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Palm Springs moves ahead with $125M convention center overhaul, pedestrian upgrades

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) —Palm Springs is moving forward with a $125 million modernization and expansion of its convention center, coupled with new pedestrian and multimodal links to better connect the site with downtown and nearby neighborhoods. The city council approved the renovations during its Wednesday council meeting. For residents, the plan means phased interior

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New exhibit ‘Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands,’ gives glimpse into estate’s past, present and future

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The rich botanical history of Sunnylands is on full display in their new exhibit, ‘Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands.’ The new exhibit and catalog debuted this Wednesday to the public following their summer break and is a photographic gallery of the estate’s most iconic and storied trees. “The most exciting

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City of Indio to break ground on new 9/11 memorial featuring artifact of the World Trade Center

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Indio is preparing to unveil a striking new 9/11 memorial on Thursday, featuring a 12-foot steel artifact from the World Trade Center. The city provided these artist renderings: A spokesperson for the city outlined the purpose of the new memorial:  “The proposed design for the Indio 9/11 Memorial Project

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Cathedral City man to stand trial for alleged vehicle break-ins at DesertX

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 40-year-old Cathedral City man accused of targeting vehicles whose owners were touring a popular outdoor art showcase in the Coachella Valley must stand trial for receiving stolen property, a judge ruled today, while dismissing multiple felony counts originally filed against the defendant.    Steven Patrick Porter was arrested in April

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Local 9/11 remembrance events

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Several events around the Coachella Valley will remember and honor those who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. All events will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 11. Palm Springs: Never Forget 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. The Palm Springs Fire Department invites the community to

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Missing 81-year-old woman found

Julia Lucero has been found, per CHP. —————– CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Silver Alert has been issued for an 81-year-old woman last seen in Cathedral City Tuesday night. Julia Lucero was last seen Tuesday at 9 p.m. in Cathedral City. She is believed to be on foot. Lucero is described as five feet,

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Rep. Ruiz warns Trump policies will worsen pollution, health impacts in Coachella Valley

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) joined fellow lawmakers and health professionals this week to warn about what they call the dangerous public health consequences of President Donald Trump’s environmental rollbacks. Speaking at a press conference, Ruiz  a physician who has practiced in the Coachella Valley said attempts to roll back the

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Officer duo works to provide resources, long-term solutions homeless population in Cathedral City

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Cathedral City Police Department has a Homeless Liaison Program consisting of two officers, Mark Novy and Phillip Garcia, who help address the challenges associated with homelessness in the city. The officers continue to see homelessness impact their city and they work to provide resources to those in need who

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