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Taylor’s Time: Fritz defeats the great Rafa Nadal, earns Indian Wells title for biggest win of career

March 20, 2022 5:41 PM Blake Arthur

Taylor Fritz has done it. Taylor’s Time. King in the Desert! @KESQ @BNPPARIBASOPEN pic.twitter.com/P4CI5gBdsJ— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 21, 2022 SoCal Sensation 🌴California kid @Taylor_Fritz97 rises to the occasion, conquering Nadal to capture a first Masters 1000 title 6-3, 7-6(5)#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/BQJY0KRMyJ— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 21, 2022 Fritz Breaks Through🏆 🎾 🌴! 6-2 7-6@Taylor_Fritz97

Championship Sunday: Iga Swiatek wins women’s singles title at Indian Wells

March 20, 2022 3:15 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

Polish standout Iga Swiatek is the 2022 BNP Paribas Open women’s singles champion. Iga Swiatek victorious at #IndianWells! Beats Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1 in just over an hour. Wow, what a dominant tournament for Swiatek! @KESQ and how about that racket throw! @BlakeArthur24 pic.twitter.com/kv70eXBgv5— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) March 20, 2022 The No. 3 seed dispatched

Temple Sinai students donate backpacks, hygiene kits to homeless

March 20, 2022 3:59 PM Samantha Lomibao

On Sunday, students with Temple Sinai presented 80 backpacks full of essential items to give to Martha’s Village and Kitchen and Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine. “These are all things we take for granted everyday and it’s nice to give for those who don’t have it,” said volunteer Riley Rosam. “We’re all very thankful for

Local businesses at Tennis Paradise get boost in sales compared to October BNP Paribas Open

March 20, 2022 9:48 AM Marian Bouchot

The BNP Paribas Open 2022 is wrapping up today with its final two matches. Businesses within Tennis Paradise are making the most of the final few hours of sales with some of them seeing much bigger sales than at last year’s October tournament. During last year’s BNP Paribas Open, Piero’s Pizzavino only had enough workers

Fashion Week El Paseo returns after pandemic hiatus

March 19, 2022 10:19 PM Jennifer Franco

Fashion lovers were out in full force tonight in Palm Desert for the return of fashion week! The 8-day event kicked off at The Gardens on El Paseo, with attendees starting the evening off at a cocktail hour. Trina Turk, Spring 2022 collection Designer Trina Turk showcased her Spring 2022 collection while attendees enjoyed some

Cast of ‘Frasier’ reunites to raise money for Plaza Theatre in Downtown Palm Springs

March 19, 2022 4:57 PM Samantha Lomibao

Hundreds of people flocked to the heart of downtown Palm Springs on Saturday. It was all part of an effort to help save the Plaza Theatre. “We just had a very old theatre that needs a lot of love. Fully packed, with a lot of laughter,” said president of the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation

Semifinal Saturday: Fritz, Nadal set to meet in Indian Wells final

March 19, 2022 3:39 PM Bailey Arredondo

Taylor Fritz is feeling himself in the desert. Back in the semifinals for the second consecutive year, but this time powers himself into the men’s final beating (7) Andrey Rublev. Hometown Hero 🇺🇸@Taylor_Fritz97 reaches his first Masters 1000 final, defeating Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-4#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/EsZYVuIqVP— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 19, 2022 Fritz must of

Cyclist dies in traffic collision in Palm Springs near I-10

March 19, 2022 9:28 AM Alondra Campos, Marian Bouchot

UPDATE 7:49 p.m. : The cyclist has died as a result of those injuries. Original story: A bicyclist was transported to the hospital this morning with major injuries after a traffic collision with a driver between Garnet Avenue and Palm Springs Station Road. The driver is cooperating with the investigation. Both the driver and bicyclist

PSUSD Esports teams showcase benefits competitive gaming can have on students

March 19, 2022 1:31 PM Marian Bouchot

Usually, the typical athlete is thought of as a swimmer in the pool, a football player on the field, or a runner on the track. But there’s a new type of athlete emerging through Esports, which is competitive video gaming. Palm Springs Unified School District did an Esports presentation and demo at CUE Conference, which

