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Deadly
quake, tsunami in SE Asia
All across the Coachella Valley, people grimly watched the death
toll mount. But those with loved ones in Southeast Asia watched
with more alarm. Beginning late Christmas night, they began
to hear ominous reports about a terrible disaster, half a world
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Where
are sex offenders in Coachella Valley
There are roughly 500 registered sex offenders in the Coachella
Valley living near parks, schools and maybe your neighborhood. |
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Valley
growth, development
The ongoing development to accommodate our ever-increasing population
is changing the landscape of our desert cities and impacting
nearly every aspect of daily life. Read about our fast-growing
community. |
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 Salton
Sea; water transfer deal
Read past stories about the Sea and the landmark
Colorado River water transfer deal. |
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Legalization
of same-sex marriages
The 4-3 decision Tuesday by Massachusetts' highest court recognized
a right for same-sex couples to marry.
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Indian
Tribes, Gaming
Coachella Valley Indian tribes are an important part of our
cultural fabric and the local economy. Find information on area
casinos or read about local and state issues surrounding Indian
gaming. |
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Red-hot
housing market
Special report on a Coachella Valley housing market that's
as hot as it's been in about a generation. As prices soar
and waiting lists, bidding wars and lotteries grow more common,
The Desert Sun wants to hear from anyone buying or selling
a home. Tell
us your story.
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Teen
charged in clinic shooting
Jeffrey Cameron FitzHenry, 17, of Indio Hills, was arraigned
in Juvenile Court, but he will be tried as an adult. Bail
was set at $1 million and FitzHenry is in the county jail
in Indio.
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Understanding
Medicare prescription drug cards
Health and medicine stories related to Medicare and the prescription
drug cards program. |
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Coachella
Valley traffic accidents
Read about recent traffic accidents including the miraculous
survival of 5-year-old Ruby Bustamante found in the wreckage
of a crash that was fatal to her mother days earlier.
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Tourism:
Two tourism agencies undergo audits
Tourism is a $1 billion business in the Coachella Valley,
and a Memphis consultant has recently issued a performance
audit for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism and the Palm
Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority.
See his thoughts on how these agencies are performing and
read other stories about the important tourism industry.
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Section
14: Proposed entertainment district
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is proposing a
revision to the city’s master plan that could transform
a square mile of land into an entertainment district featuring
high-rise hotels, shopping malls, restaurants and a recreational
facility.
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 Prince
of Pop accused of molestation
A handcuffed Michael Jackson was booked on suspicion of child
molestation Nov. 20, 2003. He faces charges that could finish
off his already declining career and send him to prison for
years.
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Southwest
Community's former pastor
Read past stories on the ousted pastor David Tyrell Moore |
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Proposed
Joshua Hills development
Read about the controversial 8,800-acre land development plan |
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Iraqi
prisoner abuse
Follow coverage of the scandal involving the alleged abuse
of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. soldiers.
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about past Hot Topics |
