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Water Donations Oprah Cities, agencies coordinating water ordinances Read Comments(4) Recommend(4) Charitable donations down, need up Read Comments(5) Recommend(4) Hundreds of people filled two SunLine buses with food, toiletries and other items Thursday in a food drive for Martha's Village & Kitchen in Indio. “The turnout has been unbelievable,” said Mikel Oglesby, general manager of SunLine Transit Agency. “(That) is an amazing feat given these tough economic times.” More Remember when? Now that Oprah is saying goodbye, how can you forget ... Read Comments(1) Recommend Oprah Winfrey has racked up memorable moments during her long television reign. Some were moving, some embarrassing and a handful became pop-culture landmarks. More Oprah Winfrey through the years Winfrey says prayer, thought influenced exit Where We Live Croquet mallets swingin' all over Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage is famous for hosting world-renowned events, including the annual LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship and Davis Cup tennis matches. Metromix Have you been Flashed? Check out Palm Springs Metromix • Playboy signing party • Grand opening of Space 120 • Palm Springs Pride parties • Tilted Kilt: Beers, pool, and Beatles Rock Band		Weather in 92262 76° F Sunny Forecast Top Story State AG’s office launches probe into SoCal church scam California is investigating whether 30 Southern California churches were bilked out of tens of thousands of dollars by companies that leased them computer equipment. More Latest Headlines Two DHS men charged with robbery - 1:38 pm Two men rob, assault resident at Indian Wells home - 7:06 am (11) Peruvian police: Gang killed people for their fat - 12:43 pm (3) Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps - 11:14 am (7) California unemployment rate hits 12.5 percent - 8:37 am (20) Dec. 3 extradition hearing set for 'Octopus Murders' suspect - 7:47 am DUI suspected as SUV crashes into Palm Desert parking structure - 6:56 am (3) At least one injured in Rancho Mirage crash - 6:43 am (2) Feds agree to protect plant habitat - 6:26 am (2) Suspect in stabbing a fugitive - 6:26 am (4) One hurt in crash on I-10 in Cabazon - 9:49 am (1) Thankgiving Day run/walk to benefit Martha'sVillage & Kitchen - 9:08 am Pacquiao-Cotto does 1.25 million pay-per-views - 8:41 am Winfrey says prayer, thought influenced exit - 8:26 am (1) DUI checkpoint tonight in Palm Springs - 7:18 am Palm Springs library closed today for staff training - 6:34 am James Workman Middle School to present 'The Wizard Of Oz' - 6:27 am (1) Recycle e-waste at Jefferson Middle School on Saturday - 11:10 am Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1 - 8:43 am Man allegedly paid So Cal teens to spit in his face - 8:33 am (11) Vivendi inching closer to decision on NBC - 8:30 am At least one hurt in crash on Highway 62 - 7:33 am (2) Shooting suspects plead not guilty - 6:27 am (2) Young readers help out others - 6:26 am Board approves change to add 24-hour security - 6:26 am Indio council reviews short-term goals - 6:25 am (1) High school bands hold free performance Saturday - 10:10 am (1) Parolee sweep nets 12 arrests for violations - 6:28 am (3) First student-run play continues today - 6:25 am Minesweeper cleared way for Iwo Jima invasion - 9:42 pm (1) Local producer joins team to host Scars to Freedom event - 11:44 am Miss California contestants vie for title - 6:25 am (6) Indian Wells pledges $100,000 to project - 6:25 am • Local News Page Get breaking news updates Mobile \| Text Msg \| E-mail \| RSS		Top Photo Galleries Oprah Winfrey through the years World in Photos American Music Awards preparations Palm Desert High School Football Gauntlet UC Fees Protest The Wizard of Oz Rehearsal

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Palm Desert High School's football players perform an annual football ritual called “The Gauntlet.” Every senior on the football team chooses a player to tackle. Each senior has a running start and launches himself into a motionless player protecting himself with foam padding. More photos from “The Gauntlet” at <b>mydesert.com/photos</b>.

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With his raucous teammates surrounding him on Wednesday, Palm Desert High School lineman Lars Hanson sprinted 15 yards and launched himself into lineman Tyler Roberts, who was standing motionless with his feet together. More

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