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Indio doctor proudly takes oathGrant Vorster is celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks on the lake today as a new citizen. Vorster, a South African optometrist at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, was sworn in on June 26. More Resignation surprises valley residentsPolitical activists throughout the Coachella Valley said Friday they were shocked when Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced her resignation early in the day. Republicans and Democrats alike said they weren't expecting the news. More Mission celebrates Fourth of July with a barbecueAt 47-518 Van Buren St. in Indio, the smell of hamburgers and hot dogs cooking filled the air on Friday. More Palm Desert accepting applications for solar energy loan programSolar contractor Earl Schmid may spend Sunday night camped out in front of Palm Desert City Hall to make sure he's first in line when the city starts accepting new applications for its energy loan program at 8 a.m. Monday. More Sony struggling as Walkman marks its 30th anniversaryWhen the Sony Walkman went on sale 30 years ago, it was shown off by a skateboarder to illustrate how the portable cassette- tape player delivered music on-the-go. Today, Sony Corp. is struggling to win back its reputation as a pioneer of razzle-dazzle gadgetry once exemplified in the Walkman. More Local NewsReminder: Fireworks illegal in unincorporated areasRiverside County officials issued a reminder to residents that fireworks are illegal in the unincorporated communities. More
Crime & SafetyEducationGrowth & DevelopmentEnvironmentSportsHype doesn't hurt L.A.Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could. Wearing sunglasses and with his famous dreadlocks in a ponytail, the Los Angeles Dodgers' slugger apologized to fans and teammates during a news conference Friday afternoon before the Dodgers' 6-3 victory against the San Diego Padres. More BusinessSony struggling as Walkman marks its 30th anniversaryWhen the Sony Walkman went on sale 30 years ago, it was shown off by a skateboarder to illustrate how the portable cassette- tape player delivered music on-the-go. Today, Sony Corp. is struggling to win back its reputation as a pioneer of razzle-dazzle gadgetry once exemplified in the Walkman. More Most recommendedMost commented |
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