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B2 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2006 THE DESERT SUN MEWS FROM EVERY CITY EVERY DAY WOW, YOU ARE UGLY CONTACT US HOW CAN I GET AN EVENT LISTED IN NEWS FROM EVERY CITY EVERY DAY? Send items and story suggestions to Jehan Seirafi at localnews thedesertsun.com with "News From Every City Every Day" in the subject line; fax: 778-4654; mail: 750 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262. COVERING THE VALLEY 7L fyfjr i ill i TK Missed a recent local story? Looking for more news from your hometown? Visit the Local News page on thedesertsun.comnews CATHEDRAL CITY Shooting victim identified; 'people of interest' on list Jaime Rivera Ceron, 35, of Cathedral City was the man shot to death Monday at a Cathedral City home, according to the Riverside County Coroner's Office He was shot multiple times about 7 a.m. at 31-430 Avenida El Pueblo, according to Cathedral City police detective Sgt. Ed Colon.

He died at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. A man seen leaving the home at the time of the shooting in a white BMW has been found, Colon said. He would not say if the man is a suspect. Colon said police have multiple "people of interest." Police ask anyone with information to call 770-0328. Rasha Aly Wine seller invites actors to join commercial shoot Vino 100, a wine seller at 68-718 E.

Palm Canyon Drive, will film a television commercial from p.m. today. Aspiring actors and actresses are encouraged to attend. Information: Call 321-5478. RaNeeka J.

Claxton Chamber of Commerce to hold ribbon-cutting The Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-curting ceremony today for the Assistance League of Palm Springs Desert Area, a nonprofit organization that recognizes volunteers who help those less fortunate. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at 68-355 Ramon Road to celebrate the re-opening of the organization's Treasure Chest Thrift Shop. MARILYN CHUNG, THE DESERT SUN Cathedral City resident-Donald Romero works on a ghoul prop Tuesday in his garage for his haunted house in preparation for the trick-or-treaters who were to visit on Halloween night. Many of the monsters in his haunted house are mechanical and are strategically set by an operator to scare the Halloween visitors.

cials for the groundbreaking of the Del Webb Fire Station at 10 a.m. today at 40th Avenue and Madison Street. Refreshments will be served. Congregations United for Change at 398-0877 or send e-mail to ZachICUCPICO.org XOCHITL PENA Read more Coachella news at DESERT HOT SPRINGS Chamber of Commerce to welcome new homes The Desert Hot Springs Chamber of For more information, call 391-4000. Xochitl Pena Ribbon-cutting to welcome Las Cuatro Milpas to town The Indio Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony noon to 1 p.m.

Thursday at Las Cuatro Milpas Restaurant, 82-720 Miles Ave. R.S.V.P. to the Indio Chamber of Commerce: 347-0676. Denise Goolsby Republican women's November luncheon set The East Valley Republican Women's November luncheonmeeting begins at 1 1:30 a.m. on Friday at Heritage Palms Country Club, 44-291 S.

Heritage Palms Drive. Cost: $18. Speaker: Shirley Kaltenborn, California Federated Republican Women, Southern Division president. Reservations: Call 863-5637. Demise Goolsby Read more Indio news at indlosun.com sun.compalmdesert PALM SPRINGS Well in the Desert series to continue this Thursday The Well in the Desert, which provides meals and resources to the homeless, will continue its speakers bureau series at noon Thursday at the Spa Resort Hotel, 100 N.

Indian Canyon Drive. The session will be part of the Lion's Club meeting. The public is invited to hear board member Vic Gainer, plus employee and former homeless woman Elizabeth Fausto discuss homeless issues. Information: 321-9331. Stefanie Frith Read more Palm Springs news at thedesertsun.compalmsprings RAKCH0 MIRAGE Conference on adolescents at risk coming Friday The Desert Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists will host a conference on at-risk adolescents in the Coachella Valley from 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Friday at the An-nenberg Center for Heather Sciences at Eisenhower Medical Center, 39-000 Bob Hope Drive. Palm Springs Police Chief Gary Jean-dron, who's also a marriage family therapist and a member of the Palm Springs Unified School Board, will be the keynote speaker. The conference is open to the public. Tickets are 8150, including breakfast, at the door; or 1 30, including breakfast and lunch, if purchased by 5 p.m.

today. Information: 567-9004. Mandy Zatynski Read more Rancho Mirage news at thedesertsun.comranchomlrage SALTON SEA Salton Sea experience to be offered twice Experience the Salton Sea next weekend with educational field tours, boat rides and an artist open house. The Anza-Borrego Institute is offering several programs Nov. 10 and 12 exploring everything from fossils to fault lines.

Prices range from 815 to 845. There will also be a free open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at the visitor center, which includes presentations on the underwater food chain and the art inspired by the Salton Sea.

