Daniel Simon, The Desert Sun

Daniel Simon

The Desert Sun

Palm Springs, CA, United States

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Past articles by Daniel:

Coronavirus: What we know about Coachella fest and other major Coachella Valley events

Here's what we know so far about the status of various events, including White Party and ANA Inspiration, in the Coachella Valley. → Read More

A day after visit to Palm Springs, President Trump says area's windmills 'look like hell'

In 2016, during a Herman Cain's radio show, then-candidate Trump referred to Palm Springs as a "poor man's version of Disneyland." → Read More

Sky Valley crash where vehicle went into tree leads to downed power lines near Dilllon Road

No one was transported to any of the local hospitals. → Read More

What we know about the vape pen illnesses (and death) in California

As this issue continues to unfold, here is what we know about vaping-related illnesses and deaths so far. → Read More

This is how Southern California’s latest earthquake was felt throughout Ridgecrest, Los Angeles, Las Vegas

A day after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Ridgecrest, California, another earthquake hit, this one registering as a 7.1. → Read More

Agua Caliente's Palm Springs arena plans stoke excitement among locals — and fears of overcrowded streets

Residents agree that plan for venue would bring more life to downtown Palm Springs thanks to NHL, Live Nation partnership. But traffic is a concern. → Read More

Save your pet: Heavy rain has led to increase in threatening plants and animals in the desert

I've seen more foxtails going to seed this year in the desert than the last ten summers combined. → Read More

Photos show dogs living in dilapidated Coachella home of suspected puppy dumper

Deborah Sue Culwell, 54, faces up to seven felony counts of animal cruelty. She's accused of dumping seven puppies in a trash bin outside a business. → Read More

Coachella is screening Rihanna's 'Guava Island.' You can stream it this weekend, too

Festival-goers can catch a screening of "Guava Island" in the car camping lot Friday evening. Or you can stream the movie from home. → Read More

How to watch Coachella and 'Guava Island,' featuring Rihanna, on your phone

Don't have hundreds of dollars to drop for Coachella tickets? Don't worry. Watch the fest from home for free. → Read More

Coachella 2019 tickets will be available for locals. Here's how you can get them

Once again, Coachella passes will be available for local residents. The process will be similar to last year's. → Read More

Tropical Storm Rosa's remnants threaten to dampen valley though Wednesday

A flash flood watch has been issued for Coachella Valley through Monday night. → Read More

Holy Fire map: Firefighters gain ground on 22,986-acre fire

The Holy Fire, a fast-moving wildfire that began in the Orange County mountains, has spread to Riverside County. → Read More

Stabbing at Palm Springs AM/PM sends two to hospital, suspect not caught

Palm Springs police are still searching for the suspect in the stabbing at the AM/PM gas station. → Read More

Fire breaks out at Stagecoach festival grounds

Two RVs were "fully-involved" in a fire on the campgrounds of the Stagecoach country music festival Friday afternoon, according to Tawny Cabral, public information officer for Riverside County Fire Department. → Read More

8 things to know about Trump's relationship with California

On Tuesday, President Trump will make his way to California. It'll be the first time he's visited the state since taking office more than a year ago. → Read More

8 things to know about Trump's relationship with California

On Tuesday, President Trump will make his way to California. It'll be the first time he's visited the state since taking office more than a year ago. → Read More

Trump, despite ongoing feud with California, has a unique connection with the state

He will spend Tuesday in a state where he's had a tenuous relationship. → Read More

Joshua Tree National Park entrance fees may soon increase by nearly 300 percent. Other parks on list, too

Citing a $11.3 billion maintenance backlog, the National Park Service announced a proposal to increase fees at 17 national parks. → Read More

Student gets sent home for being too 'busty' as girls around US fight 'sexist' school dress codes

How do dress code policies in the valley hold up against other schools? → Read More