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Desert Hot Springs facing bankruptcy with $3 million defecit
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Nov 12, 2013
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Desert Hot Springs facing bankruptcy with $3 million defecit
The Coachella Valley town of Desert Hot Springs is running a deficit of more than $3 million, or about 20 percent of its total revenue. Among the solutions are to declare municipal bankruptcy, or dis-incorporate the town, which is home to about 25,000 people.
Guests relax poolside at We Care spa and Resort May 18, 2002 in Desert Hot Springs, CA. In an area that boasts a large number of spas and resorts, the 17-year-old We Care spa offers a holistic health alternative.
Guests relax poolside at We Care spa and Resort May 18, 2002 in Desert Hot Springs, CA. In an area that boasts a large number of spas and resorts, the 17-year-old We Care spa offers a holistic health alternative.
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The Coachella Valley town of Desert Hot Springs is running a deficit of more than $3 million, or about 20 percent of its total revenue. Among the solutions are to declare municipal bankruptcy, or dis-incorporate the town, which is home to about 25,000 people.

The Coachella Valley town of Desert Hot Springs is running a deficit of more than $3 million, or about 20 percent of its total revenue. Among the solutions are to declare municipal bankruptcy, or dis-incorporate the town, which is home to about 25,000 people.

Dave Nyczepir, a local reporter for The Desert Sun, joins the show to explain.