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Alyssa Schwenk | Even the best laid plans...

Alyssa Schwnek When I was in ninth grade, several of my classmates had to write an essay essentially titled “This Is How Fabulous My Life Will Be at 30.” A few earnestly wrote their acceptance speeches for the Best Actress Oscar. A few had dates for their wedding and weights for their babies. A few were running for president (yes. At 30, five years before anyone is Constitutionally eligible). I ...

Joe Biden update: Turning over the keys in Iraq

Full text: The Democrat gives Iraqi politicians a friendly warning about working together to form a new government finally.

Six valley high school football teams begin season with new head coach

Cathedral City High School football coach Rich McClure casually greeted players and their families as they gathered Saturday morning to kick off the upcoming season.