Advertisement

You will be redirected to the page you want to view in  seconds.

News from Palm Desert

  • Top News from Palm Desert

  1. City of Palm Desert might stop panel's pay

    PALM DESERT — The city of Palm Desert may stop paying its Planning Commission members $100 per meeting because of an IRS rule that considers the commissioners employees.

    • 1:17 AM

  2. COD seeks businesses for career, job fair

    College of the Desert is seeking business participants for its sixth annual Career and Job Fair.

    • 1:02 AM

  3. Desert Sands Unified to consider eliminating two school days

    Desert Sands Unified School District’s board of education will vote today on eliminating two days from this school year.

    • Feb. 21, 2012

  4. See environmental documentary ‘Bag It!' free at UCR Palm Desert

    A free humorous-style documentary movie spurred by a man's curiosity over the role of plastic bags in our lives will be shown at 6 p.m. Thursday at UCR Palm Desert.

    • Feb. 21, 2012

  5. All-Star Big Band to perform spy music at Cal State, San Bernardino Palm Desert campus

    The All-Star Big Band will present “Good Guys and Bad Guys: The Music of Spies and Private Eyes” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Indian Wells Theater at California State University, San Bernardino's Palm Desert campus.

    • Feb. 21, 2012

  6. PDHS Graduating Committee to hold sale, car wash

    Palm Desert High School's 2012 graduating committee is holding a rummage sale, bake sale, car wash and e-waste recycling event from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the high school.

    • Feb. 19, 2012

  7. Vet's WWII memories include musical moments

    U.S. Coast Guard veteran Charlie Bulanti served aboard the Pacific-based attack transport ship USS Arthur Middleton during World War II.

    • Feb. 19, 2012

  8. SCORE workshop to be held Wednesday

    SCORE, the national nonprofit that counsels small businesses and entrepreneurs, will hold a workshop titled “Is Your Business Idea a Good One?” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
  9. Joan Mann of La Quinta looks at a “sit and spin” seat cushion during the CarFit program on Thursday in Palm Desert. CarFit is designed to teach drivers age 55 and over how aging affects their driving and how they fit into their vehicle. Crystal Chatham, The Desert Sun

    CarFit helps senior drivers make adjustments to ensure safety

    Patricia Wolkoff looked through her side view mirrors as Marilyn Poe walked alongside her mini-van. “Can you see her?” Doris Morgan-Hayes repeatedly asked Wolkoff as the three checked mirror adjustments during a CarFit program in Palm Desert.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
  10. Sidewalks are under construction in front of the Palms to Pines shopping center in Palm Desert. Blake Herzog, The Desert Sun

    Sidewalk project rolls on

    Power walks down Highway 111 are getting a little bit easier as Palm Desert adds sidewalks to the south side of the valley's major thoroughfare.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
  11. Riverside County sheriff’s deputies take Juan Carlos Alcala into custody following a multiple-victim shooting at the Hovley Gardens Apartments in Palm Desert on April 8. Prosecutors announced Friday that they would not seek the death penalty. Denise Goolsby, The Desert Sun

    Man won't face death in Palm Desert double killing

    Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty for a Palm Desert man accused of killing his neighbor's son and granddaughter over scratches on a pickup.

    • Feb. 18, 2012

  12. McCallum Theatre offering tours to New York, London

    Theater tours to New York and London will be offered in May by the McCallum Theatre.

    • Feb. 17, 2012

  13. Applications available for $1,500 scholarship from Desert Outreach Foundation

    Applications for the 2012 Desert Outreach Foundation's annual scholarship program are available to download at the foundation's website.

    • Feb. 17, 2012

  14. Jazzercise classes to take place at Joslyn Center

    Lora Murphy is now holding 60-minute Jazzercise classes Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 a.m. and on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Joslyn Center.

    • Feb. 17, 2012

  15. City of Rancho Mirage eases demands on hotel developers

    Rancho Mirage —The City Council voted 4-1 Thursday to pull back on requiring the developers of the Ritz-Carlton hotel to send written reports twice a month and have someone appear in the flesh in front of the council monthly.

    • Feb. 17, 2012

  16. Man accused of trying to kill neighbor on trial today

    Opening statements are scheduled today in the trial of a Palm Desert man accused of trying to kill his neighbor.

    • Feb. 16, 2012
  17. Leasing officials say deals are in the works to fill spots being abandoned by Borders Books and Music, Ulta Beauty and Bang & Olufsen at The River in Rancho Mirage. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    The River struggles to fill key vacancies

    Rancho Mirage — Ten years after it opened and six months after anchor tenant Borders Books and Music went out of business, leasing officials at The River are working feverishly to plug the gaps beginning to open at the popular center.

