Idyllwild Arts: Summer Programs
Programs start June 23 and will run through the 27th
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Temps continued to rise this week
Highs will span the triple digits through the Memorial Day weekend as high pressure builds in. A Heat Advisory is up for coastal areas, and we expect temps about 15 degrees above normal. Winds will remain fairly light through the rest of the week, with gusts maxing out around10-15 m.p.h. Thanks to the lighter winds,
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Starting to feel like summer
Happy Monday! It is a warm start to the week with temperatures climbing to the upper 90s and low 100s. Thanks to an area of high pressure building over southern California, there is an abundance of dry air moving into the region. This is helping keep our skies nice and clear to start the workweek.
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Prosecutor: Developer accused of bribing ex-Palm Springs mayor didn’t ‘follow the rules’
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Opening statements began in the trial of a real estate developer accused of providing six-figure bribes to former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet, who pleaded guilty last week to a slate of felony charges connected to his support for the defendant’s projects. John Elroy Wessman, 86, is charged with nine counts
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Heroic first responders save embryos after Palm Springs bomb explosion
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re hearing directly from some of the first responders who arrived at the scene of Saturday’s explosion in Palm Springs. Fire crews found themselves at the site of the largest bombing in Southern California history on Saturday, but that didn’t stop them from going beyond the call of duty. The
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Palm Springs explosion: Remains found at scene positive match to suspect
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Remains found at the scene of Saturday’s Palm Springs explosion were a positive match for the suspect after DNA testing, the FBI confirmed. FBI officials have said they are “fairly confident” that 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus of Twentynine Palms was responsible for Saturday’s bombing. Bartkus was killed in the blast,
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Businesses, neighbors rebuilding after explosion
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — A powerful explosion rocked downtown Palm Springs Saturday, leaving damage scattered over a 100-yard radius according to investigators. The blast shattered windows, rattled nerves and left local businesses like The Velvet Rope reeling. Owner David Rios said he’s spent days sweeping up debris and repairing broken windows — without the help
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Woman shares story after embryos survive fertility clinic attack
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A miracle in more ways than one. News Channel 3 is learning more about the patients of American Reproductive Centers, the target of Saturday’s bombing. Officials confirming while the facility’s office space was damaged, the lab was untouched and no embryos were were injured. A relief for patient Emery Baucas.
Continue Reading Explosión en Palm Springs: Restos encontrados en la escena coinciden con los del sospechoso
PALM SPRINGS, California (KUNA) – Los restos encontrados en la escena de la explosión del sábado en Palm Springs coincidieron positivamente con el sospechoso después de las pruebas de ADN, confirmó el FBI. Los funcionarios del FBI dicen que están “bastante seguros” de que Guy Edward Bartkus, de 25 años, de Twentynine Palms, fue el
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Menores identificados como sospechosos de grafiti antisemita en Palm Desert; continúa la búsqueda del segundo vandalismo
Actualización 05/19/2025 Dos menores fueron identificados como sospechosos del grafiti antisemita ocurrido la mañana del 4 de mayo en la cuadra 45000 de Deep Canyon Road, anunció la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside. “Tras la publicación de las fotografías de vigilancia, los investigadores recibieron múltiples pistas fiables que llevaron a la identificación de
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La semana comienza con calor, con temperaturas que rondan los 90 grados
La semana comienza con calor, con temperaturas que rondan los 90°F. Gracias a la formación de un área de alta presión sobre el sur de California, hay abundante aire seco en la región. Esto ayuda a mantener nuestros cielos despejados para comenzar la semana laboral. Los vientos también están en calma, así que no hay
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Palm Springs mayor sends message to community after terrorist attack
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte spoke live with News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson to share his message to the community after a bomb explosion rocked the city on Saturday. “It’s going to take time to heal the wounds that have been caused and the emotions and the incredible stress, not
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Experts talk mental health after terror attack in Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In the aftermath of the terror attack in Palm Springs, experts are weighing in on how you can keep your mental health in check. Research shows generally, experiencing a traumatic event leads to increased rates of acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder,
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PSPD Chief: Other people could face charges if they had prior knowledge of Palm Springs explosion
Update 6/4/25 A Washington state man was arrested in connection with the Palm Springs bombing. Daniel Park, of Kent, Washington, was charged with providing and attempting to provide material support to a terrorist. More Details: WA man arrested for allegedly aiding Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber Original Report: 5/19/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Police
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Dos sujetos serán juzgados por presunto tiroteo en Palm Springs que dejó un hombre muerto y otros heridos
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Dos hombres acusados de matar a un hombre y herir a otros dos en un ataque en Palm Springs deberán ser juzgados por asesinato y otros cargos, dictaminó hoy un juez. Anastascio Jesús Machuca, de 23 años, y Antonio Marins, de 24, fueron arrestados en 2022 tras el presunto tiroteo ocurrido en
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Incendio daña vivienda en North Palm Springs; Dos personas desplazadas y dos heridos
NORTH PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un incendio dañó hoy una vivienda en North Palm Springs, desplazando a dos residentes y causando heridas leves a una persona y a un bombero. El incendio se reportó poco después de la 1:30 p. m. cerca de North Indian Canyon Drive y la Avenida 18, en la zona no
Continue Reading Minors ID’d as suspects in Palm Desert anti-Semitic graffiti, search continues for person behind second vandalism incident
Update 5/19/25 Two minors were identified as the suspects behind the anti-Semitic graffiti that occurred on the morning of May 4 in the 45000 block of Deep Canyon Road, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. “Following the release of surveillance photographs to the public, investigators received multiple credible tips that led to the identification of
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The Bent Studio: Improv Essentials
Starts Sunday, May 18th- June 22nd
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Winds ease as temps rise this week
A front departing the region will allow winds to relax today, with gusts to 20 m.p.h. expected. A Windblown Dust Advisory remains in effect this morning until early this afternoon. Two of the main Whitewater Wash roads are also closed due to blowing sand and dust and reduced visibility. Indian Canyon and Gene Autry will
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