Desert Sun, KPSP, KESQ: Palm Springs
Fire breaks out at Wyndham Hotel in Palm Springs
A fire broke out at the Wyndham Hotel, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, around 4 a.m., officials told the Desert Sun.[From MyDesert.com -]
15 May 2008 at 8:35am
Two men in jail after Palm Springs shooting
Two men remained jailed today in connection with a shooting at a Palm Springs apartment complex, police said.[From MyDesert.com -]
15 May 2008 at 8:27am
Book cites Angels' Vlad is the biggest free swinger
Historian and statistical guru Bill James in his latest book, "The Bill James Gold Mine, 2008," says Angel slugger Vladimir Guerrero swung at only 32 percent of pitches in the strike zone last year, lowest in the majors.[From MyDesert.com -]
15 May 2008 at 4:12am
High desert music fests kick off this weekend
Goldenvoice, promoter of the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, has packed up the stages, recycled the water bottles and high-tailed it out of the desert, minus one giant inflatable pig.[From MyDesert.com -]
15 May 2008 at 3:51am
High desert music fests
High desert music fests[From MyDesert.com -]
15 May 2008 at 3:50am
100-plus temps due this week
"Friday will probably be the first time we crack 100," said David Hauk, a forecaster for Accuweather. "Summer is coming."[From MyDesert.com -]
15 May 2008 at 3:32am
Letters to the Editor for Thursday, May 15, 2008
Our readers speak out on the issues...[From MyDesert.com -]
15 May 2008 at 3:11am
Parents of dead teen seek $5 million
The parents of a 13-year-old killed by a hit-and-run driver are seeking more than $5 million in damages from Desert Hot Springs as part of two separate claims filed against the city.[From MyDesert.com -]
15 May 2008 at 3:10am
Gallery: Juanes at Fantasy Springs
On Wednesday, international star Juanes performed at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio. Juanes is the stage name of Colombian rocker Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez.[From MyDesert.com -]
15 May 2008 at 1:14am
Colonel suggests using hackers' tool against them
Associated Press - May 15, 2008 1:34 AM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Hackers often harness the combined power of thousands of virus-infected personal computers to pump out spam e-mail or disable...[From KESQ - Home]
Magnitude-3.3 quakes strikes Central Coast
Associated Press - May 15, 2008 5:24 AM ET PASO ROBLES, Calif. (AP) - A light earthquake has struck the Central Coast, but there have been no reports of damage or injuries.[From KESQ - Home]
Four arrested in connection with credit union heist
Associated Press - May 15, 2008 8:14 AM ET BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - A glimpse of a license plate has four men who allegedly held up a credit union behind bars.[From KESQ - Home]
Teen accused of throwing fatal punch free on bail
Associated Press - May 15, 2008 8:34 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A San Carlos teen accused of throwing what turned into a fatal punch outside of a San Francisco Giants game has been released...[From KESQ - Home]
'Scrubs,' Ashton Kutcher-Produced Shows Added to ABC Lineup
ABC announced that its new programming offerings for the fall will be limited to a drama about a police detective transported back to 1973 and a game show produced by Ashton Kutcher, while the NBC comedy "Scrubs" will join its schedule in midseason. "Lost" and "Ugly Betty" are also making their returns.[From KESQ - Home]
No Threat Found in La Quinta Suspicious Package
An abandoned suitcase found in front of a bank in Old Town La Quinta posed no threats to the area after a bomb squad investigation, authorities said.[From KESQ - Home]
Hesperia Star: High Desert News
Mitzelfelt: Victor Valley has retail deficit : Local News
The Victor Valley is missing an estimated 45 percent of its needed retail space, according to Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt.He made the assertion Wednesday at a press conference held at the under-construction Target shopping center on Main Street near Interstate 15."This Target center is really a great accomplishment for Hesperia and the Victor Valley," Mitzelfelt said.14 May 2008 at 7:13pm
McKinney holds town hall meeting : Local News
Superintendent Mark McKinney opened up a channel with parents on Tuesday, although not many used it this first time out."I appreciate you being here; this is a first," McKinney said, addressing a mostly empty cafeteria/gymnasium at Mission Crest Elementary School Tuesday evening.13 May 2008 at 10:28pm
Street closures announced : Local News
The city of Hesperia has announced the partial closing of four streets for waterline and street improvements.13 May 2008 at 2:08pm
207 marijuana plants seized : Local News
More than 200 marijuana plants were seized from a house on Willow Street.San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies were at a house on the 18600 block of Willow Street Sunday night after 8 p.m.12 May 2008 at 7:11pm
Cedar opening represents an 'historic occurrence' : Local News
Just days earlier, the school district celebrated the opening of Mission Crest Elementary.12 May 2008 at 5:52pm
Mission Crest opening celebrated : Local News
The emotion of the moment almost caught Mission Crest Elementary School Principal Michelle Murphy by surprise.12 May 2008 at 5:38pm
In the Kitchen with Charlene: Rip-roarin' and ready for the rodeo : Local News
This month I would like to honor two occasions: The first one is Mother's Day, which was May 11.12 May 2008 at 5:29pm
Multicultural Dance Center: A mini United Nations : Local News
