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Disney unveils first model homes for Cotino community in Rancho Mirage
Disney shared a preview of the first model homes in Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community, on Thursday. The event showcased three model homes built by Shea Homes, offering a first look at the designs. Jay Critcher, Vice President of Storyliving, said these include the cottage, grand and estate collections. He said the entry price
Continue ReadingRancho Mirage Councilmember Meg Marker abruptly resigns during meeting
Rancho Mirage city councilmember Meg Marker resigned suddenly from her position in the middle of Thursday’s meeting. Marker resigned after voicing strong opposition to a resolution discussion that would’ve seen the city council possibly adopt regulations that would prohibit council members from entering into contracts where they have a conflict of interest. The city council
Continue ReadingTracking winds, showers, and a weekend warmup
It’s another very comfortable September day in the Coachella Valley today. Winds will start to pick up throughout the afternoon and will become breezy to gusty later this evening, especially in the wind-prone areas along the I-10 corridor. We are also tracking wet weather across the region tomorrow ahead of a warming trend this weekend.
Continue ReadingCollege of the Desert announces groundbreaking dates for campuses in Palm Springs and Cathedral City
College of the Desert has a date set for its groundbreaking ceremony for two major campuses in the West end of the Coachella Valley. COD’s Interim Superintendent/President Laura Hope announced the groundbreaking dates for the West Valley Campus in Palm Springs and Roadrunner Motors in Cathedral City during her “Happy Hour with Hope” listening sessions.
Continue ReadingMissing man last seen in the Palm Springs area located in Northern California
Original Report: 9/23/24 Wemerson Rodrigues was found by the Sunnyvale Police Department, according to the Palm Springs Police Dept. Original Report: 9/19/24 Loved ones are asking for the community’s help in locating a missing San Jose man who was last seen earlier this month in the Palm Springs area. Wemerson Rodrigues, 28, left San Jose
Continue ReadingPalm Springs International Film Festival expanding into La Quinta
The Palm Springs International Film Festival is expanding into La Quinta, Mayor Linda Evans first told News Channel 3’s Peter Daut on Thursday. The Cinemark Century La Quinta will serve as a new screening venue for the 36th-annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), which will take place from January 2 to January 13, 2025.
Continue ReadingJob seekers and employers connect at 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio
Government agencies, hotels, big box retailers, restaurants, insurance companies and other prospective employers were out accepting applications and interfacing with job seekers Thursday during the 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio. “The expo will feature hundreds of job openings across various industries, including education, healthcare, hospitality and more,” according to an expo statement. “Local employers
Continue ReadingImportance of proper child car seat use this Child Passenger Safety Week
Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the U.S., but many of these deaths can be prevented. To reduce the risk of serious injury and death, properly buckle children in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts appropriate for their age and size. In 2021, 711 child passengers ages 12
Continue ReadingCooler temps prevail through tomorrow, then we warm up
Highs today and tomorrow will remain well below average, hovering in the 90s, but warmer weather is on the way. An area of low pressure will continue to bring cool temps to the region through Friday. As containment of local wildfires increases, the smoke advisories are shrinking and headed toward expiration. That lingering low pressure
Continue ReadingPalm Desert residents voice concerns over Hovley Soccer Park’s lighting and security
Palm Desert neighbors are raising concerns after 3 teenagers were taken to the hospital from Hovely Soccer after they had shown up there with stab wounds. The stabbings occurred near Palm Desert’s Aquatic Center Friday evening. Authorities say a group of eight teenagers assaulted two others, and one of the victims then stabbed three of them in self-defense. From there
Continue ReadingXavier Prep quarterback King Pellum and father Roman discuss status, concern for safety protocols going forward
Xavier Prep sophomore quarterback King Pellum and his father Roman visited the KESQ studio on Wednesday to discuss King’s status and concern for safety protocols going forward. NEW: We're hearing from King Pellum and his father Roman for the first time since the Xavier Prep QB had to be airlifted from a football game back
Continue ReadingStaying consistently nice through the workweek
We’re halfway through the workweek and still tracking some phenomenal weather. It’s another day with temperatures well below average for this time of year. It’s not just temperatures either. We are also experiencing low moisture levels which are making it feel nice. We are tracking some breezier conditions for Thursday and Friday ahead of a
Continue ReadingWorker hospitalized with ‘severe fire burns’ after fire in electrical room area in Palm Springs
A worker was rushed to the hospital with “severe fire burns” following a fire at a building in the northern part of Palm Springs. The fire was reported at around 4:00 p.m. by the 3500 N Indian Canyon Drive, between W Radio Road and Oasis Road. A Palm Springs Fire crew told News Channel 3
Continue Reading4Shayj Foundation provides helmets to students in Palm Desert
The 4Shayj Foundation visited Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Palm Desert on Wednesday to give out free helmets and provide an important lesson in helmet safety. 94 students in the 2nd and 3rd grades were given free helmets by the non-profit. The 4ShayJ Foundation was established in memory of 19-year-old Shaun Clark Jr, also known
Continue ReadingOut-of-state firefighters part of massive collaborative response to the Line Fire
For many people driving by the Line Fire Incident Command Post, or ICP, what they see looks like a miniature city. Tents, trailers, and more essentials fill Beaumont’s Noble Creek Regional Park, which has been repurposed as the base camp for nearly 3,500 personnel currently working on the fire. 17 different agencies from outside of California
Continue ReadingCoachella Valley leaders discuss possible joint ordinance to address homelessness
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), public safety and homeless committees came together Wednesday at the Palm Desert City Council Chambers to discuss a possible joint ordinance that would be adopted by cities in the valley to address homelessness. Some leaders are for a standard ordinance that would apply to all nine cities; but some
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