said. “It is like getting the golden ticket in the mobile home world.”

Original source: CalMatters

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“Live music nourishes your soul and makes you feel truly alive,” says Chris Bro, host of the “Next” radio show in Maryland and a longtime fan of music festivals.

Making the most of the experience also means planning ahead for potential hazards like heat, dehydration and more, say regular festivalgoers and the medical pros who care for them.

The good news is music festivals are safer than ever, thanks to increased focus on on-site medical staff and equipment, says Matt Friedman, national medical director at CrowdRx, which provides medical care at over 20 major music festivals around the country each year.

Different festivals, different risks

Different types of festivals tend to have different types of medical emergencies, Friedman says. Much depends on the type of music, the length of the festival and the heat.

“Jazz music festivals tend have a low medical-usage rate, whereas a heavy metal event will have more blunt traumas from mosh pits and alcohol-related incidents,” he says.

Electronic dance music festivals tend to have friendly crowds, some of whom “occasionally overindulge or make poor decisions regarding stimulant drugs,” Friedman says. Classical music festivals, meanwhile, tend to have more cardiac events, given the older average age of attendees.

“You want to have fun, but it’s really important to stay aware,” says Armelle Gloaguen, a musician who attended classic festivals like Clearwater, founded by Pete Seeger, and Woodstock ’94.

“Be there for the music, not the drugs and alcohol, if you want to remember any of it. Don’t accept food or drinks from strangers, and be aware of your limits,” advises Gloaguen, who owns “Armelle for Kids,” which seeks to bridge cultures through music.

Know the rules, and download the app

Festivals’ rules vary, so before you head out, check the parking situation and the list of what you can bring.

For instance, Coachella, the annual festival in Indio, California, doesn’t allow chairs, outside food or umbrellas. At Tanglewood, in western Massachusetts, attendees are welcome to bring chairs and picnics, and umbrellas are fine; they just can’t be over 6 feet across.

Download a festival’s app and bring a portable phone charger.

Once there, scope out the terrain. Keep an eye out for the nearest cooling station and medical tent as you figure out where to sit.

Handling the heat

“First and foremost, we see a lot of heat-related illnesses, since temperatures in the desert can get pretty high and rise quickly,” says Julie Puzzo, assistant medical director of the emergency department at JFK Memorial Hospital, near Coachella.

“We see everything from heat cramps to heat stroke, which can be life threatening,” she says.

Hydrate consistently with electrolyte-containing beverages, she says.

Wear layers, a hat and other protective clothing, and avoid excessive alcohol. Opt for non-aerosol sunscreen, since many festival venues ban aerosol sprays.

Festivals where heat is an issue are sometimes equipped with mobile cold-water immersion tanks to cool people down quickly, Friedman says.

At multiday festivals, malnutrition can also be an issue, he says. “People are running on adrenaline for the first two days, but by day three they realize they are dehydrated and exhausted and haven’t eaten nutritious food since they arrived, and this exacerbates any other conditions they might have.”

His top safety tip: Stick with your friends so you can watch out for one another.

Leave sandals, heels and flip-flops at home

Both doctors urge attendees to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, since attending a festival can involve more walking that you might expect. And it’s easy to happen upon small stones or other sharp objects on the grounds.

“Trips and falls are common, and we see a lot of sprains and foot contusions,” says Friedman.

Glasses, ear plugs, maybe an inhaler

For anyone susceptible to respiratory problems, it’s a good idea to bring a backup inhaler, since dust-filled wind gusts can exacerbate breathing issues, Puzzo says.

Eye problems like corneal abrasions are not uncommon at festivals, says Friedman, who recommends bringing large sunglasses or even goggles if it’s likely to be dusty.

Outdoor venues can get buggy, too, so consider insect repellent.

Protect your ears by not standing too close to speakers, and bring earplugs, says Greta Stamper, an audiologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

“It is also helpful to take listening pauses during festivals to allow your ears an opportunity to take a break. Having some quieter moments during the day can help your ears recover,” she says.

