Tar Heels Finish Up Play In Palm Springs Nov 4, 2008
--- Junior flight one win over No. 5 Amanda Fink of Southern California highlighted the final day of play at the Duals In The Desert at the Desert Princess Country Club's Moore Tennis Academy near Palm Springs. Marand, ranked No. 10 in the ITA preseason poll, defeated Fink in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1, to claim third place in the top flight. (Tarheelblue.com)
PRIMARY FLASHBACK: Obama makes one-fingered gesture while speaking of Hillary... Nov 4, 2008
Andrew Malcolm should think about retiring to Palm Springs. He's clearly gone batty. (The Drudge Report)
2 defendants sentenced in lawsuit kickbacks case Nov 4, 2008
Selzer, 68, of Palm Springs pleaded guilty to a tax-related felony for laundering kickbacks to a paid plaintiff in class-action lawsuits against corporations brought by New York-based Milberg Weiss. Earlier in the day, Walter sentenced former eye doctor Steven Cooperman, 66, to four months in federal prison and ordered him to pay a $40,000 fine. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
TEMPO: Tang has Nebolon and Beals Nov 4, 2008
He was recently invited to international sculpture biennials in Palm Springs, Calif. and Florence, Italy. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Neighbor to Neighbor: Friends and Families Join Couples in Door-to-Door Pitch to Vote No on Proposition 8 Nov 2, 2008
WHAT: A grassroots effort to persuade community members to Vote NO on Prop 8 WHO: Couples opposed to Prop 8 WHERE: Cities include: Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno, San Bruno, Pasadena, Tracy, Livermore, La Verne, Palm Springs, Marin, Chula Vista, San Fernando Valley WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. SOURCE NO on Prop 8. (PR Newswire)
Several famous and interesting people buried in foothill cemeteries Nov 1, 2008
He organized the first outdoor art show in Washington, D.C. and Palm Springs, Calif. and served as judge of many art exhibitions, including the California State Fair. (The Union Democrat)
Gay married couples face legal limbo if Prop. 8 passes Oct 30, 2008
His Palm Springs classic is restored, down to the stones that were excavated from a Utah quarry for the chimney and walls. More on LATimes. (Los Angeles Times)
Horror-film royalty runs in blood of 'monster kids' Oct 30, 2008
"We're all good friends," says Chaney, who lives near Karloff in the Palm Springs, Calif. area. (USA Today -- Life)
Solis Womens Health makes SoCal buy Oct 29, 2008
We believe that the greater Palm Springs area, as well as the densely populated communities in Riverside and San Diego counties represents an underserved market for our highly focused healthcare services model. Solis will bring its digital infrastructure to the center and soon begin opening its mammography screening centers in the Palm Springs area. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Dems have chance for two-thirds Legislature majority Oct 28, 2008
The GOP candidate is Gary Jeandron, former Palm Springs police chief and a member of the Palm Springs school board. Assembly District 30 (Kern County): This is the lone Democratic seat that Republicans are gunning for. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
State Dems Hope To Ride Obama's Coattails Oct 28, 2008
Mary Bono Mack of Palm Springs; 10-term Rep ... Mary Bono Mack of Palm Springs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
The RIGHT Places: Fall 'California-Style' Oct 27, 2008
In Palm Springs, part of the Desert Region, the Bermuda grass goes dormant in the fall and winter rye takes its place ... A few days of no watering, followed by the sprinkling of winter rye grass seeds and the resetting of sprinklers, results in new grass that turns into Palm Springs signature lush grounds. (Human Events Online)
Softball Releases 2009 Schedule Oct 23, 2008
and Palm Springs, Calif. before they host the 2009 Husky Softball Classic. (Gohuskies.com)
Alyson Hannigan expecting baby Oct 23, 2008
Alyson, 34, and Alexis, 42, married at the Two Bunch Palms resort near Palm Springs, California, in October 2003. Alyson is currently starring in hit US TV show 'How I Met Your Mother' alongside Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Chalke and Jason Segel. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Biker Gang Busted in 3-Year Undercover Probe Oct 22, 2008
In one instance, several Mongol members allegedly rode in a pack and attacked motorists near Palm Springs, surrounding cars while one rider tried to stab the drivers with a knife. One member was allowed to tattoo the gang's insignia on his head after he shot two members of a rival gang, the indictment alleges. (Fox News)