    • Feb. 16, 2012

  18. Rise in complaints leads police to up patrols in Palm Desert neighborhood

    Palm Desert — A Palm Desert police officer had his eyes on the Desert Fountains at Palm Desert apartments as he rode by on a motorcycle Saturday.

    • Feb. 16, 2012

  19. Collision slows traffic on eastbound I-10

    A traffic collision involving a big rig and another vehicle slowed traffic on eastbound Interstate 10 near Palm Desert this afternoon.

    • Feb. 16, 2012

  20. Electricity to be restored Thursday in North Palm Springs, Palm Desert

    Full power should be restored by 7 a.m. Thursday to Southern California Edison customers in Palm Desert and unincorporated Riverside County territory near Desert Hot Springs.

    • Feb. 16, 2012
  21. Nationally recognized Coachella Valley photographer Marc Glassman says his down-time passions are his two sons and flying. He often flies out of Bermuda Dunes Airport. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Marc Glassman reflects on his photography of U.S. presidents

    It would be difficult to miss Marc Glassman's presence in any room. The tall, slender photographer who towers over most of his photographic subjects has been a quiet fixture chronicling the famous and elite at major charitable events and society galas in the valley for more than three decades.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
  22. Karen Maher of Indian Wells and her granddaughter, Gigi Frognet, feed the ducks at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Denise Goolsby/The Desert Sun

    Ducks create issue at Palm Desert park

    PALM DESERT — It's hard not to feed the ducks at Civic Center Park. People have been bringing bread to community ponds to feed ducks for generations.

    • Feb. 15, 2012

  23. Sports Festival and Senior Games under way in Palm Desert

    More than 900 athletes age 35 to 92 years old are competing in the 2012 Palm Desert International Sports Festival and Senior Games that got under way on Wednesday and ends Monday.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
  24. A chicken kabob plate is a popular choice at Kabobz Mediterranean Restaurant in Palm Desert. Courtesy of Kabobz

    Change of locale was a good move for Kabobz

    Hidden away in the south side of the Palms to Pines shopping center nearer to El Paseo than Highway 111, Kabobz Mediterranean Restaurant has garnered a loyal local following since it relocated here four years ago.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
  25. President John F. Kennedy attends Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert in 1962. Courtesy of Palm Springs Historical Society

    Region has presidential history

    A parade of presidents has kept Palm Desert, Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage entwined in political history for nearly a century of Presidents' Days.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
  26. Palm Desert's Samantha Jimenez shoots against Downey during a CIF playoff game Tuesday in Palm Desert. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Aztecs win first round of CIF water polo playoffs, ready for second

    After finishing second in the Desert Valley League, the Palm Desert High School girls' water polo team won its first-round match Tuesday against Downey 11-10.

    • Feb. 15, 2012

  27. 5 Questions: Arlene Amick, Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert

    I will be responsible for managing operations of the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert including daily operations, visitor services, admissions, special events, and in conjunction with the curatorial and education departments will oversee exhibition and education programs.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
  28. Palm Desert High School senior Alexa Frederick, 17, of Palm Desert, is midair Feb. 9 while practicing her floor routine at the Power Kids Center in Palm Desert. Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    Gymnasts score high marks at Arizona meet

    “Smile on your face. Full facial expression. Point your feet.”

    • Feb. 15, 2012
  29. St. George Greek Orthodox Church member Pauline Latkovic arranges baklava for annual festival coming this weekend to Palm Desert. Photos by Amelia Hadley/Special to The Desert Sun

    Plenty of food on tap for Greek Festival

    If you lack the know-how to whip up a batch of melomakarona, loukoumathes or baklava, fear not.

    • Feb. 15, 2012

  30. Hollywood, horses all part of Sun City woman's fun history

    Sun City never ceases to amaze me. Because of the interesting background of so many of its residents.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
  31. Golf entertainer Joey-O hits a trick shot off of the foot of audience member George Gross at the eighth annual Pete Carlson's Golf Expo on Friday at the College Golf Center in Palm Desert. Gross was unharmed. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    Mid Valley sports roundup for Feb. 16

    Sports news from around the Mid Valley...

    • Feb. 15, 2012

  32. Mid Valley briefs for Feb. 16

    News from around Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells and Palm Desert...

    • Feb. 15, 2012

  33. Electricity to be restored Thursday in North Palm Springs, Palm Desert

    Full power should be restored by 7 a.m. Thursday to Southern California Edison customers in Palm Desert and unincorporated Riverside County territory near Desert Hot Springs.

