Fitch Affirms Indian Wells Valley Water Dist, California's Wtr Revs at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

06/16/11 AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings affirms the following Indian Wells Valley Water District, CA's (the district) outstanding revenue debt: --$4.1 million in outstanding water revenue refunding bonds, series 2003 at 'AA-'; --$20 million in outstanding water revenue certificates of participation, series 2009 at 'AA-'; The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE: --The district's ...

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ELSBERRY Does Blake have anything left in tank?

06/11/11 INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 13: James Blake of the USA returns a shot to Andy Roddick of the USA during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 13, 2011 in Indian Wells, California.

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New Palm Springs police chief regarded as reliable, humble

06/11/11 Palm Springs Police Chief Al Franz was born in McAllen, Texas to parents Alberto and Narcisa Franz. He and his family moved to the Coachella Valley when he was 5 years old. He is one of five children.

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Incentives like gas cards bring business to area hotels

06/10/11 A gas pump sales readout is seen at the Chevron on Ramon Road in Thousand Palms. With gas prices cutting into vacation budgets, valley hotels are offering gas cards and other incentives to guests.

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Injury-hit Murray kicks football plans into touch

06/09/11 Andy Murray admits his plan to stay in shape for Wimbledon by playing regular football matches with his friends has been ruined by the ankle injury which has troubled him since the French Open.

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Universal Bioenergy Signs Letter of Intent With Pacific Rim Native American Investments for Major Oil and Gas Project

06/08/11 IRVINE, Calif. -- Universal Bioenergy Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent with Pacific Rim Native American Investments Corporation, a Native American company, based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, in an oil and gas development transaction with a potential sales value of $500 million to $1 billion.

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Lytton Rancheria proposal expands

06/08/11 Plans to establish a federal trust for the Lytton Rancheria tribe of California bordering Windsor are moving forward with the tribe recently releasing the final environmental assessment document and continuing to purchase land bordering town.

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Local Sports

06/08/11 572, Pittsburgh, Mike Nunez, RHP, Salmen HS, Slidell, La. 573, Seattle, Luke Guarnaccia, C, Palm Beach State College. 574, Arizona, J. Pulfer, 2B, Oregon.

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The French Open Classic Few Expected

06/03/11 In an upset, its Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the French Open title after Federer's stunning deconstruction of Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.

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Downtown Palm Springs bistro LULU's opening delayed

06/01/11 Construction workers work inside the LULU California Bistro building in downtown Palm Springs at the corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and Arenas Road in Palm Springs.

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Jennifer Di Francesco Named Director, Spa and Sports Club at Toscana Country Club

06/01/11 INDIAN WELLS, CA--(Marketwire - Jun 1, 2011) - Sunrise Company, developer and builder of America's finest country club communities, announced today the appointment of Jennifer Di Francesco as Director of Spa and Sports Club at Toscana Country Club. With over 20 years of experience, Jennifer will be responsible for overseeing all operations in the Spa Bella Vita and Sports Club.

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Indian Wells may up transient occupancy tax

05/31/11 Tourists staying in Indian Wells will have to pay higher hotel bills if the city's voters approve a ballot measure in November intended to raise $1 million annually.

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Older residents numbers rise, put more demand on shrinking budgets

05/31/11 The number of seniors in Inland Southern California increased by nearly a third during the past decade, putting added pressure on government programs and services for older residents. Riverside and San Bernardino counties ended the decade younger than the state on average, largely because of a burgeoning Latino population and a years-long influx of families with children looking for affordable ...

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Memorial Day Events Around the Valley

05/29/11 A full list of events going on around the Coachella Valley to celebrate Memorial Day.

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Arts Scene published Saturday, May 28, 2011

05/28/11 The first Plein Air Paint-Out of the summer season will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today (May 28) at Harris Beach State Park. All artists are welcome to participate. Bring a lunch and snacks.

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She Played on, Even Through the Heartbreak

05/24/11 Virginie Razzano lost on the court at the French Open, yet wins in honoring her late fianc?.

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Military notes: Air museum names new director of flight

05/22/11 His duties include piloting some of the museum's planes and arranging for the planes to attend air shows, museum president Dick Clark said.

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College sees zero as perfect number

05/22/11 By the time it opens in 2014, the College of the Desert's West Valley Campus could have one of the largest solar installations on a community college campus nationwide.

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Novak Djokovic: I can't be mates with Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal while we're fighting for a place in history

05/21/11 As he bids to extend his 37-match unbeaten run at the French Open, Novak Djokovic admits that when it comes to his big rivals, he can't allow friendship to stand in his way.

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Djokovic: I can't be mates with Andy and Rafa while we're fighting for a place in history

05/21/11 Novak Djokovic had an unexpected companion for lunch here last week. An impeccably groomed snow-white toy poodle snuggled alongside him on a cushioned seat at a pavement table.

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