Desert Sun: Palm Springs
Men accused of killing convicted sex offender to stand trial
A self-avowed white supremacist and a reputed drug dealer accused of using California's Megan's Law registry to hunt down and kill a convicted sex offender must stand trial on felony charges, a judge ruled Monday.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100309/NEWS0802/3090312/1143/RSS27
9 Mar 2010 at 12:05pm
Board dicusses plans for gas refueling stop
The Palm Springs Architectural Advisory Committee reviewed plans Monday for what eventually could become a crucial liquified natural gas refueling stop for truck fleets hauling goods across state lines.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3080336/1143/RSS27
9 Mar 2010 at 4:23am
Alumni band to perform at school fundraiser
The Stan Kenton Alumni Band will perform a concert Wednesday as a fundraiser for the Palm Springs High School Music Department.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100309/NEWS04/3090322/1143/RSS27
8 Mar 2010 at 9:43pm
School employees finalist in county competition
Two Palm Springs Unified School District employees have been named finalists in the Riverside County employee of the year competition.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100309/NEWS04/3090313/1143/RSS27
8 Mar 2010 at 9:41pm
Assemblyman to meet with residents Saturday
Residents can voice their concerns about state issues to Assemblyman V. Manuel Pérez during a community coffee meeting Saturday.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100309/NEWS0301/3090323/1143/RSS27
8 Mar 2010 at 9:41pm
Let's stop fear-based behavior
It is a sad day for Palm Springs when the rodeo comes to our town.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100309/OPINION02/3080330/1143/RSS27
8 Mar 2010 at 4:59pm
Rodeos are brutal, archaic and abusive
This is brutal, archaic and abusive behavior. It objectifies these animals and they clearly are suffering. Who doesn't see that? It seems to be the whole point.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100309/OPINION02/3080329/1143/RSS27
8 Mar 2010 at 4:58pm
No compassion in roping a calf
It would be a horrible thing for the city of Palm Springs to promote a rodeo. Many times after a rodeo the abused animals end up in the slaughterhouse after multiple bruises, broken bones and lacerations.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100309/OPINION02/3080328/1143/RSS27
8 Mar 2010 at 4:57pm
Oscar party benefits AIDS program
Starlets wearing boas. Paparazzi flashing fake press passes. Rotating beacons skipping across the sky. Those were the trappings of the inaugural “Hollywood's Biggest Night” at Trio Restaurant in Palm Springs, where about 140 people watched the Academy Awards presentation and experienced the exci...
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080303/1143/RSS27
8 Mar 2010 at 6:27am
Play bingo for Save-a-Pet at weekly Palm Springs fundraisers
Bingo fans now have an opportunity each week to play the game to benefit animals. At 7 p.m. every Monday through April 26, Georgie's Alibi will host bingo fundraisers for Save-A-Pet. There's no fee to play, but donations are accepted for the no-kill shelter.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080310/1143/RSS27
7 Mar 2010 at 11:10pm
CannaHelp moves pot plants out of locked-down building
The plants cultivated by CannaHelp, the medical marijuana collective locked down Thursday by Palm Springs authorities due to code violations, have been moved to a facility in Lake Elsinore so they don't die, CannaHelp's owner said Friday.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060313/1143/RSS27
5 Mar 2010 at 9:29pm
Tomato prices spike following Florida frost
A frigid Florida winter is taking its toll on your sandwich. The Sunshine State is the main U.S. source for fresh winter tomatoes, and its growers lost about 70 percent of their crop during January's prolonged cold snap.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100306/BUSINESS06/3060309/1143/RSS27
5 Mar 2010 at 9:09pm
Building violations reason for raid of CannaHelp
Palm Springs police, fire and building officials on Thursday raided and locked down the medical marijuana collective CannaHelp days before its opening due to “significant building violations,” they said.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050312/1143/RSS27
5 Mar 2010 at 9:10am
Corporate Yard nearly complete
Indio's newest public facility is almost complete and expected to be fully operational early next month.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3040374/1143/RSS27
4 Mar 2010 at 4:56pm
Palm Springs sports roundup for March 5
Join the Desert Stahlight Ridazz, the Coachella Valley's bicycling and pedestrian advisory group, for monthly rides.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100305/SPORTS/3040345/1143/RSS27
4 Mar 2010 at 3:32pm
Hesperia Star: High Desert News
Commission to consider motocross proposal
The Hesperia Planning Commission will consider a proposal on Thursday that would keep open the motocross racetrack at U.S. Highway 395 near Main Street.
