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Jeannie Kays, Director of Services for the Palm Springs Public Library, shares creative ways to keep people reading and learning

May 8, 2020 6:23 PM Justin Tarpening

Carjacking suspect suffers major injuries after crashing on wrong side of I-10

May 8, 2020 4:30 PM Jesus Reyes

Interstate 10 traffic was backed up in both directions just west of the Highway 62 interchange Friday afternoon after police say a carjacking suspect drove the wrong way against traffic causing a head-on two-vehicle crash. Palm Springs Police Lt. William Hutchinson confirmed that officers were pursuing Richard Hamilton, 34, of Palm Springs. Hamilton reportedly failed

Mulch fire near La Quinta shuts down roadway

May 8, 2020 4:54 PM Rich Tarpening

A large mulch fire has shut down a valley roadway in the East Valley. According to Cal Fire they responded to a call of a brush fire burning near the 56-000 block of Jackson Street near La Quinta just after 2:00 Friday afternoon. Cal Fire says that a large mulch pile is on fire and

Riverside County reports 61 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths

May 8, 2020 3:41 PM Jesus Reyes

Riverside County cases have increased to 4,817. The number of reported cases jumped by 61 in the past 24 hours. This Monday the number of cases was at 4,180 while the previous Monday, the cases were at 3,563. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Recoveries surpassed 2,000 on Wednesday, and today, that total is nearing 2,500.

Gov. Newsom signs executive order for every Californian to receive a mail-in ballot

May 8, 2020 11:43 AM Jesus Reyes

Gov. Gavin Newsom says he has just signed an order calling for every voter in the state to receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November election.

OPEN 4 BIZ: Ramen Musashi brings authentic noodles to the desert

May 8, 2020 9:15 AM Angela Chen

Morning anchor Angela Chen takes a look at how one of the few dedicated ramen restaurants in the Coachella Valley is doing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Owners Casey and Stella Kim opened Ramen Musashi in April of 2019, their second restaurant in the Coachella Valley. (Musashi, a sushi restaurant, is their first.) Ramen Musashi is

Congressman Raul Ruiz hosts virtual town-hall focusing on issues affecting seniors and caregivers during this pandemic

May 8, 2020 1:37 AM Justin Tarpening

Dr. Kinji Hawthore, infectious disease physician at JFK Memorial Hospital, discusses a new drug that shows promise in treating coronavirus patients

May 8, 2020 1:05 AM Justin Tarpening

Palm Springs to allow re-opening of golf, tennis, pickleball facilities

May 7, 2020 10:49 PM Jake Ingrassia

After a lengthy city council meeting, Palm Springs councilmembers and staff are working to roll out a plan to reopen golf courses, and tennis and pickleball courts. The council decided to allow golf courses to reopen, if city staff has received plans that ensure the safety of staff, customers and neighbors. The plans must be

Florists prepare for busy Mother’s Day

May 7, 2020 12:06 PM Taylor Begley

With social distancing the new reality, many people cannot celebrate Mother’s Day in person. Rancho Mirage Florist owner Mark Weinstein says he’s planning for the busiest Mother’s Day in 20 years. “They can’t take mother out to lunch, they can’t have a family gathering, so I think the next best thing is flowers,” he said.

Susie Maxwell Berning, longtime LPGA star and local teaching professional, inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame

May 7, 2020 6:49 PM Blake Arthur

Berning joins Tiger Woods, Marion Hollins and Tim Finchem in 2021 Induction Class Sports Director Blake Arthur had the opportunity to sit down with newly inducted World Golf Hall of Fame member, Susie Maxwell Berning at the Reserve Club in Indian Wells. Berning had a successful playing career after not taking up the game until

Record heat for the second day in a row

May 7, 2020 3:25 PM Haley Clawson

Both Palm Springs (110°) and Thermal (109°) have BROKEN the record high temperatures for today’s date. The Excessive Heat Warning that’s been in effect since Tuesday remains in effect through 9:00 p.m. Friday for temperatures 15-20° above normal. The warned area includes all of the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass. Cooling will take place

Pregnant mother out of the hospital after stabbing attack, unborn baby expected to be okay

May 7, 2020 6:16 PM Shelby Nelson, Jesus Reyes

Photo courtesy Grome family A pregnant mother who was stabbed by her husband shortly before he killed their one-year-old daughter has been released from the hospital and is recovering. Full details: Girl, 1, thrown from cliff by father after stabbing attack, deputies say Authorities say Ashley Grome, 23, who is six-months pregnant, was found with

Girl, 1, thrown from cliff by father after stabbing attack, deputies say

May 6, 2020 9:36 AM Angela Chen, Jeff Stahl, Jesus Reyes, KESQ News Team

A Palm Desert father is accused of throwing his one-year-old daughter “over a steep cliff into a ravine” off Highway 74 in Palm Desert after a rollover crash on Wednesday, deputies tell News Channel 3. The child was found dead on the scene. Deputies have identified Adam Slater, 49, of Palm Desert, as a suspect

Riverside County families receiving food assistance to get extra support

May 7, 2020 4:18 PM City News Service

Riverside County families whose children receive free meals due to financial hardship are in line for a boost in benefits because of the coronavirus emergency, and those without access to food aid canapply over the next seven weeks, officials said today. Families with dependent children enrolled in CalFresh, foster care orMedi-Cal have been deemed automatic

Palm Springs fire prepares for wildfire season amid coronavirus pandemic

May 7, 2020 4:05 PM Dani Romero

Palm Springs Fire Department is ramping up for the upcoming fire season while making a few changes during the coronavirus crisis. “We used to have three to five companies come out for training,” said Captain Nathan Gunkel. “We are just doing one, so there’s alot more work each person has to do.” Gunkel said one

Riverside County confirms 84 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths in last 24 hours

May 7, 2020 3:14 PM Jesus Reyes

Riverside County cases have increased to 4,756. The number of reported cases jumped by 84 in the past 24 hours. This Monday the number of cases was at 4,180 while the previous Monday, the cases were at 3,563. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Recoveries surpassed 2,000 on Wednesday, and today, that total continued to climb,

Local event planner discusses navigating through uncertain times

May 7, 2020 3:49 PM Jesus Reyes

Gov. Newsom reveals guidelines to reopen some businesses

May 7, 2020 11:45 AM Jesus Reyes

LIVE NOW: Governor @GavinNewsom provides an update on the state’s response to #COVID19. https://t.co/PfMSZLW3Fn— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) May 7, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom and state officials revealed the guidelines reopen some “low-risk” workplaces to reopen with restrictions. With these guidelines, California will be able to move into Stage 2 if the roadmap to recovery,

DMV reopening 25 offices, Including Palm Desert location

May 7, 2020 1:15 PM City News Service

The California Department of Motor Vehicles will reopen 25 of its field offices tomorrow, including the Palm Desert facility, to assist customers with appointments and “transactions that require an in-personvisit to a field office.” The offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on Wednesdays, when offices will open