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Authorities in San Bernardino are trying to determine ifthe deadly stabbing of a 16-year-old outside a high school was gang related. Deputies reported the stabbing near Arroyo Valley High School on the 1800 block of 9th Street Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say three teenagers confronted Robert Banuelos, 16, shortly after classes let out for the day.

Two men remained jailed Wednesday in connection with a shooting at a Palm Springs apartment complex, police said. Officers responded to Chateau Apartments, 2900 E. Ramon Road, at 2:06 a.m. Monday on a report of gunshots being fired, Palm Springs police Sgt. Mitch Spike said. A transient, John Apolito, 33, displayed a handgun during an

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(AP) – The California Senate has voted to prohibit the governor from negotiating gambling compacts with Indian tribes that do not have federally recognized land on which the casinos would be located. The measure by Senator Dean Florez, D-Shafter, is a reaction to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger negotiating last year to put a casino in Barstow

(AP) – The end of the race for the Democratic nomination may be in sight. Barack Obama’s wave of superdelegate endorsements puts him within reach by the end of the primary season, even if he loses half of the remaining six contests. The Illinois senator has picked up 26 superdelegates in the past week. At

PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – An investigation was under way today into the fatalshooting of a 25-year-old man during a fight in Palm Springs, police said. Palm Springs police received a report of a fight between several mennear the intersection of Sunrise Way and Amado Road around 6:50 p.m. Thursday,Palm Springs police Sgt. Mitch Spike said.

Gas prices are on the rise again and around the valley we’ve hit another milestone, $4 gas. The Indio Truck Stop gas station sells a gallon of regular unleaded for $4.06 a gallon. The truck stop is following in the footsteps of the other gas stations throughout the country that have topped the $4 mark.

Gulf-California Broadcast Company, which owns KESQ-TV, now owns KDFX-TV. For the past ten years, the company ran FOX 11 and KECY-TV, the FOX affiliate in El Centro, under an agreement with Pacific Media Corporation. Gulf-California Broadcast Company also owns KUNA-TV, the Telemundo affiliate, and KCWQ-TV, the CW affiliate. Our Executive Vice President and General Manager

(AP) – Steve Kreuscher wants a judge to allow him to legally change his name. He wants to be known as “In God We Trust.” Kreuscher (CROY’-shir) says the new name would symbolize the help God gave him through tough times. The 57-year-old man also told the (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald he’s worried that atheists

KESQ, the Desert’s News Leader, is also the leader in Emmy nominations. KESQ received five Emmy nominations from the Pacific Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, more than any other television station in the Coachella Valley! The Academy nominated Producer Anne Marie Petersen for Outstanding Evening Newscast and Producer Kari

CHP officers have closed Gene Autry Trail south of Interstate 10 due to high wind gusts Wednesday morning. The high winds have already done some damage after a big rig truck rolled over on Gene Autry. There’s no word when it will be re-opened. A wind advisory has also been issued today for the Coachella

The big Coachella clean-up is underway after a promotional stunt by the closing act, Rodger Waters. A plane flying over the event tried dropping Barack Obama confetti on the crowd. Instead it blew into dozens of nearby neighborhoods and businesses. Now they have to deal with the clean-up. Some neighbors have started picking up the

(AP) – Pat Riley’s worst season as coach of the Miami Heat will be his last. The Hall of Famer has resigned as coach but remains team president. Assistant coach Erik Spoelstra will replace Riley on the Heat bench, making the 37-year-old the youngest current coach in the NBA. Miami finished the season with the

Photog Leibovitz defends photo of Cyrus (AP) – Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz says she’s sorry people have “misinterpreted” a photo she shot of Miley Cyrus for the upcoming issue of Vanity Fair magazine. Leibovitz says the one photo that has caused most of the stir is “a simple, classic portrait” that “is very beautiful.” In

(AP) – There will be no suspense Saturday when it comes to the identity of the NFL’s top draft pick. Miami has the Number-1 choice because of last season’s 1-and-15 record and the Dolphins have announced they’ve signed Michigan tackle Jake Long to a multiyear contract. The Dolphins were interested in dealing the top pick,

Thousands of gay men will be in Palm Springs this weekend for the “White Party.” The weekend features pool parties, music and dancing. Over 20,000 people from all across the country gather to celebrate the White Party weekend. The city pulls in over a million dollars in revenue from the weekend. It’s normally held easter

New details of a murdered Southland lawyer are coming out as the man accused in the lawyer’s death will soon stand trial. In 2006, Garvin Shallenberger, 85, was found strangled to death inside his Palm Desert home. The retired family man and former president of the California Bar Association reportedly led a double life. Shallenberger

(AP) – Neither wind nor pressure could pull the green jacket off Trevor Immelman’s back. The South African has won the Masters with relative ease, completing a wire-to-wire victory for his first Major title. Immelman closed with a 3-over 75 following three straight rounds under 70, leaving him three shots ahead of Tiger Woods. Immelman’s

(AP) – Officials have mobilized for protests as runners carry the Olympic torch through San Francisco this afternoon. But supporters of China’s role as Olympics host are also turning out. They’ve gathered along the city’s waterfront. Law enforcement agencies have put up metal barricades along the six-mile route. They have readied running shoes, bicycles and