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SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS  

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, completed in 1963, is one of Southern California's most popular attractions. A 15-minute tram ride takes passengers from the desert floor to the upper heights of the San Jacinto Mountains.

California wildfire season has hit with a vengeance in Southern California. Fires are currently in 7 different counties with cities such as Malibu, Castaic, San Diego, Ramona and threatened with high winds and blazing firestorms.

Palm Springs is a popular resort destination in Southern California that enjoys an average of 350 days of sunshine every year. Following are some of the top hotles in Palm Springs.

Palm Springs is called a desert playground for the rich and famous. Travelers to this popular Southern California destination enjoy a fabulous array of fine dining restaurants for a relaxing lunch or elegant dinner. Following are some of the best restauranst in Palm Springs.

Internet and hotline information for victims of the Southern California fires or those who wish to donate or help victims of the fires.

California Wildfires have burned countless acres in southern California forcing hundreds of thousands of citizens to flee. Strong Santa Ana winds and dry ground are perpetuating this highly volatile problem.

Is the federal governments rush to respond and aid victims of the southern California wildfires and their mind boggling lack of response in the case of Hurricane Katrina just a lesson learned or a dispicable example of bias in the face of a catastrophy.

As the wildfires in Southern California continue to burn hundreds of homes, thousands of acres, and push scores of people out of their homes, FEMA details the efforts they have made in fighting this natural disaster as it scorches vast areas of Southern California.

There are some absolutely amazing hotels in Palm Springs, California. I review the top three of these hotels for potenital guests consideration.

As of the last 24 hours a series of fires has occurred in the San Diego County area. I was first aware of these fires because I could smell the smoke in Temecula, CA which is about 57 miles from San Diego and just about 15 miles from the San Diego County line.

The Palm Desert resort communities lie just an hour's drive from Los Angeles and San Diego. With mild weather and ample hotel and entertainment options, Palm Desert makes a great choice for a quick winter weekend trip.

A rustic mountain town in the heart of Southern California's San Bernardino National Forest, Idyllwild is a popular getaway for folks wishing to escape the hectic and stressful life of urban living!

Not enough people are helping the victims of the wildfires in southern California because they believe the victims are wealthy. This simply isn't true and here's how the American Red Cross says you can help.

With over 10 wildfires burning tonight, how are people being affected? And has there been any progress yet?

Having lived in California all my life, I have a great deal of experience with the fire season that inevitably interrupts our lives every few years. Four years ago, it almost ruined my wedding.

The Andalusian Court boasts Hollywood history, like many properties in Palm Springs, California. But its design and landscaping put it in a league of its own.

The San Jacinto Mountains are a dramatic fixture of the Southern California landscape. With steep, rugged mountain peaks, heavily-forested slopes, and boasting the second-highest mountain in all of Southern California, the San Jacinto's are a jewel of a mountain range

Just south of Palm Springs are the canyons full of palm trees that give the area its name.

Many times, gays and lesbians visiting and vacationing away from home do not find it to be always an easy and comfortable occasion. Many towns, cities and areas of the U.S. are not 'gay-friendly' and 'gay tolerant'...

California will provide small, agricultural-based businesses emergency loans totaling $7 million for damage caused by the Southern California Wildfires. Bridge loans will be made available for other small businesses.

PetCo Animal Supplies and the PetCo Foundation have implemented an emergency Round-Up campaign to assist the animal victims and their owners devastated by the wildfires in Southern California.

You can help those in need with any of these orginizations, and encourage your friends and relatives to do the same.

Fires in California are terrible for the people forced to flee. But why is this news to anyone, even those who live there?

Over 500 homes were evacuated on Sunday, as a major brush fire destroyed over 2000 acres in the hills of Orange, California. This is approximately 35 miles southwest of Los Angeles, CA.

We've all been warned that The Santa Ana Winds are coming. Every one in knows what that means: 4% humidity, trees in the road, fires likely to break out, and power outages. It's part of our "Autumn" in Southern California.

What one man did to take advantage of the unfortunate situation in Southern California.

This is truly an amazing experience for any nature lover and anyone that loves taking pictures! I would go here again in a heartbeat to spend time outdoors.