Although most of us like to think we know and understand our own culture, many of us don't realize the extent to which it is influenced by others.12 May 2008 at 5:15pm
Melissa Vargas named Miss Cinco de Mayo : Local News
Hesperia High School presented its 4th Annual Scholarship Pageant Ms.12 May 2008 at 4:03pm
Mesa Grande, Kingston winners of 'Clue Me In' : Local News
The winners of the Hesperia Unified School District's annual "Clue Me In" competition on April 24 at Sultana High School were Mesa Grande's fourth-grade team, Kingston's fifth-grade team and a squad of sixth-graders from Mesa Grande.12 May 2008 at 3:25pm
Barstow News
Interstate 15 traffic collision claims another life : News
BARSTOW — A woman died in a crash on Interstate 15 Wednesday morning, the fourth fatal collision in four days on Barstow-area roadways.14 May 2008 at 6:36pm
Police recovering from period of low staffing : News
BARSTOW — The Barstow Police Department is close to a full force after a period of low staffing and wants to add five more officers in next year’s budget.14 May 2008 at 6:23pm
Updated: On the march : News
A collection of photos by Aileen Humphreys showing the beginning and the end of a 50 km March at Fort Irwin that happened on May 13 and May 14..13 May 2008 at 6:58pm
New apartment complex coming to Barstow : News
BARSTOW — Another three-story apartment complex received the go ahead from the city Monday night.13 May 2008 at 4:52pm
Man dies in rollover in Daggett : News
This is an updated version of a story posted earlier on Tuesday.13 May 2008 at 4:29pm
Silver Valley to consider raising school meal prices : News
NEWBERRY SPRINGS —Principal Sandra Schmitt held up a small paper carton of milk Monday in the Newberry Springs Elementary School cafeteria.12 May 2008 at 6:17pm
Traffic collisions claim two lives over weekend : News
This is an updated version of a story posted Monday morning.12 May 2008 at 2:12pm
Desert Dispatch wins awards for blogs, reporting, and video : News
The Desert Dispatch’s blogs rank as the best in the Inland Empire, according to media peers.11 May 2008 at 12:43pm
Government Report: Voter registration deadline for primary approaching : News
Voters only have one week left to register to vote in the June 3 California Primary Election.11 May 2008 at 12:12pm
Riverside Drive overhaul will cause periodic closures : News
Starting Monday, the city and a construction crew will be reconstructing North Yucca Avenue from East Main Street to Riverside Drive and Riverside Drive.11 May 2008 at 12:08pm
Topix: 29 Palms News
Military cracks down on scrap-metal scavengers
"You just can't look the other way and condone it."
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Hundreds of Marines were conducting a combat training mission in the Mojave Desert when an air patrol spotted something kicking up dust: A civilian pickup truck speeding across the ... via KAAL-TV Austin
13 May 2008 at 9:47am
McKeon steps up to help Iwo Jima veteran
"They may have troubles of their own"
A decorated World War II veteran who served with the United States Marines and fought at the battle of Iwo Jima no longer owes the Department of Veterans Affairs almost $4,000 in overpayments after U.S. Rep. via The Signal
10 May 2008 at 8:47pm
Bush Praises U.S. Marines, Families at Twentynine Palms
"Because of your service, we're defeating an enemy overseas so we do not have to face them here at home"
Speeches Travels Messages Biography Heroes Archive RSS Podcasts Bush Praises U.S. Marines, Families at Twentynine Palms WASHINGTON, April 24, 2006 - President Bush praised Marine Corps contributions to the war ... via DefenseLINK News
8 May 2008 at 8:46pm
Massachusetts Marine Reserve Unit Mobilized
A Massachusetts-based Marine Corps Reserve unit is being mobilized for eventual deployment to Iraq. via WLBZ
6 May 2008 at 8:31pm
City of Palm Springs Presents A Salute To America Concert May 22
The City of Palm Springs and Wells Fargo present the Marine Corps Combat Center Band from Twentynine Palms in a Salute to America holiday concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at the Palm Springs ... via Desert Sun
6 May 2008 at 4:02pm
Gussied up for the Stagecoach Country Music Festival
"We just wanted to do something fun and funky"
Cowboy couture was all over the board at Stagecoach on Saturday. Print sundresses, cowboy hats and boots seemed to be the outfit of choice for women. via Desert Sun
4 May 2008 at 3:41pm
Teen gets $15 million in SoCal Gas Co. crash
A teenager who was left brain-damaged in an accident with a gas company truck was awarded more than $15 million. via Sacramento Bee Newspaper
2 May 2008 at 3:17pm
Fest celebrates the art of the cell
"Everybody's got a story to tell and almost everyone has a cell phone"
Filmmaker Christopher Coppola says you don't need a $100 million budget and A-list stars to become a movie director. via Desert Sun
1 May 2008 at 1:05pm
Twentynine Palms: Motorcycle stunt demonstration aims to reduce deaths among ...
"I love to see all the different styles of riding"
The riding was extreme, the weather sunny, the crowd appreciative and the message life-and-death. A group of professional motorcyclists, including Riverside native Tony Carbajal, put on a stunt show Saturday at ... via Press-Enterprise
29 Apr 2008 at 12:35pm
When it comes time to kill
"It's definitely not as glamorous as everyone depicted it"
TWENTYNINE PALMS -- One in a series of articles about three teenagers and their wartime enlistment in the Marines. via Los Angeles Times
27 Apr 2008 at 12:16pm
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