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  1. Horse camp, trail ride planned at Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta

    Officials at Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta will offer an equestrian camp and trail ride Feb. 17-19 for experienced and novice riders.

    • Feb. 12, 2012
  2. Aubrey O'Day performs with Danity Kane at the U92.7 10th Anniversary Bash at the Riverside County Fairgrouds in Indio on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Richard Lui, The Desert Sun

    La Quinta's Aubrey O'Day may just trump her next competition

    Starting tonight, hometown celeb Aubrey O'Day competes on the 12th season of “Celebrity Apprentice.”

    • Feb. 11, 2012

  3. Aztecs nip La Quinta to share girls soccer DVL title

    PALM DESERT — Brigitte Crisp's goal helped cap a late-season turnaround that led the Palm Desert High School's girls' soccer team to a share of the Desert Valley League title Friday night.

    • Feb. 11, 2012

  4. Arrest made in La Quinta theft

    A Coachella teenager accused of committing two armed robberies in La Quinta was arrested Thursday following a struggle with a Riverside County sheriff's deputy.

    • Feb. 11, 2012

  5. Top prep wrestlers on display in La Quinta

    LA QUINTA — The home of the Blackhawks will be the home of top-quality wrestling today when the 16 best high school teams in Division II convene to see who's the best of the best.

    • Feb. 11, 2012

  6. La Quinta doctor convicted of DUI on probation

    A doctor with a La Quinta address was placed on probation after pleading guilty to driving under the influence, the Medical Board of California announced Friday.

    • Feb. 11, 2012

  7. Authorities: Arrest made in La Quinta strong-arm robbery

    A 17-year-old male from Coachella has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in La Quinta Park earlier this week, where a teenager was robbed at knifepoint, La Quinta police said this afternoon.

    • Feb. 10, 2012
  8. Firefighters and Riverside County Sheriff's Department personnel are on the scene near portable classrooms at La Quinta High School on Wednesday. About 500 students had to be evacuated after a student reported seeing another student place a possible incendiary device in the area. photos by Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    Students evacuated after report of explosive device at La Quinta High School

    La Quinta — La Quinta High School officials evacuated about 500 students Wednesday after a student reported seeing another student place a possible incendiary device between two buildings on campus.

    • Feb. 8, 2012

  9. Deputies searching for suspects in La Quinta Park robbery

    Riverside County sheriff's deputies are looking for two men who robbed someone at knifepoint in La Quinta Monday afternoon.

    • Feb. 9, 2012
  10. Shoppers look at merchandise inside the Angel View resale store in La Quinta. Crystal Chatham, The Desert Sun

    Thrift stores see sales uptick

    Many valley businesses are continuing to struggle as the economy makes a slow comeback and consumers are watching every penny.

    • Feb. 8, 2012
  11. Heart-shaped lobster ravioli will be served at The Bistro at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Courtesy of Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

    Food lovers enjoy delicious options on Valentine's Day

    With Valentine's Day on Tuesday, many restaurants and resorts have romance on the menu with special sweet offerings.

    • Feb. 8, 2012
  12. The north La Quinta neighborhood of Topaz is easy to find behind a stucco wall at the corner of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road. Amelia Hadley/Special to The Desert Sun

    Tiny Topaz neighborhood safe, not gated

    La Quinta — Topaz is easy to find. The north La Quinta neighborhood sits behind a stucco wall at the corner of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road.

    • Feb. 8, 2012
  13. LuLu, 1.5 years old Submitted by Evelyn Connell

    East Valley Pet of the Week for Feb. 9

    LuLu, a mini poodle, came to me at 3 months old — shortly after I put my husband of 51 years into a home. After being his caregiver for so long, I didn't wnt to take care of anyone else. LuLu turned out to be just what I needed. Her love has filled my broken heart.

    • Feb. 8, 2012
  14. A explosives dog is walked through the portable classroom area of La Quinta High School on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. 38 portable classrooms were evacuated after a student reported seeing an incendiary device placed in the area by another student around 10:30 a.m. The area was reopened and classes resumed in the portables by fifth period. Crystal Chatham, The Desert Sun

    La Quinta High students cleared to return to class after bomb threat

    La Quinta High School students have been cleared to return to 38 portable buildings on campus after a hazmat team with a bomb-sniffing dog located a potential incindiary device in a Styrofoam-like container on the campus.

    • Feb. 8, 2012

  15. One robbed at knifepoint in La Quinta

    Sheriff's deputies are looking for two men who robbed a victim at knifepoint in La Quinta Monday afternoon.

