Month: February 2010

PALM SPRINGS -Saturday’s rain was not a problem for one of the desert’s biggest charity events of the year. The 16th annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Galawas held Saturday evening at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event is the primary fundraiser for the Desert AIDS Project, and honors people who have made a significant

SAN DIEGO – Killer whales at Sea World cavorted in front of audiences Saturday, without trainers in the pool, as orca shows resumed after a three-day hiatus following the death of a trainer in Orlando. Sea World canceled all its killer whale shows after trainer Dawn Brancheau, 40, was dragged underwater by an orca named

INDIO – In his first solo concert, “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert gave a high-energy performance tonight before a sold-out crowd of “Glamberts” at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio. Lambert, who is 28 and from San Diego, saw his popularity soar after he lost to Kris Allen on “American Idol” in May. The

LOS ANGELES – Marie Osmond says her 18-year-old son Michael Blosil has died. In a statement through her publicist Saturday, Osmond said her family is devastated by the “tragic loss,” but did not provide details on the death. Entertainment Tonight is reporting on its Web site that Blosil jumped to his death Friday night from

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s doctor says the commander in chief’s first medical checkup since he took office finds the 48-year-old is in “excellent health” and is “fit for duty.” The physician, Navy Capt. Jeffrey Kuhlman, says he saw nothing in his examination of the president on Sunday that would prevent Obama from fulfilling his

SACRAMENTO -Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he is deeply troubled by recent acts of racism at three University of California campuses. Schwarzenegger’s statement Saturday comes after a string of incidents this month on the campuses in Davis, Irvine and San Diego. Students at the San Diego campus took over the chancellor’s office Friday to protest the

SACRAMENTO – The first debate has been scheduled in California’s GOP race for a senate seat. The campaigns for all three Republican candidates say they have an accepted an invitation from Sacramento radio station KTKZ to a one-hour debate March 5. Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, former Silicon Valley Rep. Tom Campbell and Orange County

SEAL BEACH – High waves, riding atop the morning’s high tide, caused street flooding in low-lying areas of beaches in northern Orange County and Malibu, and overtopped water barriers placed in doorways of oceanfront homes in Seal Beach. Large pumps were brought to Seal Beach at midday to drain a pond of salt water that

RESEDA -A man suspected of shooting a female relativeSunday at a Reseda apartment, exchanging shots with police and holding off a SWAT team for more than nine hours before surrendering is expected to be charged with attempted murder, police said. The man, whose name has not been released, allegedly shot the woman during a domestic

CATHEDRAL CITY – Two people are behind bars after leading police on a short chase. Police say it happened after midnight Sundayin the area of Avenida Maravilla and 30th Avenue in Cathedral City. Police tried to stop a Ford Mustang for reckless driving. Police say the car was swerving on the road and fled from

PALM SPRINGS – Some people wore flip flops, others wore boots. Some had jacket around their waste, others were all bundled up. Saturday’s mixed storm, sent mixed signals. “I can’t believe the weather, it’s the desert for god’s sake, it’s not supposed to rain,” says Gale Norman as she watches the Black History Month Parade

INDIO –Updated 2/28/10: Cal Fire saidSunday morning that Cabazon Ave. from Avenue 48 to Commerce is back open. Crews finished their cleanup around 2 a.m. Saturday morning. News Channel 3 has learned the two people who are in the hospital still initially were admitted in critical condition. Cal Fire confirmed that one of the injured

INDIO – So many teachers work hard and dedicate themselves to their students here in the desert. Every month KESQ honors a teacher with the “Golden Apple” award. February’s winner is Fernando Heredia from Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School in Indio. He uses faith, knowledge and his own experiences to guide his students. “I plant a

RANCHO MIRAGE -Construction is already underway on a new interchange at Ramon Road and Bob Hope Drive. Work started back on February 3rd. Next week, more construction will begin at Palm Drive and Gene Autry Trail. Friday morning, there was an official groundbreaking on the two projects that will give drivers a little more breathing

BANNING – Police are searching for two suspects wanted for stabbing a man at a party Saturday. One man, Albert Perez, 31 of Banning, was arrested and booked at Larry Smith Correctional Facility. Two more suspects are still at large, said Sgt. Bill Caldwell with the Banning Police Department. The victim is in serious but

MARJAH, Afghanistan – Marines in the southern Afghan town of Marjah say Taliban insurgents have been attacking resupply convoys with roadside bombs. U.S. forces have been fortifying positions around the town and commanders say more than 2,000 Marines will remain in Marjah for the next several months. About 1,000 Afghan troops and 900 Afghan paramilitary

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SAN FRANCISCO – Lawyers in the first federal trial to examine whether state bans on same-sex marriages are constitutional have submitted new written arguments to the judge who will decide the issue. Chief U.S. Judge Vaughn Walker requested the briefs summarizing the respective sides’ evidence to help him prepare for closing arguments. In papers filed

TOKYO – Toyota says its president Akio Toyoda will speak to reporters in Beijing on Monday about the company’s recent quality problems. A company spokeswoman said Sunday that Toyoda, who testified at a U.S. Congressional hearing last week about the spate of global recalls plaguing Toyota Motor Corp., will be speaking at a Beijing hotel.

LOS ANGELES – A storm dumped rain on the Station fire burn areas of Los Angeles County, but no major mudslides occurred and evacuation orders and a flash flood warning were canceled, according to the National Weather Service and county officials. The Weather Service canceled the warning for flash flooding and debris flows at 5:45