Month: October 2011

(AP) – Everything from toasters to typewriters is piled high on a Skid Row sidewalk under the watchful eye of a woman who calls herself Mercedes Benz. The sidewalk is public property, but the possessions are hers and her neighbors, setting up a conflict between the homeless and a city trying to bring order where

California doesn’t only have a high cost of living, the cost of dying is high as well. While no one can get out alive without dealing with the 11 billion dollar-a-year funeral industry, some have found ways to save some money. “My partner and I had to cremate a friend of his and we took

The beauty industry is putting eyelashes front and center, advertising products that promise to volumize, lengthen and give you the perfect pair of eyes. They say your eyes are the window to your soul, so it’s no wonder women try all kinds of beauty products to make their eyes stand out. Can these beauty routines

A 61-year-old Coachella Valley chiropractor was sentenced to eight years in prison today for sexually assaulting dozens of women. Stuart Greenwood was convicted in June of two felony counts of sexual penetration by fraudulent representation, three felony counts of sexual battery under unlawful restraint and three misdemeanors counts of sexual battery. Prosecutors said Greenwood molested

School bands marched under the blazing sun Sunday along El Paseo for the 47th Annual Golf Cart Parade. This year’s theme was “Carnival Style.” The unseasonably warm weather didn’t scare away the crowds. The first parade which held in July. Lyn Manor participated in the first parade. He said the parade gets better each year.

President Barack Obama is scheduled to be back in Los Angeles Monday to attend a pair of star-studded fundraisers to bolster his re-election campaign, followed by a Tuesday visit with Jay Leno on the set of “The Tonight Show.” The visit will be Obama’s second to Los Angeles in about a month, as he continues

(CNS) – The inaugural Coachella Valley Cycle-Fest continues today at the Empire Polo Club, featuring bike races, live music and art. Cycle-Fest, which opened Friday, is sponsored by the Desert Recreation District’s Desert Recreation Foundation and Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine. “We’re expecting close to 3,000 people,” said Felicia Horton of Desert Recreation District. “Between

Members of the Desert Winds Freedom Band seranaded walkers with the song “Y.M.C.A.” as they strolled down Palm Canyon Dr. for the annual AIDS Walk on Saturday. “This is a piece of cake,” said Ronni Sanlo, of Palm Desert, “but it fills my heart every bit as much.” Participants from all walks of life strutted

A May 25 trial date was set on Friday for two men accused in the 2008 financially motivated killing of a Palm Springs retiree. Garcia and Niroula are facing almost a dozen felonies, including first- degree murder and conspiracy in the December 2008 stabbing of 74-year-old Clifford Lambert. Riverside County Superior Court Judge David B.

Sonia Hernandez’s neighborhood is very popular for trick-or-treating. “Oh, God! We’re busy about maybe 5:00 p.m. until late,” she said. So, it’s a scary thought that registered sex offenders might participate in Halloween. “They shouldn’t be anywhere around children,” said Hernandez’s neighbor Michele Palomares. “To me, that’s a ‘Come over here. I have candy.’” The

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a measure that would prohibit convicted sex offenders from handing out candy or taking part in any other activity that might attract children to their homes on Halloween. As part of a strategy to enhance protections for children trick-or- treating, Supervisor Jeff Stone is seeking a revision to

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook parts of the high desert area of Southern California on Monday after another quake hit just an hour before. The quake hit at 2:26 p.m. and was centered about 40 miles north of Yucca Valley and 40 miles north, northwest of Twentynine Palms. A 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit the exact

(CNS) – To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the original Farmers Boys restaurant in Perris is planning to serve up a monster 30-pound cheeseburger today. The Riverside-based Farmer Boys franchise, which started in 1981 with a single eatery at 145-A Ramona Expressway, will offer special deals at all 68 of its restaurants throughout California and Nevada

An earthquake measuring 3.7 in magnitude shook an area of the California-Mexico border on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit at 10:28 a.m., and it was centered in an area 15 miles southwest of Calexico. There were no reports of damage or injuries. This is the latest earthquake to hit the

The man accused of hacking celebrities’ online accounts — from which private images were ultimately posted on the Internet — says he became “addicted” to the intrusion and “didn’t know how to stop.” “I deeply apologize. I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience,” Christopher Chaney

Six people are confirmed dead after a van carrying children from a group home for adopted and foster children collided with a semi truck in eastern Colorado on Thursday morning. The collision happened Thursday south of Kit Carson, which is about 130 miles southeast of Denver. Kiowa County Sheriff’s office spokesman Chris Sorensen said five

On Thursday, former President Bill Clinton, PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem and Humana Chairman and CEO Mike McCallister spoke to some members of the media regarding the Humana Challenge, which was formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic, in the Coachella Valley. Instead of summarizing what was said, here is a transcript of the interview,

The Indian Wells city council is in the beginning stages of its search for a new city manager, and on Wednesday, the council held a special meeting laying out it’s process to find candidates. This is happening after Greg Johnson resigned last Thursday. The council hopes to hire an interim city manager as soon as

Worried your child might get lost, or even worse on Halloween? Not to worry, because there is a smartphone app out on the market meant to ease your concerns. The app is called the Trick or Tracker 2.0 — an upgrade from last year’s model. Parents can install the app on their pre-teen’s smartphone and

Alaska Airlines will start daily, nonstop seasonal service between Palm Springs and San Jose on Feb. 17 via its sister carrier, Horizon Air, the airline announced today. The flights will continue through June 2, according to Alaska Airlines. The route, with one flight arriving and departing Palm Springs daily, will be operated by Alaska’s sister