Latest headlines from Palm Springs http://www.mydesert.com en-us Copyright 2009, mydesert.com SaxoTech Online Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 00 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:40:34 00 15 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091122/NEWS0801/911220313/1143/RSS27 Palm Springs police screened more than 750 cars at a drunken driving checkpoint Friday night, Sgt. Mitch Spike announced Saturday. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:23:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091122/NEWS0801/911220313/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091121/SPORTS0603/911210328/1143/RSS27 The offensive numbers were impressive for the Palm Springs High School Indians on Friday night. But no one questioned that the Indians earned their 41-0 CIF playoff victory over Barstow with defense. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091121/SPORTS0603/911210328/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091121/NEWS01/911210310/1143/RSS27 The Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction, one of the Coachella Valley's most established and popular car events, kicked off Friday at the Spa Resort Casino parking lot. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091121/NEWS01/911210310/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911200319/1143/RSS27 Plaza Racquet Club members breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday when the City Council unanimously approved a new deal to help keep the popular Palm Springs tennis club open. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:04:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911200319/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190372/1143/RSS27 The Palm Springs City Council dedicated earlier this month two Pierce Quantum fire engines and a compressed natural gas police car. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190372/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190365/1143/RSS27 Essay contest winners to walk red carpet at film festival, Finalists announced for Holiday Banner Program ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:24:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190365/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190364/1143/RSS27 Desert AIDS Project and IncredibleArtist.Com officials are scheduled to unveil a red ribbon sculpture at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1, which is World AIDS Day. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:23:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190364/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190362/1143/RSS27 Mortimer to discuss publishing at meeting, Curator to give lecture at Palm Springs Art Museum ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:22:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190362/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190370/1143/RSS27 Palm Springs Art Museum visitors got a glimpse Saturday into how glass becomes art. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:20:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190370/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/SPORTS08/911190386/1143/RSS27 Lindsay Sullivan had nine kills, Ali Ratkowiak had eight kills, Rebecca Jennings had 25 assists and Morgan Shippey had six kills as the Trojans earned a home victory in the first round of the CIF playoffs, 25-8, 25-11, 25-6. Coach Pam Naylor was proud of her team's victory. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:19:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/SPORTS08/911190386/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/SPORTS0613/911190378/1143/RSS27 The best run ever for the Palm Springs High volleyball team came to an end Tuesday as the Indians fell to Bonita in the semifinals 3-0. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:18:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/SPORTS0613/911190378/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/SPORTS0603/911190368/1143/RSS27 The Palm Springs High football team finished second in the Desert Valley League during the regular season, capping it off Nov. 13 with a dominating 48-7 victory over archrival Cathedral City. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:17:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/SPORTS0603/911190368/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS0801/911190363/1143/RSS27 A Palm Springs home recently was the target of a paint job the owner neither wanted nor expected. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:16:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS0801/911190363/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS04/911190376/1143/RSS27 Raymond Cree Middle School students received a truckload of school supplies Monday morning. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:15:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS04/911190376/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190379/1143/RSS27 Vivian Eddy, 88, was inspired to become a pilot at 9 years old when her grandfather took her to an air show. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:14:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190379/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190369/1143/RSS27 Few vegetables seem more American than potatoes as evidenced by their presence on fast food (french fries) and on upscale restaurant menus and dining room tables across the U.S. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:13:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190369/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190367/1143/RSS27 A number of art and cultural activities are expected to take place in Palm Springs next week, starting this weekend. Here's a look ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:12:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190367/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190384/1143/RSS27 A three-day International Food Festival last weekend stirred little interest in eating and shopping at the Palm Springs Mall, but some attendees hoped it would be the first of other events there. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:12:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190384/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS04/911190374/1143/RSS27 The Palm Springs High School Theater Company wasn't going to let a little thing like lack of a teacher prevent it from putting on a fall play. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:11:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS04/911190374/1143/RSS27 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190381/1143/RSS27 A Palm Springs legend took what some may consider his rightful place this week at a plaza on a street bearing his name. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:09:00 00 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911190381/1143/RSS27