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Board OKs series of changes to Riverside County’s cannabis ordinance

March 14, 2023 1:15 PM City News Service

The Board of Supervisors today tentatively approved a series of proposed changes to Riverside County’s commercial cannabis ordinance, establishing avenues for the revocation of licenses due to non-operation, loosening regulations on signage and permitting marijuana manufacturing in previously restricted zones. The proposed changes to Ordinance No. 348, the “Commercial Cannabis Activities” regulatory apparatus, were prompted

N. Indian Canyon Drive reopens after wind closure

March 11, 2023 7:54 PM Kristen Outlaw

North Indian Canyon Drive reopened to traffic at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday after a closure due to wind, sand, and low visibility. The normally busy roadway was closed Saturday morning for flooding, according to Palm Springs Police. It reopened Monday morning, but was then closed again hours later Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. due to visibility

FIND Food Bank reports its lines aren’t letting up despite people returning to work

March 14, 2023 7:08 AM Crystal Jimenez

Despite the unemployment rate reportedly decreasing across the country, FIND Food Bank said its lines have not gone down with it since the start of the pandemic. When the pandemic started the line for food has grown, and since then hasn’t let up according to the food bank. Before the pandemic, the food bank helped

Week 2 underway at Indian Wells for 2023 BNP Paribas Open

March 13, 2023 3:58 PM Blake Arthur

It’s week 2 at the BNP Paribas Open, taking place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Follow along for LIVE scoring and order of play of the 2023 tournament. Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul both won their respective third round match to advance the round of 16. Defending tournament champion Fritz rolled in straights past Sebastian Baez inside

CVUSD Concerns: Parents debate whether School Resource Officers should return to campuses

March 13, 2023 6:26 PM Samantha Lomibao

Following several safety incidents in recent months at Coachella Valley Unified (CVUSD) campuses, there’s one concern thatvoicing her support for school resource officers to come back has been on the minds of many again. Should School Resource Officers (SRO) from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department should return to CVUSD schools? Some parents we spoke with

Trial begins for CV man accused of killing girlfriend, harming others

March 13, 2023 7:03 PM City News Service

Jury selection began today for the trial of a 28-year-old Coachella Valley man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend during a frenzied attack possibly stemming from drug use, dumping her remains in a Thermal cemetery, then setting her residence ablaze. Christian Alejandro Pacheco is charged with murder, arson, assault with a deadly weapon, animal cruelty

College of the Desert’s board of trustees receives ethics training amid controversy

March 13, 2023 11:50 AM Jake Ingrassia

The College of the Desert’s board of trustees underwent ethics training on Monday to ensure that they are aware of the laws and regulations that govern their work as public officials. The training covered a range of topics, including conflicts of interest, bribery, and government transparency laws. The board’s ethics training included a highly relevant

KESQ viewers travel to Hollywood for After Oscar show

March 13, 2023 1:50 PM Haley Clawson

After a two-year hiatus, KESQ viewers were back on the Fun Bus to join the audience for LIVE with Kelly and Ryan. The Academy Awards may be the biggest night in Hollywood but that doesn’t mean the fun doesn’t continue into the next morning! Fun Bus contest winners were treated like VIPS sitting in the

Palm Springs Public Library to distribute packs of diapers and baby wipes

March 13, 2023 5:47 PM City News Service

Packs of diapers and baby wipes donated by Baby2Baby, a nonprofit that provides diapers for children living in poverty, will be distributed at the Palm Springs Public Library starting Wednesday. Families can begin to pick up the items starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, and can return for diapers

Stolen vehicle suspect leads deputies on pursuit from Cathedral City to Bermuda Dunes

March 13, 2023 4:48 PM Jesus Reyes

A stolen vehicle suspect led deputies on a pursuit from Cathedral City to the Bermuda Dunes area Monday afternoon. The pursuit started at around 3:30 p.m. when deputies spotted a vehicle reported stolen on Ramon Road and Date Palm Drive, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. confirmed. Authorities said the suspect led deputies in circles for

Palo Alto woman killed, Switzerland & Wisconsin residents injured in Joshua Tree crash

