Desert Hot Springs News

“He has been called twice to the stands so far.”

Dennis A. Decker, father of former Desert Hot Springs Police Officer Dennis Paul Decker, accused of sexual assault and rape of two minors, testified in court this past week in the trial of his son in Indio. via Desert Local News

The arrow on one chart points down to where it connects with a another arrow on second chart. via Desert Local News

“We were still working on the language”

Topanga State Park for sale? That could be the case if a bill recently introduced by State Assembly Member Bonnie Garcia is adopted. via Messenger

“And I don't want to touch her because I could make it worse for her. And I don't know what to do. I don't know what to do.”

A teenager who survived a murder-suicide that wiped out her family placed a frantic 911 call before she knew that her brother was the killer. via Fox News

“Those are fine for houses, but their not big enough to do anything with.”

DESERT HOT SPRINGS - City officials tonight will discuss an undertaking that they hope could transform their struggling city into a hot spot rivaling other desert cities like Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs. via Desert Sun

“Additionally, it was reported that the annual operating cost of the [homeless warehouse] could be as much as $3.2 million - once again no firm numbers as to how much each city will be asked to fund”

Desert Hot Springs, CA: A program to help the homeless has grown into a costly boondoggle. via Desert Local News

Christopher Ponce Staff and wire reports 28.MAR.08 DHS, CA: On March 20, 2008, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Desert Hot Springs Police officers responded to a robbery that just occurred at Guaranty Bank in ... via Desert Local News

“There is an urgency felt and an attraction to preferential revenue we don't want lost.”

An age-old conflict about water and its use in the desert is bubbling up at the Mission Springs Water District. via Desert Local News

“What a great contribution you guys have made”

Sixteen local citizens graduated from the first Desert Hot Springs Citizens Police Academy Class at a special ceremony held Monday evening at Carl May Center. via Desert Local News

“We cannot report at this time the identity of the vehicle or the direction he fled.”

A daring daylight robbery struck Desert Hot Springs Guarantee Bank as it was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money this morning at 11:45 am . via Desert Local News

“This is absolutely a wonderful and needed facility”

A 4-year-old girl diagnosed with cerebral palsy is the first resident of the newly opened Marion Ashley House, an infant and toddler care home in Desert Hot Springs run by Angel View Crippled Children's ... via Desert Sun

Guaranty Bank location on 66566 Pierson Blvd was robbed at 11:25 A.M. Thursday morning. via KMIR 6

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Front Page Local News Party Politics Local Style By Dean Gray ED/OP 13.MAR.08 As November's election nears the activities of major party politics grows in Desert Hot Springs. via Desert Local News

“What he did was because he needed money for drugs he wasn't a violent person he didn't use a gun he used a note.”

Steven Hagle, the man accused of robbing several valley banks pleaded not guilty. via KMIR 6

“It really does your heart good to help other people get back on their feet.”

Every week Marcia Becker helps make a home-cooked meal for a party of 25 people. via Desert Sun

“Her mom is all tore up. She said if she never gave her the keys... you know... She wanted her daughter to be happy hearing music”

An 11-year-old Desert Hot Springs girl is dead after being struck by a car on Sunday. via CBS 2

An 11-year-old girl struck by a car in Desert Hot Springs died later at a hospital, authorities said. via KESQ-TV Palm Desert

From the outdoor tub, we watched the skies glow pink and gold in the morning, open into a brilliant blue in the afternoon and deepen into purple in the twilight. via SF Gate

In an exclusive KESQ interview done more than year ago, one of Decker's accusers says she was surprised and shocked over the Explorer Program supervisor's arrest. via KESQ-TV Palm Desert

“We're neighboring cities so there are annexation and sphere of influence issues. For instance, the cold weather shelter which borders Desert Hot Springs. They will use it too. It's about building a stronger relationship”

The Palm Springs City Council appointed a subcommittee to work with neighboring city Desert Hot Springs in order to build a "stronger relationship," city officials announced Thursday. via KESQ-TV Palm Desert