mydesert.com Latest headlines from La Quinta http://www.mydesert.com en-us Copyright 2009, mydesert.com SaxoTech Online Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 00 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:25:42 00 15 Goodell still not tough enough http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091121/COLUMNS46/911210330/1141/RSS25 Has NFL commissioner Roger Goodell been able to get his message across succinctly enough to everyone connected with the league about personal conduct and disciplinary issues? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:38:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091121/COLUMNS46/911210330/1141/RSS25 Home Depot offers free solar seminar http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091121/LIFESTYLES11/911210315/1141/RSS25 Home Depot in collaboration with Fairbanks Solar Consulting and BP Solar is scheduled to host a Solar Seminar at 1 p.m. today at the La Quinta Home Depot, 79-900 Highway 111. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:29:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091121/LIFESTYLES11/911210315/1141/RSS25 La Quinta residents offer views on city noise ordinance enforcement http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911190304/1141/RSS25 One neighbor's complaints regarding a noise issue in the La Quinta Cove has prompted others to come forward to ask city officials to seek other ways to enforce the noise ordinance. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:05:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911190304/1141/RSS25 La Quinta sports roundup for Nov. 19 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/SPORTS08/911180361/1141/RSS25 The Blackhawk girls finished 13th overall with 354 points Saturday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:24:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/SPORTS08/911180361/1141/RSS25 Two high school athletes headed to Division I college programs http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/SPORTS/911180368/1141/RSS25 Mark Hicks and Brianna Luna of La Quinta High will both be headed to Division I schools where they will play for the golf and softball teams, respectively. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:21:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/SPORTS/911180368/1141/RSS25 La Quinta police blotter for Nov. 19 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS0801/911180349/1141/RSS25 Man, 58, arrested in domestic incident, Driver arrested, suspected of DUI ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:20:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS0801/911180349/1141/RSS25 Students learn from GSA conference http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS04/911180369/1141/RSS25 A group of La Quinta High School students participated in a leadership conference aimed at bringing together students from Gay-Straight Alliance clubs throughout the Coachella Valley. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:19:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS04/911180369/1141/RSS25 Blackhawk band scores first http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS04/911180351/1141/RSS25 The La Quinta High School marching band, the “Blackhawk Brigade,” took high honors by winning its division at the Vista Invitational Field Tournament on Saturday in Vista. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:19:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS04/911180351/1141/RSS25 La Quinta city notes for Nov. 19 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180348/1141/RSS25 ‘On Earth to Stay' exhibit opens today, Vista Dunes featured in Builder Magazine ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:17:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180348/1141/RSS25 La Quinta news and notes for Nov. 19 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180347/1141/RSS25 Psychic healer Chase headlines retreat, Home Depot to host solar power seminar ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:14:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180347/1141/RSS25 La Quinta news briefs for Nov. 19 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180350/1141/RSS25 Historic committee cancels meeting, Singer, fiddler to perform at library ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:13:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180350/1141/RSS25 Novel in 30 days? Students say, 'sure' http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS04/911180358/1141/RSS25 As part of National Novel Writing Month, La Quinta High School students have long participated in an international writing contest. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:11:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS04/911180358/1141/RSS25 Roadwork falls behind schedule http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180354/1141/RSS25 A city project to widen Highway 111 to six lanes is at least one week behind schedule, prompting nearby businesses to cringe for the holiday season. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:11:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180354/1141/RSS25 Prepare your taste buds; tamale fest is coming http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/EVENTS19/911180346/1141/RSS25 Indio's biggest holiday food festival will be steaming its way back to downtown in December. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:09:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/EVENTS19/911180346/1141/RSS25 Museum highlights Frank Capra's time in desert http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180373/1141/RSS25 Frank Capra won an unprecedented five Oscars for his 1934 classic “It Happened One Night,” starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert 75 years ago. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:06:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180373/1141/RSS25 Kids create art for library room http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180367/1141/RSS25 A room in the La Quinta Public Library will get some personal touches thanks to the work of the local youth in partnership with the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:03:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180367/1141/RSS25 Hospital opens elderly care unit http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180362/1141/RSS25 Darrell Blythe, 70, checked into the JFK Memorial Hospital earlier this month to get antibiotics for the severe swelling on his scalp and right eye from an abdominal infection. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:02:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180362/1141/RSS25 Valley shelters hail donations for holiday http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180365/1141/RSS25 Officials from two local homeless shelters say they have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving — the community. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:01:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180365/1141/RSS25 Go take a hike ... during La Quinta Trails Day http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180371/1141/RSS25 Grab your hiking boots, head to the top of the La Quinta Cove and commune with the great outdoors on Saturday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:56:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/911180371/1141/RSS25 Potatoes featured at farmers market http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/LIFESTYLES02/911180359/1141/RSS25 Organizers of the Certified Farmers' Market have chosen potatoes as the Pick of the Week. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:43:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091119/LIFESTYLES02/911180359/1141/RSS25