Today, Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia in partnership with the Golden State Water Company and the California Water Association will be donating turkeys to local charitable organizations for distribution to those less fortunate this Thanksgiving holiday.

Campesinos Unidos, Imperial Valley College Students for Political Awareness, and the African American Correctional Workers Association will be the recipients of this year’s “Operation Gobble” turkey give-away.

“Imperial County is still feeling the affects of the freeze from earlier this year, increasing the need for nutritious…

Senator Jim Battin (R – La Quinta) announced today the Golden State Water Company – sponsors of a free program titled “Operation Gobble” – has again invited his office to assist with the distribution of over 100 frozen turkeys to a charitable organization located in the 37th Senate District serving those less fortunate during this holiday season. 

Battin will distribute the turkeys to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Martha’s Village and Kitchen and Shelter From The Storm from his Palm Desert office on, Thursday, November 16, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.

The Golden State Water…

Animal Samaritans SPCA will hold its 2nd Annual Putts for Mutts golf and putting tournament on Sunday, December 2. The scramble format charity event will be held at Shadow Mountain Golf Resort in Palm Desert. Registration for golf begins at 11:00am, with a shotgun start beginning at 12:30pm. Desert European Motorcars Ltd. of Rancho Mirage is offering a free Porsche for the first golfer to hit a hole-in-one on its designated hole. Prizes awarded for Closest to the Hole, Closest to the Pin, and Fewest Team Putts. Lunch provided by Jennifer’s Kitchen catering.

The putting tournament is…

Palm Springs ­ Gary Jeandron¹s campaign for Assembly switched gears for a moment as the Police Chief of Palm Springs traded in his blue uniform for an apron and big pot of chili. Jeandron was taking as part in the Cattle Call.

Chili Cook-off on Saturday November 3rd an event sponsored by the Brawley Chamber of Commerce in the Cattle Call Arena.

Although at the end of the day the Jeandron for State Assembly Chili did not win first place, the event was still a success for the Jeandron campaign.

“The Chili cook-off was one of the most fun events I¹ve attended thus far”, said…

El pasado 11 de Noviembre se realizó el evento para recaudar fondos para la reconstrucción de nuestro Santuario de Guadalupe, lo hemos llamado Meccathon con el emblema “Comparte tu corazón uniéndote al Meccathon” es el segundo año que se lleva acabo, ya tenemos un año celebrado Misas en el estacionamiento de la parroquia, la meta era $23,000.00 dólares la cual sobrepasamos, este año se reunieron $28,000.00 gracias a todos los feligreses de esta parroquia, y a nuestros patrocinadores lavandería Don Gordon’s, Dr. Oscar Moreno, Carnicería Atoyac, Carnicería Mexicana, Juanita’s…

Steve Madaio known as “A trumpet virtuoso” packed a portion of Borders bookstore in Rancho Mirage at the River this past Saturday when he unveiled his latest album. Steve and two members of his band unleashed approximately one hour of songs from his latest album, “Midnight Rendezvous”.

   Madaio who has toured with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Barbara Streisand, Modonna, Stevie Wonder and dozens of others left everyone wanting more and of course, his album is the next best thing.

   For anyone who enjoys jazz, upbeat sounds and lazy blues with a trumpet,…

El Instituto Gnóstico De Estudios De Antropología y Psicología a través de la Meditación.

Fraternidad Universal Sin fines de Lucro; Le invita cordialmente a sus Conferencias Públicas totalmente Gratuitas: Esoterismo, Psicología Introspectiva, El Vacío Iluminador, Reencarnación,

Karma – Dharma, Génesis, Apocalipsis, Psicogénesis; formación de nuestra falsa personalidad, Muerte Mística ó Desintegración Psicológica de Nuestros Traumas, Complejos, Vicios, Temores, Ansiedades, Malos hábitos etc. etc. a Través de La Meditación Trascendental. Cosmogénesis;…

With more than 80 community supporters in attendance, Rancho Mirage Councilman Alan Seaman hosted an event for Gary Jeandron at the home of community leaders, Thom and Iris Smotrich, on Thursday, October 25th. The event was Jeandron’s second in two weeks displaying Jeandron’s strong grassroots support throughout the district in his campaign for Assembly.

“I have been very humbled by the number of supporters that have shown up at each event,” said Jeandron. “Just two weeks ago I had an event that had more than 100 attendees and this week I had another event that had more than…

California Secretary of Education David Long was recognized by the California County Superintendents Association (CCSESA) for his leadership and vision in support of education.

Secretary Long was awarded the 2007 Executive Leadership Award at CCSESA’s General Membership meeting today in San Jose. According to CCSESA, the annual award goes to “the individual who has made outstanding and significant contributions to the support of public education through his or her leadership and vision.”

“I am very honored that my former colleagues chose me for this prestigious award,”…

Senator Jim Battin (R – La Quinta) announced today that he will honor multiple local businesses with Resolutions from the State Senate for their participation in a plea for assistance on behalf of the 450 fire refugees that were evacuated to the Borrego Springs High School on Thursday and Friday of last week.

Battin’s office was called to arms by Senator Dennis Hollingsworth (R – Temecula) late Wednesday afternoon of last week to deliver packets of information to Hollingsworth’s constituents evacuated to Borrego Springs (an area in Hollingsworth’s district). The only open…