Yesterday we hit 107 degrees, and today will top that number by a degree or two. Breezes will kick up this afternoon as a front starts to move through. Gusty winds will arrive this evening, and last into tomorrow, but will also bring some cooler daytime highs moving toward the weekend. Gusts will reach 25-35mph,
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As the brother of George Floyd took his case for police reforms to Capitol Hill Wednesday, several valley communities are also now debating controversial changes – some of which are already being implemented. Coachella city leaders are calling to cut their contract with the sheriff’s department – and a heated dispute played out between the
Continue ReadingTonight, Palm Desert residents gathered in a show of support for students graduating as part of the Class of 2020. Classic cars were driven along El Paseo with signs saying “We are proud of you, Class of 2020.” Those who participated in tonight’s event said they wanted to do something to show young people in
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California judicial leaders on Wednesday ended a statewide policy of imposing $0 bail for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies that reduced jail populations by more than 20,000 suspects during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s Judicial Council said the policy helped ease crowding in jails, which are potential hot
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El activista Mario Lazcano, conocido como la voz de los inmigrantes en el Valle, a muerto a causa del cáncer. Lazcano pasó gran parte de su vida ayudando a los inmigrantes a obtener su ciudadanía, sin importar el estatus financiero de los que solicitaban su ayuda. Su continua dedicación y lucha por los derechos
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Morongo Casino Resort & Spa announced that an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee is asymptomatic and does not have direct contact with guests, according to casino officials. The employee will not to return to work until medical professionals deem the person is healthy. The casino also contacted 11 employees who interacted with
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There are growing calls for transparency with the Riverside County Sheriff Department stemming from video of an arrest in Coachella that we showed you back in May. Details: Viewer video shows Deputies arrest suspect while “resisting arrest” The cellphone video of the arrest shows a suspect on the ground while several deputies punch and knee
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Los oficiales de salud pública del condado de Riverside reportan 321 nuevos casos de Coronavirus. De estos casos, 75 son del Valle de Coachella. Siete víctimas se suman a la lista de muertos para un total de 372 en el condado. En Indio y Palm Desert se registró una muerte. Se estima que casi 56,000
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Los famoso festivales de música programados para el mes de octubre han sido cancelados este año debido a la pandemia del coronavirus. La orden de cancelar los festivales fue emitida por los oficiales de salud pública del condado para evitar un resurgimiento del virus en el otoño. Los festivales ya se habían aplazado para el
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After last night’s board approval, coaches and administrators from Indio High School gathered at the school’s football stadium to welcome Ron Shipley as new athletic director. “My vision was, Indio’s got a rich history, I think a lot of great traditions here and I think it was a good step for me to get back
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Riverside County officials have announced that many businesses, including bars, gyms, hotels, and movie theaters are able to officially operate once again starting on Friday, June 12. We have long looked forward to reopening more Riverside County businesses, which provide valuable goods, services and jobs vital to the fabric of our economy,” said Vice Chair
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The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been officially canceled for 2020. The two festivals were originally set to be held in April but were later postponed to October 2020. Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser signed the order canceling the popular festivals citing concerns over a possible autumn resurgence of coronavirus. “I
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Un muro con la cara de George Floyd se encuentra en el centro de la ciudad de Palm Springs. El muro lleva la cara de George Floyd con las palabras en ingles “I can’t breath” o no puedo respirar. El artista llamado Mister Alek dice que su creación es para ayudar a unir la comunidad.
Continue Reading Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Tuedsay Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates. The number of cases increased by 321 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 9,911. Over 143,000 patients have been tested. County trajectories as of June 3 5,563 patients have recovered,
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El oficiales del departamento del alguacil de Riverside no podrán volver a usar la restricción carótida. La técnica del carótida es usada por oficiales para restringir el flujo de oxígeno a una persona detenida. La técnica también se conoce como ‘sujeciones por el cuello’. El departamento de la policia de Desert Hot Springs tambien a
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Disneyland is proposing a phased reopening, beginning July 9, with a reopening of its theme parks by July 17. “Sixty-five years to the date after the historic opening of Disneyland park, we are planning to open our theme park gates once again on July 17, 2020,” a statement on the Disney Parks blog said Wednesday.
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The Palm Spring Police Officers’ Association criticized a letter Palm Springs Councilmember and Mayor Pro-Tem Christy Holstege sent to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors discussing the “ongoing history of police brutality directed at the black communities and communities of color.” Holstege’s letter was to urge the Board of Supervisors to support proposals to condemn
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A notable warming between yesterday and today and we can feel it! A high temperature of 107° was recorded in Palm Springs and Thermal. The ridge of high pressure that has brought the warming trend we’re experiencing will provide similar temperatures on Thursday. On Friday, a trough of low pressure will approach the west coast
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La oficina forense del condado de Riverside ha dado a conocer nuevos detalles sobre la muerte del Doctor Frank Ercoli quien murió el martes. Según los investigadores, el doctor de 67 años fue encontrado en el sendero Frank Bogert cerca de la calle Andrea Hills en Palm Springs el martes. El doctor fue pronunciado muerto
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Por más de 20 años el departamento del alguacil de Riverside se ha encargado de mantener la ciudad de Coachella segura. Pero después de que el Alguacil Chad Bianco se negó a la posibilidad de trabajar junto con el condado para revisar sus prácticas, el Alcalde Steven Hernández está analizando la posibilidad de desarrollar una
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