Famed quiz show host Narz dies Oct 21, 2008
In addition to his wife and brother, Narz is survived by a sister, Mary Lovett Scully of Las Vegas; sons David of Palm Springs and John and Michael of Los Angeles; a daughter, Karen Ferretti of Los Angeles; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Share this on. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Save Eichler buildings,' residents demand Oct 17, 2008
"The visitors' center to Palm Springs is a Fifties gas station. We could do the same and better," Cymes said. And if developers tear it down, it's gone. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
TECH CHRONICLES A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology... Oct 17, 2008
Earle, Tarter and Abreu will reveal their wishes at TED2009, "The Great Unveiling," to be held Feb. 3-8 in Long Beach, with a simulcast event in Palm Springs. For more information, go to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Warriors tear up Rancho in PAC-7 win Oct 17, 2008
Her travels have even taken her to La Quinta Golf Course in Palm Springs, site of the well-known Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. She finished top 10 there. (Santa Maria Times)
Read Indepth Article Oct 14, 2008
"For Artist Hyacinthe Kuller-Baron, Life Comes Full Circle as Paintings from the Past become Icons for the Future Exhibited only on Internet Art Galleries." Palm Springs, CA, USA United States of America. In the future Ed and Hyacinthe Baron will exhibit only on important virtual art gallery web sites on the world-wide-web. (AbsoluteArts.com)
For Artist Hyacinthe Kuller-Baron, Life Comes Full Circle as Paintings from the Past become Icons for the Future Exhibited only on Internet Art Galleries Oct 14, 2008
For Artist Hyacinthe Kuller-Baron, Life Comes Full Circle - Baron Gallery - absolutearts. In the future Ed and Hyacinthe Baron will exhibit only on important virtual art gallery web sites on the world-wide-web. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Redemption On Minds Of Irish As They Swing Back Into Action Monday Oct 13, 2008
located minutes outside Palm Springs. The resort opened in 1984 and has played host to numerous PGA Tour events during nearly a quarter century of service, including the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, where David Duval tied a Tour record and won the event with a final-round 59 in 1999. (Und.com)
A lake like a movie set, California cool Oct 12, 2008
"Next to July 4th, Thanksgiving is our busiest weekend, kicking off the Christmas to New Year's season. We attract people from all over the world here who arrive in LA or San Diego or Palm Springs and want something a little unusual. It's like a mini-Switzerland.". While the high tourist season of summer capitalizes on waterskiing, swimming, boating, and fishing, the less frenzied fall and winter offer the chance to savor lake life and commune with nature on hiking trails and at the 40-acre... (Boston Globe)
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Offer Fall Fare Sale to West Coast Oct 11, 2008
$129 between Seattle and Palm Springs, Calif. and $130 between Seattle and Minneapolis/St. (PR Newswire)
Watch k.d. lang Perform Live at KCRW Sessions Via Webcast THIS Sunday, October 12 on KCRW.com Oct 11, 2008
The station serves Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura Counties, as well as parts of San Diego, San Bernardino, Kern, and Santa Barbara Counties and the greater Palm Springs area. Check here for our coverage area. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Physician Hospitals of America (PHA) 8th Annual Conference Confirms Growth and Unprecedented Nationwide Support Oct 10, 2008
That's the consensus to emerge from four days of meetings as Physician Hospitals of America (PHA) concluded its 8th Annual Conference in Palm Springs, California. "As physician hospitals, we recognize that our country's health care model is not working for too many Americans and is due for a change," said Brett Gosney, who was named President of the national organization's Board of Directors. (PR Newswire)
Suns and Nuggets set to tip off outdoors at Indian Wells Oct 10, 2008
By Marilyn Chung, The (Palm Springs) Desert Sun ... Indian Wells is part of the Coachella Valley that includes Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta ... "I really have retired I'm headed to Palm Springs," laughed TNT analyst Reggie Miller. (USA Today -- Sports)
Las Vegas reporter named top AP staffer in Nevada Oct 4, 2008
