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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – During the Palm Springs City Council Thursday night meeting, staff from Martha’s Village and Kitchen and the Palm Springs Police Department announced there have been significant strides made toward reducing homelessness in Palm Springs. Martha’s Village and Kitchen created a three-phase program with The Palm Springs Access Center, Early Entry
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Perla Penabler, a teacher at Coachella Valley High School, is known for empowering young women and inspiring them to reach their full potential. As the advisor for the school’s Women’s Empowerment Club, she is taking a group of students to a leadership conference in Washington, D.C. this week. Thanks to the generous support of Walter
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Warm, breezy and dusty conditions continue with winds continuing to be a big talker today and tomorrow. We’re still under a First Alert Weather Alert until 7pm Friday for strong winds, blowing dust and reduced visibility across the Coachella Valley. We’ve had a little bit of a lull in the winds this afternoon and improving
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KUNA) – Dos mujeres acusadas de tener como objetivo a un hombre de Ranch Mirage en una estafa de extorsión de seis cifras impulsada por inmigración se declararon hoy no culpables de los cargos de delito grave. Bertha Verduzco Gasso, de 67 años, e Ilvia Yvette López, de 43, ambas de Hemet, fueron
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RIVERSIDE, Calif (KUNA) – El jueves se suspendieron los procedimientos del juicio de un hombre de 82 años acusado de golpear mortalmente a una persona mayor que lo había invitado a alojarse en la casa de ella y su esposo en Palm Springs. Stephen Roy McKernan presuntamente asesinó a Claire Carsman, de 75 años, en 2019.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – El College of the Desert implementó nuevas políticas para proteger a los estudiantes indocumentados. Esto se produce después de que la Junta Directiva aprobara por unanimidad dos procedimientos administrativos y una resolución el 21 de marzo. Las disposiciones clave incluyen: Dirigir todas las consultas policiales al Departamento de Seguridad Pública. Exigir
Continue Reading Update – 3/28/25 McKernan’s case has been moved to the Banning Justice Center. The case is set to continue on Tuesday. Original Report – 3/27/25 RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Trial proceedings were suspended on Thursday for an 82-year-old man accused of fatally bludgeoning a senior who had invited him to stay at her and her
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – There are new policies in place at College of the Desert to protect undocumented students. This comes after the Board of Trustees unanimously approved two administrative procedures and a Board resolution on March 21. Key provisions include: Directing all law enforcement inquiries to Public Safety Requiring valid judicial warrants for
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Society’s “Filmmaker in the Classroom” series is returning to local schools. The series offers an opportunity for high school students to interact directly with industry professionals. Screening events were hosted this week at seven schools across the Coachella Valley. On Thursday, the series was held
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Continúan las condiciones cálidas, ventosas y polvorientas, con vientos fuertes hoy y mañana. Seguimos bajo Alerta Meteorológica hasta las 7 p. m. del viernes por fuertes vientos, polvo y visibilidad reducida en el Valle de Coachella. Hemos tenido una ligera calma en los vientos esta tarde y la calidad del aire está mejorando, como se
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For nearly two decades, the Rotary Club of Palm Springs has brought joy to hundreds of Angel View residents with disabilities through having a special prom. The annual event will be held this weekend at Cahuilla Elementary School in Palm Springs, and is planned to be an unforgettable and joyful experience for promgoers. Organizers say
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents surrounding the Springs Shopping Mall in Palm Springs are concerned about how the addition of a Chick-fil-A will impact traffic. On Tuesday, the Palm Springs Planning Commission voted 5-2 to approve a conditional use permit for a Chick-fil-A to be built on Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail. Residents
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The 33rd annual Senior Inspiration Awards was held at the Fantasy Springs Resort Special Events Center. It was presented by all 9 Coachella Valley cities and Riverside County. It was also emceed by Telemundo 15 Spanish language anchor, Hernán Quintas and Emmy Winning Communicator, Brooke Beare. The event honors senior citizens who
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THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA ) – El Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Coachella emitió una disculpa el jueves después de que se les pidiera a los reclutadores de la Patrulla Fronteriza que abandonaran una feria de empleos en una escuela preparatoria. El miércoles, el jefe de la Patrulla Fronteriza del Sector El Centro, Greg Bovino, recurrió
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The need for paramedics remains a national emergency, especially in places like the Coachella Valley with a growing older population. I-Team investigator Peter Daut dug deeper into how the shortfall affects the people you rely on during 911 emergencies. Right now there are about 760 working paramedics in Riverside County,
Continue Reading THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District issued an apology Thursday after Border Patrol recruiters were told to leave a career fair at a high school. On Wednesday, El Centro Sector Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino took to social media after the agency’s recruiters were asked to leave the Coachella Valley High
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Grupos ambientalistas presentaron hoy una demanda contra el Condado de Riverside por la aprobación de un almacén de 1,2 millones de pies cuadrados que, según activistas, aumentaría la contaminación atmosférica e interferiría con los hábitats locales. El proyecto Majestic Thousand Palms, aprobado en febrero, tiene el potencial de atraer más de
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – La ciudad de Coachella emitió una alerta a los conductores que podrían verse afectados por una parada de trenes en la zona. Según la ciudad, un tren se encuentra detenido en la Avenida 54 y el Bulevar Grapefruit debido a problemas mecánicos. Por el momento, no se prevé una fecha límite para
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Good morning! The First Alert Weather Alert continues this morning as we track persistent breezy to gusty winds and poor air quality. While the winds have subsided slightly since last night, especially outside of the I-10 corridor, they are still elevated. This has prevented the air quality from having a chance to significantly improve. We
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella issued an alert to drivers who may be impacted by a train stoppage in the area. According to the city, a train is stopped at Avenue 54 and Grapefruit Boulevard due to mechanical issues. There is no anticipated time for repairs to be completed as of this
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