If you notice that your hearing is muffled or your ears start ringing, your ears are telling you it’s too loud, Stamper says.

And if you’re coming with kids, give them added protection with over-the-ear headphones, not just earplugs, Friedman says.

Pace yourself

“Musical festivals are a marathon, not a sprint, so be sensible and take care of yourself,” Friedman says.

As you kick back with friends, it’s easy to have a few drinks too many as the day wears on. Puzzo warns that drugs acquired at some big events might not contain what people think they do. This can be dangerous in any case, and is even more so if combined with extreme heat and alcohol.

Embrace the moment

Don’t forget, though, to find joy in the music and the scene.

Enjoy the unexpected, and making connections.

“If you want to talk to your favorite musician, the most meaningful thing you can do is to thank them and talk about a specific song you love and why,” says Gloaguen.

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Trump is slated to deliver remarks at 5 p.m. Oct. 12. The event takes place at Calhoun Ranch, 52995 Calhoun Street, Coachella.

During the rally, the former president is expected to paint a bleak picture for Golden State residents about their state, according to the narrative of an Oct. 7 news release from the Trump campaign.

Doors for the upcoming event open at 1 p.m., according to the campaign. General admission tickets are available here.

While Trump supporters will welcome the visit, some Coachella Valley leaders are not.

Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez released a statement Monday afternoon unfavorably comparing Trump’s planned rally to a 2020 primary campaign event held by Sen. Bernie Sanders, whom he said the city was “proud to welcome.”

“Trump’s attacks on immigrants, women, the LQBTQ community and the most vulnerable among us don’t align with the values of our community,” Hernandez said. “He has consistently expressed disdain for the type of diversity that helps define Coachella. We don’t know why Trump is visiting near Coachella, but we know he wasn’t invited by the people who live here. He ain’t like us.”

Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz announced his strong opposition to Trump’s planned visit.

“It’s truly appalling — and yet another demonstration of his cluelessness and ignorance — that Donald Trump would stage a rally in Coachella,” Ruiz said.

“Under a second Trump administration, there is literally no place in America that would be harmed more than the Coachella Valley,” Ruiz continued. “His proposed tariffs would cause another trade war, costing farmers and farmworkers hundreds of millions of dollars in exports and jeopardizing thousands of jobs. His hate-driven immigration policy would decimate the local workforce in agriculture, construction, and hospitality, severely harming families and businesses alike – including some of the businesses that support him. His ignorant opposition to clean energy would destroy local wind and solar businesses, as well as the emerging industries developing in the Salton Sea. And his repeated attempts to dismantle Obamacare would take away health care from thousands of local residents. Donald Trump — and his policies — are an affront to everything that makes the Coachella Valley a vibrant community.”

Coachella City Councilman Frank Figueroa, who Congressman Ruiz endorsed for mayor, echoed the Congressman’s remarks.

“I’m disappointed that Trump is bringing his brand of divisiveness to Coachella. Trump is a threat to our shared values, his policies would decimate Coachella and surrounding communities, and he is an affront to the diversity we have cultivated here. Hate has no home in Coachella,” Figueroa said.

Indio City Councilman Waymond Fermon agreed.

“It’s hard to imagine a politician who represents our communities and our values worse than Donald Trump. He is a threat to our needs and to democracy itself. I certainly will not be attending this rally, and I would discourage everyone else from attending as well,” Fermon said.

Trump was last in Southern California in mid-September, attending a fundraiser in Beverly Hills and holding a news conference at his golf resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. He was also in the area in June, again attending private fundraisers in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach.

Prior to that, he had not been in Southern California since Sept. 29-30, 2023, when he spoke at the California Republican Party Fall Convention in Anaheim and attended a fundraiser in Costa Mesa.

Trump’s son Eric headlined a May fundraiser in Temecula for the conservative Inland Empire Family PAC. Read more here.

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COACHELLA VALLEY, CA — An investigation into a 16-year-old boy’s slaying remains open after the child was found dead 12 months ago in Coachella.

