28 July 2010, 1:49 am
SAN FRANCISCO California was named a finalist Tuesday in the second round of the federal Race to the Top school reform grant competition, giving the state a shot at winning as much as $700 million.... Read More »
28 July 2010, 1:41 am
Plans for a massive expansion of clean energy in California are being jeopardized by federal foot-dragging, according to state officials who say that more than 20 nearly shovel-ready solar and wind projects are being held up by the U.S. Department of Energy.... Read More »
27 July 2010, 8:50 pm
Southern California Edison announced today it awarded 36 contracts to independent power producers for solar projects, including several in the Coachella Valley, Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms.... Read More »
27 July 2010, 8:48 pm
The 2010 Summer Salsa Mambo Festival and Bachata Madness is set to shake things up in Palm Springs starting Thursday at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Palm Springs, 67-967 Vista Chino in Cathedral City.... Read More »
27 July 2010, 6:18 pm
Drivers covered by the company's Farmers Insurance Exchange subsidiary will see premiums fall by an average of 14.5% and can get a 10% rebate on policy renewals. California's largest auto insurer, Farmers Insurance Group, announced Tuesday that it was reducing its rates by an average of 14.5% for po... Read More »
27 July 2010, 4:48 pm
The U.S. Department of Energy is accused of foot-dragging in approving loan guarantees to finance several major projects worth an estimated $30 billion. Plans for a massive expansion of clean energy in California are being jeopardized by federal foot-dragging, according to state officials who say th... Read More »
27 July 2010, 5:18 am
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. Jason Zeise is an American hero. His brother, Iowa junior third baseman Chett Zeise, plays America's pastime. Until July 20 at Palm Springs Stadium, Staff Sgt. Jason Zeise, 32, had never seen third baseman Chett Zeise, 20, play baseball in person.... Read More »
26 July 2010, 4:19 pm
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGIATE BASEBALL LEAGUE 4, TEAM SAN DIEGO 3: The Palm Springs Power joined forces with fellow players in the SCCBL to close out the summer season at Palm Springs Stadium by winning the All-Star Game.... Read More »
26 July 2010, 4:17 pm
A move to offer extra protection to the homeless in Palm Springs has been postponed, but the city's Human Rights Commission is encouraged by the City Council's acknowledgement.... Read More »
26 July 2010, 4:17 pm
The Palm Springs Police Department is scheduled to conduct a DUI and drivers license checkpoint Friday.... Read More »