The proposed conditional use permit will reauthorize use of the facility. However, applicant CEMX...
http://www.hesperiastar.com/news/approved-3243-consider-motocross.html
8 Mar 2010 at 6:51pm
With one month to go before the Hesperia Relay For Life event at Hesperia Civic Plaza Park, the organizing committee is putting finishing touches on the schedule and looking for additional volunteers. Most importantly, committee chairwoman Tracy...
http://www.hesperiastar.com/news/hesperia-3242-committee-month.html
8 Mar 2010 at 6:46pm
Carri Dixon, a volunteer manager for hospice care specialist Odyssey Healthcare, recently asked Acacia?s Country Florist owner Jane Wolf about a possible floral promotion to benefit Relay for Life. ?I thought it?s a great idea,? Wolf...
http://www.hesperiastar.com/news/odyssey-3241-flower-acacia.html
8 Mar 2010 at 6:13pm
HUSD school police log - March 5, 2010
February 22 * Two female Hesperia Junior High School students were cited for fighting. February 25 * An unknown person committed petty theft at Sultana High School. February 26 * A male Sultana High School student was cited for fighting. February 27...
http://www.hesperiastar.com/articles/school-3240-high-cited.html
5 Mar 2010 at 2:06pm
Hesperia teachers took part in a statewide ?Day of Action? intended to call attention to state education budget cuts that have led many California public school districts to announce layoffs. The Hesperia Unified School District, the largest...
http://www.hesperiastar.com/news/teachers-3239-budget-took.html
4 Mar 2010 at 7:22pm
Board to consider expanding Topaz to K-8
Topaz Tigers who love their school may soon be able to stay there two more years. The Hesperia Unified School District school board is scheduled to vote on turning Topaz Preparatory Academy into a kindergarten through eighth grade "elemiddle" school....
http://www.hesperiastar.com/news/school-3238-students-topaz.html
4 Mar 2010 at 12:48pm
After 25 years in the same location, florist Jane Wolf has weathered competition up and down Main Street and across the Victor Valley. But now her quaint Acacia Country Florist shop in Hesperia is facing a new challenge from telemarketers peddling...
http://www.hesperiastar.com/news/wolf-3237-acacia-flowers.html
4 Mar 2010 at 11:31am
Child molester turns himself in
Authorities are searching for more victims of a child molester who turned himself into San Bernardino County Sheriff?s Victorville station deputies, officials said. Andrew Ojeda, 29, of Hesperia walked into the Victorville station Monday afternoon...
http://www.hesperiastar.com/news/child-3231-molester-victims.html
2 Mar 2010 at 4:48pm
Last Sunday afternoon, Eagles Aerie #4181 in Hesperia hosted a very special guest ? Grand Worthy President Mike Lagervall, the Fraternal Order of Eagles national leader. ?It helps inspire our membership,? State President Larry Lavender, a...
http://www.hesperiastar.com/news/hesperia-3230-aerie-very.html
1 Mar 2010 at 5:38pm
Investment Concepts, Inc., one of the most prolific apartment developers in the Victor Valley, on Tuesday celebrated the grand opening of The Villas at Hesperia. The Villas, which is located on C Avenue near Muscatel, features 154 attached family...
http://www.hesperiastar.com/news/investment-3229-concepts-villas.html
1 Mar 2010 at 5:22pm
Victorville Daily Press
Leading from the front
VICTORVILLE ? When Yolanda Gutierrez learned her son was gong to be inducted into the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club, she was proud but asked, ?Well, who?s Audie Murphy??
?Mom, you really need to get on the Internet and check out who this guy is....
http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/front-17853-leading-victorville.html
9 Mar 2010 at 7:14pm
Who is Audie Murphy?
He had several strikes against him: A junior high school education, being abandoned by his father and losing his mother at a young age.
But none of that stopped Audie Murphy from becoming the most decorated American soldier of World War II.
