The return of 320 acres, combined with 280 acres returned last April, brings the total amount to 600 acres of ancestral land once again in control of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
The local events aim to raise awareness and support for the foundation, which helps promote Tom of Finland’s artwork and supports erotic arts and LGBTQ artists worldwide.
A dramatic and unexpected decline in business, combined with rising rents and higher living costs (not to mention skyrocketing air conditioning bills) have local store owners and staff struggling.
The project, which has been in development and planning for seven years, will offer low barrier transitional housing with critical 'wrap around services' such as mental health support and job training.
In the third and final meeting of its type, residents expressed mixed reactions to proposed plans for Little Tuscany segment, citing safety concerns and traffic calming measures.
Courageous Resistance of the Desert focusing on helping former felons reclaim their voting rights through nonpartisan effort at local movie theater, elsewhere.
"It's not about making money. It's not about becoming millionaires. ... We just love what we do. And we want to be able to have a positive impact and be a positive influence in the community.”