    • Feb. 15, 2012

  34. I-10 closures were for probe into Feb. 5 crash that killed toddler

    California Highway Patrol investigators closed lanes on Interstate 10 Wednesday as they revisited the site of a Feb. 5 crash that killed a 9-month-old girl.

    • Feb. 15, 2012

  35. Mecca man suspected of Palm Desert burglary free on bail

    A Mecca man suspected of stealing electronics from a Palm Desert home and other locations was free on $30,000 bail today.

    • Feb. 15, 2012

  36. Lane closures on Ramon Road, Highway 111 today

    Drivers in Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert, beware. Lane closures on two of the Coachella Valley’s major roads — Ramon Road and Highway 111 — could lead to traffic delays today.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
  37. Palm Desert's Samantha Jimenez shoots against Downey during a CIF playoff game in Palm Desert on Tuesday. The Aztecs won 11-10 in overtime. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Aztecs outlast foe for overtime victory

    PALM DESERT — It couldn't have been any closer Tuesday as the Palm Desert High School girls' water polo team edged Downey in overtime 11-10 in the first round of the Division VI playoffs.

    • Feb. 15, 2012

  38. Free screening of doc 'Bag It' to be Feb. 23

    A free screening of the award-winning environmental documentary “Bag It” will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at the University of California, Riverside, Palm Desert campus.

    • Feb. 15, 2012

  39. Roadwork will close portion of Highway 111 in Palm Desert

    Southbound motorists on Highway 111 near Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert should expect some delays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday due to work being done by the Coachella Valley Water District.

    • Feb. 13, 2012
  40. The late Sheila Greenrock's bequest to Revivals — about 800 wardrobe items worth $1 million — will benefit client services at Desert AIDS Project. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Desert AIDS Project stands to gain from generous gift

    Palm Desert — A retired interior designer has willed her extensive collection of designer clothing to Revivals, the thrift store that benefits client services at the Desert AIDS Project.

    • Feb. 13, 2012

  41. Delays expected at Palm Desert intersection for traffic signal work today

    Delays were expected on a major Palm Desert thoroughfare today for work on a traffic signal, a city spokesman said.

    • Feb. 13, 2012

  42. College of the Desert street fair to expand to 3 days on Presidents Day weekend

    The street fair at College of the Desert will expand to three days on Presidents Day weekend.

    • Feb. 12, 2012

  43. Local artists can create exhibits for Palm Desert Community Gallery

    Proposals are being accepted from local artists, art groups and collectors interested in exhibiting their work for two months in the Palm Desert Community Gallery.

    • Feb. 12, 2012
  44. Earl Ulmer

    Aircraft trials included a forced landing in WWIIUlmer

    U.S. Army Air Corps vet Earl Ulmer — a bombardier/navigator on a B-26 Marauder crew — flew 42 combat missions during World War II.

    • Feb. 12, 2012
  45. Joan Rivers attends the 18th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Saturday, February 11, 2012. (Richard Lui The Desert Sun)Singer and actress Ruta Lee attends the 18th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards held Saturday at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Richard Lui The Desert Sun

    Desert AIDS Project fundraiser event breaks attendance record

    Comic Joan Rivers didn't edit her candidness as host of the 18th annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala Saturday.

    • Feb. 12, 2012
  46. Second runner-up Matthew Meyer of Desert Hot Springs High School (left), winner Madeline Muth of Xavier College Preparatory High School and first runner-up Key'Toya Burrell of Amistad High School are photographed at the Speech Trek Contest held Saturday afternoon The Classic Club in Palm Desert. Gerry Maceda/Special to The Desert Sun

    Speech Trek Contest winners named

    PALM DESERT — Madeline Muth took first prize in the American Association of University Women's Speech Trek contest Saturday.

    • Feb. 12, 2012
  47. Attendees of the 13th annual Wine and Music Series listen to music on April 9. The 2012 Food & Wine Festival will begin March 23. Richard Lui The Desert Sun

    Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival to feature TV chefs

    PALM DESERT — Television chefs will appear at the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival, an event spokeswoman said Friday.

    • Feb. 11, 2012

  48. 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

  49. Roadrunners softballers play with heart

    Great softball for a great cause is on display at College of the Desert today.

    • Feb. 11, 2012

  50. Palm Desert power outage caused by main line failure

    A main line failure was blamed for knocking out electricity Friday to 1,331 Southern California Edison customers in Palm Desert.

    • Feb. 11, 2012
See all Photos

Top Local Photos

Today's Deal

View Deal

Buy & Sell

Site Map  |  Back to Top 
Gannett

Copyright © 2012 www.MyDesert.com. All rights reserved.
Users of this site agree to the Terms of Service, Privacy Notice/Your California Privacy Rights, and Ad Choices