La Quinta, California
Seal
Nickname: The Gem of the Desert
Location of La Quinta in the state of California
Coordinates: 33°40′31″N 116°17′51″W / 33.67528, -116.2975
Country	United States
County	Riverside County
County	Riverside
Government
- Mayor	Don Adolph
Area
- Total	32.2 sq mi (83.4 km²)
- Land	31.8 sq mi (82.2 km²)
- Water	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Elevation	0 ft – 56 ft (0 m – 20 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	23,694
- Density	746.2/sq mi (288.1/km²)
Time zone	PST (UTC-8)
- Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code	92253
Area code(s)	760
FIPS code	06-40354
GNIS feature ID	1660870
Website: www.la-quinta.org/

La Quinta is a resort city in Riverside County, California, specifically in the Coachella Valley between Indian Wells and Indio. The population was 23,694 at the 2000 census. It is growing at a rate of approximately 110% every ten years, making it one of the fastest growing cities in California. The Robb Report credits La Quinta as the nation's leading golf destination (a claim that is also made on behalf of Scottsdale, Arizona), while locals include La Quinta into the sphere of being "America's cheese capital", Palm Desert. Among those destinations is the La Quinta Resort and Club, a resort dating to 1926 and famous as the spot in which director Frank Capra penned the screenplay of Lost Horizon. Recently, the city's new SilverRock Golf Resort will be one of three golf courses for the 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic hosted by comedian/golfer George Lopez.^{[citation needed]} La Quinta Inn is a chain of limited service hotels in the United States and Canada. ... 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History

Colonial history

The area of La Quinta was first established in the early 18th century by Spanish conquistadores under the command of Captain Juan Bautista De Anza, as the fifth resting point for travellers along the route from present-day Mexico to the San Gabriel Missions of Los Angeles and present-day Riverside and San Bernardino 60–100 miles away. The words "la quinta" are Spanish, translating to "the fifth". More specifically, the word "quinta" is known in Mexico as a type of hacienda. Spanish and later Mexican settlement in the "East Valley" (Eastern Coachella Valley) was sparse, most residents were members of the indigenous Cahuilla tribe. The earliest records of any inhabitation of La Quinta and other communities was in 1823, after Mexico declared independence from Spain but the area was annexed by the United States in 1848. (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... Conquistador (meaning Conqueror in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas under Spanish rule between the 15th and 17th centuries. ... For other uses, see Captain (disambiguation). ... Juan Bautista de Anza Juan Bautista de Anza Bezerra Nieto (July 1736 - December 19, 1788) was a Novo-Spanish explorer for the Spanish Empire. ... Postcard of the reconstructed Mission Santa Bárbara The California missions are a series of settlements established by Spanish Catholic Franciscans, to Christianize the local Native Americans, but with the added benefit of giving Spain a toehold in the frontier land. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Nickname: Location in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Riverside Government  - Mayor Ron Loveridge Area  - City  78. ... San Bernardino is the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States. ... Hacienda is a Spanish word describing a vast ranch, common in the Pampa. ... The Cahuilla are a group of Native Americans that have inhabited California for more than 2000 years, originally covering an area of about 2,400 square miles (6,200 km²). Evidence shows that when the Cahuilla first moved into the area a large body of water now called Lake Cahuilla...

Modern development and incorporation

In the late-19th century and early-20th century (1880–1920), agriculture developed in present-day La Quinta and "East Valley" by pre-modern (mountain water runoff or open water springs) and modern irrigation techniques. At the time, California and federal land surveyors declared the sand dunes uninhabitable, only the hard rock ground of the "Marshall Cove" held potential farming and residential development. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the...

In 1927, Walter Morgan established the La Quinta Resort at the northern section of "Marshall Cove", as a type of secluded hideaway for nearby Hollywood's celebrities and socialites. The Resort was the site for the Coachella Valley's first golf course, coinciding with the construction and pavement of State Route 111 in the 1930s. Further expansion of Washington Street in the 1950s and 1960s connected La Quinta with US Highways 60 and 99 (became Interstate 10 in the 1970s).^[1] Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The La Quinta Resort and Club is an historic resort which opened in 1926 in present-day La Quinta, California. ... This article is about the sport of golf. ... JUNCTION MILE POST 10 ?? 86 ?? Legend < Route 110 Route 112 > The California State Highways California State Route 111 is the main north/south state highway and retail corridor through the Coachella Valley, a part of the Colorado Desert in the southeastern corner of the state and famous as a resort... The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known as the [[. In East Asia, the rise of militarism occurred. ... The 1950s decade refers to the years 1950 to 1959 inclusive. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969. ... U.S. Route 99 was the main north-south highway on the West Coast of the United States until 1964, running from Calexico, California on the U.S.-Mexico border to Blaine, Washington on the U.S.-Canada border. ... Interstate 10, the major east-west Interstate Highway in the Southern United States, runs east from Santa Monica, California, on the Pacific Ocean, through Los Angeles and San Bernardino to the border with Arizona. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ...

