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Amandalee Merryman cherishes times when the entire family can get together. “We were out as a family which we rarely get to do. There’s so many of us, our schedules clash. We were here to have a good time,” Merryman said. Friday night, Merryman and her family came to see Fast & Furious 6, a

Organizers say protesters rallied in dozens of cities today as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces. The say “March Against Monsanto” protests were held in 52 countries and 436 cities, including Los Angeles where demonstrators waved signs that read “Real Food 4 Real People” and

Combine the love of Liberace and the chance at a sneak peak — major excitement. “The diamonds, the fur, the bling. He wasn’t afraid to say or do anything he wanted to do,” Liberace fan Lon Michels said. Hundreds of people came to the Palm Springs Convention Center to get an early look at the

Coachella City officials were on hand to unveil the 3.5 million dollar expansion to Bagdouma park this afternoon. Children who attended were the first to use the new playgrounds, walking paths and water features. Coachella Mayor Edwardo Garcia says the community is succeeding with the opening of the park. He says he grew up on

Film producer Jerry Weintraub will screen his new HBO film about Liberace, “Behind the Candelabra,” tomorrow at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Screenings are scheduled for 4 and 7 p.m. in the Primrose Ballroom, and popcorn, candy and beverages will be available, according to city Director of Communications Amy Blaisdell. The film contains adult content

Two years ago terror struck Carmina Sepulveda and her family. It was the day her missing 19-year-old sister Karina was found dead in a cornfield in Coachella. “Everything that happened was a nightmare come true,” said Sepulveda. Charged with Karina’s murder, Raymundo Garcia Vasquez, 27, was arrested on Thursday at the Calexico border crossing, according

A Palm Desert country club is gearing up to host its third annual Memorial Day golf tournament for Marines. More than 30 Marines from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms will participate in the tournament on Monday at Oasis Country Club. They will be treated to lunch and a round of

As we get ready to celebrate Memorial Day, the Palm Springs Air Museum is working to make sure the sacrifices of our brave men and women are not forgotten. It’s called the Oral History Project. “Everybody has different stories, different locations, different enemies,” said Veteran Ken Woodward. More than 16 million Americans served in World

The Indio California Highway Patrol honored a man killed in the line of duty. The CHP remembered an officer whose impact is being felt more than ten years after his death. CHP Officer Saul Martinez died on May 15, 1997, seven days after being struck by a vehicle on May 8, 1997. CHP Officers Saul

According to Caltrans, a nighttime closure is scheduled Tuesday on theeast- and westbound sides of the 91 between 14th Street and Central Avenue. The shutdown is necessary while crews set columns for the permanentplacement of a rail bridge at Pachappa Drive. The project is a component of the $232 million 91 freeway expansion, according to

A source close to the Mary Bono Mack camp confirms that the statement claiming the Bono Mack’s are divorcing is true. The joint statement from the couple reads: “We are saddened to announce that we have reached the difficult decision to end our marriage. We have nothing but respect and admiration for each other and

Los Angeles County’s sanitation districts are no longer pursuing plans to build a 4,000-acre landfill near Joshua Tree National Park on former mine land. David Rothbart, supervising engineer at the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, said Friday that the agency will use the $41 million set aside for the land purchase for more recycling

A Mexican citizen suspected of killing a 19-year-oldIndio woman two years ago and leaving her body in a Coachella corn field wasbehind bars today. Raymundo Garcia Vasquez, 27, was arrested about 10:30 a.m. Thursday atthe Calexico border crossing in connection with the death of Karina Sepulveda,whose body was found in a field near Fillmore Street

A partir de hoy viernes el tramo del Expressway 86 de la I-10 a una milla al norte del Airport Blvd lleva el nombre de “Saul Martinez Memorial Highway” en honor al oficial del CHP que perdi la vida en cumplimiento de su deber en Mayo de 1997. El oficial Sal Martnez y su compaero

A San Bernadino Sheriff’s division known as the Marijuana Eradication Team helpeddeputiesfrom the Morongo Basinseizea variety of synthetic drugs, among other things, Thursday from locations in Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, and Joshua Tree. According to a report from the San Bernadino Sheriff’s Office, authorities seized Spice, Bath Salts, two firearms, proceeds from the sale of

A Coachella man suspected of leading deputies on acase from Coachella to Interstate 10 while driving impaired was behind barstoday. Ralph Rivas Jr., 41, was arrested shortly after 10:30 p.m. Thursday on I-10 in Palm Desert. Someone reported an impaired driver about 9:45 p.m. Jennifer Way and Valley Road in Coachella, and deputies tried to

CBS Local 2’s Kris Long is looking for some of our Valley’s most interesting people and the interesting things they do! “2 on 2” is becominga regular feature you can see on CBS Local 2 News.Kris will be talking with Valley residentsabout their hobbies, their interests, brushes with fame, or near brushes with fame, or

Firefighters are making progress against a 1,500-acre wildfire burning in a remote area of eastern San Diego County. Authorities say the blaze east of Julian is 60 percent contained Friday. No homes are threatened. More than 600 firefighters, aided by aircraft, are battling the blaze. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. The fire began Thursday