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Much of Liberace's secret life played out in Palm Springs
- May 25, 2013
To tell the story of Liberace's final years, one must go 'Behind the Candelabra' and cast some light on lesser-known chapters of Palm Springs history.
- Liberace biopic packs Convention Center

Sunnylands returns to center stage
- May 25, 2013

District's workers opt out of insurance for cash
- May 25, 2013
- Desert Sands Unified school board member's 'cash out' draws fire

Coachella Valley student in National Spelling Bee May 25, 2013
Democrats deciding how to welcome President Obama May 25, 2013
Anti-GMO marches stumble May 25, 2013
Board member's 'cash out' draws fire May 25, 2013

Inventor's remote control water heater device means savings for consumers May 25, 2013
Vet continues to teach at Air Museum May 25, 2013
Dario Franchitti entering heady company in IndyCar May 25, 2013
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Top 100 Golf Holes

On this site you'll get a peek at 100 holes of premiere golfing in the Coachella Valley where world-class fairways, greens, lakes and bunkers stretch from Palm Springs to La Quinta. Discover stunning vistas where tees are carved into the mountains and greens nestled between rocks, lakes and unspoiled desert scenery.

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Desert landfill project loses major patron
- May 25, 2013
The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County’s decision this week to end its 13-year quest to create a mammoth landfill at Eagle Mountain, about 50 …

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Manuel Perez, John Benoit avoid awkward moment

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Coming Sunday: Trading coverage for cash in DSUSD

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Palm Springs makes the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice List

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Climate change, China’s role and the upcoming Obama-Xi talks

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How to see Mercury, Venus and Jupiter trio this weekend

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Designing Liberace: Lights! Camera! Party!

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Are Rare Metals Reliable Global Economic Indicators?

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Design was not a choice… I was born this way

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Cannes 2013: Alexander Payne’s ‘Nebraska’ casts melancholy mood as festival winds down

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Copper theft investigation in Indio leads to two arrests
- May 25, 2013
Two men accused of copper theft were arrested following a brief standoff early Friday in Indio.

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Josh Hamilton, Angels beat Royals 7-0 for 7th straight
- May 25, 2013
Josh Hamilton and Hank Conger homered to back Billy Buckner's first major league win since 2009, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City …

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Doctors 'print' airway tube for Ohio boy
- May 25, 2013
In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop …

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Coachella Valley, Southern California are loaded with summer activities
- May 25, 2013
Memorial Day kicks off the summer season with grill-outs, pool parties and cool drinks. As the heat rolls in, many desert visitors roll out. But if …

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Liberace biopic packs Convention Center
- May 25, 2013
Liberace was one of the most flamboyant entertainers in music history, and his style was emulated Saturday by fans who filled the Palm Springs …

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Our Voice: Veterans deserve better
- May 25, 2013
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to salute those who made the ultimate sacrifice of giving their lives for the United States of America. Throughout …

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2 rockets hit Lebanese Hezbollah stronghold
It was not clear from where the rockets were fired. At least four people wounded in Lebanon.

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Mary Bono Mack and Connie Mack announce divorce

In a joint statement, former Reps. Mary Bono Mack and Connie Mack announced they're divorcing....
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- Steve Pougnet
Two free sneak peeks of 'Behind the Candelabra' set for Saturday in Palm Springs

In honor of the city of Palm Springs’ 75th anniversary, HBO and film producer Jerry Weintraub, in partnership with P.S. Resorts, will premiere two free sneak peek screenings of their new film “Behind the Candelabra” on Saturday at the Palm Springs...
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Ralph Rivas accused of DUI after police chase

Ralph Rivas was chased for 50 minutes Thursday evening before deputies arrested him along Interstate 10 near Cook Street....
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SunLine manager on leave; Dismissals under scrutiny

An investigation into the actions of C. Mikel Oglesby could go on through the summer, an attorney for SunLine Transit Agency said Thursday....
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- Mission Hills Country Club
Valley tennis icon Jackie Cooper dies at 68

Jackie Cooper, a beloved tennis teaching pro who was part of the explosion of the sport in the Coachella Valley and an advocate of junior tennis, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer....
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Jodi Arias trial's jury foreman: 'We're mere mortals'

They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors faced a decision that was wrenching...
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- Mission Hills Country Club
Pals remember Ken Venturi as a great friend

Ken Venturi was remembered as a great golf champion and broadcaster Thursday, but he was remembered more as a father, a friend and a man who gave back to the game and to his community....
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- San Bernardino County
California insurance exchange unveils 2014 plans

Covered California, designed to expand insurance access as part of the Affordable Care Act, announced its 13 individual health plans Thursday, including five that will be available in the Coachella Valley....
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5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Northern California

An earthquake has struck Northern California's Plumas County with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7....
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Desert highway stretch renamed for CHP hero Saul Martinez

A portion of Highway 86, from Interstate 10 to about a mile north of Airport Boulevard, will be officially designated 'The CHP Officer Saul Martinez Memorial Highway' during a ceremony today at Saul Martinez Elementary School in Mecca....
- Arts
- Lifestyles
Chinese artist's piece at art museum aims to inspire

The 800-pound sculpture by Zhan Wang, an artist from Beijing, is a gift to the museum by philanthropists Donna MacMillan and her late husband, Cargill, in celebration of the museum's 75th anniversary this fall....
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- Shadow Hills High School
Grads from 2 schools celebrate

Eager students seemed dazed by it all as they took to the football field, while families crowded out each other to snap photos of loved ones and friends filled in the gaps — if only to call out a name here and there....
- High School Softball
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- Shadow Hills High School
Shadow Hills softball dismissed for breaking rule

The CIF Southern Section has removed the Shadow Hills High School girls' softball team from the postseason for a violation of playoff rules....
- Coachella Music Festival
- Lifestyles
Coachella festival passes on sale Friday morning

Passes for the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will go on sale this morning....
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- Opinion
Valley Voice: IRS controversy just a non-issue

The blow-up of the Internal Revenue Service tagging and auditing tea party start-ups is a non-issue. The IRS was legally doing its job....
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SunLine manager Oglesby on paid administrative leave

Sunline Transit Agency General Manager C. Mikel Oglesby has been put on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into recent employee dismissals at the public transportation agency....
- Business
These 6 vehicles get no respect — but deserve it

Automakers can't guarantee success for a new car or truck, even after spending hundreds of millions, even billions, of dollars on development, testing and market research....
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Our Voice: Agencies must account for all taxpayer dollars

Audits are part of the cost of doing business, especially for government agencies....
- High School Softball
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La Quinta picks bad day for 'one of those flat games'

The Dos Pueblos High School softball team had a magic number and maybe a Magic 8-ball, too....
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- Lifestyles
Food fans rub elbows at Cathedral City's ShareKitchen

It's an idea that's been a long time in the works: A place where food-focused entrepreneurs, caterers, street fair and market participants, aspiring restaurateurs and food product innovators can use a health-department approved commercial kitchen to...