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February, 2012

02/06

9 Month Old Coachella Girl Dies in Car Crash
The C.H.P. says Nevaeh Sessoms was riding in an unsecured car seat in a car hit by 2 pick up trucks.

Three Hospitalized in Drive by Shooting
A Super Bowl celebration in Cathedral City took a violent turn as three men were shot in a drive by shooting.

Cathedral City Sizzler Closes
The Sizzler restaurant in Cathedral City has closed its doors once again.

NBC Apologizes For Super Bowl Mishap
There was no wardrobe malfunction during the Super Bowl halftime show. But there was a finger -- from M.I.A.

One Person Seriously Hurt In I-10 Crash
A crash along Interstate 10 Sunday night shut down multiple lanes on the westbound side, according to the California Highway Patrol.

US Closes Embassy in Syria
The Obama administration has closed the U.S. Embassy in Damascus and pulled all American diplomats out of Syria.

02/03

Border Patrol Agents Seize Nearly $150K Worth of Marijuana
U.S. Border Patrol agents have seized nearly $150,000 worth of marijuana and arrested two people for trying to smuggle it.

Planned Parenthood Welcome's Komen's Change of Heart
The charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, had instituted a policy that would have eliminated the grants it had been making to Planned Parenthood. But now, it's reversing course, after a flood of criticism that resounded across the Internet.

Barbara Keller Gets Her Own Star in Palm Springs
Palm Springs businesswoman and humanitarian Barbara Keller gets a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in front of her downtown restaurant on Friday.

Go Red For Heart Disease
The American Heart Association asks everyone to wear red today to create awareness for heart disease in women.

Unemployment Drops to 8.3%
U.S. stocks are opening sharply higher after the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest in two years.

Food Truck Festival Coming to Palm Springs
A unique festival is coming to downtown Palm Springs this weekend that will bring together more than 70 SoCal chefs to offer up street-side cuisine.

02/02

California Power Customers to Opt Out of SmartMeters
The meters were originally mandatory and created some controversy, even here in the Coachella Valley. Southern California Edison doesn't have the option yet -- but it might.

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Palm Springs Rotary brings Beer Pong to the Desert
Teams will play the unofficial sport of college students to win prizes and raise money for charity.

Donald Trump Expected To Endorse Romney
Republican presidential rivals Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are campaigning in Nevada ahead of Saturday's statewide caucuses.

Palm Springs Hopes To Attract More Hollywood To The Desert
The Palm Springs city council has approved a plan to bring more film production to the city.

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter
Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair to "see" his shadow on Thursday, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Small Amount of Radiation May Have Leaked from Plant
Federal regulators say a tiny amount of radiation could have escaped into the atmosphere from a Southern California nuclear power plant.

Japanese Students to Arrive in Desert Thursday for Two Week English Program
Students from a Japanese university will arrive in the desert Thursday for a two-week exchange program at College of the Desert.

02/01

Birth Control Pills Recalled
The drug company Pfizer recalled one million packs of birth control pills from store shelves. They say they've identified and corrected the problem.

Proposition 29 Supporters Rally in Palm Desert
Measure would add a $1 tax to each pack of cigerattes sold in California. Money raised would go toward cancer research and paying for smoking cessation programs.

Authorities: Winehouse Coroner Resigns
Amy Winehouse's family says it is seeking legal advice after the coroner who oversaw the late singer's inquest resigned because she did not have the required qualifications for the job.

First Lady To Promote Healthy Food in SoCal
First Lady Michelle Obama wraps up her two day visit to California with an event in Inglewood.

Meet And Adopt Kat
Meet Kat, a beautiful Weimaraner.

Don Cornelius "Soul Train" Creator Dead of Suicide
Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home, police said

La Quinta Man Sentenced to Decade Behind Bars For Sexual Assault
A La Quinta man who admitted breaking into a woman's apartment with the intent of raping her was sentenced Tuesday to more than a 11 behind bars.

California Teacher Blindfolded Students & Took Bondage Pictures
Police say the children at Miramonte Elementary School never complained about their third-grade teacher when he blindfolded them, when he put tape over their mouths or even placed live cockroaches on their faces.

Pfizer Recalls Birth Control Pills
Pfizer Inc. is recalling about 1 million packets of birth control pills claiming it may not contain enough contraceptive to prevent pregnancy in women.

Safehouse of the Desert - February 2012
Safehouse of the Desert helps teens who are facing difficult situations. When teens are at their wit’s end, Safehouse of the Desert is open 24/7 to help.

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