    • Feb. 8, 2012

  16. La Quinta leaders: No new taxes

    No new taxes. That was the agreement the La Quinta City Council reached during a workshop Tuesday to explore raising the city's revenue.

    • Feb. 8, 2012

  17. La Quinta builds momentum in DVL boys basketball play

    LA QUINTA — La Quinta High School boys' basketball coach Jeff Hepner did his best Tom Coughlin imitation, telling his players that they can go into the playoffs and make a run.

    • Feb. 8, 2012

  18. La Quinta's Roy Galvan dominating on mat

    Just a sophomore at La Quinta High School, Roy Galvan has taken control of the 108-pound wrestling division in the Desert Valley League.

    • Feb. 7, 2012
  19. La Quinta High School student Alan Siebuhr, 18, speaks during a debate on income tax Saturday at La Quinta High School. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    High school debate teams converge on La Quinta

    La Quinta High School hosted about 130 students from across Riverside County on Saturday for a Congressional Debate tournament.

    • Feb. 7, 2012

  20. Pet adoption event begins on Friday in La Quinta

    PetSmart in La Quinta will hold a pet adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

    • Feb. 7, 2012

  21. La Quinta High School to hold International Baccalaureate Diploma Program orientations

    La Quinta High School is holding two orientations for eighth-graders who may be interested in the school's International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

    • Feb. 5, 2012
  22. Jason Ocampo of La Quinta High School is lifted onto the shoulders of his teammates after the Blackhawks' 1-0 victory over first-place Indio on Friday. WADE BYARS/THE DESERT SUN

    La Quinta pressure rattles Rajahs in boys soccer

    LA QUINTA — Going into Friday's game, coach Gary Nadler said his team would need to play inspired for 80 minutes in order to earn a victory.

    • Feb. 4, 2012

  23. Montoya rescues Rajahs with buzzer beater

    Indio High basketball player Abram Montoya played Friday night as if he had an angel on his shoulder. During a week in which he lost his grandfather, perhaps he truly did.

    • Feb. 4, 2012
  24. Jasmonet Dew (left) of Indio tries to get a shot off as La Quinta's Lexie Jackson (right) defends Friday. Gerry Maceda/Special to The Desert Sun

    Rajah girls celebrate past and present success in basketball

    INDIO — It was a big night for the Indio High School girls' basketball team, past and present.

    • Feb. 4, 2012

  25. IB diploma topic of informational meeting

    La Quinta High School will host an informational meeting about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

    • Feb. 4, 2012

  26. LQ wrestlers add to title streak

    LA QUINTA — For the eighth year in a row, the La Quinta High School wrestling team finished the regular season as Desert Valley League champions and undefeated in league play.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  27. La Quinta Mayor Don Adolph. Desert Sun File Photo

    La Quinta Mayor's message to city: 'We are going to be fine'

    La Quinta — It was a tough year for the gem of desert, with the deaths of two city leaders and the search to replace them, the end of redevelopment agencies and the sputtering economy. But things are looking up.

    • Feb. 2, 2012

  28. Musicians to discuss black history pioneers

    Musicians with E&J Movement will share the contributions of music pioneers in celebration of Black History Month at 5 p.m. today at the La Quinta Museum.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  29. La Quinta City Clerk Veronica Montecino. Desert Sun File Photo

    La Quinta places city clerk on leave

    La Quinta City Clerk Veronica Montecino has been placed on paid administrative leave following an investigation into financial irregularities found with a professional organization she served on as treasurer.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  30. Kristen Seddon of La Quinta. Jay Calderon/MyDesert

    La Quinta banker takes world championship in horse show

    For Kristen Seddon, the fifth time's the charm. The La Quinta banker has been to the American Paint Horse Association World Championship Paint Horse Show with her horse five times. This time, Seddon, 37, came home a winner.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  31. Aaron and William Hamilton own Hamilton's Sports Bar & Grill in La Quinta. Pamela Bieri/Special to MyDesert

    Father, son join forces for new sports bar, grill in La Quinta

    It wasn't just that Aaron Hamilton has a degree in hotel management and several years of food and beverage experience.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  32. Cathedral City resident Raul Avila showed off his 1963 Corvette at the show. Crystal Chatham, The Desert Sun

    Hot rods bring in cold cash for two charities

    The sixth annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show drew about 130 cars and 5,000 enthusiasts last Sunday to the Community Center Park.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  33. Arman Hernandez (right) of La Quinta High School controls Brandon Aguirre of Coachella Valley High on Jan. 26. Hernandez won the match. Wade Byars/MyDesert

    La Quinta Blackhawks look to pin Palm Desert Aztecs

    La Quinta High School is poised to win its eighth consecutive Desert Valley League wrestling championship if the team scores a victory tonight against Palm Desert.