As nearby desert cities grew to capacity, La Quinta's growth rose dramatically by the mid-1990s, which led to its incorporation as a city in Riverside County in 1982.^{[2][dead link – history]} In the 1980 census, La Quinta had 4,200 residents, then increased to 11,215 by 1990 in the city's early phases of residential area growth. Once predominantly a part-time community until the early-1990s, more full-time residents live in La Quinta to make it possibly more populous than Palm Springs by 2006, according to some demographers.^{[citation needed]} For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Riverside County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of California, stretching from Orange County to the Colorado River, which is the border with Arizona. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography

La Quinta is located at 33°40′31″N, 116°17′51″W (33.675373, -116.297391).^[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 32.2 square miles (83.4 km²), of which, 31.8 square miles (82.2 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.1 km²) of it (1.37%) is water. The city's elevation is 56 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...

Santa Rosa Mountains

The Santa Rosa Mountains at dusk.

The most prominent feature of the La Quinta area is its Santa Rosa Mountains. Visitors to Disney's California Adventure in Anaheim, California can be treated to a brief glimpse of the foothills in one of the park's attractions: Soarin' Over California. The "Palm Springs" segment of Soarin' Over California was actually shot at the world-famous PGA West golf complex in La Quinta. The Santa Rosa Mountains (California) are nestled against the golf course and can be seen easily in the segment. Image File history File links Laquintadusk. ... Image File history File links Laquintadusk. ... Santa Rosa Mountains may refer to: The Santa Rosa Mountains in Arizona in the United States The Santa Rosa Mountains in California in the United States There is also a Santa Rosa Range in northern Nevada in the United States. ... Santa Rosa Mountains The Santa Rosa Mountains are a short peninsular range east of Los Angeles and northeast of San Diego in southern California in the United States. ... Disneys California Adventure is a theme park in Anaheim, California, adjacent to Disneyland Park and part of the larger Disneyland Resort. ... Anaheim redirects here. ... Soarin Over California is a simulator attraction at Disneys California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. ... Palm Springs is a famed Riverside County, California desert resort city, approximately 110 miles (177 km) east of Los Angeles and 140 miles (225 km) northeast of San Diego. ... Soarin Over California is a simulator attraction at Disneys California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. ... Santa Rosa Mountains The Santa Rosa Mountains are a short peninsular range east of Los Angeles and northeast of San Diego in southern California in the United States. ...

The area is very close to the earthquake-causing San Andreas Fault, with some companies offering jeep tours to the fault line. View of the San Andreas Fault on the Carrizo Plain in central California, 35°07N, 119°39W The San Andreas Fault is a geological fault that runs a length of roughly 800 miles (1300 kilometres) through western and southern California in the United States. ...

Climate

According to its nearest neighboring city, Indio, California, La Quinta has an approximate yearly average temperature of 89.0F (High) and 57.9F (Low). In the summer it reaches temperatures of 110 on a daily basis.^[4] The Indio Fashion Mall. ...

Surrounding cities

La Quinta is in the Coachella Valley and is relatively close to all major cities in that valley, including: This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

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Economy

Tourism

The city enjoys a healthy tourism industry, especially during the cooler winter months in which "snowbird" tourists arrive. The most prominent industry is golfing with more than twenty golf courses, including the world-famous PGA West, which has hosted prestigious tournaments such as The Skins Game, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, The Grand Slam of Golf, The Legends of Golf, as well as the PGA Tour Qualifying School.^[5]. La Quinta has increased the number of retail shopping centers, both discount (Target and Home Depot), and high-end retailers (Kohl's and Stein Mart) brought millions of revenue dollars to the city, and the city council hopes for La Quinta to share a reputation for shoppers like Palm Desert (El Paseo) and Palm Springs (the Village and Palm Canyon) by the end of the decade. The term Snowbird is used to describe Canadians and people from the Pacific Northwest, Northeast or Midwestern United States who spend a large portion of winter in warmer locales such as Arizona, Florida, or elsewhere along the Sunbelt region of the southern United States, areas of the Caribbean, and even... This article is about the sport. ... A skins game is a golf event in which players compete for prize money on each individual hole. ... This article is about the United States retail company. ... The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. ... Kohls Corporation (NYSE: KSS) is an American department store chain headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. ... Stein Mart NASDAQ: SMRT is a chain of department stores that sells boutique, apparel, footwear, linens and home decor. ...

