Sherry Barkas, The Desert Sun

Sherry Barkas

The Desert Sun

Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  • Ventura County Star
  • USA TODAY
  • Cashay
  • RGJ.com

Past articles by Sherry:

Valley judge, lawyers deliver award-winning mentoring program to Thermal eighth-graders

Team recognized in D.C. with award from American Inns of Court. → Read More

Avelo airline coming to PSP with service to Santa Rosa, Eugene and Redmond

The airline was started in April 2021 with a mission to provide low-cost air service, offering service in and out of smaller airports. → Read More

Closed: Acqua California Bistro at The River at Rancho Mirage

A note on the door thanked "the loyal guests who dined with us" → Read More

Palm Desert man, 34, suspected of stabbing wife, other man to death at hotel

Investigators said Kenny Wu, 34, was hospitalized in critical condition and would face murder charges upon his discharge. → Read More

At least 2 people stabbed to death outside hotel at 111 and Fred Waring in Palm Desert

Their bodies were visible near a car with blood inside the door as sheriff's investigators worked. → Read More

Part of Ramon Road in Palm Springs closed Friday morning for So Cal Edison repairs

There was no indication when the roadway west of South Sunrise Way might reopen. → Read More

Palm Springs man, 74, hospitalized after being hit by car in Cathedral City on Thursday

Driver was not under the influence of alcohol and was traveling the speed limit when incident occurred, police say. → Read More

Two new 'probable' cases of monkeypox reported in eastern Riverside County

Two men under 60 years old believed to have monkeypox are recovering at home, health department spokesman says. → Read More

Living her dream: Aileen Lin opens Kids Clubhouse in La Quinta to give young kids a place to run, learn

Kids Clubhouse is designed for kids as young as 6 months. → Read More

Rancho Mirage voters to decide in what month the mayor rotation should take place

Voters will have ballot measures giving them the option of November or December. → Read More

Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert contributions help in $3M fundraising campaign to reopen children's museum

Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert each contributing $150,000 in different ways. → Read More

Cathedral City man arrested in connection with shooting near McDonald's on E. Palm Canyon

Person of interest has been detained, police say. → Read More

Contested Coral Mountain surf resort goes to La Quinta council Tuesday: What to expect

Planning commissioners approved the project in split votes. → Read More

Puppy found in Desert Hot Springs area with arrow through its neck, suspect at large

Chihuahua found when woman told emergency dispatcher she woke to the dog "screaming." → Read More

Applications are available to fill vacancy on Indian Wells City Council until November

Kimberly Muzik resigned her seat, effective May 31, saying her primary residence is no longer in the City of Indian Wells. → Read More

La Quinta to honor Gold Star families with monument at Civic Center

The city council selected a concept designed by artist CJ Rench of Oregon. → Read More

La Quinta planning commission OKs proposed surf resort; project heads to city council

The planning commission voted on the project following a five-hour meeting that included input from dozens of residents, most opposed to the project. → Read More

Victorville man arrested in shooting death of Michael Moser of Palm Springs in Cabazon

Reginald Trice III, 18, arrested on suspicion of murder, is being held without bail. → Read More

Two women arrested in La Quinta on suspicion of running a house for prostitution, $14K in cash seized

Arrests were made during service of a search warrant Friday morning. → Read More

Disney: Groundbreaking ceremony for Cotino in Rancho Mirage set for April 26

Invitations for the April 26 event were emailed out Tuesday. → Read More