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An interfaith prayer vigil was held at the edge of the Salton Sea today in Desert Shores. The event, which was a year in the making, was organized by the desert interfaith council, Eco Media, Audubon California and the City of Coachella’s Interfaith Alliance. Representatives from Riverside County were in attendance as well as a
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Memorial services were pending today for Southern California radio pioneer Art Laboe, who spent seven decades behind a microphone, brought rock ‘n roll to the West Coast and coined the phrase “Oldies but Goodies.” Laboe died at age 97 on Friday at his home in Palm Springs, following a bout with pneumonia, according to Joanna
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A Los Angeles man accused in a deadly DUI crash in Palm Springs over the summer has surrendered to police after being released from the hospital. The crash happened on the night of Saturday, July 30 at the intersection of E Palm Canyon Drive and Sunrise Way. Police said the LA man, a 57-year-old, was
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Writer, producer, and director Michele Kanan will receive a star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars. The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced they will unveil Kanan’s star at the Downtown Palm Springs Park on Wednesday, October 19 at 1 p.m. “The Chamber is very honored to host the star ceremony for Michele Kanan, giving her the
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NTT INDYCAR Series will be coming to the Coachella Valley. The series will host open tests at the Thermal Club in February. The tests will be the first of three Open Tests that INDYCAR will host at tracks in 2023. It also marks the series’ first trip to the Thermal Club. The Thermal Club is
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The iconic Doobie Brothers, complete with former member Michael McDonald will take the stage at the brand new Acrisure Arena located next to the Classic Club on 1-10 on Thursday, December 15th at 8 p.m. KESQ’s Patrick Evans had an opportunity to speak with the band about their upcoming concert, they incredible careers, and their
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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day has grown in popularity in recent years as more cities and states officially declare the day a holiday. In 2021 President Joe Biden federally declared Columbus Day to also be Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This is to honor the lives of Indigenous people and celebrate their contributions to history. For Augustine Band
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October is National Down Syndrome Awareness month. The Filmmakers Gallery hosted its 2nd Annual Palm Springs International Down Syndrome Film Festival at The Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City. Locals gathered at the theater to watch documentaries, shorts, and music videos highlighting men and women with down syndrome. “What inspired us the most is my
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A high-speed pursuit that began last night Cathedral City ended in an arrest. We are told the chase ended with the suspect detained near Varner and Bob Hope around 11:45 last night. Officers on scene told News Channel 3 the suspect vehicle reached speeds well over 100 miles per hour during the chase. At one
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The effects from Thursday’s haboob are still being felt across the valley. One local flower nursery lost several flowers during the powerful blows. Rochelle Bang owns Blossom Nursery. She sells fresh-cut flowers at the local farmer’s markets across the valley. But Thursday’s haboob sent powerful blows to her flower farm. “First off, that came on really
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A man was arrested early Sunday morning in Coachella, accused of child endangerment, as well as driving under the influence. Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators say deputies responded to a crash near Tyler Street and Avenue 53 just after 12:30 a.m. They say they found a truck that had crashed into a light post and fence.
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A Desert Hot Springs man was arrested Saturday on charges including kidnapping, assault with a firearm, and criminal threats. Desert Hot Springs Police first responded to a call around 8:15 a.m. off of the 11900 block of Verbena Drive. The suspect reportedly forced himself into a residence while possessing a gun. He also threatened the
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On a night they’ll remember for the rest of their lives, Gabriela and Sebastian Fundora fought on the same card for the first time ever at Dignity Health Sports Park. Oh, and both won. Sebastian went the distance with Carlos Ocampo, 12 rounds, and won by UD to improve to 20-0-1, 13 KOs. Calm, cool,
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District 5330 is holding its annual District Foundation Gala at the Westin in Rancho Mirage. Saturday’s Gala is aimed at raising funds towards polio vaccinations, the ‘Tutu Desk Campaign,’ and food security here in the Coachella Valley. Gala attendees will enjoy a donor reception, silent auction, and a presentation from Keynote Speaker, International Rotary President
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Desert Cancer Foundation is presenting the 16th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink walk, on Saturday, Oct. 8, with Pink Diamond Sponsor Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center. Paint El Paseo Pink takes place in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Community members gather to support individuals currently undergoing care, honor the brave cancer survivors,
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Multiple teenagers are in custody in connection with a pair of shootings in Thermal that left a boy in the hospital last weekend. The shootings happened on Saturday, Oct 1. The first one happened on the 63000 block of Landon Lane in Thermal at approximately 3:09 p.m. Details on this shooting remain limited. Authorities searched
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Yesterday’s major dust storm continues to impact the valley. creating poor air quality throughout. It’s even affecting some outdoor sporting events tonight. The YMCA of the Desert has canceled soccer practices scheduled for Saturday. Football players from Desert Hot Springs High School didn’t get to face off Desert Mirage High in Thermal on Friday night.
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A prayer vigil will be held on Monday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m. in Thermal to build support for the recovery of California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea. The event also marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It’s being hosted by the Desert Interfaith Council with EcoMedia Compass, Alianza and the city of Coachella. Numerous other community
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Over 20 million Californians will receive ‘Middle Class Tax Refunds’ also known as inflation relief payments. It’s all in an effort to combat inflation and rising gas prices. When it comes to receiving financial assistance, Andrew Tran from Indio says, “Anything counts, I just see the gas prices rising every week and I know it’s
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