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News from La Quinta

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  1. Derrick Allen Brown, 47, (left) and Patricia Ann Brown, 48, are charged with murder in the death of 2-year-old Deetrick Brown, Derrick Brown's child by another woman, on Jan. 16, 2003. Courtesy of Riverside County Sheriff's Department

    Pair pleads not guilty in 2-year-old's death

    Derrick Brown and Patricia Brown, a couple accused in the death of the Derrick Brown's 2-year-old son in La Quinta 10 years ago both pleaded not guilty to murder Thursday.

    • 1:45 PM
  2. Desert Sands Unified School District teachers parade down Desert Dunes Road in La Quinta from Highway 111 to the Desert Sands board meeting protesting drawn out contract negotiations Tuesday May 21, 2013. Wade Byars\The Desert Sun

    Teachers seek to settle union negotiations

    They delivered a 20-foot petition, urging the district to increase compensation, to the school board. They packed the boardroom to capacity, forcing security officers to stop some protesters in the building's lobby.

    • May 21, 2013
  3. La Quinta council votes to replace canal in SilverRock

    La Quinta City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to replace the Coachella Canal in SilverRock with a parallel canal just west of the original, after recently selected developer Meriwether Companies indicated it would not assist with funding.

    • May 21, 2013
  4. Zach Boetto (left) of La Quinta tags out Kevin Franklin of Gahr at home plate during the CIF second round playoff. Gahr won 6-1. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    La Quinta struggles to find its offense in loss

    Trevor Abshire took the mound Tuesday under perhaps the most difficult circumstances he's faced all year. La Quinta already trailed by two runs in the second inning with one out and the bases loaded. He was inserted for starter Casey Costello to keep the game from slipping out of reach.

    • May 21, 2013
  5. Coachella Valley man gets 10 years in kid-porn case

    A Riverside County nurse caught trying to send child pornography to a girl via the Internet was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison.

    • May 20, 2013
  6. Nichols

    John Nichols, Ki Taek Lee move onto state qualifier

    La Quinta High School's Ki Taek Lee and Desert Christian Academy's John Nichols each made the cut at the CIF-Southern Section Individual Championship Tournament on Monday to advance to the Southern California state qualifier May 30.

    • May 20, 2013
  7. Garage in La Quinta catches fire Friday night

    At 8:42 p.m., firefighters were called to a single-story home in the 78-900 block of Zenith Way, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

    • May 17, 2013
  8. La Quinta's Kayla Wilson (left) wins the 100-meter dash at the DVL finals. Today, she and 14 other valley athletes compete in the CIF finals. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

    Versatile Kayla Wilson of La Quinta HS racking up records

    La Quinta High School junior Kayla Wilson has qualified for three events in today's CIF divisional track and field championships, but her coaches agree that the explosive multi-sport competitor could be a threat in one of many.

    • May 17, 2013
  9. Vahe Ruben Yerkanyan, 29 Courtesy of Riverside County Sheriff's Department

    Police: ATM skimmer hits Chase in LQ

    Vahe Ruben Yerkanyan, who's accused of using an electronic skimmer to steal key account information from Chase bank customers at a La Quinta branch, is expected in court Friday.

    • May 16, 2013
  10. La Quinta's Trevor Abshire pitches against San Gorgonio on Thursday, May 16, 2013 in La Quinta. (Richard Lui The Desert Sun) Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Pitching, defense lift La Quinta to victory

    One sentiment was echoed among La Quinta players and coaches following a 4-0 win over San Gorgonio on Thursday: When they don't allow fielding errors to get in the way of their exceptional hitting and pitching, there's no telling just how good the Blackhawks can be.

    • May 16, 2013
  11. La Quinta ceramic artist Sergio Naduville is known for his raku pottery and for his world-rank standing in wheelchair tennis. Richard Lui/MyDesert

    Nothing can keep La Quinta ceramist from creating fine art

    There's something Promethean about Sergio Naduville's ability to bend clay and flame to his will.

