Madison Weil, Author at KESQ

The Galilee Center is feeding twice as many families now, founder asks community for help

March 27, 2020 4:07 pm Madison Weil

With an increasing number of people out of work, the Galilee Center in Mecca says they’ve been helping a record number of families. “New…

Sam’s Club offering senior hours and ‘concierge service’ for vulnerable shoppers

March 26, 2020 12:26 pm Madison Weil

Sam’s Club is now offering exclusive hours for senior shoppers and those with disabilities or compromised immune systems: 7-9 a.m. on Tuesdays and…

Local DJ delivers groceries and prescriptions to homebound residents in need

March 23, 2020 6:08 pm Madison Weil

Seniors and those more vulnerable to the coronavirus have been advised to stay home as much as possible. As a result some younger or more able…

Newsom’s “stay at home” order is in place: What’s open and what’s not?

March 20, 2020 3:11 pm Madison Weil

It’s the the first full day after Governor Newsom’s announced a “stay at home” order for all Californians with the exception of essential…

CVAG holds special meeting remotely, Dr. Kaiser not enacting a valley-wide “shelter in place” order at this time

March 19, 2020 4:45 pm Madison Weil

CVAG’s Executive Committee held a special meeting via video chat Thursday morning. Many valley leaders spoke and were present online. Dr. Cameron…

New measures in place to protect homeless in Palm Springs amid coronavirus outbreak

March 18, 2020 4:01 pm Madison Weil

New measures are being taken to protect the homeless in Palm Springs during the coronavirus outbreak. Well in the Desert helps about 100…

Grocery shopping options for seniors, disabled or vulnerable people during coronavirus outbreak

March 17, 2020 5:05 pm Madison Weil

Governor Gavin Newsom has advised all seniors over 65 to stay home when possible as a protective measure against the coronavirus. There are…

Here’s where and when to pick up free student meals during the coronavirus closure

March 16, 2020 5:41 am Madison Weil

Millions of California students are staying home from school to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Here in the valley, our three local school…

Increased demand for FIND Food Bank services due to coronavirus, donations needed

March 12, 2020 2:04 pm Madison Weil

As the valley continues to feel the economic implications of the coronavirus, those at the FIND Food Bank are working overtime. They say there has…

Rain widespread across Coachella Valley, road closure updates, Palm Springs Tramway closed today

March 10, 2020 5:59 am Madison Weil, Taban Sharifi

Expect wet weather and slick road conditions Tuesday on your way to work. Rain has been falling across the valley causing areas of pocket flooding.…

Festival season will go forward despite coronavirus concerns

March 5, 2020 5:48 am Madison Weil, Timothy Kiley

Officials announced Thursday that there are no plans to cancel any of the upcoming large events like Coachella, Stagecoach and the BNP. Various…

Locals react to vote results for school funding measures

March 4, 2020 7:31 pm Madison Weil

Two bond measures on the ballot on Tuesday, Proposition 13 and Measure G, had the potential to impact valley schools. Prop 13 in California, not to…

Bernie Sanders leads votes in Riverside County and across California

March 4, 2020 6:59 am Madison Weil

The morning after Super Tuesday shows Senator Bernie Sanders leading the votes across Riverside County and California as a whole. Former…

Valley voters hit the polls: here’s what’s on the ballot

March 3, 2020 10:19 am Madison Weil

It’s officially Super Tuesday. Voters across the state are casting their vote in the California primary, including those here in the valley. “If I…

Local conference aims to help women going through grief: abuse, divorce, addiction, infidelity

February 28, 2020 5:38 pm Madison Weil

A local conference is being held Saturday to support women. It’s designed to help women who are going through any kind of overwhelming pain.…

Gov. Gavin Newsom visiting Palm Springs elementary school to garner support for prop 13

February 28, 2020 5:16 am Madison Weil

Governor Gavin Newsom visited Palm Springs on Friday morning to highlight Proposition 13, a statewide school improvement bond as part of his…

Crews paving over new gas line, expect delays on Indian Canyon near 19th avenue

February 27, 2020 5:52 am Madison Weil

Commuters should expect delays on Indian Canyon near 19th avenue as construction will be starting at 7am and concluding at 3:30pm. According to a…

The California Primary: what’s new this year and how to cast your vote

February 25, 2020 5:56 am Madison Weil

The California Primary is next Tuesday March 3rd, 2020. Some changes are being implemented across some Southern California counties this year in…

PSUSD addresses rumor of possible gang fight at Desert Hot Springs High School

February 24, 2020 8:49 am Madison Weil

PSUSD received information on Monday morning from a concerned parent regarding a possible gang fight at Desert Hot Springs High School. According to…

Palm Desert promoting businesses impacted by construction on San Pablo

February 20, 2020 3:01 pm Madison Weil

The city of Palm Desert is working to promote and support local businesses impacted by the ongoing construction on San Pablo avenue. “These…