Service industries

In addition to standard service industries, La Quinta is the site of the first Wal-Mart Supercenter in California. Moreover many residents work for the tourist industries in hotels, resorts, golf courses, and nearby Vegas-style casinos, such as: Spa Resort Casino, Agua Caliente Casino, Spotlight 29, Fantasy Springs and Augustine. There are thousands of jobs related to the sizzling growth in the construction, hotels, landscaping and retail store industries. La Quinta wants to bring in high-paying professional businesses to the city and benefited from neighboring cities' growth (Indio, Palm Desert and Palm Springs).^[6] Additionally, the city has a new commercial district called "Old Town La Quinta" with small shops and restaurants.^[7] Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ...

Demographics

As of the census^[8] of 2000, there were 23,694 people, 8,445 households, and 6,553 families residing in the city. The population density was 746.2 people per square mile (288.1/km²). There were 11,812 housing units at an average density of 372.0/sq mi (143.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.51% White, 1.42% African American, 0.72% Native American, 1.88% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 13.85% from other races, and 3.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 32.01% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

In 2006, local demographers and ethnic organizations (the Desert Chapter of the NAACP and the Coachella Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) began to re-estimate the percentages of whites, African Americans and Hispanics in La Quinta, but not yet officially stated in the US census at this time. They concluded results that La Quinta is more diverse: 7–8% are African American, 50% Latino (could well be a majority of residents) and 3–5% Asian American.^{[citation needed]} The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), is one of the oldest and most influential hate organizations in the United States. ...

La Quinta has developed a culturally diverse community, as large ancestry groups include Armenians, British, French, Germans, Italians, Poles and Jews of multiple nationalities.^[9] The La Quinta resort had an "open door" policy not to discriminate on race and ethnicity in the 1940s and 1950s, catered to celebrities whom vacationed in the area didn't encounter ethnic discrimination, like billionaire Walter Annenberg was reportedly at the La Quinta resort.^{[citation needed]} A stereotypical German The Germans (German: die Deutschen), or the German people, are a nation in the meaning an ethnos (in German: Volk), defined more by a sense of sharing a common German culture and having a German mother tongue, than by citizenship or by being subjects to any particular... Languages Italian, Sicilian, Neapolitan, Corsican, Sardinian, Emiliano-Romagnolo, Ligurian, Lombard, Piedmontese, Venetian, Ladin, Friulian Religions predominantly Roman Catholic      The Italians are a Southern European ethnic group found primarily in Italy and in a wide-ranging diaspora throughout Western Europe, the Americas and Australia. ... You may also be looking for the plural of the word pole. ... Manifestations Slavery Racial profiling Lynching Hate speech Hate crime Genocide (examples) Ethnocide Ethnic cleansing Pogrom Race war Religious persecution Blood libel Paternalism Police brutality Movements Policies Discriminatory Race / Religion / Sex segregation Apartheid Redlining Internment Ethnocracy Anti-discriminatory Affirmative action in the United States Emancipation Civil rights Desegregation Integration Equal opportunity... Walter H. Annenberg Walter H. Annenberg KBE (March 13, 1908 – October 1, 2002) was an American billionaire publisher, philanthropist, and diplomat. ...

Hispanics, especially Mexican Americans are the city's largest single ethnic group, after waves of immigration from Mexico settled the area since the 1950s.^{[citation needed]} The Hispanic category includes Central Americans, Cuban Americans, Puerto Ricans and South Americans recently moved to La Quinta in high frequency. Mostly Latino neighborhoods are located in older homes of the Cove and old Town sections. La Quinta's sister city is in Tequila, Jalisco in Mexico brought by international ties with that country and the city holds an annual "16th de Septiembre" (Mexican Independence Day) festive event in September.^{[citation needed]} Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The 1950s decade refers to the years 1950 to 1959 inclusive. ... Map of Central America Central America is a central region of the Americas. ... A Cuban-American is an immigrant to the United States from Cuba. ... Puerto Rican can refer to anybody who was born in or whose ancestors are from Puerto Rico. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Tequila is a municipality in the central part of the state of Jalisco, Mexico. ... Fiestas Patrias is a Spanish phrase meaning National Holidays. Mexico Mexicos fiestas patrias originated in the 19th century. ...

