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A 61-year-old self-employed pool serviceman accused of killing of a 93-year-old woman in Palm Desert re-entered not guilty pleas today to felony charges. Benjamin Briones of Thousand Palms was charged with one felony count each of murder, burglary and forging a signature, according to court records. He additionally faces a special-circumstance allegation of committing murder
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The city of Palm Desert is asking for resident input on the highly anticipated Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor project. The planned railway, originally proposed by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), will serve as a 144-mile bridge between Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley. The railway promises to serve travelers going to and
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Today will be mostly sunny and mild, but changes are on the way. A storm is just off the coast and will slowly cross California over the next few days bringing the chance of showers here on the Valley floor along with some light snow in the highest elevations of local mountains. Rainfall potential for
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You might have seen her on our evening newscasts last night. We wanted to officially introduce you to the newest member of our KESQ team, Tori King. Tori joins us as an anchor and reporter and we wanted to give her a warm welcome to the station. Follow Tori on Social Media: Facebook: @Tori King
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Fall and winter months are generally when viruses that causes respiratory illnesses tend to spread among communities, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of November 13, the CDC reported the amount of respiratory illness causing people to seek healthcare is low in most areas of the country. However, the number of
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Here on the valley floor, we don’t get to see too much fall foliage. But, if you’ve got an itch to see the fall colors, you can head on up to the San Bernardino National Forest in Idyllwild. The Forest Service recommends taking a drive down Highway 243 from Banning to Idyllwild to experience some
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The County of Riverside Infrastructure Department has closed a whitewater bridge that is visibly damaged. It has collapsed. The bridge is on Whitewater Cutoff near the Whitewater Rock and Supply Company, parallel to the I-10. From The County of Riverside Public Information Officer: This bridge was closed during Hurricane Hilary back in August due to
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Controlled burns are slated to begin before the end of the month throughout the San Bernardino National Forest, including near Mountain Center and Idyllwild, where federal fighters will be igniting piles of dead vegetation and burning off excess foliage from the ground and air. “The (U.S. Forest Service) plans to start prescribed fire operations on
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a 44-year-old man reported missing. Richard Contreras was last seen in the city of Banning on Sunday at approximately 11:45 p.m. He is described as 5 foot, 5 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last
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Felony charges were filed today against two women who allegedly took part in a smash-and-grab robbery with four men at a Palm Desert jewelry store last month. Destiny Unique Baca, 18, of San Bernardino, and 24-year-old Los Angeles resident Analea Paradise Miller were charged in two separate cases with one felony count each of robbery,
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There was no word on what sparked a 2.5-acre brush fire in Banning over the weekend. It was reported Sunday after 5:00 p.m. in the area of W. Westward and Sunset Avenues. Cal Fire investigators said the blaze was contained around 6:15 p.m. There were no injuries reported.
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The Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival took over the Palm Springs Stadium Pavillion for two days. Hundreds of locals and travelers attended the 2-day festival to experience food and wine tasting. There was live music and many opportunities to eat gourmet food from the Coachella Valley and beyond. There were celebrity chefs and wine connoisseurs
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It was a morning of remembrance at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City. City leaders, Veteran organizations and the community gathered to honor those that served in the Armed Forces, along with the fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. “Veterans day is a day of celebration,” said Navy Veteran, Amado Cano Salinas II, “Celebrating our
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds home game against Calgary on Saturday night was much more than a regular season contest. Falling on Veterans Day, the Firebirds honored local veterans. “I had the luxury of going to Iraq twice when I was a younger man, so 2006 to 2009, and then 2010 2011. It’s a way for us
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The Feel Good Festival is about embracing a healthy lifestyle, fostering community engagement, and celebrating local culture. Organizers say they aim to positively impact Desert Hot Springs with activities that highlight sustainability, vintage treasures, and social connections. Attendees will enjoy wellness workshops, live entertainment, and local culinary delights, all contributing to a strengthened community spirit.
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Four local high school football teams came into Friday night and all four still stand. Xavier Prep and Yucca Valley win at home while Coachella Valley and DHS get the win on the road. Desert Hot Springs – 43@Baldwin Park – 422OTCoachella Valley – 52@Don Lugo – 35FBuena Vista – 0@Yucca Valley – 35FKennedy (La
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On November 11, the entire country celebrates Veteran’s Day. The City of Palm Springs presents the 26th Annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade in its downtown area. The parade theme is “Honoring All Who Served.” The parade is on Saturday, November 11, at 3:30 p.m. It begins at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive and
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According to Cathedral City Public Works, 25% of debris removal post Tropical Storm Hilary is done. The contractor is taking the dirt to approved disposal locations per their contract agreement with the City of Cathedral City. The city is continuing: They are removing soil placed in the street on an “as needed” basis by City
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The Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival, an international celebration of cuisine and community, will get underway tomorrow with restaurant and winery tastings, sippings, pairings, live jazz and celebrity chef demonstrations. “From creative tasting experiences to celebrity chef dinners and engaging cooking classes, our events bring together the finest ingredients, flavors, and people to create
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Four people were injured today in a two-vehicle collision in Thermal. Fire crews responded at 10:32 a.m. Friday to a report of a collision in the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and Avenue 60, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Two vehicles collided and one overturned, fire officials said. One person had to be extricated
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