With a year gone by, investigators are once again asking the public to provide any information that might lead to Joseph Aroz’s killer.

“Extensive investigative efforts have been made over the past year, but the suspect in this incident has not been identified,” the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.

At about 9:07 p.m. Aug. 20, 2023, Thermal Sheriff’s Station deputies were called to the 53500 block of Cesar Chavez Street. There they found Aroz. He had gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sheriff’s office has maintained that Aroz was murdered. A possible motive in the case has not been disclosed.

The slaying occurred amid Tropical Storm Hilary, when officials were scrambling to rescue Coachella Valley residents from significant flooding and provide resources to victims whose homes were inundated with mud and water. Many desert roads were closed due to flooding and damage.

In the days following his death, Aroz’s family spoke to local media.

According to a KESQ report, Aroz was gunned down just outside his family’s home. A neighbor heard gunshots, but a suspect was never found.

The boy was one of eight children in his family, the news outlet reported.

A GoFundMe page that was launched to help pay for Aroz’s memorial and funeral expenses includes photos of a boy with short brown hair and brown eyes.

“… he was only 16 years old,” the page reads. “Jojo was loved by all of us, by so many … our world will never be the same.”

Investigators continue to seek answers for the family.

“The Riverside Sheriff’s Office Central Homicide Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in solving this case,” the agency said Tuesday.

Anyone with information who can help identify the individual(s) responsible for Aroz’s killing is asked to contact Investigator D. Brown or Investigator V. Magana at 951-955-2777 or by email. Information can also be submitted through the Sheriff’s Office Online Tip Form.

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As over 200,000 people swarm Indio, CA for this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, top brands and labels will be looking to launch exciting new activations featuring world-class performers to take advantage of the fans, influencers, and high-profile celebrities visiting the festival. So if you’re looking to get in on the action, here’s a quick guide to the poolside dance parties and late-night fun keeping the party going throughout the weekend.

SOHO Desert House

Location: 84700 Avenue 58 Thermal, CA 92274

When: Friday, April 14 – Sunday, April 16 / 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Set in a desert oasis, SOHO House access will include unlimited food and drink, a mix of DJs and entertainment, alongside activations from featured partners – with a little something for everyone.

RSVP: $300-$700 Tickets/

Purchase: https://www.exploretock.com/sohodeserthouse/event/private/bc518033-0f95-4c6d-9832-1abfd2f6859c

Framework

Location: Ross Aviation – Thermal Airport, 86400 Lightning St., Thermal, 92274

When: Friday, April 14 – Sunday, April 16 at 10 p.m.

One of the hottest Coachella after-party tickets every year, Los Angeles’s pioneering underground party Framework in the Desert is returning to the epic active airport hangar Atlantic Aviation in Thermal, California. From April 14 – 16 2023, the likes of Jamie Jones, Pawsa, Adam Beyer b2b Maceo Plex, Gordo b2b Colyn, Camelphat b2b Carlita, Chris Lake b2b Fisher, DJ Tennis b2b Chloé Caillet and more

RSVP: Individual or three-day passes are available now from $55 / Purchase here: www.dayclub.ps/

Day Club Palm Springs

Location: Hilton Palm Springs, 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, 92262

When: Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16 / 12pm

Day Club celebrates the dance community with four days of poolside spinning and partying at the Hilton Hotel Palm Springs.

Weekend One Coachella After-Party

• Saturday, April 15: Vintage Culture, Dombresky, LP Giobbi & Friends

• Sunday, April 16: Sound Presents: Hot Since 82, Kyle Watson, Nora En Pure

Weekend Two Coachella After-Party

• Saturday, April 22: Two Friends, Łaszewo & Friends

• Sunday, April 23: SG Lewis (DJ Set), Elderbrook (DJ Set) & Friends

RSVP: Single-day GA tickets start at $30. 2-day weekend passes are available starting at $55. All events are 21+ and go on sale Friday, March 3 at 10 am PST. Passes, hotel packages, and more information are available at dayclub.ps.

