PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs is one step closer to addressing ongoing road closures on Gene Autry Trial at the wash as a result of high winds and sand accumulation. On Wednesday, the city council awarded a nearly $2.2 million construction contract to Deark E&C Inc. for the wind wall
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Months after a string of fights at James Workman Middle School raised concerns about student safety, a parent is speaking out again, saying not much has changed. Crystal Garcia, whose daughter previously attended the school, said she ultimately transferred her child after she was repeatedly bullied and attacked. She said
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MECCA, Calif. (KUNA) – Los bomberos afirman que tomará varias horas contener por completo un incendio de vegetación que quemó media hectárea la tarde del miércoles en Mecca. El incendio se reportó inicialmente en la Avenida 66. Cal FIRE informó a Telemundo 15 que hay combustibles densos en la zona; sin embargo, ninguna estructura corre peligro.
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INDIO (CNS) – A 32-year-old man accused of gunning down his one-time girlfriend’s lover as he left her Coachella Valley home was inflamed with rage and intended to shoot to kill, prosecutors said today, while the defense argued that the defendant was blinded by passion and also believed the victim was going to pull a
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Concert is set for Thursday, April 24th, and runs through Sunday, April 27th at 2 & 7 p.m.
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We’re just days away from the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway drawing! On Tuesday, one lucky ticket holder will be announced as the winner of this year’s beautiful dream home, built by GHA Companies, located in La Quinta. When you reserve your $100 dollar ticket by calling 1-800-535-6748, you could win this stunning new home and support the
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Gusty winds are picking up today, and expect gusty conditions through Friday night as cooler temps sweep in. Those winds have closed Gene Autry at the Whitewater Wash, so please note that in your morning commute. We’re stuck between a ridge of high pressure and an area of low pressure, which increases wind velocity and
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Palm Desert 4×100 meter, 100 meter, and 200 meter track star Madison Whitley is this week’s student athlete of the week. There’s no question that Madison Whitley is a great student-athlete. She’s a multi-event champion, has a 4.1 GPA, and a personality that lights up the room. “She’s everything you want a student athlete to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeat the Calgary Wranglers in a 4-3 triple overtime marathon. Game two will be on Saturday back at Acrisure Arena. Wow! Firebirds defeat the Wranglers in a 4-3 triple overtime marathon. Mitchell Stephens plays hero for Coachella Valley with the game winner. Much needed rest days
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – Jurors convicted a 21-year-old man of false imprisonment for attacking a Thermal girl on her way home from school, but were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on a sexual assault charge and another count, resulting in a mistrial for those felonies. The Murrieta jury weighing the fate of Christian Daniel
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Comenzaron los testimonios de la fiscalía en el juicio de dos hombres acusados de asesinar a tiros al dueño de una tienda de conveniencia en Cathedral City durante un robo. Charles Lamar Campbell, residente de Beaumont, y Joel Ortiz Hidalgo, residente de Desert Hot Springs, ambos de 23 años, presuntamente asesinaron a
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Committed to making Palm Springs a destination for everyone – Greater Palm Springs is now a Certified Autism Destination. The announcement was made on Monday at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Greater Palm Springs spokespeople say this landmark designation champions accessibility and inclusion for all visitors. In fact, the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un oficial de policía de Palm Springs se recupera en el hospital tras ser apuñalado durante un altercado con un sospechoso la tarde del martes. El incidente ocurrió alrededor de las 2:40 p. m. en la cuadra 1500 de N. Sunrise Way. Los oficiales respondieron inicialmente a una llamada por disturbios
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PINE COVE, Calif. (KUNA) – Una mujer de 71 años falleció cuando su camioneta se precipitó por la ladera de una montaña cerca de Pine Cove, informaron hoy las autoridades. Cheryl Brault, residente de Yucca Valley, resultó herida de muerte alrededor de las 5 p. m. del lunes en Mount Edna Road, justo al oeste de
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KUNA) – Perdieron pertenencias con un valor de más de $100,000. El Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside informó que está investigando múltiples robos reportados en La Quinta Resort & Club durante el primer fin de semana del Festival de Música y Artes del Valle de Coachella. Una víctima declaró que al
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Happy Earth Day! Temperatures today are very comfortable with dry weather and mild winds. This is the type of April weather that the Coachella Valley is famous for. Overall, conditions are fair today and will stay fair over the coming days. We are tracking a slight uptick in our winds tomorrow, making for a breezy
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – This Earth Day, the City of Rancho Mirage hosted its first-ever Earth Day Celebration at the Rancho Mirage Library. More than 10 organizations and community partners set up booths and interactive stations for attendees of all ages. Kids made crafts and learned the importance of sustainable practices. They planted peppers
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