March 13, 2023 1:13 PM Jesus Reyes

A Palo Alto woman was killed in a crash that also left residents from Switzerland and Wisconsin injured over the weekend in Joshua Tree. The crash happened on Saturday at approximately 12:20 p.m. on State Route 62, east of Sunview Road, the California Highway Patrol announced. According to CHP, a 45-year-old woman from Palo Alto

Bicyclist killed in collision with car in Palm Springs

March 13, 2023 6:57 AM Jeff Stahl

Update 3/14/23 The bicyclist was identified as Nelson Esteban, 58, of Palm Springs. The driver, a 45-year-old man, was arrested on charges unrelated to the collision. He remained in custody as of Tuesday, March 14 on $10,000 bail. Original Report 3/13/23 Police shut down a stretch of Ramon Road in Palm Springs Monday morning following a

Community asked to help locate missing man, last seen in Palm Springs

March 12, 2023 4:07 PM Kristen Outlaw

The Palm Springs Police Department asked the community to help locate a missing ‘at-risk’ person. Melvin Rucker, 68, was reportedly last seen Saturday around 2:30 a.m. He was in the area of N. Indian and Sunrise Park Way. Investigators said he suffered from dementia and was not from the area. He was described a 5’9”,

Injured hiker rescued on the Bump & Grind Trail

March 12, 2023 3:36 PM Kristen Outlaw

A hiker was recovering Sunday afternoon following an inaccessible rescue in Palm Desert. It was reported around noon on the Bump & Grind Trail. Cal Fire said the hiker had a lower extremity injury and was less than a mile up the trail. Crews on the ground and in the air responded and reached the

McEnroe brothers return to BNP Paribas Open, talk future of tennis with youth focus

March 11, 2023 7:47 PM Bailey Arredondo

“Well when I played it was nothing like this,” said Hall of Famer John McEnroe. “We played at a club and they put up a couple of stands, so to see Indian Wells come as far as it has is amazing.” Both John and Patrick McEnroe are in the Coachella Valley with BNP Paribas and

Water rescue team helps to bring person to safety

March 11, 2023 9:53 PM Kristen Outlaw

There was a water rescue Saturday evening in Gilman Hot Springs, which is north of San Jacinto. It was reported around 5:00 p.m. at Bridge Street at Gilman Springs Road. Cal Fire said a vehicle was stranded in two feet of flowing water with one person inside. The water rescue team was able to walk

Driver accused of leading stolen car pursuit in Mecca area

March 11, 2023 8:25 PM Kristen Outlaw

A driver was arrested after a short pursuit Saturday afternoon that reportedly began in Mecca and ended in Imperial County. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said deputies identified a stolen vehicle but when they attempted a traffic stop, the driver allegedly didn’t pull over. This was in the area of SR-86 and 66th just after 3:30

Palm Springs restaurant to host Oscar event party on Sunday

March 11, 2023 6:09 PM KESQ News Team

TRIO Restaurant in Palm Springs planned to host their eleventh annual “Hollywood’s Biggest Night” Oscar party. The event was to help benefit AAP-Food Samaritans. It was set for Sunday beginning at 4:00 p.m. Organizers said it would include ‘orange carpet’ arrivals with a group of paparazzi to take pictures. Guests were also expected to be

4 adults, 2 children left homeless after a house fire in Indio

March 11, 2023 5:01 PM Kristen Outlaw

The American Red Cross was helping 6 people after a fire broke out Saturday morning at a home in Indio. Cal Fire said it was reported after 7:00 a.m. off Clinton Street near Indio Boulevard. Crews reportedly located a small electrical fire under a single wide mobile home and quickly contained it. 4 adults and

BNP Paribas Open presents the 2023 BNP Paribas Young Talents Team

March 11, 2023 2:02 PM Miyoshi Price

The BNP Paribas Open will highlight a talented tennis youth team called Team BNP Paribas Aliassime in a ceremony at 2 pm at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. There are a variety of clubs underneath the Team BNP Paribas Young Talents Program. The BNP Representatives announced that they are expanding from the Americas into Canada. Sam

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