Fees support the Colorado Desert District of California State Parks. For more information, call 767-4063. Michelle Mitchell THERMAL MECHA Club will offer Los Muertos festival The MECHA Club at Desert Mirage High School and the Odyssey Theater Company are co-sponsoring a Dia De Los Muertos Festival from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the school, 86-150 Avenue 66. Information: 397-2255, Ext.

7142. Mandy Zatynski The shop's grants, donations and profits are used to support philanthropic projects around the valley, such as Operation School Bell, Read Write, senior services, Hug-A-Bear and assault survivor kits. RaNeeka J. Claxton Read more Cathedral City news at COACHELLA VALLEY Updated affordable rental guide released again The Coachella Valley Association of Governments has released the updated Affordable Rental Resources Directory. The online and print listing, compiled by housing specialists in the public, nonprofit and private sectors, offers affordable housing locations and assistance programs available in the Coachella Valley.

The directory is available at www.cvag.org, at each valley city hall, public libraries and senior centers. A copy can also be requested by writing to 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 200, Palm Desert, CA 92260 or by calling 346-1 127. Jehan Seirafi COACHELLA Lady of Soledad hosting council candidates forum Our Lady of Soledad Local Community Organization is hosting a City Council candidates forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday in the church hall, at 52-525 Oasis Palm. In attendance will be Jesse Villarreal, Richard Macknicki, Rosanna Contr-eras, Wuaberto Quintero and Steven Andrew Hernandez.

Boston, now owns the specialty sauce store. The open house will feature food samplings of all the different salsas, sauces and rubs. Information: 564-7979 Marcel Honore Two men caught stealing CDs from Target store Two Indio men tried to rob a La Quinta Target store of CDs Tuesday, but were caught, according to police. Carlos Padilla, 31, and Hector Martinez, 29, entered the store on Highway 1 1 1 at 9:25 a.m. They were arrested on charges of commercial burglary and conspiracy, according to a La Quinta Police Department release.

A female suspect was detained and later released. An investigation determined Padilla is a former Target asset prevention officer who robbed several Target stores throughout Southern California, according to police. Both suspects are sought by law enforcement agencies in other jurisdictions. Colin Atagi Read more La Quinta news at PALM DESERT COD to show new student services building today The College of the Desert will unveil the new student services building at 10 a.m. today.

The building was funded by a 83.5 million donation, the largest individual gift in the college's history. Information: 773-2561. Michelle Mitchell Man is critically injured after Highway 74 rollover A man suffered critical injuries when his vehicle rolled over on Highway 74 Tuesday. At about 4:45 p.m., a 40-year-old man drove his pickup truck through a guardrail near Vista Point. He was thrown 20 feet from his vehicle, which landed about 1 50 feet from the road, according to the Riverside County Sheriffs Department.

He was airlifted to a local hospital. Colin Atagi Read more Palm Desert news at thedesert- Commerce will welcome Hidden Springs-Jenel Homes, 65-678 Avondale Road, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Saturday. Food and refreshments will be served. For more information, call the chamber at 329-6403. Denise Goolsby Mayor Alex Bias apologizes to Councilwom-an Yvonne Parks for a comment he made at a meeting last week.

Bl INDIAN WELLS City Council expected to OK benefit ride in town The City Council is expected today to approve a permit allowing 20-30 bicyclists to use Indian Wells' portion of Highway 1 1 1 for the Children's Miracle Network Torch Relay 2006, taking place about 11:45 p.m. Nov. 14. The charity event aims to raise money for 174 children's hospitals. The meeting will be at 1:30 p.m.

in Council Chambers, 44-940 El Dorado Drive. For more information, call 346-2489 Marcel Honore Read more Indian Wells news at thedesert- sun.comlndlanwells INDIO Family Fun Math Night planned for this Thursday Mountain Vista Elementary School is sponsoring a Family Fun Math Night 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the school, 49-750 Hjorth St. There will be activities for kids to do with their families. Information: 775-6888.

Mandy Zatynski Del Webb Fire Station groundbreaking is today The public is invited to join city offi- LA QUINTA Historical Society Museum opens for season today The La Quinta Historical Society Museum opens for the season today. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The museum is free and open to the public.

The La Quinta Historical Society will also hold its annual Wine Cheese Tasting Party on Sunday at the museum to help kick off the 2006-2007 season. All La Quinta Historical Society members and prospective members are invited. For more information, call 564-1283. The museum is located at 77-885 Avenida Montezuma. Jehan Seirafi Chili Cantina to host grand re-opening The Chili Cantina in Old Town La Quinta will have a grand reopening from 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday to introduce customers to the new ownership. Dan Dinan, a former chef from Roger Nunez and Fermin Figueroa cannot attend. Candidates will share their views on parks, street maintenance, development and the city's relationship with the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District. From 6 to 6:30 p.m. there will be refreshments and music.

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