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08/30/2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a new congressional map pushed by President Trump that could give Republicans five more US House seats. Democrats are challenging the map in court.

08/30/2025

The Roggin Report: Desert summers are scorching, but animals have evolved clever ways to beat the heat. At the zoo, warthogs wallow in mud, emus stretch and pant, giraffes use their spotted thermoregulation system, and vultures even employ unconventional cooling techniques. Zoo habitats are designed with shade, water features, and mud wallows to mimic natural environments, sometimes supplemented with misters or fans. Keepers monitor for heat stress, ensuring animal welfare. For humans, the zoo has built a special cooling area for visitors to escape the summer heat.

Desert summers are scorching, but animals have evolved clever ways to beat the heat. At the zoo, warthogs wallow in mud, emus stretch and pant, giraffes use their spotted thermoregulation system, and vultures even employ unconventional cooling techniques. Zoo habitats are designed with shade, water....

08/30/2025

Ukraine says its forces blew up two key Russian bridges in the Belgorod region using cheap drones to ignite stashes of mines hidden by Moscow’s troops. The strikes, carried out by Ukraine’s 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, highlight Kyiv’s resourceful tactics as the war grinds on.

08/30/2025

Highlights, interviews and updates from Week 2 of Friday Night Lights on NBC Palm Springs

08/30/2025

The Roggin Report: Cheetah cubs are being smuggled from Africa to the Middle East, where they are sold as exotic status-symbol pets. The process often involves killing the mother and transporting helpless cubs through black markets. Conservation groups, like the Cheetah Conservation Fund, work to rescue these animals, providing medical care and safe environments for them to grow and eventually be released. Staff from partnering organizations, including Alan’s team, travel to places like Somaliland to help save the cubs. While the cubs cannot return to the wild where they were taken, they are given a safe 2,000-acre compound to learn natural behaviors. Experts stress that this trade is fueled by human greed and that cheetahs make terrible pets.

Cheetah cubs are being smuggled from Africa to the Middle East, where they are sold as exotic status-symbol pets. The process often involves killing the mother and transporting helpless cubs through black markets. Conservation groups, like the Cheetah Conservation Fund, work to rescue these animals,...

08/30/2025

Domestic violence often leaves survivors—women, men, and children—terrified, isolated, and unsure of where to turn. In the Coachella Valley, Shelter From The Storm provides safety, healing, and hope. Executive Director Angelina Coe explains how the nonprofit supports survivors through confidential housing, counseling, and essential services, helping them rebuild their lives and achieve independence.

Domestic violence often leaves survivors—women, men, and children—terrified, isolated, and unsure of where to turn. In the Coachella Valley, Shelter From The Storm provides safety, healing, and hope. Executive Director Angelina Coe explains how the nonprofit supports survivors through confidenti...

08/30/2025

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS SCORES:

Rancho Mirage- 30
Coachella- 7

Xavier Prep- 31
Desert Hot Springs- 0

Palm Springs- 28
Grand Terrace- 21

Palm Desert- 14
Central- 33

San Bernardino- 0
Cathedral City- 6

Indio-0
Fullerton-50

La Quinta- 32
Yucca Valley- 14

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08/30/2025

The Cesar Chavez Library in Stockton is offering more than just books — families can now check out seeds to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers, helping address food insecurity in the community.

08/30/2025

The Roggin Report: A beloved segment is coming to an end as Chloe delivers her final “Superweather” on the station. Originally created to showcase her engaging personality, the feature quickly became a viewer favorite, blending humor, honesty, and spontaneity. From surf park forecasts to witty one-liners about desert heat, Chloe’s approach made weather memorable and fun. On her final night, she surprised anchor Fred by rushing into the studio during the tribute, showing the same energy that made her a standout. Chloe is now headed to San Diego, where her husband serves as a Marine, but leaves behind a legacy of connection and authenticity.

A beloved segment is coming to an end as Chloe delivers her final “Superweather” on the station. Originally created to showcase her engaging personality, the feature quickly became a viewer favorite, blending humor, honesty, and spontaneity. From surf park forecasts to witty one-liners about des...

08/30/2025

The Roggin Report: A growing number of parents are setting aside money to help their adult children, even after age 30. Rising costs for housing and education have made financial independence harder for younger generations, but experts warn that ongoing parental support could undermine self-sufficiency. Doug Baker believes parents should prioritize securing their own retirement before helping kids, suggesting any aid should have a set expiration date. Jamie Baker, however, argues that long-term support can rob children of independence and responsibility, pointing to her own upbringing where adult children were expected to support their parents—not the other way around.

A growing number of parents are setting aside money to help their adult children, even after age 30. Rising costs for housing and education have made financial independence harder for younger generations, but experts warn that ongoing parental support could undermine self-sufficiency. Doug Baker bel...

08/30/2025

The Roggin Report: Once a cornerstone of education, handwriting—especially cursive—is fading in the digital age. With typing, texting, and AI dominating communication, fewer people write by hand. Yet experts stress that handwriting strengthens memory, focus, and learning. Some schools are even reintroducing handwritten tests to counter AI cheating. Jamie Baker, who works as a chalk artist, laments the loss of cursive as an art form and urges its preservation. Meanwhile, Doug jokes that his own scrawl is barely legible, reflecting how signatures have lost their elegance in today’s tech-driven world.

Once a cornerstone of education, handwriting—especially cursive—is fading in the digital age. With typing, texting, and AI dominating communication, fewer people write by hand. Yet experts stress that handwriting strengthens memory, focus, and learning. Some schools are even reintroducing handwr...