On Aug. 20, 2023, Tropical Storm Hilary wreaked havoc on the Panorama enclave in Cathedral City. A mud flow devastated the area, shuttering businesses and damaging homes for blocks.
The Weekly Independent Comics Page for April 18, 2024!
Topics tackled this week include missiles, masturbation laws, Joni Mitchell, Judy Blume—and more!
Civic Solutions: Cathedral City’s Dream Homes Park Will Be a Huge Boon to an Underserved Community
Ground was officially broken on the Dream Homes Park in early April, and it is slated to open in the spring of 2025.
Hiking With T: It’s a Great Time to Explore Joshua Tree National Park—Although You May Want to Save the Bouldering for Cooler Months
The wildflowers are peaking at Joshua Tree National Park, and it’s generally eight to 10 degrees cooler there than in Palm Springs.
Community Voices: Voters Must Demand Concrete Plans for Affordable Housing From Political Candidates
In this pivotal moment, as we evaluate political candidates and ballot measures, it’s imperative that we support concrete plans to address the housing crisis.
Another Video Game-Turned-TV Success: Amazon Prime’s ‘Fallout’ Is Consistently Intriguing
Fallout is bonkers fun, a stranger-than-all-hell take on a popular game. In a futuristic society after nuclear war, some “vault dwellers” live in an idealistic society that, of course, gets disrupted by raiders.
Dystopian Drama: ‘Civil War’ Is a Compelling Action Film That Feels Disturbingly Realistic
The timing of Civil War, released when the country is going a little crazy politically, makes the film feel less hypothetical and more possible.
An Origin Story: DET’s New ‘Sherlock Holmes Confidential’ Is a Well-Crafted yet Different Look at the Famous Detective
The play offers a different and surprising look at the famous Sherlock Holmes, who we all know as a sophisticated and brilliant problem-solver. Right? Well … maybe not.
CV History: A Look at the Lasting Valley Legacies of Three Famous Residents
Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Dinah Shore all became Coachella Valley icons via their charity, events and real estate.
Connection and Control: Dezart’s ‘Mr. Parker’ Is a Wonderful Exploration of Grief, Art and the Importance of Letting Go
Mr. Parker is an intense, intimate, three-person play that would not work without a trio of very strong actors. That is not a problem at Dezart Performs.