    • May 16, 2013
  12. Garfield, 2 years old. Submitted by Dr. Ted Bower

    La Quinta Pet of the Week: Garfield, 2 years old

    Dr. Ted and Lori Bower of La Quinta lost their Persian cat Pasha to a coyote two years ago, but say Garfield has filled a hole in their hearts.

    • May 16, 2013
  13. Teen arrested in armed robbery after La Quinta standoff

    After a nearly six-hour standoff Monday at a La Quinta home, deputies arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of armed robbery.

    • May 14, 2013
  14. Byron Smith of Palm Desert, pictured in last year's PGA Tour qualifying tournament at PGA West, is ranked 13th on the Web.com Tour season money earnings. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Valley golfer Byron Smith finds success on Web.com Tour

    It's not that Byron Smith didn't still enjoy playing golf. It's just that for a while he felt like he was stuck in the same place for too long.

    • May 15, 2013
  15. Coe

    'Secret weapon' pays off for La Quinta's Alex Coe

    While most sun-washed players limped to the scorer's table after their U.S. Open local qualifier at Bermuda Dunes Country Club on Monday, La Quinta's Alex Coe strode indoors with baby blues alight.

    • May 13, 2013
  16. A golfer putts his golf ball at the SilverRock Golf Resort on Saturday morning, May 15, 2010. / Photo by Gerry Maceda, Special to The Desert Sun

    Funds fight looms for La Quinta

    La Quinta must face its next big hurdle in the development of SilverRock Resort — the state of California.

    • May 12, 2013
  17. Joseph William Knyvett Riverside County Sheriff's Department

    Driver in collision to get day in court

    A La Quinta man accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a three-vehicle collision is scheduled to appear in Riverside County Superior Court on July 30.

    • May 12, 2013
  18. La Quinta and the YMCA hosted its Y Tri triathlon Saturday at Fritz Burns Park. Gerry Maceda/Special to The Desert Sun

    Youngsters compete in Y Tri

    Kids swam, biked and ran to the finish in the second annual Y Tri triathlon Saturday morning.

    • May 11, 2013
  19. La Quinta ends its drought against Palm Desert

    For the first time in more than five years, Thursday, the La Quinta High School baseball team knocked off crosstown-rival Palm Desert 3-2 in eight innings.

    • May 10, 2013
  20. Walter John, 8 years old Submitted by Lyn Thornton

    Pet of the Week: Walter John, 8 years old

    Walter John is our chihuahua/dachshund mix rescue pup, says Lyn Thornton of La Quinta.

    • May 9, 2013
  21. Desert Sands plans to rescind 10 teacher layoffs

    The Desert Sands Unified School District will rescind layoff notices for nine full-time teachers on Friday.

    • May 9, 2013
  22. Hard-hitting Aztecs hand La Quinta first DVL loss

    On Monday, the Palm Desert High School softball team worked on its hitting technique, swinging for the fences in preparation for its final two regular-season games against rival La Quinta.

    • May 7, 2013
  23. Ki Taek Lee

    Ki Taek Lee's 68 helps La Quinta High School advance

    The La Quinta High School boys' golf team advanced past the first round of the CIF postseason Monday, finishing third out of 20 teams at Jurupa Hills Country Club. The top three teams made the cut.

    • May 6, 2013
  24. Palm Desert man taken into custody on a felony arrest warrant

    A 25-year-old Palm Desert man wanted on a felony larceny arrest warrant is behind bars Saturday after being taken into custody in La Quinta, a sheriff's sergeant said.

    • May 4, 2013
  25. Costello guides Blackhawks in duel

    In a pitcher's duel that saw a combined 21 strikeouts and just one earned run, La Quinta High School's Casey Costello was just a little bit better than Indio's Alex Chavarria, giving the Blackhawks the 2-0 victory Friday.

    • May 3, 2013
  26. Palm Springs' Alexa Wasserman swims in and wins the 200-yard IM race Thursday at the DVL individual meet. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Palm Springs HS girls show depth in pool, off to CIF

    The door is open for the Palm Springs High School girls' swim team to compete for a CIF title and it will be the fearsome foursome who will lead the way.

