Month: March 2016

Raymond Moore steps down as CEO and tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open after controversial comments made about female tennis players. Here’s the statement we received from the public relations director Matt Van Tuinen: “Earlier today I had the opportunity to speak with Raymond Moore,” said BNP Paribas Open Owner, Larry Ellison. “Ray let

The Cathedral City Police Department is investigating after a 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday morning. Officers were called to Baristo Road and Date Palm Drive just before 1 a.m. and found the victim sitting in his vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his upper body, according to Lt. Glen Haas

A Thermal man was convicted Monday of attempted murder and assault with a firearm for shooting a security guard after being thrown out of a Palm Springs nightclub. Jurors were handed the case late Friday and reached a verdict Monday morning against Sheldon Alfred Auclair Jr. The 32-year-old defendant faces more than 15 years in

A 45-year-old Indio man was arrested Sunday night for DUI and felony child endangerment after authorities said he crashed into his neighbor’s house three separate times. Sgt. Dan Marshall said Juan Martinez Jr. was arrested at about 6 p.m. after injuring three people, including a 10-year-old boy who had to be airlifted to the hospital.

En Indio agentes dicen que un presunto conductor ebrio se estrell varias veces contra una vivienda tras una disputa domstica. Sucedio en un hogar ubicado en la manzana 83-000 de Circle Drive cerca de Jackson Street y La Avendia 44. Segn el reporte policial, el conductor se impact contra el inmueble en tres ocasiones, provocando

A man and woman were arrested Friday night after deputies with the Morongo Basin Station determined they had multiple arrest warrants. Landers resident Isaac Ayala, 25, was stopped while driving in the 5700 block of Sunfair Road at about 11:45 p.m. Deputies said they saw a BB pistol sticking out from under the seat and

A 27-year-old Marine from Temecula was killed by enemy forces in northern Iraq on Saturday. In memorial, Governor Jerry Brown ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin, who bravely gave his life to serve our country. Military officials said Staff Sgt. Cardin was killed in an Islamic State

Las autoridades investigan la sospechosa muerte de una mujer cuyo cuerpo fue encontrado dentro de una vivienda ubicada en la manzana 52-700 de la calle Empalme en Coachella ayer a las 6:30 a.m. Despus de recibir el reporte agentes del Departamento del Sheriff de la Central de Homicidios llegaron a la vivienda y ahora se

A local family owned restaurant is celebrating a major milestone. El Mexicali Cafe has been in business in Indio for 35 years. It’s the oldest woman owned Mexican restaurant in the Coachella Valley. El Mexicali Cafe has a loyal customer base of locals and seasonal people enjoying their homemade style of Mexican food. The restaurant

The tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open has criticized the WTA Tour, saying women’s pro tennis players “ride on the coattails of the men” while describing them as “physically attractive and competitively attractive.” Raymond Moore is a 69-year-old former touring pro from South Africa who oversees the $7 million tournament in the California desert

Four teenage boys who allegedly tried to break into a Desert Hot Springs home over the weekend were in custody Monday, according to police. The boys, ranging in age from 13 to 15, were seen at 12:22 p.m. Sunday in the backyard of a home in the 12300 block of Ambrosio Drive, said Sgt. Daud

We’re following a power outage after a car hit a power pole in Thermal. It happened around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Avenue 66 and Middleton Saturday. Power lines were down and knocked out power to nearly 600 Imperial Irrigation District customers. The IID said nearly all power was restored by 9:30 p.m. No

Victoria Azarenkadefeated Serena Williams6-4, 6-4 to win the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.It was Azarenka’s first victory over the top-ranked Williams and first BNP Paribas Open title since 2012.

After the Coachella Valley lost one of its brave and youngest cancer fighters this week, hundreds of people took a stand against the disease Saturday. The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Indio at the Empire Polo Club drew in people of all ages to honor their loved ones fighting cancer and to remember

The Coachella Valley Animal Campus always has cute and cuddly pets looking for forever homes. Today KESQ featured Bobbi, a 10 month old short hair cat. Bobbi lost half of her tail in an accident. She is very affectionate and easy going. If you’re interesting in adopting Bobbi please call 760-343-3644 or visit the Coachella

A Rancho Mirage cosmetic surgeon pleaded guilty Friday to charges related to a scheme to defraud health insurance companies by billing them for tummy tucks, nose jobs and breast enlargements while claiming they were medically necessary. Dr. David M. Morrow, 71, who is also a dermatologist and owner of the Morrow Institute, submitted bills for

Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz sat down with Karen Devine on Live at 5 and discussed his meeting with Twentynine Palms USMC base command leadership about their logistical needs in the fight against terrorism. The Congressman says cyber security is of utmost importance and there are new technologies on the horizon to help keep Americans safe.

Kids are like sponges, soaking up information quickly, but technology in the classroom is being taken to a new level. Nearly 7,000 teachers are in Palm Springs this week for the 2016 Computer Using Educators or CUE Conference. Gone are the days of kids learning how to use computer programs, now kids are learning how

“Criminal Minds is taking viewers international.” The new spin-off drama “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” premieres Wednesday at 10 p.m. on CBS Local 2. It follows the international response team of the FBI that comes to the rescue of Americans in danger overseas. At CBS Studio Center in Los Angeles, we met the cast and caught