Two Arrested for Homicide in Burned Vehicle Investigation

March 19, 2022 9:50 AM Alondra Campos

After multiple leads, investigators arrested two suspects this morning for the homicide of Guillermo Jacobo back in January. Guillermo Jacobo, 20, was reported missing on January 19. Family members wrote that at 3 a.m. on Jan. 19, Jacobo said he was taking two male individuals to a bus stop at Airport Boulevard in Thermal but was

Fritz Friday: American Taylor Fritz advances to men’s singles semifinal at Indian Wells

March 18, 2022 4:08 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo, Jesus Reyes

Taylor Fritz is feeling right at home. Shining bright ☀️😎@Taylor_Fritz97 reaches back-to-back semifinals in the desert, besting Kecmanovic 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-1#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/1Vyy2NjjQm— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 18, 2022 The So Cal native, who calls Indian Wells his “home tournament,” defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in three sets under the desert sun on Friday afternoon. #Fritz &

East Valley parents call for CVUSD to do more for students’ mental health wellness

March 18, 2022 9:10 PM Marco Revuelta, KESQ News Team

Some East Valley parents called for the Coachella Valley Unified School District to do more for their children’s mental health. Parents gathered at the Guadalupe Family Center in Mecca to raise their voices, calling for enforcement of an agreement adopted last year by the school board on the issue. “About mental health, specifically the ‘wellness

Palm Springs Walk of the Stars honors David Lee with 449th star

March 18, 2022 12:03 PM Bianca Ventura

Nine-time Emmy award-winning writer, director, and producer, David Lee was honored with a star on the Walk of the Stars Palm Springs. The ceremony took place at the Downtown Park behind the stage. Have you ever walked the #PalmSpringsWalkofTheStars?! Today @ 3 p.m. the @PSpringsChamber is honoring writer, director and producer David Lee with the

Palm Springs prepares to shelter trans youth being targeted in conservative states

March 18, 2022 11:56 AM Jake Ingrassia, Associated Press

California could soon become a refuge for trans youth from some conservative states. Democatic state lawmakers announced new legislation Thursday that would make the Golden State a safe haven for transgender children being targeted in states like Texas. “If you need a place to go, if it’s not safe for you in the state that

Unattended death investigation leads to murder arrest in La Quinta

March 18, 2022 6:12 PM Jesus Reyes

A woman was arrested on homicide charges following the death of an 85-year-old in the La Quinta cove area on Thursday. The investigation started Thursday at approximately 4:04 p.m. on the 51200 block of Avenida Ramirez. Deputies were initially called to respond to the unattended death of Rosemary Webster, 85, according to the Riverside County

One killed in Desert Hot Springs car crash, N. Indian Canyon Dr. closed at Mission Lakes Blvd.

March 18, 2022 8:45 AM Jennifer Franco

Firefighters responded to the scene of a deadly two-vehicle crash in Desert Hot Springs earlier today. Cal Fire said one person died at the scene of the collision, which was reported around 7:30 this morning on North Indian Canyon Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard. Marc Hernandez Jr., 29, of Desert Hot Springs was driving southbound

Two arrested in murder of former La Quinta resident

March 18, 2022 4:18 PM City News Service, Jesus Reyes

A man and woman were in custody today for allegedly killing a man who was found in Woodland Hills with his hands and feet bound. A 70-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested Thursday and booked on suspicion of murder, Los Angeles Police Department Detective Steve Castro said. They were being held on $2

California governor floats $100M plan for tribes to buy land

March 18, 2022 3:07 PM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed giving Native American tribes $100 million so they can purchase and preserve their ancestral lands. The proposal is part of his pledge to make sure nearly one-third of California’s land and coastal waters are preserved by 2030. But rather than have

California to lift vaccine/testing requirements for indoor mega-events starting April 1

March 18, 2022 2:16 PM Jesus Reyes

California will no longer require vaccine verification or proof of a negative test to enter an indoor “mega-event.” The California Department of Public Health confirmed that the requirements will be lifted starting on Friday, April 1. 📢 Effective 4/1, requirements for vaccine verification or proof of negative test for indoor mega-events will be lifted and

Bodycam footage shows incident that injured homicide suspect, police K-9 in Cabazon casino parking lot

March 18, 2022 1:44 PM Jesus Reyes

Full video below (Warning: Video May be Disturbing to Some Viewers) The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department released bodycam footage of an incident that led to injuries to a murder suspect and a police K-9 being in a Cabazon casino parking lot. The incident happened on Jan. 26, 2022 on the 49000 block of Seminole Drive.