NYLON/BDG House

Location: Private Estate

When: Friday, April 14

Presented by Samsung Galaxy, the NYLON after-hours event will beam guests to an extraterrestrial planet of pop culture to explore and discover experiences that champion freedom and expression — with a headlining set from Alesso, sponsored by Patrón, as well as a set with Carlita who will be joined by Diplo. The after-party event will bring together a curated guestlist of fashion, music and pop culture’s cool kids for a mind-blowing evening of music, art installations, and beyond. NYLON House is presented by Samsung Galaxy and in partnership with Toyota, Cheetos, Mugler, Got2b and SHEGLAM. While NYLON House will be an invite-only event, there will be a select number of VIP tables available for purchase through Wynn Nightlife — this special VIP area will be brought to life in partnership with PATRÓN EL ALTO.

RSVP: Invite only

ZOEasis

Location: Private Estate

When: Saturday, April 16 – 12pm

Returning for its seventh year, The Zoe Report and Rachel Zoe will host ZOEasis, a midday desert oasis of style and self-care on Saturday, April 15th. At ZOEasis, guests will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of programming moments focused on individuality, style, beauty, and wellness — creating the ultimate escape for festival-goers to refresh their mind and body as well as their festival beauty and fashion looks. To top it off, the multi-hyphenate DJ Pamela Tick will bring the vibes to the event as the exclusive act at ZOEasis. ZOEasis is presented in partnership with Sephora, European Wax Center, and Cotton.

RSVP: Invite Only

The Neon Carnival

The highly-anticipated return of The Neon Carnival star-studded Coachella after-party event returns this year with its iconic Ferris wheel, immersive amusement park, and killer DJ sets from DJ Ruckus, Kayper, and Mel Debarge. Levi’s and Don Julio come together as co-presenting sponsors for this event.

Location: Private Estate (to be shared with confirmed attendees)

When: Saturday, April 15 – 10pm.

RSVP: Invite Only

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CCAT Deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop at Dillon Road and Vista Del Norte.

A record check revealed the driver, identified as Eduardo Pantaleon, a 48-year-old resident of Coachella, had an outstanding felony arrest warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle.

Eduardo was detained and a search of his vehicle was conducted.

A loaded 9mm handgun and ammunition was located and seized.

Eduardo was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center in the city of Indio for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, convicted felon in possession of ammunition, carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle, and his felony warrant.

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Coachella is one of the biggest music events of the year, and Rolling Stone is back again to make its mark on the storied festival. In partnership with Meta, Rolling Stone Live is bringing the ultimate concert, lounge, and pool party experience, complete with unparalleled access to marquee performers and must-see up-and-comers.

From specialty cocktails to a stacked lineup featuring Gryffin, Blxst, James Hype, Grace McKagan, Carwash, and more, the ARRIVE Palm Springs will be the premier destination to celebrate music, fashion, tech, creators, and so much more throughout Coachella’s opening weekend.

Meta will have a substantial presence as the brand partners with Rolling Stone for the second iteration of the Creator House—a content creation hub that’ll sport a Reels Remix studio and demos of Meta hardware , including Meta Quest 2 VR headsets and Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses .

Sin City’s newest and largest hospitality destination, Resorts World Las Vegas and Zouk Group, will serve as the official hotel and nightlife partners for the latest iteration of Rolling Stone Live, presented by Meta.

Throughout the weekend’s festivities, partygoers will get to sample Ciroc’s latest offering, their all-new Vodka Spritz canned cocktails. Other libations will include a Matua Wine chill zone and a sampling station from Madre Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria, ensuring there’s a drink of choice available for everyone in attendance, no matter the palate.

ORIGIN is offering artists, creators, and attendees the unique opportunity to drop by their on-site studio and take part in the Origin Stories content series. Further, the water brand will offer a product sampling station, while elsewhere, Reign promises to keep the party going with a flowing supply of their assorted energy drinks. Of course, no poolside day party is complete without the refreshments, and Core Foods and Tractor Beverage Co. are up to the task.

