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Valley retailers cautiously optimistic

Bath Junkie Owner April Cox (right) and sales associate Ashley Turk work at the Palm Canyon Drive boutique in downtown Palm Springs. Experts say the Coachella Valley's diverse shopping offerings and tourism base could help the local economy get on its feet sooner than other parts of California. Michael Snyder, The Desert Sun

The Coachella Valley's 2009 holiday forecast is a bit like a gift sent from that beloved, but eccentric out-of-town aunt: You're hopeful, but you're just not sure what's really beneath all the wrapping. More

Energy device uses wind, sun

 Courtesy of Two-West Wind and Solar

By the end of the year, Tradition Aviation in Thermal could be one of the first companies in the nation to be sporting a new small-scale wind-solar turbine that may help cut its energy bills, as well as market its business.

The combination of aesthetics and energy is what sold Penny Nelson, general manager of the commercial aviation firm located at Jackie Cochran Regional Airport, about 32 miles east of Palm Springs. More

Coachella Valley back on radar for Chinese tourists

Wu Ke Xiao,   assistant general manager of Shanghai Airlines and American department manager (right) receives  promotional materials on  tourist destinations in the Coachella Valley at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort. Members of the Chinese media and a group of tour operators are visiting the Coachella Valley for possible tour destination for their clients. Omar Ornelas, The Desert Sun

Coachella Valley tourism officials reached out last week to what they hope will be a new market of visitors to the desert — and are eyeing more opportunities with a sales mission to China later this month. More

Walk makes an impact

It's been more than two years since Christa Chastain noticed she felt a persistent tiredness, was always thirsty and had started to have trouble breathing. More

Rescue crews looking for lost hikers

The Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit is looking for three lost hikers this evening. More

Sports

Collins says Agassi still Hall bound

INDIAN WELLS — When it comes to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, famed commentator Bud Collins doubts Andre Agassi's drug revelation would prevent him from being inducted the first year he's eligible. More

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Bath Junkie Owner April Cox (right) and sales associate Ashley Turk work at the Palm Canyon Drive boutique in downtown Palm Springs. Experts say the Coachella Valley's diverse shopping offerings and tourism base could help the local economy get on its feet sooner than other parts of California.

Valley retailers cautiously optimistic

The Coachella Valley's 2009 holiday forecast is a bit like a gift sent from that beloved, but eccentric out-of-town aunt: You're hopeful, but you're just not sure what's really beneath all the wrapping. More

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Respected Valley Homebuilder Restores Madison Estates

After diligently working for several months to restore the community, Family Development, a Coachella Valley homebuilder and its affiliated brokerage company, Desert Homefinders, are proud to announce the re-opening of Madison Estates to the public. More


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