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LaDainian Tomlinson and Shawne Merriman are back on track

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SAN DIEGO — LaDainian Tomlinson did what he always does against the Oakland Raiders.

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Starbucks to open at airport

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A new Starbucks will open today at Palm Springs International Airport as part of the airport’s $25 million terminal improvement project.

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Alex Rodriguez a hit on big stage

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PHILADELPHIA — Alex Rodriguez waited all game long for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole life.

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Water districts settle dispute

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A power struggle between the Imperial Irrigation District and the Coachella Valley Water District that dragged on for a half-century ended with the Imperial County agency paying almost $27 million for maintenance and upgrades to the Coachella Canal and more than 500 miles of aging irrigation system in the Coachella Valley.

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Coachella Valley tribal leaders to meet President Obama

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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Chairman Richard Milanovich, Morongo Band of Mission Indians Chairman Robert Martin and Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Chairwoman Mary Maxine Resvaloso are among those attending Thursday’s Tribal Nations Conference at the White House.

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Fest fans: So long, and thanks for all the Phish

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The three-day West Coast experiment known as Phish Festival 8 was declared an overwhelming success by fans and Indio police Sunday as the host band called it a wrap.
• For complete coverage of all things Phish, visit mydesert.com/phish
VIDEO: Phish performs part of “Water in the Sky” at Festival 8 during their acoustic set Sunday
VIDEO: Phish performs part of “Rocks Off” at Festival 8 Sunday
VIDEO: Phish performs part of “Punch You In The Eye” at Festival 8 Friday
PHOTO GALLERY: Day Three of Festival 8
PHOTO GALLERY: Day Two of Festival 8
PHOTO GALLERY: Day One of Festival 8

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Construction begins at Village in El Paseo

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Retail is once again stirring on El Paseo with new construction and stores launching on the street and business owners looking forward to a rosier retail picture for the coming winter season.

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One person’s artwork is someone else’s eyesore

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Take a drive down any road in any city or neighborhood, and there’s likely to be at least one eyesore.

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The Desert Sun urges voters to get to the polls

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It seems like a long time since The Desert Sun published its endorsements for Tuesday’s election, but it has only been about three weeks.

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Authorities investigating overnight shooting in North Palm Springs

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A male juvenile remains hospitalized this morning after he suffered multiple gunshots last night following some kind of confrontation with several suspects in North Palm Springs, according to Riverside County sheriff’s officials.

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