COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – El concejo municipal de Coachella abre el plazo de solicitudes para cubrir la vacante en el concejo. La solicitud permanecerá disponible hasta el martes, 26 de mayo. Los candidatos interesados pueden postularse en línea o presentando una solicitud impresa. Los funcionarios de la ciudad están planeando realizar entrevistas presenciales el sábado,
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Un incendio ha dañado a varios árboles y una residencia en Coachella el viernes en la tarde. El incendio se reportó poco después de las 2 p.m. en el bloque 86000 de Vista Del Sur, según el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Riverside. La agencia solicitó una segunda alarma para
Continue Reading COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are working to contain a fire that has impacted a building and multiple trees in Coachella Friday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 2:05 p.m. on the 86000 block of Vista Del Sur. “Firefighters are on-scene of multiple trees, and a single-story, single family dwelling involved with fire. A
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is reopening after nearly 8 months of renovation. Activities, such as the lap pool, reopened on Wednesday. According to the center’s website, the water park features will have a soft opening on Sunday, May 17, from 10:30 AM – 03:45 PM. Registration for Spring 2026
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A big rig overturned today blocking several lanes on westbound Interstate 10 in Cabazon, prompting a Sig Alert. The incident was reported shortly before 9 a.m. Friday east of Morongo Trail, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Sig Alert was issued about 9:15 a.m., with the nos. 2,
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella is now accepting applications for residents interested in filling the vacant council seat. During Wednesday’s council meeting, councilmembers directed staff to prepare applications to be ready for Thursday. It will remain open until Tuesday, May 26, at 5 p.m. The application is available through the City Clerk’s
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Occupation: La Quinta Councilman Relevant Experience: La Quinta City Councilmember (2016-) Served on the boards of many local non-profit organizations, such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Desert 2025 Defender of Housing Award by the Building Industry Association’s Coachella Valley Chapter Personal Information: Coachella Valley resident since 2004 United States Marine Corps combat
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Occupation: Riverside County Supervisor, District 4 Relevant Experience: County Supervisor (2017-) Former State Assemblymember (2008-2014) Former Coachella Valley Unified School District Trustees (2004-2008) Personal Information: Born and raised in the Coachella Valley Son of immigrant farmworkers’ Master of Education degree in Administration, Planning and Social Policy from Harvard University Website: https://electmanny.com/ Facebook
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Party: Republican Occupation: CEO / Educator / Pastor Relevant Experience: Bishop overseeing 350+ churches, pastors and ministers in Southern California Non-profit CEO Played a major role in the 2020-21 US Supreme Court case over COVID-19 restrictions on indoor worship services Personal Information: Originally from Phoenix, longtime Chula Vista resident Pastor of 40 years With Rosa,
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Party: Democrat Occupation: California State Senator Relevant Experience: State Senator (2022-) Chula Vista Councilmember (1994-2022) & (2016-2022) / Mayor (2002-2006) Serves as Chairman of California’s Coastal Commission Personal Information: Served 13 years in law enforcement First person of color ever elected to City office in Chula Vista history, the first Latino Mayor, and the first
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Party: Democrat Occupation: Civil Servant / Mom Relevant Experience: Indio City Employee since 2005 District Delegate for California Assembly District 47 Served as the Chapter President of SEIU 721 at the City of Indio Personal Information: Born and raised in Iran, US resident since 2002 Became naturalized US citizen in 2008 Worked at the American
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Party: Democrat Occupation: Small Business Owner Relevant Experience: Owns a small business where he provides software engineering services as an independent contractor Southern California resident since the 1990s Bachelor Degrees in Finance, Economics, and Investing Personal Information: Palm Springs resident Worked as a software engineer for Fortune 500 companies, including SONY Pictures, Toyota, Pioneer Electronics,
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Party: Republican Occupation: Member of the State Assembly Relevant Experience: State Assemblyman (2022-) Serves on several key committees, including Budget, Economic Development, Growth and Household Impact, Governmental Organization, Insurance, and Utilities and Energy Served as district coordinator to a local lawmaker, to former Assemblymember Chad Mayes (2014-2022) Personal Information: Born in San Jose 10+ year
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MORONGO INDIAN RESERVATION, Calif. (KESQ) – The Morongo Band of Mission Indians awarded nearly $450,000 in grants to dozens of non-profit organizations serving local communities across Riverside and San Bernardino counties as part of the 5th Annual Morongo Community Outreach Awards Luncheon. The luncheon was held Wednesday at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon.
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Party: Democrat Occupation: Councilmember / Education Director Relevant Experience: Indio City Councilmember / Mayor (2018-) Friends of the Desert Mountains Deputy Director 7 years of experience working in the production of pharmaceuticals Personal Information: Born in Mexicali and raised in Indio Ran for Congress in 2024 Earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Stanford University
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Party: Democrat Occupation: Community College Professor Relevant Experience: Adjunct Professor at Imperial Valley College El Centro City Councilmember / Mayor (2018-2025) Worked in the California Attorney General’s Office and the California State Assembly Personal Information: Born and raised in El Centro Graduated from the University of California, San Diego Website: https://voteoliva.com/ Facebook Instagram
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Party: Democrat Occupation: Mayor / Nurse Relevant Experience: Imperial City Councilmember / Mayor (2022-) Board member for ARC of Imperial Valley President of MANA de Imperial Valley Personal Information: Lifelong resident of Imperial County Employed as a Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner at Imperial Cardiac Center Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Arizona Website: https://www.idaforassembly.com/
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Party: Republican Occupation: Assemblymember / Father Relevant Experience: State Assemblymember (2024- Small business owner of three different companies and community service leader 21-year career in the United States Marine Corps Personal Information: First-generation American Indio resident Graduate of National University; Received a master’s degree in theological studies at Gateway Seminar Website: https://www.gonzalez4assembly.com/ Facebook Instagram X
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