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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.

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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Snowbird cast-offs put household goods up for grabs

Very few retail outlets sell sleek stainless steel Kitchen Aid ovens for $125. Or for that matter, a toilet outfitted with a brass bidet for about $40....
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Much of Liberace's secret life played out in Palm Springs

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....
Valley officials excited for Sunnylands summit

Coachella Valley leaders await word from the White House on what role they might have in next month's international summit at Sunnylands....
Desert landfill project loses major patron

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 miles east of Indio, could leave the fate of the long-closed iron mine as unsettled and contentious as...
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Riverside Freeway shuts down for maintenance

The Riverside (91) Freeway will be shut down next week in downtown Riverside to facilitate work on a railroad bridge, and motorists were urged Friday to consider taking alternate routes to avoid detour-related delays....
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...
Liberace biopic packs Convention Center

Liberace was one of the most flamboyant entertainers in music history, and his style was emulated Saturday by fans who filled the Palm Springs Convention Center to catch free showings of a film based on the final years of the entertainer's life....
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Ruiz: These steps will be among proudest in life

A decade ago, Deborah Suer was a business owner 30 years deep into a career in the travel industry. Then the economy collapsed, the industry folded and she returned to the classroom, finding herself adrift in 'sea of teenagers.'...
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...
Desert Christian Academy makes semis

It was all Morgan Earman in Friday's CIF baseball quarterfinal game between Desert Christian and Webb (Claremont). The starting pitcher had a perfect game through five innings, and drove in six runs to lead the Conquerors to a 10-1 victory in the...
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Today in the Sky: Virgin America gets top grades

Virgin America landed at the top of the latest Consumer Reports ratings of airlines in its first appearance on the list, receiving some of the highest customer satisfaction scores any airline has in years....
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Smoketrees branch out in washes

The best way to see desert smoketrees in full bloom is to climb aboard a Smoketree Stables horse and ride the Palm Springs wash....
Hot Picks: Guess Who's coming to town

What's happening in the Coachella Valley and beyond...
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Michael Douglas, Matt Damon lead steamy Liberace epic

The idea of Michael Douglas playing Liberace might seem nearly as outrageous as Liberace himself....
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Memorial Day traffic 'just average day on the road'

By the time the clock hit 5 p.m. Friday, traffic on Interstate 10 was far from what motorists said they had expected for the Memorial Day weekend....
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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Copper theft investigation in Indio leads to two arrests

Two men accused of copper theft were arrested following a brief standoff early Friday in Indio....
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Unsolved homicides from Jan. 1, 2011, to May 24, 2013

Coachella Valley police have investigated 55 deaths as homicides since Jan. 1, 2011. They have made arrests in 29 of the cases -- or 52.7 percent -- as of May 24, 2013. No arrests have been made in 26 of the cases....