La Quinta's permanent population growth has brought more people from other urban areas in California, where home prices are higher come to the city's affordability. They joined newcomers from around the nation and the world, such as Canada (a large percentage of "snowbirds" or part-time residents are Canadian), and from the Asian continent (see Asian Americans, such as recent growth of Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos and Koreans) brought on a multi-cultural character in the growing city. This article is about the U.S. state. ... Officially known as the Canadian Forces 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, the Snowbirds are Canadas military aerobatics or airshow flight demonstration team. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... An Asian American is a person of Asian ancestry or origin who was born in or is an immigrant to the United States. ... Serving from 1999 to 2003, Army General Eric Shinseki of Hawaii became the first Asian American military chief of staff. ... In 1998, Benjamin J. Cayetano became the first Filipino American (and second Asian American after Governor George R. Ariyoshi) to be elected state Governor of the United States. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

There were 8,445 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.16, above national average of 2.35 according to the 2000 United States Census^{[citation needed]}. Matrimony redirects here. ... (Redirected from 2000 United States census) The United States 2000 census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males. Families of young children came to the city in droves for a better place to raise a family, thus the percentage of young people under age 18 is high, nearly 30 percent.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,552, and the median income for a family was $56,848. Males had a median income of $40,553 versus $31,627 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,284. About 5.0% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. La Quinta has a large minority of residents whose income is well over a million dollars (millionaires and multi-millionaires). The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ... A millionaire is a person who has a net worth or wealth of more than one million United States dollars, euros, UK pounds or units of a comparably valued currency. ...

La Quinta and nearby Bermuda Dunes are home to large numbers of senior citizens come to buy a home for the winter or year-round to enjoy the amenities provided by the city's golf clubs, tennis courts and recreation halls. The area's country clubs and golf course communities known for large percentages of retired part-time and full-time residents are Bermuda Dunes, Indian Springs, La Quinta (Hotel, Lago, Citrus and Dune courses), Mountain Vista, the Traditions of La Quinta, the Village at the Palms and PGA West. Bermuda Dunes is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Old age consists of ages nearing the average lifespan of human beings, and thus the end of the human life cycle. ... This article is about the sport. ... A country club is a private club that offers a variety of recreational sports facilities to its members. ...

Politics

In the state legislature La Quinta is located in the 37th Senate District, represented by Republican Jim Battin, and in the 80th Assembly District, represented by Republican Bonnie Garcia. Federally, La Quinta is located in California's 45th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +3^[10] and is represented by Republican Mary Bono Mack. Californias Capitol, where the State Legislature meets California State Assembly chamber California state Senate chamber The California Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of California. ... California State Senate chamber The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. ... GOP redirects here. ... Jim Battin is the California State Senator for district 37 which includes Banning, Beaumont, Bermuda Dunes, Cabazon, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cherry Valley, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, East Hemet, El Cerrito, Hemet, Home Gardens, Homeland, Idyllwild, Indian Wells, California, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Lakeland Villa, Lakeview, March AFB, Moreno Valley, Norco... The California State Assembly chamber California State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. ... California State Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia Bonnie Garcia ((R)-Cathedral City) is the representative of Californias 80th Assembly District, serving eastern Riverside County and all of Imperial County. ... California congressional districts since 2003. ... The Cook Partisan Voting Index indicates how much more Democratic or Republican a district performs compared to the nation as a whole. ...

Transportation

The city is part of the SunBus line, which services much of the Coachella Valley.^[11]

Education

Libraries

The city has a new public library that began operations in 2005. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Desert Sands Unified School District services the entire city of La Quinta, and maintains the following public schools: The Desert Sands Unified School District is a public school district located in La Quinta, California. ...

Elementary

• John Adams Elementary School
• Harry S. Truman Elementary School
• Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
• Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies, an IB World School^[12]
• Gerald Ford Elementary School in nearby Indian Wells
• James Monroe Elementary School in nearby Bermuda Dunes

Middle school

• La Quinta Middle School, opened in 1987.
• John Glenn Middle School of International Studies, an IB World School
• Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School

John Glenn Middle School of International Studies, or known more commonly as John Glenn Middle School (JGMS) is a middle school in Indio, California which was established in fall of 2001 JGMS Home Page Categories: | ... Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School (CMPMS) is a middle school in La Quinta, California which was established at the beginning of the 2006-07 school year. ...