    • May 3, 2013
  27. Valley Running: Benefit 5K Run/walk set for Sunday

    The second annual La Quinta Gem of the Desert Trail 5K run/walk will be held at 7 a.m. Sunday.

    • May 1, 2013
  28. Kendyl Scott (center) jumps as she watches a seventh-inning home run by Thalia Ortiz on Wednesday. The walkoff three-run home run gave La Quinta a dramatic 4-3 victory. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun.

    LQ's Thalia Ortiz sends Indio home

    Neither team wanted to flinch and the 400-plus people in attendance that lined the La Quinta High School softball diamond never moved from their spots from start to finish.

    • May 1, 2013
  29. Letter: Stop creating terrorists

    Why haven't charges been filed against the publishers, editors and authors of the articles in Inspire magazine that instructed and motivated the Boston Marathon bombers?

    • Apr. 27, 2013
  30. Results finally fêted

    La Quinta Middle School has been haunted by a data error for the past seven months, and the faculty has been forced to celebrate standardized test results in secret.

    • Apr. 26, 2013
  31. Green beans are sorted and packed in the field in 30-pound boxes, which are taken to cooling warehouses to be shipped to markets. Courtesy photo

    See how Coachella Valley gardens flourish on tour

    Some 30 local residents visited farms, the Coachella Valley Water District and Burrtec Compost facility in the East Valley April 22 to learn about sustainable farming practices, water conservation and green waste recycling.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  32. La Quinta residents, here's your chance to serve your city

    The city is looking for interested citizens to fill vacancies on the following commissions and boards.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  33. La Quinta secures DVL title

    Two days after holding off a determined Palm Desert High School team, the La Quinta Blackhawks boys' golf team again beat the Aztecs on Thursday to complete an undefeated Desert Valley League season.

    • Apr. 26, 2013
  34. The interior of Figue in La Quinta looking from the Lavendar Lounge area towards the dining rooms, shows the charcuterie bar on the left, and eclectic mix of chandeliers, diaphanous curtains and floor-to-ceiling windows of the post-modernism building. Pamela Bieri/Special to MyDesert

    Figue brings eclectic Mediterranean cuisine to La Quinta

    Just four weeks open, the intriguing Figue (pronounced 'feeg') restaurant brings exotic Mediterranean fare and an eclectic vibe to La Quinta.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  35. These brother cats are waiting for 'cookie time,' says their pet mom, Lannie Deering of La Quinta. The boys were born in April 2010 and you can't tell them apart except for a tiny white dot on the back of bow's right ear. 'They are so wonderful,' says Deering. Submitted by Lannie Deering Submitted by Lannie Deering

    East valley Pet of the Week: Twins Izzy Rain, Bow Ditto, 3 years old

    These brother cats are waiting for 'cookie time,' says their pet mom, Lannie Deering of La Quinta. The boys were born in April 2010 and you can't tell them apart except for a tiny white dot on the back of Bow's right ear. 'They are so wonderful,' says Deering.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  36. Celebrate the La Quinta at a birthday bash

    Carnival-style games, children's activities, live music, hot dogs, muffins, cold drinks, more than 80 vendor booths and giveaways are scheduled for Saturday at the city picnic and birthday party.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  37. Monte Gardner died following a collision at Avenue 52 and Madison Street in La Quinta on April 20. He worked as a traffic director for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Submitted photo

    Man killed in LQ crash 'wonderful,' 'amazing'

    Monte Gardner, the La Verne man killed in a crash Saturday outside the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, was described by a friend as a generous man who used to be a physical education teacher, youth basketball coach and foster parent.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  38. Letter: Look into the actions that merit discipline

    In The Desert Sun's iSun Investigation, student suspensions are solely blamed on an 'unconscious' bias against blacks, which in turn is rooted in racism.

    • Apr. 24, 2013

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