Police Commander Ed Smith Has New Job
Whoever came up with that idea of Ed Smith going to work for Tony Clarke should get an award because Smith's public relations kept the music festival afloat.
Tag Archives: Music Festival
Mayor Parks Threatens Suit Against Music Festival Clarke
Desert Hot Springs Mayor Yvonne Parks threatens to sue Tony Clarke, the promoter of the defunct Music Festival that cost city $265,000. There's a problem with that.
More Money Lost
Local desert region businesses are discriminated against as Desert Hot Springs city finance director Jason Simpson gives away city money to a friend in Temecula. What seems like a conspiracy is a big...
City Manager Prepares Committee What to Say
“Election season is underway,” Daniels reminded them, then instructed Committee members to prepare answers for…
Pilgrimage to Mecca
It didn’t begin with a government handout subsidizing expenses but with the private enterprise and passion spearheaded by one local young man intent on creating a special and enduring event.
Led Zeppelin Comes to Desert
Desert Hot Springs Music Festival lands big name band. Charlie Sheen rumored to MC. Mayor Parks not in support of Smoke-out.
Another Promoter Scam
Just days prior to the event and after hundreds of tickets were sold, the Desert Valley Star discovered no performers were booked and some celebrities had never heard of Quintana or the event.
They Fired My Project Manager
The City terminated Green's employment while Daniels was "gone" in rehab for alcohol abuse.
Burnt Bridges
"My feeling was if the city was paying him a quarter million he was OK”
Barrett Issues Music Festival Warning
"...everything they say can be used by Tony against them for preventing him from doing what he has a contract to do.""
Baffled with Bullshit
Promoter Tony Clarke had canceled two previous council dates and on Tuesday made remarks of no substance to the council. Then Clarke rushed away when television and other news reporters sought answer...
DHS City Manager in Rehab
For Desert Hot Springs City Manager Rick Daniels, a highly public figure, a decision to enter a rehab facility for alcohol use comes with an added burden of being front page news.