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Red Barn in Palm Desert owner is speaking out a little over 24 hours after his businesses were destroyed in a fire. In a post of the bar’s Facebook page, Red Barn John, a moniker known to be used by the owner John Labrano, expressed his thoughts on the fire, thanking the community and expressing

A peaceful protest at the Rancho Mirage Community Park has wrapped up after dozens of protestors gathered then marched down Highway 111. Speakers shared their thoughts and experiences around George Floyd’s murder, police brutality and racism in America. The protest was organized by Nina Smith – it was her third in three days, and she

The La Quinta City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that see a handful of furloughs and layoff for some city positions and eliminate some positions. “It is a hard decision,” said Councilmember John Peña. The city will layoff 8 positions, partially layoff 2 more positions, and furlough 6 positions. In addition, 4 temporary positions will

A driver was transported to the hospital with major injuries after a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 10 about a half a mile west of Bob Hope Drive. Officers at the scene told News Channel 3 that the driver was traveling westbound on the I-10 when, for reasons that currently remain unclear, she veered off the

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Ridgecrest at approximately 6:32 p.m. Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was felt around much of southern California including in the Coachella Valley. The earthquake was initially recorded as a Magnitude 5.1, but the USGS upgraded it to a Magnitude 5.5 a few minutes later.

On Wednesday morning Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. hosted a discussion with prominent black leaders of the Coachella Valley. They discussed protests, racism, and action amid a series of crimes targeting black people throughout the nation. “There’s systemic racism that runs through the vain of America,” Palm Springs First Baptist Church Pastor, Rodney Croom said. Participants

Former Riverside County Supervisor Patricia “Corky” Larson, for whom the Indio courthouse is named, died today at her Palm Desert home at the age of 92. Local officials and agencies representing the Coachella Valley lauded her many years of public service, which included three terms each on the Board of Supervisors and the Coachella Valley

The stores at the Cabazon outlet malls are boarded up in preparation for a “potential protest.” Communications officerMatt Napier, spokesperson for California Highway Patrol – Banning office, the department got intelligence of a potential protest at the Cabazon outlet malls that eluded to “looting and rioting.” As a precaution for this, authorities have closed the

45 firefighters and 15 engines, five from Palm Springs & 10 from outside agencies, were working to contain a vegetation fire Tuesday evening burning near Toledo Avenue & Murray Canyon Drive, near Bob Hope’s former home. Courtesy of Paul J Wilkinson via Share@KESQ.com The fire grew from 20 acres to 100 acres to 175 acres

Firefighters are gearing up for another long day of fire containment in south Palm Springs. According to Palm Springs Fire Captain Nathan Gunkel, two firefighters have already been taken to the hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion. “Very hot temperatures expected today it’s going to be slow moving. Very steep terrain, very rocky, very

At least three dozen people took part in a peaceful demonstration protesting police brutality Tuesday afternoon in La Quinta. Organizers wrote on social media that the protest was a “peaceful protest against police brutality to show unity & demand change.” Protesters gathered at the La Quinta Community Park off Avenida Montezuma. The size of the

Exercising a one-time provision in state law, the Board of Supervisors today approved a $1 increase in motor vehicle registration fees for Riverside County residents who drive their own cars, and a $2 increase for operators of commercial vehicles, in a move to boost funding for a forensic program. Supervisor Kevin Jeffries cast the sole

On Monday Riverside County proclaimed a local emergency and issued a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. The decision was made as protesters rallied throughout the county. Two protests occurred in the Coachella Valley, and happened in the cities of Palm Desert and Palm Springs. “Officer please, I can’t breathe,” “Say their

About a half-dozen people were arrested last night for violating a countywide curfew and other offenses following a demonstration against police brutality in Palm Desert, sheriff’s officials confirmed on Tuesday. At its height, the peaceful demonstration in response to the Memorial Day death of George Floyd in Minneapolis comprised nearly 500 protesters, whomet near Palm