Betty Wolf, senior vice president of development for the McCallum Theatre, and Sally Berger, a National Philanthropy Day in the Desert honoree, sat down with Patrick Evans to discuss the 13th annual “Change the World With a Giving Heart” National Philanthropy Day in the Desert Awards Luncheon. The highly-anticipated luncheon will start at 10:30 a.m.
Continue Reading
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has returned to the area of a shooting earlier today to investigate a second shooting. Deputy Mike Vasquez confirmed that deputies located evidence of a shooting in 52000 block of Tripoli Way in Coachella. The shooting was originally reported just before 8 p.m. Vasquez said evidence suggests that the suspect(s)
Continue Reading
Weather is heating up a bit, but will remain fairly consistent through the remainder of the week, into the Veterans Day Weekend. Highs are about 8-10 degrees above normal, with little to cool us off coming our way! High pressure is continuing to hover over the entire SW U.S., with a strong storm moving North
Continue Reading
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a “car-to-car shooting” in Coachella Monday afternoon. The shooting was reported in the area of Avenue 52 and Calle Avila at around 5:20 p.m., Deputy Mike Vasquez, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Department, told News Channel 3. Vasquez said authorities are looking for “a small passenger vehicle”
Continue ReadingPALM DESERT,Calif. El colegio del Desierto realizo la gran apertura de su nuevo centro de ayuda y apoyo para estudiantes indocumentados de todo el Valle de Coachella. “Tenemos que asegurarnos de que nuestros estudiantes tengan todos los recursos y servicios para que puedan lograr sus objetivos y cualquier cosa que este en su camino como
Continue Reading
The Rotary Clubs of Cathedral City is asking for volunteers to help with preparations for the Healing Field event starting this weekend at Patriot Park. More than 5,000 U.S. flags will be set up at Patriot Park on 33998 Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City to honor the 7,012 men and women who have died
Continue Reading
The digital team behind KESQ.com has been very busy behind the scenes working to improve your experience with the website. Check out the video for a tour of the new improvements. Here are some of the changes: The homepage has a cleaner look. It should load noticeably faster, too. The top story section will continue
Continue Reading
A man was shot to death at an Anza residence where marijuana was being illegally cultivated, but no suspects were in custody today. The shooting happened sometime early Sunday morning at a property in the 39000 block of El Toro Road, just south of Highway 371, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Wally
Continue Reading
Thinner, tighter, prettier, just some of the reasons cosmetic surgery is a billion-dollar industry. There are plenty of options here in the desert. A Coachella Valley woman made the choice to have some work done, including liposuction and a fat transfer procedure. She doesn’t want to be identified due to personal embarrassment. She is
Continue ReadingEmbattled Cathedral City Police Chief, Travis Walker, will have been on paid administrative leave as of this weekend. He is facing salacious allegations of sexual harassment and battery from Cathedral City Police Department Dispatcher Loran Candelas. Candelas alleges in a complaint against the city that Walker had her meet him at the Miramonte Resort in
Continue Reading
A Desert Hot Springs High School student brought a toy gun to school on Monday, but no real threat was ever posed to the school, according to Joan Boiko, Coordinator of Communications and Community Outreach for Palm Springs Unified School District. The replica weapon was found to be in possession of a DHSHS student Monday
Continue Reading
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to fill three seats on the Palm Springs city council, marking the city’s first district-based elections. “It’s important in every district to have everyone’s voice heard and every district does have minorities it so we all need represent,” said Miguel Navarro, a volunteer for Geoff Kors’ campaign.Palm Springs city council
Continue Reading
Incendio en una residencia de Palm Springs esta bajo investigación luego que se reportara una explosion en la residencia. El incendio ocurrió justo antes de la 1 p.m. cerca de Via Escuela y San Clemente Road. Los bomberos dijeron que el incendio estalló al costado de la casa y que el humo era visible al
Continue Reading Palm Springs fire officials are investigating a house fire today following reports of an explosion. The fire happened just before 1 p.m. near Via Escuela and San Clemente Road. Firefighters said the fire broke out on the side of the home and smoke was visible upon arrival. The homeowner was home at the time, according to
Continue Reading
A star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars will be unveiled today honoring brash comedian Judy Tenuta, the self-described “Love Goddess” and “Aphrodite Of The Accordion.”Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon and Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO Nona Watson will serve as masters of ceremony for the 2 p.m. ceremony in front of Benjamin Perdereau
Continue Reading
A 23-year-old man accused of fleeing from Riverside police in a stolen vehicle and igniting a 330-acre fire that damaged homes in Jurupa Valley after crashing the car in a field was charged today with felony evading and other offenses. Bryan Alexis Anguiano of Riverside was arrested, along with 28-year-old Kevin Alonso Hidalgo, last Thursday
Continue Reading
A familiar face will now be taking the helm as the Artistic Director of the Palm Springs International Film Society. Lili Rodriguez steps into the role just three years after she came on board with the society as their Program Manager in 2016. In 2017, she transitioned into the role of Director of Programming for
Continue Reading
Sir Kenneth Branagh, British actor, director, producer, and screenwriter graced the Palm Springs red carpet this evening. Lines were out the door at Palm Springs High School’s theater for a screening of Branagh’s latest film “All is True.” He not only directed the film but also plays Shakespeare himself. “I wanted to find out about the man himself.
Continue Reading
The stars are still in town Friday following the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala for the Variety Creative Impact Awards held at the Parker Palm Springs. It’s a chance to spotlight artists’ contributions to society through their work. Also honored, ten selected “Directors to Watch.” Among them, Olivia Wilde and Bradley Cooper. “This is
Continue Reading
After the stars walked the red carpet, they made their way into the awards gala where more than a dozen in of Hollywood’s biggest names were honored. Bradley Cooper received the director of the year for his directorial debut, “A Star is Born.” A crowd favorite at the red carpet, several scenes were shot in the
Continue Reading