There are majestic peaks in Southern California rising above the deserts with an alpine forest at the base. Here are 3 accessbile hikes in Idyllwild, CA displaying the beauty of the mountains.

As I look out my front window I can see Big Bear Mountain enshrouded with smoke. I live in the small community of Highland, California, which is nestled at the base of Big Bear Mountain

Every day is a good day in California. Excellent mountain ski resorts, desert resorts, beaches and Disneyland. Winter is just another perfect season in California.

There's been a deal of consternation about the coverage of the California fires - specifically calling it not newsworthy, perhaps appealing to the alternative: Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears?

Southeast Tennessee has been hit by 352 wildfires since January 1 of this year, and over sixty percent have been certified as arson.

This paper takes a look at who forest fires effect, what the effects are, and if forest fires should indeed be prevented. . It looks at both the natural and prescribed results of fires, and what impact they have on the natural environment.

With the recent influx of wildfires, 2 record setting fire seasons within the last 2 years, and the growing intensity of these fires, one wonders what, (aside from Arson), are the causes of the extreme rise in the frequency of these wildfires.

2007 may be remembered as the year of wildfires; but 2008 could be even worse around the world.

This article reviews three top sites for yoga retreats.

This article reviews places to bring in the New Year in San Diego California.

This article reviews the best places to find the perfect Christmas tree in San Diego, California.

Palm Springs, California

Escaping for a weekend of total relaxation in a historic villa in Palm Springs, CA.

Gives a brief description of the location, food, service and atmosphere of the Indigo Cafe Restaurant on Sixth Avenue in San Diego, California.

Southern California offers many good experiences, but here is an insider's guide offering pointers on how to turn those good experiences into the best experiences.

According to the Associated Press, a extremely fast moving ground fire burned over 2,500 acres of national forest land near Los Padres National Forest in Southern California.

Looking for a place to eat while your in Palm Springs, California? Well, look no farther! Palm springs is well known for their diversity and tolerance.

"This is the first in a series of resources Bank of America will provide to help Southern Californians during this time of need."

There were so many to choose from in Palm Springs. We would have gone to them all, if we had the time!

A good place to visit is the Terra Cotta Inn located in Palm Springs California. This is a Naturist Beach and Resort that is a great place to run naked in the sand, if you're into that kind of thing.

Children are often ask hard questions about tragedies like the California Wildfires because they are seeking reassurance about how the events are going to effect their day to day lives. Here are the best ways to truthfully provide the reassurance that children are seeking:

Sunny California can be a welcome retreat for any winter getaway, and Valentine's Day is a well-justified reason to escape for the weekend or weeklong excursion. Here's where you need to go in Palm Springs.

Ignition Coffee Lounge, what a great start for exploring Palm Canyon Drive. I heard that "Cirque Dreams" will be showing at the Desert Fashion Plaza in November, 2006 123 Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA.

This is a report on the Palm Springs Biker weekend which is an annual event from a locals point of view.

A local's guide to historic Palm Canyon Dr., in Palm Springs, CA.

Vintage clothing stores in San Diego, California the source for period clothing on the West Coast. Vintage clothing stores are a San Diego, California hot spot for retro fashion in this fabulous and cutting edge city.

Novelists Christopher Rice, William Mann, Dan Boyle and Trebor Healey came to the desert earlier this year to discuss "The Purple Quill - Writing the Gay Novel," as part of the First Annual Palm Springs Book Festival.

The Palm Springs Windmill Tour touts the local grid as a talking point for wind to create more affordable electricity. The hour long ride winds through a sea of white blades whipping up energy in Calif.'s desert.

California wildfires, firefighters and firefighting strategies. I talked to Professor J. Keith Gilless about firefighting strategies. He helped to create a computer simulation model to assist states in the evaluation of firefighting strategies and policies.

A popular trail that offers stunning scenery and far-reaching views, the Devil's Slide Trail is a must for any avid hiker or outdoor enthusiast.

A look at the California wildfires of 2003. I asked Dr. Stephen F. Barnes, Senior Research Associate at the Interwork, Institute about how California and its environment recovered from the 2003 wildfires.

Clothing stores for teens in San Diego, California are a great source for appropriate clothing for the teenager in your life. Clothing stores for teenagers are located throughout the San Diego, California area.

