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Month: September 2020

Snow Fire in Palm Springs expected to be fully contained by Oct. 1; 6,254 acres burned, 67% contained

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9/23/20, 2:00 p.m. Officials announced that they expect full containment of the Snow Fire to come by October 1. The fire has currently burned 6,254 acres and is currently 67% contained. All evacuation orders were originally lifted on Sunday. 9/21/20, 4:45 p.m. Containment remained at 6,013 acres tonight, however, there was a big increase in

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Relief arrives by the weekend

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So much for the cool down beginning today! Smoke aloft was much thinner allowing for more warming at the surface. Palm Springs reached 113° this afternoon and Thermal set a record high temperature! A Smoke Advisory remains in effect across most of Riverside County. This continues to be a result of smoke from the El Dorado fire

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KESQ Voter Guide: Roger Nuñez

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Occupation:Children Services employee for the county Relevant Experience:Worked with the County of Riverside for nearly 20 years in the Children Services DivisionPlanning Commissioner for the City of Coachella (2002 – 2010)Coachella Valley Human Rights Committee Member. 1996 – 2005. Personal Information:Coachella Valley resident for 43 yearsAge 46Wife: Leticia6 children Social Media:Facebook Nuñez has been involved

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KESQ Voter Guide: Jason Moore

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Occupation:Teacher Relevant Experience:Unknown Personal Information:Age 50 Social Media:Facebook There is not much information available on the internet on Jason Moore. There are two city council seats open in this election with a total of seven candidates (including two incumbents). The top two vote-getters will win the seats.

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KESQ Voter Guide: Jonathan Laura

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Occupation:Operates Small Business Relevant Experience:Runs Absolute Electric Co. based in Desert Hot Springs Personal Information:Unknown There is not much information currently available on Jonathan Laura. There are two city council seats open in this election with a total of seven candidates (including two incumbents). The top two vote-getters will win the seats.

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KESQ Voter Guide: Jessica Gilbert

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Occupation:Realtor Relevant Experience:Formerly on the Desert Hot Spring Chamber of CommerceFormer board member for The Palm Springs Board of Realtors & Desert Hot Springs Boys and Girls ClubOn the Board of Directors for Advancing Desert Hot Springs and Desert Hot Springs branch of The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. Personal Information:Moved to Desert Hot

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KESQ Voter Guide: Robert Griffith

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Occupation:Desert Hot Springs CouncilmemberManaging Director of the El Morocco Inn and Day Spa Relevant Experience:Appointed to the City Council in 2019President of the Hoteliers AssociationMember of the Hot Springs Business & Trade Association and the Greater Palm Springs Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Personal Information:Desert Hot Springs resident since 2012Bachelor of Science Degree in Global

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KESQ Voter Guide: Russell Betts

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Occupation:Desert Hot Springs CouncilmemberRelevant Experience:Desert Hot Springs Councilmember since 2007Served on the city’s Public Safety CommissionRiverside County Commissioner on the Riverside Airport Land Use CommissionPersonal Information:Desert Hot Springs resident since 2003Wife: Meina Retired small business owner Social Media:FacebookYoutube Betts has been on the Desert Hot Springs city council since 2007. His last re-election came in Nov.

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