Political Notebook - 09/03 -- P-E

Pacheco and Bogh, Ashley endorses Schiavone, Postmus, Dutton and the Gambling Control Commission, Vic Pollard honored

County explores options on voting -- The Desert Sun

In the days before the Secretary of State decertified California's voting machines, Riverside County supervisors discussed recouping their nearly $27 million investment from the state.

Hwy. 74 safety project has merchants seeing profits plummet -- P-E

The first six months of a major improvement project along a three-mile stretch of Highway 74 is being heralded by California transportation officials as a success.

Palm Springs Hard Rock Hotel project goes before public Tuesday -- P-E

Residents of sleepy, laid-back Palm Springs will get a taste of hard rock Tuesday.

Busy 111 intersection could get widened -- The Desert Sun

Rancho Mirage may widen the Highway 111 and

Frank Sinatra   Drive

Martinez family carries on -- The Desert Sun

On a dark desert highway in May 1997, Indio resident and California Highway Patrol officer Saul Martinez Sr. acted heroically in the face of impending disaster.

Opinion: Reform rush? -- P-E

A plan cobbled together in the waning days of the legislative session is not the way to reform health care in California.

Opinion: 911 savvy -- P-E

Cell phones can be life savers in cases of emergency, but not if callers have long waits just to connect with the right agency.

Five questions: A conversation with outgoing Riverside County Sheriff Bob Doyle -- The Desert Sun

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