Renee Schiavone

Palm Springs

Managing Editor at Patch

Tweeting a little bit from my personal life and lots more about news :) Local Editor for http://t.co/nwqgyvT6rb

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Articles

Oregon Natural Desert Association

2 weeks ago | onda.org | Renee Schiavone

Author: Renee Schiavone | Published: April 24, 2025 | Category: ProfileThis article originally appeared in the Spring + Summer 2025 Desert RamblingsThe sharp and woody aroma of sagebrush, baked by the heat of the day, perfumes the air. Here in the high desert, it is so quiet you can hear the sun’s buzzing energy as it warms the air and births gusts of wind.
Large Police Presence In Beaumont Prompts Street Closure

4 weeks ago | patch.com | Renee Schiavone

BEAUMONT, CA — A large police presence was visible in Beaumont on Wednesday afternoon, as authorities appeared to be searching for someone. Multiple police and sheriff's vehicles were spotted at 4:50 p.m. along Beaumont Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, and the block was temporarily blocked from traffic, as a helicopter searched from above. The sheriff's gang task force was heading up the operation and Patch was told it was related to the search for a suspect out of Hemet.
Major Earthquake Shakes Southern California

1 month ago | patch.com | Renee Schiavone

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A major earthquake rattled Southern California on Monday morning. Initial reports had the quake measuring 6.0 magnitude, but the U.S.G.S. quickly downgraded to 5.2.It was centered near Julian, in San Diego County. This is a breaking news story. Refresh for the latest.
Val Kilmer, Beloved 'Top Gun,' 'Batman Forever' Star, Dies At 65

1 month ago | patch.com | Renee Schiavone

LOS ANGELES, CA — Val Kilmer, best known for his portrayals of Batman and Jim Morrison, died Tuesday in Los Angeles, his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, told The New York Times. He was 65. Kilmer's daughter told the publication the actor died of pneumonia. Kilmer was born in Los Angeles and shot to stardom in the 1990s with films such as "The Doors," "The Saint," and "Willow." This is a breaking news story. Refresh for the latest.
The Idea of Public Lands Needs No Defense, It Only Needs Defenders

1 month ago | onda.org | Renee Schiavone

Millions of acres of high desert public lands in central and eastern Oregon include some of the region’s most beloved areas like Steens Mountain, the Owyhee Canyonlands, the John Day River and Hart Mountain.
Seeing Conservation WorkCome to Life

1 month ago | onda.org | Renee Schiavone

Much of our plans for the Robinson Creek restoration project focus on influencing what is happening underground, in the hidden yet essential world beneath the stream called the “hyporheic zone.” When water from the stream infiltrates through porous sand and gravel in the stream bed and banks, it flows below and around the stream where it is cooled, lowering the temperature of the entire stream once this water is slowly released back into aboveground flows.
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Reported In CA, 20 Other States

2 months ago | patch.com | Renee Schiavone

38 people have been sickened and 11 have died in a listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplemental shakes. Cases have been reported in 21 states, including California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, and more. The affected shakes were sold primarily to long-term care facilities. Lyons Magnus LLC has voluntarily recalled the shakes, which were not available for retail sale. The company is headquarted in California, but the manufacturer for these products is out of Indiana.
Coming Up: 2025 Conservation Priorities

Jan 10, 2025 | onda.org | Renee Schiavone

Priorities and pathways to success in the year ahead. Oregon’s high desert features millions of acres of expansive sagebrush plains, emerald ribbons of streamside habitat, iconic mountain ranges, craggy canyons and a diversity of wildlife that depend on healthy, intact ecosystems to thrive. Building on our conservation achievements in 2024, Oregon Natural Desert Association has exceptional opportunities before us in 2025.
Birds of Malheur

Jan 8, 2025 | bendsource.com | Renee Schiavone

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Oregon Natural Desert Association

Jan 7, 2025 | onda.org | Renee Schiavone

Author: Renee Schiavone | Published: January 7, 2025 | Category: Where-ToThis article originally appeared in The Bulletin. A guide to observing migrating birds at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for first-time visitors. Few events will put you in touch with the rhythms of the natural world quite like watching an avian migration. In Oregon, we’re lucky to witness one of North American’s greatest animal migration paths right in our backyard.