?It?s...
http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/murphy-17854-audie-school.html
9 Mar 2010 at 7:15pm
CHP tracks 6,000 DUI scofflaws
California Highway Patrol officials will seek out and serve 6,000 warrants statewide to people who have been charged with driving under the influence but failed to appear in court, authorities said.
Officers will actively seek out those with driving...
http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/officials-17851-warrants-california.html
9 Mar 2010 at 6:22pm
VICTORVILLE ? If necessity is indeed the mother of invention then the struggling economy has given the Mall of Victor Valley lots of time to flex its ingenuity. The economic downturn has hit retail especially hard, which is bad for everything else...
http://www.vvdailypress.com/articles/slight-17841-boosted-victorville.html
9 Mar 2010 at 5:34pm
Hazardous conditions lead to numerous crashes
There have been several crashes in the mountain communities due to icy road conditions and California Highway Patrol officials are warning motorists of strong winds through the Cajon Pass, authorities said. The most severe incident took place around...
http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/conditions-17838-crashes-reported.html
9 Mar 2010 at 3:07pm
VICTORVILLE ? An Apple Valley man who failed to return to court in January after being released pending sentencing for attempted murder was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison on Tuesday. Judge Eric M. Nakata released Justin Learmont, 27, on...
http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/victorville-17817-captured-fugitive.html
9 Mar 2010 at 12:29pm
Barstow News
BARSTOW ? Two young Barstow boys were honored recently for acting quickly during an emergency and dialing 911 when their great-grandmother had a heart attack in December 2009. Joseph Vanek, 6, and Jeremiah Vanek, 5, are credited with saving the...
http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/life-8045-local-barstow.html
9 Mar 2010 at 6:38pm
Barstow?s general fund revenue down $467,000
BARSTOW ? A decrease in the amount of sales tax revenue, code enforcement fines and other revenue sources has resulted in a projected $467,000 decrease in Barstow?s general fund, according to city officials. Barstow?s mid-year budget review...
http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/barstow-8044-general-revenue.html
9 Mar 2010 at 6:27pm
Owner of Desert Dispatch to leave bankruptcy
WILMINGTON, Del. ? A federal judge Tuesday approved Freedom Communication Inc.?s reorganization plan, giving a green light for the company to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of this month. The court action gets the Irvine, California-based...
http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/wilmington-8041-bankruptcy-desert.html
9 Mar 2010 at 2:29pm
Woman dies in highway crash
NEWBERRY SPRINGS ? A British woman died in a fatal crash Monday night on Interstate Highway 40 near Newberry Springs. According to California Highway Patrol reports, a 25-year-old woman from London was driving her mother, 53, east on I-40 in a...
http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/woman-8037-crash-dies.html
9 Mar 2010 at 11:16am
Some Northrop Grumman employees get layoff warning
FORT IRWIN ? Military contractor Northrop Grumman may lay off an unknown number of area employees, pending renewal of a contract. Some Northrop Grumman employees at the military installation were concerned when they received letters late last week...
http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/northrop-8034-employees-warning.html
8 Mar 2010 at 6:52pm
Barstow High ranks among state?s lowest-achieving schools, report says
BARSTOW ? Barstow High School ranks among the 188 lowest performing schools in the state, according to a new report released Monday by the California Department of Education. The report listed five percent of schools in the state and named Barstow...
http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/barstow-8033-ranks-achieving.html
8 Mar 2010 at 6:26pm
Disputed compost facility to go before state water board
VICTORVILLE ? The local water quality board Wednesday could issue one of the last permits Nursery Products needs before it can break ground on a sewage sludge composting facility near Hinkley. But the chairperson of a citizens-based group opposing...
http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/victorville-8032-board-water.html
8 Mar 2010 at 5:21pm
BARSTOW ? Despite attempting to minimize teacher layoffs with its retirement incentive this year, Barstow Unified School District?s Board of Trustees will decide on eliminating 32 teaching positions at its board meeting Tuesday. The bulk of the...
http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/teacher-8031-barstow-board.html
8 Mar 2010 at 4:36pm
Updated at 2:30 p.m. Barstow?s state senator stated that he was gay on a Bakersfield radio program Monday morning. Sen. Roy Ashburn, a Republican who represents State Senate District 18, made this statement days after being arrested for suspicion...
