Sep 29, 2009 | Desert Sun
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down for Sept. 26
Maybe we're all nostalgic for the way we were, with Hollywood stars frolicking through our valley all the way to the Salton Sea.
Motorcyclist Killed on I-10 near Banning Identified
A motorcyclist who died in a crash on Interstate 10 in Banning was identified today as a 35-year-old Yucca Valley resident.
When Michael McCourt returned from serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he was spit on and called names.
Los Angeles' proposed energy route through Mojave Desert in doubt
Los Angeles officials confirmed Tuesday that they may abandon a hotly debated plan to route electrical transmission lines across undisturbed areas of the Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree National Park.
Pair sought in Sizzler grand theft in Yucca Valley
San Bernardino County sheriff's officials today released surveillance photos taken of a man and woman who stole a purse from an elderly woman at a Yucca Valley Sizzler restaurant on Sept.
Fatal motorcycle crash victim ID'd as Yucca Valley man
A motorcyclist who died in a crash on Interstate 10 in Banning was identified today as a 35-year-old Yucca Valley resident.
California bill will pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans
Thirty-six years after the United States completed the pullout of combat troops from Vietnam, California is on the verge of officially welcoming them home.
The Center for Spiritual Studies in Joshua Tree hosts an array of new age seminars and courses.
"Stretch your hands out, feel the blue sky. Feel the sun energy dance with the moonlight within us.
Valley sports roundup for Sept. 17
LA QUINTA - Led by sophomore Evan Dougherty's winning performance, the La Quinta High School boys' cross country team topped Central 15-48 on Wednesday.
Forgery case prompts call for reform
On the heels of a federal grand jury indictment involving a $35 million grant for youth programs, state lawmakers and education leaders want to find ways to safeguard such application processes.
'Ride For The Troops' in October
The Palm Springs Harley Owners Group is presenting the seventh annual 'Ride For The Troops' on Oct.
Gubernatorial bullying will not suddenly convince the Legislature to be responsible.
Schwarzenegger accepts veto dare
In the latest round of Capitol brinksmanship, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill honoring Vietnam veterans and threatened to kill 72 other proposals on his desk because he said lawmakers have ignored his priority issues.
Jed Walbrecht wins state BMX championship
Jed Wallbrecht has been racing BMX bikes since he was 6 years old, and now, 15 years later, the Cathedral City resident is a state champion.
Officials warn Oak Glen blaze could march toward Yucca Valley