Un hombre indio de 26 años que disparó contra varios vehículos con pasajeros en Rancho Mirage, hiriendo a una persona, fue sentenciado a cinco años de libertad condicional. Adrián Fuentes se declaró culpable el viernes de tres delitos graves cada uno de disparar contra un vehículo y asalto con arma de fuego, según registros judiciales.
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Ayer a la 1 de la tarde el chofer de un vehículo chocó con una motocicleta que circulaba por la Ramon cerca de Varner Road en Thousand Palms, al llegar la policía el motociclista ya había muerto y un testigo dijo que el conductor del auto involucrado intentó huir, pero el buen samaritano lo detuvo,
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Rising summer temperatures across the Coachella Valley put renewed emphasis on the importance of heat safety precautions, especially for the most vulnerable populations, such as farmworkers. As many as 2,000 workers die and 170,000 workers are injured from laboring in extreme heat every year in the United States, according to a new report by the
Continue Reading Update 6/24/24 Authorities identified the motorcyclist as Robert Ernest Rodriguez, 48, of Desert Hot Springs. The suspect, a 30-year-old man from Palm Desert, faces a murder charge. Those charges have not been officially filed. He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday. Original Report 6/23/24 Riverside County Sheriffs Deputies are investigating what they say
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A hiker missing for 10 days was found safe in the mountains in Northern California, authorities said. Lukas McClish, 34, left the rural community of Boulder Creek for a hike on June 11 and was reported missing June 16, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses heard someone
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June 24. 2024 marks the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe vs. Wade, which generally protected abortion as a fundamental right. Two years after the overturn, 21 states have banned or severely restricted abortion access. Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, predicted
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Starting July 1, a new California law will require bars and nightclubs to provide drug-testing kits to patrons in an effort to crack down on drink spiking. The tests will help customers know if their drink has been spiked with substances such as GBH, rohypnol, ketamine and other ‘date rape drugs.’ John Stokkeland, a bartender
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We remain under an Excessive Heat Warning through Thursday as temps again climb toward the 115 mark. There is also an air quality alert for potential blowing sand as well as increased ozone levels at the surface, this is in effect until Wednesday evening. Highs today will again reach close to 115, which we clocked
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The 2024 Palm Springs International Short Film Festival announced its juried and audience award winners Sunday morning. The brunch took place inside the Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs at 10:00 a.m., and ran until noon. Several awards and cash prizes worth $25,000 were presented, including five Academy Award® qualifying awards. They were all selected from
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The much-anticipated surge of moisture has arrived. Dew points across the valley are in the 50s and 60s causing the air to feel a bit more humid and heavy today. Much of this moisture will linger around into the start of the upcoming work week. The elevated moisture, mixed with the high heat, has created
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Hershey Bears 3-2 in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals. Final: Firebirds fall 3-2 in Game 5. Bears now lead the series 3-2 with Game 6 Monday in Hershey. @KESQ— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) June 23, 2024 In the first period, Kole Lind started and scored the lone
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There’s something that sets The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, a local association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), apart from other institutions. It’s that the zoo represents the desert environments of North America, Australia, and Africa. Allison Krupp, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, said this means that many of the animals at the zoo
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Temperatures will stay 5°-10° above average through next week. An Excessive Heat Warning will remain in place for the Coachella Valley until 8 PM Thursday due to this potentially dangerous heat. Please practice proper heat safety at all times! A big surge of moisture has increased humidity and the slight chance for showers today. While
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The Desert Stonewall Democrats held their George Zander Award luncheon on Saturday where Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Over 100 supporters joined together this afternoon to honor LGBTQ community advocate and founding member of the Desert Stonewall Democrats George Zander. The award presented to Former Senator Boxer in honor of
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Negotiations between the union representing thousands of Regional Food 4 Less workers and its parent company, Kroger have come to a standstill. On Friday afternoon, several dozen Food 4 Less workers rallied earlier today in Coachella. The store is just one of three Food 4 Less locations in the Coachella Valley that’s represented by the
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An Excessive Heat Warning is now in place for the Coachella Valley and parts of the San Gorgonio Pass. This will remain in place through 8 PM Thursday evening as temperatures have the potential to reach 114°F. Be sure to ALWAYS practice heat safety when out in the heat! We have talked a lot about
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Juneteenth is a day of celebration for all in the United States, and it commemorates the day all enslaved African-Americans were emancipated around the U.S. “For me, it shows a day of celebration,” said Jarvis Crawford, President of the Palm Springs Black History Committee. “This is true Independence Day. We can actually say in 1865,
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Yoga, an ancient practice, supports body, breath, and mind. Sensei Porcupine Creek in Rancho Mirage excels in yoga, offering diverse classes for all ages. Alongside premier golf and tennis facilities, they offer a comprehensive wellness retreat. Guests can experience all levels of yoga to deepen their posture and stretch. Yoga is available indoors, at their
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Daytime highs are expected rise into the one-teens through next week. An Excessive Heat Warning will go into effect starting 10 AM Saturday through 8 PM Thursday as temperatures stay 5°-10° above average. Be sure to practice proper heat safety to avoid heat-related illnesses! A ridge of building high pressure is behind this weekend’s hot
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