Month: November 2016

Pooches now have a new place to play in town. Wednesday the city of Rancho Mirage debuted their first-ever dog park. The $1.2 million project spans four and a half acres, with a seating area, wash station, and water fountains for pet owners and their furry friends. “People are so anxious to bring their little

Friday will mark one year since the deadly terrorist attack in San Bernardino that left 14 people dead and 22 wounded. KESQ and CBS Local 2 went in-depth on what happened that day, with our reporters who were on-scene as events unfolded. Stay with KESQ and CBS Local 2 for continuing coverage of the one-year

Santa traded in his sleigh for a fire engine, and with an army of elves dressed like firefighters and sheriff’s deputies, had the the Sherman family home in La Quinta surrounded, bringing smiles and hugs to Riley Rose, 5, and her family. “Riley has neuroblastoma,” explains Corky Bell, of the Debbie Chisholm Memorial Foundation. “It’s

An ex-con who led Palm Springs police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle last week was charged today with evading arrest, hit and run, vehicle theft and multiple firearm-related felonies. Nicholas Tyler Young, 24, of Palm Springs, was arrested Friday after police say he stole a car, then fled from officers who tried to

Continuing its crackdown on the vacation rental industry, Palm Springs will consider forming a vacation rental enforcement department at a special council meeting Wednesday. The meeting will include a summation of recommendations gathered from meetings conducted by the city’s Vacation Rental Subcommittee, composed of City Council members Geoff Kors and J.R. Roberts. Among the recommendations

Palm Springs City Councilman Geoff Kors is warning the community about a fake poll being conducted to provide misleading information to residents about the proposed vacation rental ordinance in the city. The information is coming just ahead of Wednesday night’s special meeting scheduled at the council chambers in Palm Springs at 5 p.m. to discuss

Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino is hosting a job fair on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for all open positions at the resort. Managers will be on site for immediate interviews, according to a news release. Both part time and full time positions are available. The job fair will be held in the

With cooler weather settling in to Southern California, residents in Riverside County can begin accessing warming centers beginning December 1. Find a warming center near you “Because some people may not be able to escape extremely cold temperatures, we have worked with our community partners to open warm centers to ensure the safety and comfort

Firefighters worked to put out a fire inside a home along the 13000 block of Santa Ysabel Drive early Wednesday morning. The first arriving engine company reported smoke billowing from the single family structure. The fire was reported at 4:50 a.m., and was declared contained at 5:08 a.m. 19 firefighters and six engines were called

The 28 th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present Natalie Portman with the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress for her performance in Jackie at its annual Film Awards Gala. The Film Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart, will be held Monday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs

Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers who want to help track the number of bald eagles that settle in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains this winter are invited to take part in the U.S. Forest Service’s 39th annual eagle count. The Forest Service’s winter census is slated to begin Dec. 10 and continue on

Many people decided to skip shopping lines to find deals online on Cyber Monday. In the process, Adobe Insights data showed that it broke a Cyber Monday record by 10 percent. Shoppers spent almost $3.5 billion on Monday. But does that mean brick and mortar stores are losing out? One store owner in Palm Springs

Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers who want to help track the number of bald eagles that settle in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains this winter are invited to take part in the U.S. ForestService’s 39th annual eagle count. The Forest Service’s winter census is slated to begin Dec. 10 and continue on sporadic

A man driving a golf cart was taken to the hospital after a hit-and-run crash on Country Club Drive in Palm Desert on Monday night. Guadelupe de la Paz, 44, of Calexico was arrested a few hours later on suspicion of felony hit and run. She has since been released on $10,000 bail. The man

2016 American Mountain All League 1st TeamOffense 1st Team:OFFENSIVE CO MVP’s – Michael Glass SWC #4 SO QB and Joe Hudson SWC #8 SOQBCO Coach Of the Year – Jack Steptoe COD and Ed Carberry SWCCenterAndrew Regan VVC #72 SOOffensive lineFranco Aguilar SWC #60 FRAnthony Palomares VVC #71 SOEric Kareem COD #75 FRMoses Villareal SBVC

Christopher Brandon Lee has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering Erin Corwin. His sentence was handed down in a San Bernardino courtroom Tuesday morning. Lee gave a brief statement about the story behind his confession: “It was self serving but it was not a lie. I cannot forgive

A 44-year-old woman from Calexico has been arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run after allegedly colliding with a golf cart on Country Club Drive in Palm Desert Monday night. Officers said Guadalupe De La Paz was driving an SUV just west of Portola Avenue at about 10 p.m. when she injured a man