    • Feb. 1, 2012

  34. Indio and La Quinta news briefs for Feb. 2

    News from around the East Valley...

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  35. Indio High School's Cesar Cid (center) drives to the basket as Tyler La Salle (left) of Xavier College Preparatory High defends Friday in Palm Desert. MyDesert

    Indio and La Quinta sports briefs for Feb. 2

    Sports news from around the East Valley...

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  36. Thinkstock.com

    Do you have the cutest kid in the east valley?

    If you have a kid who lives in La Quinta or Indio and has a smile worth publishing, we want to see — and feature — him or her in an upcoming edition of MyDesert.

    • Feb. 1, 2012

  37. Bermuda Dunes attacker to be sentenced today

    A La Quinta man accused of breaking into a woman's apartment and sexually assaulting her is scheduled to be sentenced today to more than a decade behind bars.

    • Jan. 31, 2012

  38. Lost hikers rescued from Guadalupe Trail

    A Cathedral City man and his 9-year-old stepson who got lost hiking above La Quinta, were airlifted to safety Monday, the sheriff's department reported.

    • Jan. 31, 2012

  39. Warm day, hot rods: Classic cars have day in the sun at annual show

    The sixth annual La Quinta Hot Rod & Custom Car Show, sponsored by the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, featured the shiny eye candy along with raffles, music and family fun.

    • Jan. 29, 2012

  40. Two rescued from La Quinta trail

    A Cathedral City man and his 9-year-old stepson were rescued Sunday evening after they got lost on a La Quinta hiking trail.

    • Jan. 30, 2012
  41. Richard Lui, The Desert Sun

    Humana entertains valley, pays it forward

    A fan cannot step onto the basketball court with Kobe Bryant or catch a touchdown pass from Tim Tebow. But they can tee up with a golf legend. That's exactly what Bob Marra did in the Humana Challenge.

    • Jan. 28, 2012

  42. Curtis Cup members bonding in desert

    If you are looking for a hint at European dominance in golf these days, look no further than the Ryder Cup, the Solheim Cup, the Walker Cup and the Curtis Cup.

    • Jan. 28, 2012

  43. 4 arrested after 'havoc' at La Quinta Walmart

    Four people were arrested Saturday after Riverside County sheriff's deputies were called to the La Quinta Walmart regarding a fight inside the store.

    • Jan. 29, 2012

  44. Deputies called to La Quinta Walmart, reports of 'havoc' inside

    Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the La Quinta Walmart at 1:15 p.m. Saturday regarding three men and one woman who got into a fight inside the store.

    • Jan. 28, 2012

  45. Film agent to speak at PSWIFT luncheon

    Film and television literary agent Amy Schiffman will speak at the annual Palm Springs Women in Film and Television luncheon at 11:30 a.m. today at the La Quinta Country Club.

    • Jan. 28, 2012
  46. La Quinta residents Jeff and Sonia Menning, whose home was infested with rats, will be featured tonight on the Animal Planet show "Infested!" The Mennings are seen in this March 15 photo with attorney Robert Gilliland, who represented the family in their lawsuit against the developers of their La Quinta home. Marilyn Chung, Desert Sun file photo

    'Infested' comes to La Quinta, tells story of couple's battle with rats

    Animal Planet will on Friday night air an episode of its series “Infested!” that follows a La Quinta couple and their dealings with rats in their home.

    • Jan. 27, 2012

  47. 'Infested' comes to La Quinta, tells story of couple's battle with rats

    Animal Planet will on Friday night air an episode of its series “Infested!” that follows a La Quinta couple and their dealings with rats in their home.

    • Jan. 26, 2012

  48. LQ and Indio residents: What kind of festival ...

    What kind of festival or event would you like your city to host that it currently doesn’t?

    • Jan. 24, 2012

  49. La Quinta council recommends candidates for board

    The La Quinta City Council at a special meeting Tuesday recommended three potential candidates to serve on an oversight board that will dispose of the now-defunct redevelopment board's assets.

    • Jan. 25, 2012
  50. The Point Happy Ranch was settled by Norman “Happy” Lundbeck, who homesteaded the area in 1889 and ran a small store. courtesy of La Quinta Historic society

    Point Happy ... centrally located, well-kept secret

    A U.S. flag flutters atop the ridge that juts out into Highway 111 overlooking La Quinta. The point was once a watering hole for passersby, and it still is if you count the Beer Hunter.

    • Jan. 24, 2012
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