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Seven ways to cool off without leaving the desert
Take advantage of the air-conditioned environs of two valley theaters that also dispense frosty beer and wine in the middle of a dog-day afternoon.
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.
Palm Desert news briefs for July 2
Desert Falls Country Club in Palm Desert will hold a golf tournament to benefit Soldiers Organized Services beginning at 7:30 a.m. July 12 at the club, 1111 Desert Falls Parkway.
Palm Desert selected for smart water study
A recently approved agreement between Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley Water District has formally established a partnership that will work to complete a study on water use.
Palm Desert teen's college education covered by scholarship
Recent Palm Desert High School graduate Hayden Rodarte has received a scholarship from the Annexstad Family Foundation.
Palm Desert man convicted in U.S. court on fraud charges
A Palm Desert resident was found guilty in a U.S. District Court Monday of committing a series of fraud-related crimes.
Two injured in Palm Desert traffic collision
Two people were taken to a hospital following a traffic collision that caused one vehicle to overturn, authorities said.
Palm Desert sports roundup for June 25
Basketball camp in Palm Desert: The 20th annual Desert Valley Basketball School will be in session this summer from July 13 through 16.
Palm Desert resident pieces together antiques, old items to create 'whimsical' art
Life has presented some big challenges for Palm Desert resident Lauretta Lowell.
Budget, country club, on Palm Desert City Council agenda today
At its meeting today Palm Desert City Council is expected to: Adopt the city's 2009-10 budget, which includes funding for $46,957,546 in anticipated general fund expenses, reduction in several individual department budgets and staff reductions.
New exhibit at Heather James Fine Art in Palm Desert celebrates women
Heather James Fine Art is showcasing international women artists in the exhibition, "Attention to Detail," through August.
Palm Desert City Council OKs budget; expects revenue decrease
The Palm Desert City Council unanimously approved a tightly balanced budget projecting a 12 percent drop in revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2009-10, but put a hold on other key agenda items at its meeting on Thursday.
Palm Desert author dishes on Hollywood lifestyle in new novel
Lori Culwell used to look at the "stars" on tabloid Web sites like TMZ and wonder, "How did they wind up like that?" Culwell, a 1991 graduate of Palm Desert High School, grew up with some now-famous contemporaries.
Whimsical Curiosities in Palm Desert sells owner/arist's humor-infused doll creations
Life has presented some big challenges for Palm Desert resident Lauretta Lowell.
Palm Desert's new fire chief knows Coachella Valley
He may have new duties, but new Division Fire Chief Dorian J. Cooley is not new to the Coachella Valley.
Neighbors Jump to Action as Fire Engulfs Motor Home
A neighborhood springs to action to fight a fire threatening two Palm Desert homes.
Fire consumes mobile home in Palm Desert; other homes exposed
Fire crews were reported battling a mobile home blaze in Palm Desert at about 12:45 p.m. this afternoon.
Server at Palm Desert eatery Tony Roma's to be honored for saving customer
A server at Tony Roma's in Palm Desert who saved the life of a choking customer will be recognized at a special ceremony at 3 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive.
Citizens' panel suggests ideas for Palm Desert Country Club
Would residents of Palm Desert Country Club be interested in chipping in - in the form of a special assessment - to help their financially struggling golf course? A citizens' advisory committee for Project Area No.
CHP Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing in Palm Desert
No one was hurt when a California Highway Patrol helicopter made a precautionary landing at a football field in Palm Desert.