http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/sen-8030-ashburn-barstow.html
8 Mar 2010 at 2:05pm
BARSTOW ? Charolette Munday filled about five 32-gallon bins to the brim with plastic soft-drink bottles and aluminum soda cans collected from her work at EarthWize?s Barstow recycling kiosk Friday. As she handed her material to employee Chuck...
http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/relief-8023-barstow-bring.html
7 Mar 2010 at 11:35am
Topix: 29 Palms News
From the outside, with its broken or boarded windows and gaping holes in the wooden walls, it looked like any number of abandoned shacks in Wonder Valley, east of Twentynine Palms.
http://www.topix.net/city/twentynine-palms-ca/2010/03/environmental-art?fromrss=1
9 Mar 2010 at 7:04pm
Gallery supports artists, charities
A once-struggling art gallery reopened its doors in Cathedral City last month, and hopes to continue the resurgence tonight as one of its artists transforms Starbucks into an art gallery.
http://www.topix.net/city/twentynine-palms-ca/2010/03/gallery-supports-artists-charities?fromrss=1
7 Mar 2010 at 7:00pm
Twentynine Palms Marine Says He Didn't Arrange Rape
A marine from Twentynine Palms pleaded not guilty to arranging the rape of an ex-girlfriend over the internet.
http://www.topix.net/city/twentynine-palms-ca/2010/03/twentynine-palms-marine-says-he-didnt-arrange-rape?fromrss=1
5 Mar 2010 at 7:00pm
Dry Immersion events to feature desert-inspired art
For the last two years, artists from seven University of California campuses have traveled to the desert once a year as part of an ongoing art project looking at the relations between Southern California's deserts and the communities around them.
http://www.topix.net/city/twentynine-palms-ca/2010/03/dry-immersion-events-to-feature-desert-inspired-art?fromrss=1
5 Mar 2010 at 6:18am
http://www.topix.net/city/twentynine-palms-ca/2010/03/alleged-gv-bank-robber-arrested?fromrss=1
3 Mar 2010 at 6:09am
Hi Desert Star
Community, newspaper mourns Dave Miller
HEMET ? Dave Miller, recently retired sports editor and friend and mentor to hundreds in the Morongo Basin, died Friday evening in an area hospital hours after friends found him unresponsive in his home here. The news of his death saddened coaches, children and generations of community members wh...
http://www.hidesertstar.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b975603154e2273771093.txt
10 Mar 2010 at 2:30am
Wal-Mart settles lawsuits
YUCCA VALLEY ? Two environmental groups suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. settled this week, with the corporation agreeing to improve the energy efficiency of its planned Supercenter in Yucca Valley and donate money toward land conservation.
http://www.hidesertstar.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97565d2b956260823051.txt
10 Mar 2010 at 2:30am
Teen maimed by own bomb
JOSHUA TREE ? A homemade bomb blew the hand off a 17-year-old boy in the undeveloped area off Onaga Trail east of Quail Springs Road here Sunday afternoon.
http://www.hidesertstar.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97563d8c24d083453941.txt
10 Mar 2010 at 2:30am
Books at Amazon
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Star Walk: A Guide to the Palm Springs Walk of Stars |
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Palm Springs Confidential: Playground of the Stars List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $12.01 Average Rating:  |
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Lifting the screen of privacy, author Howard Johns invites the reader into the world that Hollywood's biggest stars have made their playground. He dishes all the dirt from Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra to Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon. |
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Palm Springs Babylon: Sizzling Stories From The Desert Playground Of The Stars List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $25.00 Average Rating: |
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Something about the slow-burning sun and the easy lifestyle of Hollywood's notorious desert haven has nurtured a scrumptious history of cardinal sins, both public and private. From philanthropists to actors-in-waiting, Ray Mungo's Palm Springs Babylon is the compilation of these burning secrets, complete with damning photographic evidence and merciless documentation... |
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Stars List Price: $17.95 Sale Price: $11.17 Average Rating:  |
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The rich, the glamorous, the powerful all come to STARS—to gossip, to make deals … and to indulge luxuriously in their most erotic fantasies. At the magnificent and secluded Palm Springs mountaintop resort, bodies—and souls—are offered up to save fragile careers … or are used to extract the final succulent and satisfying drops of sweet retribution... |