He attended Cortland State College in New York and California State University, Long Beach, before working at weekly and daily newspapers in South-Central Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Orange counties, Anaheim and Palm Springs. He moved to Las Vegas after seven years as a reporter at The Journal News in Westchester County, N.Y.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Cleavage Creek Oct 4, 2008
In April, Larson and the other five women went to a professional photo shoot in Palm Springs. There were lights. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Schwarzenegger urges California represenatives to vote for federal bailout Oct 3, 2008
Republicans: Mary Bono Mack (Palm Springs), Ken Calvert (Corona), John Campbell (Irvine), David Dreier (San Dimas), Wally Herger (Chico), Jerry Lewis (Redlands), Dan Lungren (Gold River), Howard P. Buck McKeon (Santa Clarita), Gary G. Miller (Diamond Bar), George Radanovich (Mariposa). Voting against the legislation. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
A star-spangled success Sep 25, 2008
The bottom line was not the $298,666 earned by Kim, who a few months earlier had decided to leave Oklahoma after his junior year, but that this young man from Palm Springs, Calif. had game. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Tricked out, wall to wall Sep 23, 2008
In a single 1948 structure, he references California beach houses, midcentury Palm Springs ranch homes, downtown lofts, Basque country residences and Moroccan hookah dens. It's a boldly idiosyncratic update that makes any visitor wonder whether Senizergues is talking about skateboarding or decorating when he declares, "To do something new, that nobody else has, you can't be afraid to fall.". (AZCentral -- Home)
Charming Channing Sep 21, 2008
The couple now divide their time between Modesto and Palm Springs, working on behalf of arts in the schools through the Dr. Carol Channing Kullijian Foundation for the Arts ( ). Thursday's "Carol Channing ds" concert at the Herbst Theatre is a benefit for that organization. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Obituaries: William John Walker(1922-2008) Sep 21, 2008
He is survived by his daughter Mary Driscoll of Crescent City, granddaughter Tessa Burke her husband Justin Burke of Palm Springs, granddaughter Christy Walker and her husband Jason Walker of Crescent City, and great-grandchildren Samantha Burke, Tristan Burke, Olivia Burke, Kaitlin Walker and Allison Walker. The Daily Triplicate is published Tuesday through Saturday in Crescent City, California by. (Daily Triplicate)
In a land called Fantasy Sep 19, 2008
Sometimes tourists stop by on their way to Palm Springs, and sometimes Pete rents it out to rowdy gangs of would-be outlaws like us. Pete s got cowboy boots and gunbelts, hats and other period clothing you can borrow to make the scene. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
2009 Softball Schedule Features Half Of Last Year's World Series Field Sep 19, 2008
Located just outside of Palm Springs, this is one of the premier tournaments in the nation and features 20 teams from last year's NCAA Tournament field. In California, the Jackets will play UNLV, Loyola Marymount, Oregon, Cal-Poly and Oregon State. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Baseball Announces 2009 Schedule Sep 16, 2008
Tech will wrap up its trip to California with a five-day stay in Palm Springs (Palm Springs Baseball Invitational) where the Red Raiders will play four games in four days against San Francisco, UC-Riverside, Gonzaga and Oregon State. The Oregon State game will pit Spencer against his former Beavers, a team he helped lead to back-to-back national championships in 2006 and 2007. (Texastech.com)
California: Surprise twist in casino rules Sep 16, 2008
The tribe involved, the Agua Caliente band of Palm Springs, later agreed to pay the state $200,000. Brown a Democrat, former governor and likely gubernatorial candidate in 2010 courted tribes during his last campaign and has collected $102,500 from more than a dozen over the past four years. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Calbreath: Both parties warming up to oil drilling off coast Sep 15, 2008
Mary Bono Mack of Palm Springs, and Rep. Brian Bilbray of Solana Beach. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Republicans' Drilling Plans Not Popular With Pelosi, Schwarzenegger Sep 12, 2008
The two Republican House members who didn't sign were Mary Bono Mack of Palm Springs and Brian Bilbray of Carlsbad. Explore More: Find out more about , , and , or try these articles. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Jack of all trades Sep 12, 2008