High school

• La Quinta High School^[13] an IB World School

La Quinta High School is a public high school for grades 9-12. ...

Alternative schools

• Summit High School, a continuation high school opened in 2006, next to Mitchell Paige Middle School.
• Horizon High School and Horizon Middle School located next to the Desert Sands Unified School District administration building.
• Christian School of the Desert, a private grade 1–12 Christian school in nearby Bermuda Dunes.
• Grace Academy, a private grade 1–8 Christian school in nearby Indio.

Notable residents

The city has been home to a number of celebrity residents, including Merv Griffin. Griffin was the driving force behind the annual La Quinta Arts Festival, one of the country's leading plein air art shows. There is also a restaurant owned by professional golfer Arnold Palmer and another owned by actor Clint Eastwood in La Quinta.^{[citation needed]} Mervyn Edward Merv Griffin, Jr. ... Plein air is French for outdoors or outside, open air and is a term applied to painting outside, transfer to a picture of all riches of changes of the color caused by influence of a sunlight and the surrounding atmosphere. ... This article is about the golfer. ... For other uses, see Clint Eastwood (disambiguation). ...

Additionally, the musician/actor Tyler Hilton was a former resident of La Quinta, and attended La Quinta High School.^[14] La Quinta is said to be hometown of actress Vanessa Marcil, but her official web site states Indio is her birthplace and attended Indio High School.^{[citation needed]} Colonel Mitchell Paige is a World war II Medal of Honor veteran resided in nearby Palm Desert had a middle school in La Quinta named for his honor. Actress Samantha Lockwood was born in La Quinta and went to Palm Valley High School. NFL Football player Jeff Webb went to La Quinta High School, though he lived in Indio. Richard Dreyfus has small residence there, built five years ago. Tyler James Hilton (born on November 22, 1983, in Palm Springs, California) is a singer-songwriter and actor. ... La Quinta High School is a public high school for grades 9-12. ... Vanessa Marcil (born October 15, 1969)[1] is an American actress known for her roles in the TV series General Hospital and Las Vegas. ... Hallway at Indio High School Indio High School is a public high school for grades 9-12. ... Mitchell Paige (August 31, 1918-November 15, 2003) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor from World War II. He received this most prestigious military honor awarded by the United States of America for his actions at the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands on October 26, 1942... The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ... Jeff Webb (born in 1984) is an American football wide receiver for the National Football League Kansas City Chiefs. ...

In the early-1980s, La Quinta teenager Ken McCormick committed suicide while listening to an Ozzy Osbourne record, right on the song Suicide Solution through his stereo earphones when the sheriff found him already dead. His parents reportedly sued Ozzy Osbourne for their son's death, although he suffered clinical depression, and Osbourne agreed to remove any pro-suicide references in his songs ever since.^{[citation needed]} For other uses, see Suicide (disambiguation). ... Ozzy redirects here. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... On the Threshold of Eternity. ...

References

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External links

• City of La Quinta website
• The Desert Sun, Coachella Valley Newspaper
• The Website of La Quinta Resort and Club
• Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention & Visitors Authority

• La Quinta, California is at coordinates 33°40′31″N 116°17′51″W / 33.675373, -116.297391 (La Quinta, California)Coordinates: 33°40′31″N 116°17′51″W / 33.675373, -116.297391 (La Quinta, California)