The tragedy of the California Wildfires is bad enough, but when you have political leaders trying to use the tragedy as a way to attack the Bush administration

The Best of the Best Tours will take you in an open air vehicle that you will remember for a long long time. The tour departs from the lobby of the Spa hotel and Casino in Palm Springs at 100 North Indian hill Canyon.

Raging brush fires continue to spread across Southern California.

If you like to sunbathe and to sky then Palm Springs has it all to offer..

Six non profit organizations to volunteer at in Palm Springs, California.

Known as the 8th Wonder of the World, Palm Spring's Aerial Tramway rises over two and one half miles to a scenic wonderland in Mt. St. Jacinto State Park.

The war of opinions erupted over the California wildfires. Amazingly enough, many of those voices were from outside the state.

I heard the news come across the television screen stating that over a dozen wildfires had spread throughout California. Nearly 250,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes that they loved so much.

Information of a few terrific wedding sites near Palm Spring, CA. Contact information is included.

With wildfires blazing out of control, many families have become affected.

This year, we decided to trade out our timeshare at Cibola Vista Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, for one at the Palm Canyon Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, California.

On Saturday October 27th, 2007 you could see the blue skies of San Diego once again after a week of wildfire damage. This natural disaster has created mayhem, destruction, sadness, death, and sorrow.

I talked with American Red Cross communications manager, Martha Dittman, of the greater Chicago area, about volunteering with the Red Cross in general and about those volunteers sent to California to help out.

Rich, ritzy and glamorous, Beverly Hills, California is not only famous for its people and celebrity watching, shopping and fine restaurants and expensive stores and boutiques, but is one very nice place to live and work!

This article reviews one of the top charitable organizations in the county of San Diego California .

An annual tradition in the City of Huntington Beach, California, (also known as Surf City) is the Fourth of July parade. A trip to the Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade and Festival provides an inexpensive get-away for fun, camaraderie, patriotism, sun and sand.

Automated camera survives fire to show coyote escaping and returning to area after fire.

A quarter of a million people escaping southern California's wild fires find refuge for the night in area churches

Just one person's account from a distance.

The rich are different from you and me. We have to worry about losing everything in a fire. They don't...not anymore.

With only 700 more politicking days left in his term as California Governor, the Terminator has some work to do. If his Presidential and Senatorial intentions become a reality, hisperformance in the California term of governance will be given sharp scrutiny.

This was a fun and amazing place to see! And you can get a lot of great pictures here.

Ever wonder where the best LGBT Prides are in California? Then don't worry here are 3 favorite and popular Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Prides to go to.

Elite Land Tours is conducted in a fully air conditioned, all terrain vehicles, the great and mighty Hummer H2, which accommodates up to five passengers plus professional guides

Why not try something different from the regular club scene, or home party and treat yourself to a mini vacation at one of the great California Resorts that are offering special New Years Packages.

La Quinta Resort & Club has a great program for children from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm everyday. The programs include nature walks, arts and crafts and miniature golf.

This article reviews a guide to celebrating the holidays in the surrounding cities of the OC (Orange County California).

Three talented authors tackle the fascinating and frustrating puzzle of the California conundrum in new books.

California has received a court order to cut there water supply up to a third to protect endangered fish.

With hundreds of thousands of residents already evacuated and more on alert in the southern California area, it is essential that people be ready to leave and know what emergency resources are available to them.

Banana Bay remains one of the most popular Thai cuisine restaurants in Southern California. Hidden away in Rowland Heights(just 20 minutes east of L.A.), "the Bay" is always packed and always delicious.

Information and political comments regarding the wildfires

The Santa Ana's may be fanning fires, destroying power lines, and littering the streets and hillsides of Los Angeles, but out in the San Gorgonio Pass, this season's strongest gusts are welcome winds.

Italian restaurants in Los Angeles, California may not be the first place you would expect to find amazing home style Italian dishes, but you will be quickly surprised by all the city has to offer.

President Bush recently declared a state of emergency in California due to the constant threat by the wild fires that have been plaguing the state and the subsequent threat of other disasters such as landslides.

Interview with a resident of San Pedro, California, who left her home to stay with friends as she waits out the tragedy taking over her home.