At about the same time, he went through a divorce, and went to work in Palm Springs, putting life in Lodi behind him ... He managed the lounge of the Palm Springs Lanes for 11 years. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Dunst denies dating Drew Barrymore's ex Sep 11, 2008
Actress Kirsten Dunst attends the 2008 Palm Springs International Shortfest at the Camelot Theatre on August 23, 2008 in Palm Springs, California. (Neilson Barnard, Getty Images). (WOKR13 Rochester)
Hot Trends In Same-Sex Marriages Sep 8, 2008
Places in states where gay marriage is legal are obvious choices; Californian destinations like Palm Springs and San Francisco and Massachusetts towns like Provincetown (voted 2007's Best Gay Resort Town by planetout. com) have been popular honeymoon spots this year. (Suite101.com)
Cities try wrangling gangs with civil suits Sep 8, 2008
By Marilyn Chung, The (Palm Springs, Calif ... Frith reports for The (Palm Springs, Calif. (USA Today)
La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs Ca... Sep 7, 2008
La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs California: This historic resort and club is known as the Queen of the Desert ... La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs California ... La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs California. (Suite101.com)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 5, 2008 Sep 6, 2008
I was on a Palm Springs golf course years ago and made a mistake by hitting a 300 yard bomb on the 3rd hole about 20 yards short of the group in front of us. One of the guys was so upset he came back after me with a club in his hand threatening to do great bodily harm. (North County Times)
TELECOM: Pendleton commander says area code change brings military burdens Sep 5, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. CARLSBAD ---- Changing North County's area code to 442 would impose significant military and security burdens, the commanding officer of Camp Pendleton said Thursday at a special hearing on the proposed change. (North County Times)
Obituaries: Lonnie Ray Albin(1960-2008) Sep 5, 2008
Lonnie Ray Albin, 47, of Palm Springs died at Desert Regional Medical Center on Aug. 23, 2008 ... Mr. Albin worked as a fisherman on various commercial fishing boats for 24 years, and worked the past six years at the Stater Brothers Market in Palm Springs ... his sister Brenda Torgersen and husband of Rio Dell; his domestic partner Steve Guarnaschelli of Palm Springs, one grandchild and his pet dogs Stella and Greta. (Daily Triplicate)
LAST YEAR'S PRICE TAG: Tuitions freeze across the USA Sep 4, 2008
Contributing: Mary Beth Marklein, Lori Kurtzman of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Rick Neale of Florida Today, Matthew Daneman of the Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat & Chronicle and Stefanie Frith of The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, Calif. . (USA Today)
Indonesian celebrities go for political seats Sep 3, 2008
In the United States, actor-producer Sonny Bono, once married to singer Cher, was elected mayor of Palm Springs, California; TV host Jerry Springer was mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio; "Dirty Harry" star Clint Eastwood was mayor of Carmel, California; singer Jimmie Davies was governor of Louisiana and World Wrestling Federation star Jesse Ventura was mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, as well as governor. As was more popularly known, actor Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California before... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
EDITOR’S MAILBAG (Sept. 1) Sep 1, 2008
The DWA serves the Palm Springs and surrounding communities of California s arid desert. It charges 0. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Top 10 classic and reinvented roadside motels Aug 30, 2008
This vintage 1960s motorlodge is a tiki-lovers dream come true and a slice of roadside Americana right in the heart of Palm Springs, California. Built in 1964, the Caliente Tropics has an illustrious past, hosting guests like Elvis, Nancy Sinatra, and the Rat Pack, not to mention the first Miss Hawaiian Tropic Contest and the third-largest pool in Palm Springs. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Yellowstone Club Divorcee Entangled in Terrorist Software Suits Using FBI Aug 30, 2008
Today, Edra lives in a 30,000-square-foot (2,800-square- meter) mansion on an estate near Palm Springs, California, called Porcupine Creek ... She was in a hotel in Palm Springs shortly after marrying Tim. (Bloomberg)
