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Nintendo is relying on Mario, zombies and a virtual theme park to build buzz for the Wii U. The Japanese gaming giant unleashed 23 games for its upcoming console that features a touchscreen controller. Among the titles announced Tuesday at Electronic Entertainment Expo were the cooperative platform game “New Super Mario Bros. U” and the
Continue ReadingLooking at almost an $8 millionbudget shortfall,Cathedral City is making some difficult cuts in public safety. Late last weekthe city’s fire chiefBill Soqui received his pink slip. The chief makes a little over $172,000a year.With the city eliminating his position, the job duties will be shared by two battalion chiefs.Also, although subject to change,four firefighters
Continue ReadingEl sbado a las 9:45 p.m. un cilista circulaba sobre Fred Waring Drive en Indian Wells, cuando a la altura de El Dorado fue impactado por un vehculo que era conducido por un hombre ebrio. Gerald Weiss de 42 aos, residente de Palm Desert sali volando y falleci en la escena, inform el Sargento Radek
Continue ReadingClosing statements are scheduled today in the penalty phase of trial in the case of a parolee who bludgeoned and fatally shot a Riverside police officer. Earl Ellis Green, 46, faces either life in prison without the possibility of parole or death for the November 2010 execution-style murder of 27-year-old Ryan Patrick Bonaminio. Green was
Continue ReadingStrong gusty winds are expected in the mountains of Riverside County later Monday. According to the National Weather Service, a trough of low pressure will move inland through Tuesday, bringing strong gusty southwest to west winds tothe mountains. A wind advisory is scheduled for the mountains from 3 this afternoon to 4 a.m. Tuesday. During
Continue ReadingCal Fire confirmsthe garage of a Palm Deserthome caught fire around 5:15 Saturday night. The home is on the 43800 block of Carmel Circle. Stay with us on Channel 3 and KESQ.com for more.
Continue ReadingThe average price of gasoline in the Inland Empire dropped today for the 14th consecutive day and 17th time in 18 days, decreasing four-tenths of a cent to $4.208 for a gallon of self-serve regular.The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties has dropped 16.2 cents over the past 18 days, including 2 cents
Continue ReadingTwenty-seven years of Gerald Zak’s life’s accumulation lies in a pile of ash. “Oh my God, I can’t say. I can’t describe that. It was very scary,” his neighbor Ibrahim Mahmik said. The flames say it all. The garage of this Palm Desert home on Carmel Circle caught fire at about 5:15 p.m. Saturday. “It
Continue ReadingA bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday in Indian Wells, a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department official said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene when firefighters arrived at Fred Waring and Eldorado drives at 9:45 p.m., Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Melody Hendrickson said.The victim’s name, age and gender were
Continue ReadingPalm Desert resident Gerald Zak says his family is lucky to be alive after a fire left their home in ruins Saturday afternoon. “Circumstances could have been a lot worse in a lot of different ways,” Gerald Zak said. “Fire started in the garage, nobody knew it. Neighbors smashed the door.” Zak and three other
Continue ReadingThis Tuesday, voters will decide the fate of Proposition 29. If passed, the measure would raise cigarette taxes by a dollara pack. It has spurred debate across California including the Coachella Valley. Those in favor of the proposition include Elle Kurpiewski, a former smoker. She puts her position simply, “If you don’t want to pay
Continue ReadingA truck driver was killed when the big rig he was driving went off state Route 86 and caught fire east of the Salton Sea, authorities said. The crash north of 84th Avenue on the Torres Martinez Indian Reservation was reported at 12:08 a.m., Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Melody Hendrickson said. The northbound truck
Continue ReadingTo celebrate four years at La Quinta High School, there was a lot planned after students walked across the stage on Thursday, May 31st. “We were supposed to stand in line and wait for the fireworks to happen, which was pretty cool. Then, we were supposed to get 10, 15 minutes to talk to our
Continue ReadingMayor Antonio Villaraigosa kicked off the city’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Heritage Month today, calling 2012 a “pivotal year” for LGBT civil rights. In a lengthy ceremony during the City Council meeting, Villaraigosa recounted the year’s major victories for the gay community, including the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Proposition 8,
Continue ReadingBill Soqui, the fire chief of Cathedral City’s fire department, will be laid off at the end of June as the city council tries to balance its budget. City Council member Greg Pettis told KESQ and CBS Local 2 Soqui’s position is being eliminated and his job duties will be shared by the two battalion
Continue ReadingMs de 100 negocios pudieran participar en la quinta edicin de la Semana de Restaurantes y Centros Tursticos a iniciarse este viernes 1ero de junio. Las ofertas incluyen especiales en cenas, alojamiento y otras opciones recreativas con el fin de atraer visitantes al Valle de Coachella hasta el prximo 10 de junio. Ms de 65
Continue ReadingThe scorching heat can be especially dangerous for the homeless. The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has again kicked off its campaign called “90 Days of Summer Relief.” Friday, mission workers handed out water, shirts, hats, shoes, and sunscreen to the homeless while nurses provided any needed medical aid. One of their goals of the campaign
Continue ReadingUn pequeo perro, de raza terrier mix, fue rescatado esta maana de viernes a un costado de la carretera 60 cuando un conductor lo dej virtualmente abandonado. Richard Mazon es el nombre del rescatista de este can de apenas 2 meses de edad y sexo femenino. Mazon llev a la mascota a su trabajo y
Continue ReadingLos residentes del Valle de Coachella pueden votar a partir de este viernes para las Elecciones del martes prximo. El voto temprano estar disponible hasta las 4:00 pm de hoy, y entre las 9:00 am y 4:00 pm de este domingo en el Westfield Mall de Palm Desert. La posibilidad del voto temprano es “para
Continue ReadingNeighbors on Rancho Mirage Lane describe the fire that devastated an entire home. “I looked out my window and I saw all kinds of thick, black smoke coming out of that house. I heard more explosions later,” neighbor Les Gapay said. “An elderly lady lives there. I met her a few times. She had an
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