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Cities	Banning | Beaumont | Blythe | Calimesa | Canyon Lake | Cathedral City | Coachella | Corona | Desert Hot Springs | Hemet | Indian Wells | Indio | La Quinta | Lake Elsinore | Moreno Valley | Murrieta | Norco | Palm Desert | Palm Springs | Perris | Rancho Mirage | Riverside | San Jacinto | Temecula Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Riverside County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of California, stretching from Orange County to the Colorado River, which is the border with Arizona. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: Location in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Riverside Government  - Mayor Ron Loveridge Area  - City  78. ... There are 478 incorporated cities in California, 22 of which are styled Town of (Name) instead of City of (Name). ... Banning is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. ... A postcard of an early Beaumont luxury hotel sitting within local plantlife typical of the area . ... For the census-designated place, see East Blythe. ... Calimesa is a city located in Riverside County, California. ... Canyon Lake is a gated community in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Cathedral City is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Coordinates: County Riverside Government  - Mayor Eduardo Garcia Area  - City 83 km²  (32 sq mi) Elevation 20. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State California County Riverside Government  - Mayor Eugene Montanez Area  - City  35. ... Desert hot springs redirects here. ... Hemet is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Indian Wells is a city located in Riverside County, California, in the Palm Springs area, in between Palm Desert and La Quinta. ... The Indio Fashion Mall. ... Coordinates: , Country State County Riverside Incorporated April 9, 1888 Government  - Mayor Robert Magee Area  - City  38. ... Motto: People, Pride, Progress Location in Riverside County and the state of California Coordinates: , Country State Counties Riverside Area  - City  51. ... Westward view of Murrieta/Temecula. ... Norco is a city in Riverside County, California, in the United States. ... Palm Desert is a city in Riverside County, California, in the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs area), approximately 11 miles east of Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley. ... Palm Springs is a famed Riverside County, California desert resort city, approximately 110 miles (177 km) east of Los Angeles and 140 miles (225 km) northeast of San Diego. ... Perris is a city in Riverside County, California, in the United States. ... Rancho Mirage is a city located in Riverside County, California. ... Nickname: Location in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Riverside Government  - Mayor Ron Loveridge Area  - City  78. ... Mount San Jacinto is a nearby mountain in California. ... Temecula is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. ...
CDPs	Bermuda Dunes | Cabazon | Cherry Valley | East Blythe | East Hemet | El Cerrito | Glen Avon | Highgrove | Home Gardens | Homeland | Idyllwild-Pine Cove | Lakeland Village | Lakeview | March ARB | Mecca | Mira Loma | Murrieta Hot Springs | Nuevo | Pedley | Quail Valley | Romoland | Rubidoux | Sedco Hills | Sun City | Sunnyslope | Thousand Palms | Valle Vista | Wildomar | Winchester | Woodcrest Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 552 pixelsFull resolution (891 × 615 pixel, file size: 1 KB, MIME type: image/png) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Riverside County, California Banning, California Beaumont... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Bermuda Dunes is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Cabazon redirects here. ... Cherry Valley is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... East Blythe is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... East Hemet is a census-designated place (CDP) in Riverside County, California, United States. ... El Cerrito is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Glen Avon is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Highgrove is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Home Gardens is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Homeland is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Idyllwild and Pine Cove are two adjacent communities located in the San Jacinto Mountains in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Lakeland Village is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Lakeview is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... March Air Reserve Base (IATA: RIV, ICAO: KRIV, FAA LID: RIV) is a base of the U.S. Air Force Reserve in Riverside County, California, between the cities of Riverside and Moreno Valley. ... Welcome to Mecca sign Mecca is a census-designated place (CDP) in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Mira Loma is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Murrieta Hot Springs is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Nuevo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Pedley is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Quail Valley is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Romoland is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Rubidoux (pronounced ROO-Buh-doh) is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Sedco Hills is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Sun City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Sunnyslope is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Thousand Palms is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Valle Vista is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Wildomar is an unincorporated census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Winchester is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ... Woodcrest is a census-designated place located in Riverside County, California. ...
Unincorporated communities	Aguanga | Anza | Chiriaco Summit | Desert Center | Eagle Mountain | Eastvale | Lost Lake | Menifee | North Shore | Ripley | River Bend Lodge | Sun City Palm Desert | Thermal | White Water This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Aguanga is a small town located in Riverside County, California. ... For the Japanese singer, see Anza ÅŒyama. ... Chiriaco Summit is a small town and travel stop located in the Colorado Desert of Southern California, 19 miles west of Desert Center. ... Desert Center is a small town (population 962) located in the Colorado Desert of Southern California, between the cities of Indio and Blythe at the junction of Interstate 10 and State Highway 177. ... Eagle Mountain, California is a modern day ghost town founded in 1948 by iron magnate Henry J. Kaiser. ... Eastvale Gateway - The main retail center for Eastvale, located at Interstate 15 off the Limonite exit. ... The desert community of Lost Lake, also known as Lost Lake Resort and Lost Lake Landing, lies along the west shore of the Colorado River. ... Menifee is an unincorporated area of Riverside County, California, United States. ... North Shore, California is a virtually empty town in southeastern Riverside County, so named because of its location along the northeast shore of the Salton Sea. ... The rural east Riverside County community of Ripley lies along State Route 78 (SR78) between Palo Verde and Blythe. ... // River Bend Lodge is an unincorporated community in Riverside County, California. ... Sun City Palm Desert is a luxury gated community located in Riverside County, California, in the Palm Springs area, approximately 11 miles east of Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley. ... Thermal is a small unincorporated community located approximately 25 miles southeast of Palm Springs and about 9. ... White Water is unincorporated community in Riverside County, California. ...