Indio doctor proudly takes oath

Grant 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

• Mission celebrates Fourth of July with a barbecue
• Best of prime-time TV fireworks
• Fireworks light up the desert skies

Resignation surprises valley residents

Political 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

• Palin resigns as governor

Mission celebrates Fourth of July with a barbecue

At 47-518 Van Buren St. in Indio, the smell of hamburgers and hot dogs cooking filled the air on Friday. More

• Indio doctor proudly takes citizenship oath

Palm Desert accepting applications for solar energy loan program

Solar 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 anniversary

When 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