Supporters are rallying to keep construction of the CV Link moving. The project is a major pathway to connect one side of the valley to the other. Officials say construction is ready to begin next year in Palm Desert. “It will allow us to connect all of our residents and visitors to the valley,” Palm
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The Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center has formally announced a new initiative in the form of a series, to combat child abuse. The animated video series, “Stop the Secrets that Hurt,’ aims to educate children on sexual abuse, and how to deal with the emotional effects of abuse. The 8-part series was designed by a team
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A new vice chairman was sworn in Tuesday to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council in the wake of his predessor’s death last July. Reid D. Milanovich, who was already seated on the council, moved over to the vice chairman’s seat, leaving the tribal council with one seat still vacant. He was
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(Story published: January 7, 2019) It’s not everyday you get to spend an afternoon with a rock legend. While he’s not an original band mate, 2019 marks 35 years for Spike Edney on the keyboard with Queen, as well as serving as the band’s musical director. After a trip off the the beaten path from
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The Magic Jungle Wildlife Preserve in the Lucerne Valley has a brand new group of Arctic White Wolves. They are 6 months old and expected to still grow twice their size. It is rare to have these animals in the desert as they are indigenous to Antarctica, Siberia, and northern provinces of Canada. Kele Younger,
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Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to fill three seats on the Palm Springs city council, marking the city’s first district-based elections. “It’s important in every district to have everyone’s voice heard and every district does have minorities it so we all need represent,” said Miguel Navarro, a volunteer for Geoff Kors’ campaign.Palm Springs city council
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A Desert Hot Springs High School student brought a toy gun to school on Monday, but no real threat was ever posed to the school, according to Joan Boiko, Coordinator of Communications and Community Outreach for Palm Springs Unified School District. The replica weapon was found to be in possession of a DHSHS student Monday
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a “car-to-car shooting” in Coachella Monday afternoon. The shooting was reported in the area of Avenue 52 and Calle Avila at around 5:20 p.m., Deputy Mike Vasquez, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Department, told News Channel 3. Vasquez said authorities are looking for “a small passenger vehicle”
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College of the Desert opened their new Dreamer Resource Center at the Palm Desert Campus this Monday. Students, faculty and parents gathered around the amphitheater in support of the resource center for undocumented students. Joel L. Kinnanmon, Superintendent of College of the Desert, emphasizes how important this day is for the dreamers. “This past September marked the
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The groundbreaking Monday afternoon for the new Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City drew a big and enthusiastic crowd. “It’s just going to be a fun, vibrant place in a great location, I mean look at it,” said Jeff Grubbe, Tribal Chairman for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The artist rendering gives a preview
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – Monday, November 4 marks the 11th annual Palm Springs Broken Glass Awards. This event honors women in TV and film. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was at the event and spoke with this year’s honorees as they came down the red carpet. The 2019 notable honorees are actress Sierra McCormick who
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The Rotary Clubs of Cathedral City is asking for volunteers to help with preparations for the Healing Field event starting this weekend at Patriot Park. More than 5,000 U.S. flags will be set up at Patriot Park on 33998 Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City to honor the 7,012 men and women who have died
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The digital team behind KESQ.com has been very busy behind the scenes working to improve your experience with the website. Check out the video for a tour of the new improvements. Here are some of the changes: The homepage has a cleaner look. It should load noticeably faster, too. The top story section will continue
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A man was shot to death at an Anza residence where marijuana was being illegally cultivated, but no suspects were in custody today. The shooting happened sometime early Sunday morning at a property in the 39000 block of El Toro Road, just south of Highway 371, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Wally
Continue ReadingEmbattled Cathedral City Police Chief, Travis Walker, will have been on paid administrative leave as of this weekend. He is facing salacious allegations of sexual harassment and battery from Cathedral City Police Department Dispatcher Loran Candelas. Candelas alleges in a complaint against the city that Walker had her meet him at the Miramonte Resort in
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Thinner, tighter, prettier, just some of the reasons cosmetic surgery is a billion-dollar industry. There are plenty of options here in the desert. A Coachella Valley woman made the choice to have some work done, including liposuction and a fat transfer procedure. She doesn’t want to be identified due to personal embarrassment. She is
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A star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars will be unveiled today honoring brash comedian Judy Tenuta, the self-described “Love Goddess” and “Aphrodite Of The Accordion.”Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon and Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO Nona Watson will serve as masters of ceremony for the 2 p.m. ceremony in front of Benjamin Perdereau
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A 23-year-old man accused of fleeing from Riverside police in a stolen vehicle and igniting a 330-acre fire that damaged homes in Jurupa Valley after crashing the car in a field was charged today with felony evading and other offenses. Bryan Alexis Anguiano of Riverside was arrested, along with 28-year-old Kevin Alonso Hidalgo, last Thursday
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A familiar face will now be taking the helm as the Artistic Director of the Palm Springs International Film Society. Lili Rodriguez steps into the role just three years after she came on board with the society as their Program Manager in 2016. In 2017, she transitioned into the role of Director of Programming for
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Sir Kenneth Branagh, British actor, director, producer, and screenwriter graced the Palm Springs red carpet this evening. Lines were out the door at Palm Springs High School’s theater for a screening of Branagh’s latest film “All is True.” He not only directed the film but also plays Shakespeare himself. “I wanted to find out about the man himself.
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