Feeling spent after a day at the pool? We’ve got you covered! Curl up in the Lovesac StealthTech Lounge, where attendees can test the brand’s Sactionals StealthTech Sound + Charge Systemwhich provides hidden immersive surround sound, integrated wireless phone charging, and comfort that you won’t find in even the most lavish Palm Springs Airbnb. While some choose to lounge, the party’s tech enthusiasts can head over to the AbraConquer Crypto Cafe at Cartel Coffee, where they can access an array of surprise drops.

As if all that weren’t enough, partygoers will experience the iconic Lucky Brand with the launch of its Future Fantastic pop-up show that’s been carefully curated in partnership with Stoned Fox.

Looking to get in on the fun? Registration is open now, and you can RSVP to attend here. For the latest announcements and info on Rolling Stone Live presented by Meta, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We look forward to seeing you in sunny Palm Springs for a weekend you won’t want to miss!

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As manager of the tech firm Networks 2000, Matthew P. Hernandez controlled finances and was able to transfer company money to his personal accounts, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

He issued direct deposits from the company’s checking account to pay off personal credit card debt and used corporate credit cards to buy luxury items including a home gym, a $3,500 hot tub and a watch priced more than $1,000, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.

The scheme involved hundreds of transactions over seven years, prosecutors said.

Matthew P. Hernandez, 46, had pleaded guilty to wire fraud. He was sentenced on Friday.

The sentencing also ordered him to pay restitution of more than $356,600 to the San Diego-based company, the Times said.

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Daniel Alfonso Perez-Comunidad, 19, of Indio was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting, which occurred on the night of Jan. 28 on the 85000 block of Cairo Street.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the incident started when deputies attempted a traffic stop on Cesar Chavez Street and Avenue 52. When the vehicle stopped, Perez-Comunidad fled from deputies on foot. A deputy chased after Perez-Comunidad, going through a residential neighborhood.

Authorities said when the deputy was able to catch Perez-Comunidad, a physical confrontation ensued that led to shots being fired. Perez-Comunidad and the deputy were both struck by gunfire.

The deputy, who was only identified as a male, was shot twice, once in the leg and once in the chest. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment. The Sheriff’s Dept. credits the deputy wearing his ballistic vest for him avoiding any major injury.

The deputy was released from the hospital days later and is expected to make a full recovery. He will be placed on paid leave according to Department policy while the investigation is underway.

The driver of the involved vehicle was detained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. There was no word on what the original traffic enforcement stop was for.

An investigator from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office will lead the investigation, aided by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Force Investigations Detail. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Riverside County District Attorney Investigator Mario Moreno at 951-955-9470 or Riverside County Sheriff’s Investigator Dan Moody at 760-393-3525.

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On May 11, 2021, at 7:47 P.M., Thermal Station deputies responded to the 83-100 block of Alvarado Avenue, in Thermal, regarding a shooting.The passenger of a black Chevy Silverado was seen shooting at an occupied residence before fleeing the scene. The suspect vehicle was located in the city of Coachella and two occupants, one of them identified as Jorge Dominguez, 21 of Indio, and a 14-year-old male juvenile, were taken into custody. A loaded 9mm handgun along with spent shell casings were located in the vehicle and seized. The male juvenile was also a suspect in a second shooting which occurred on May 5th, 2021, on Alvarado Avenue.

Members of the Southern Coachella Valley Community Service District Team (SCVCSDT) and the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) served a search warrant in the 44-700 block of Palm Street, in the city of Indio, as a result of the incident. Additional evidence of the second shooting was located. Dominguez was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center, in the city of Indio, for shooting at an occupied dwelling, attempt homicide, and conspiracy. The 14-year-old male juvenile was booked at the Indio Juvenile Hall for shooting at an occupied dwelling, attempt homicide, and conspiracy.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Perez with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at (760)863-8990, or Crime Stoppers at (760)341-STOP (7867).

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