Ralph Young, at 90; singer in Sandler & Young duo Aug 27, 2008
Mr. Young died Friday at his home in Palm Springs, Calif. after a brief illness, said his wife, Arlene. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries in the news Aug 27, 2008
---Ralph YoungPALM SPRINGS, Calif ... Young died Friday at his home in Palm Springs after a brief illness, his wife said ... Young moved to the California desert in 1983 and continued to sing with the "The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies." He also guest-starred and participated in charity concerts in California. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Couple still huggin' after 65 years Aug 27, 2008
The couple retired to Palm Springs. After Marilyn suffered from complications of hiatal hernia, they returned to the Los Angeles area and moved into Agoura Hills Senior Retreat. (Los Angeles Daily News)
TELECOM: 442 area code decision reopened Aug 26, 2008
Dumb wrote on Aug 25, 2008 8:51 PM:Change Victorville and Palm Springs to 442. No offense but North San Diego County has more of an economic reason to keep the 760 area code. (North County Times)
Baseball: Cole ready to make impact at UCLA Aug 21, 2008
The Red Raiders will host Southern Utah for a three-game set, will play New Mexico in mid-week action, will play a three-game set at Cal State Northridge, will play a single mid-week game against UC Riverside, and caps off their non-conference schedule with a trip to the Palm Springs, Calif. Tournament, which includes Oregon State, Gonzaga, UC Riverside and San Francisco. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hospitals fined for violations Aug 19, 2008
Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, for failing to investigate a sexual abuse allegation. Doctors Medical Center in San Pablo, for failing to follow policies and procedures for a patient with critically low laboratory test results, resulting in the patient's death; and for failing to ensure that licensed staff were competent and trained to insert intravenous catheters, causing a patient to die. (Los Angeles Times)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 17, 2008 Aug 18, 2008
Palm Springs in August a few years ago, when it was 113, with her sister for our nephews' "last fling before school starts" was another exercise in masochism whose only redemptions were the sunrises, pool and the air conditioned rooms. Sanding of the 200 sq ft kitchen balcony is about 1/2 done, slow but thorough. (North County Times)
Top 10 places to nude up Aug 16, 2008
Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California. Once a celebrity retreat, the Terra Cotta Inn is now a relaxation destination where all visitors are welcome. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
ESCONDIDO: No quick fixes for gnat problems near Lake Hodges Aug 15, 2008
Borrego Springs and the Coachella Valley near Palm Springs have dealt with similar problems in recent years, said Bethke. San Diego County officials do not consider the gnats a health problem because they don't bite, and the only illness they can spread is conjunctivitis, or pinkeye. (North County Times)
Critical view Aug 12, 2008
30PM Pity the staff at the boutique Parker hotel in Palm Springs, California. The Parker is the sort of place where the boss (a bloke named Samir) calls staff meetings in order to display placards that have words such as "obsession" printed on them in huge capital letters. (The Age, Australia)
California firm bought Central Pacific Bank properties Aug 11, 2008
The portfolio also included 14 acres of residential and commercial land in Palm Springs, 105 homes and 64 condominiums partially built in California and additional homes in Seattle, according to the paper. Parent company (NYSE: CPF) on July 31 named a new CEO and president, Ronald K. Migita, to steer the bank in a new direction, including reducing its Mainland portfolio from more than $1 billion to $500 million in three years. (Pacific Business News, HI)
ESCONDIDO: Residents bugged Aug 7, 2008
Following concerns that farmworkers' productivity was dropping because of the annoying pests, authorities in the agriculture area outside of Palm Springs formed the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District in 1928 to investigate ways to deal with the pest. The district fought the gnats with poison baits in agriculture fields for years, but for the past decade it instead has placed 8,000 to 10,000 traps with nonhazardous ingredients at farms, golf course and country clubs throughout... (North County Times)
