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San Jacinto

American  
[san juh-sin-toh] / ˌsæn dʒəˈsɪn toʊ /

noun

  1. a river in E Texas, flowing SE to Galveston Bay: Texans defeated Mexicans near the mouth of this river 1836.


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Indian Wells sits in the Coachella Valley, roughly 120 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, wedged between the San Jacinto and San Bernardino mountains.

From Los Angeles Times

Arched doorways, exposed wood beams, and intricate ironwork speak to the craftsmanship of the era, while expansive windows and doors frame views of the surrounding desert and the San Jacinto Mountains.

From MarketWatch

They occurred just after 5:30 p.m. in the San Jacinto Mountains about six miles southwest of Idyllwild.

From Los Angeles Times

The quakes were about four miles from Valle Vista, eight miles from Hemet, nine miles from San Jacinto and 13 miles from Beaumont.

From Los Angeles Times

Bordered by the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains, the desert basin has long been a magnet for conservative retirees and vacationers, including former Republican presidents.

From Los Angeles Times