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Palm Springs International Film Awards to honor actor Colin Farrell

November 16, 2022 10:00 AM Jeff Stahl

The Palm Springs International Film Awards announced Wednesday that actor Colin Farrell was the recipient of its Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin. The announcement marked the festival’s first major award ahead of its January gala. Photo credit: Matt Easton Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said, “Colin Farrell reunites with Brendan Gleeson and director Martin McDonagh

Rollins awaits updated vote counts as Calvert declares victory in 41st Congressional District race

November 14, 2022 8:03 PM Jesus Reyes

Democratic candidate Will Rollins is not conceding in his quest for the 41st Congressional District seat. Tuesday night, Rollins released a statement to News Channel 3 on the update in votes counted and his desire to hold off on conceding the race. “While we thought we’d get some clarity from tonight’s update from the Registrar,

Trump launches 3rd campaign for the White House

November 15, 2022 10:25 AM Associated Press

By JILL COLVIN Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House on Tuesday, looking to move on from disappointing midterm defeats and defy history amid signs that his grip on the Republican Party is waning. Trump had hoped to use the

Santa Ana winds return to SoCal as residents prep wildfire plans

November 15, 2022 11:25 AM Jake Ingrassia

With gusty Santa Ana winds expected Tuesday evening across the mountains and desert, residents in Whitewater are gearing up for fire season. At Lost Creek Canyon Ranch, owner Linda Rivkin said when she hears the Santa Ana winds are returning, only one thing comes to mind. “The first thing I think about is fire,” Rivkin

Firefighters contain blaze that damaged two businesses on El Paseo

November 15, 2022 3:48 PM KESQ STAFF

A late Tuesday afternoon fire on El Paseo has damaged at least two businesses on the popular shopping street in Palm Desert. According to Cal Fire, the three-alarm blaze sparked up just after 3:00 pm. The fire was located on the 2nd floor of a building housing several businesses, on the 73-300 block of El

Russian missiles crossed into NATO member Poland, killing two, official reports

November 15, 2022 11:45 AM Associated Press

A senior U.S. intelligence official says Russian missiles crossed into NATO member Poland, killing two people. https://youtu.be/g1wfUaw0htY A Polish government spokesman did not immediately confirm the information, but said leaders were meeting on “crisis situation.” BREAKING: A senior U.S. intelligence official says Russian missiles crossed into NATO member Poland, killing two people.A Polish government spokesman

College of the Desert announces 2023 NASA NCAS Program

November 15, 2022 11:49 AM Tatum Larsen

College of the Desert is collaborating with NASA for the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program. For a fourth consecutive year, College of the Desert will be hosting the program for all eligible U.S. citizens and College of the Desert students from all majors. The free program consists of two phases. Phase I will

Drivers see aftermath of power outages in Downtown Palm Springs

November 14, 2022 10:11 AM Bianca Ventura

The lights at some intersections in Downtown Palm Springs are still blinking red because of a power outage that happened early Sunday morning. Jeff Monford, spokesperson with Southern California Edison gave us a timeline of the outage. “Southern California Edison learned that there was a power outage in Downtown Palm Springs at about 3:30 in

Daily Mail: Former local resident convicted of fraud befriends Ghislaine Maxwell in federal prison

November 14, 2022 8:58 PM KESQ News Team

According to the Daily Mail, convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has befriended a former Rancho Mirage woman convicted of fraud. The Daily Mail is reporting Maxwell is making friends with high-profile women in her federal prison including, they say, Linda Morrow, 70, who helped her plastic surgeon husband, David Morrow, bilk insurers out of millions.

Local correctional deputy & his daughter killed in crash caused by suspected DUI driver

November 14, 2022 2:32 PM City News Service

A Riverside County sheriff’s correctional deputy and his daughter were killed in a head-on collision near San Jacinto caused by a suspected drunken driver, authorities announced on Monday. Daniel Jacks Jr., 45, and Hannah Jacks, 20, both of San Jacinto, were fatally injured about 9 p.m. Sunday on Gilman Springs Road, just east of Bridge

Firefighters knock down fire at Las Primaveras Resort & Spa in Desert Hot Springs

November 14, 2022 6:31 PM Samantha Lomibao, Jesus Reyes

Firefighters were able to quickly knock down a fire at the Las Primaveras Resort and Spa in Desert Hot Springs Monday evening. The fire occurred in the area of Ocotillo Road and 6th Street at around 5:15 p.m. According to Cal Fire, firefighters arrived and found a one-story abandoned apartment building with multiple units on

Threats to schools across US may be coming from overseas

November 14, 2022 3:28 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents believe a recent spate of threats and false reports of shooters at high schools and colleges across the U.S. may be coming from outside of the country, an FBI official said Monday. So far, officials have identified calls to about 250 colleges, 100 high schools and several junior high schools

Riverside County man gets over 8 years in $6.6M PPP fraud case

November 14, 2022 3:03 PM City News Service

A Corona man was sentenced today to 102 months in federal prison for submitting false loan applications that brought him more than $6.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan funds. Muhammad Atta, 39, was also ordered to pay $6,643,540 in restitution. He pleaded guilty in August in Los Angeles to

CA reports 1st death of child under 5 due to flu/RSV

November 14, 2022 2:54 PM City News Service

State health officials today confirmed California’s first death of a child under age 5 stemming from the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The California Department of Public Health declined to say where in the state the death occurred, citing privacy of the patient. “Our hearts go out to the family of this

Indio receives a $256K grant to expand internet access in underserved communities

November 14, 2022 2:47 PM Jesus Reyes

The city of Indio received a $256,746 state grant to deploy high-speed broadband services to thousands of people in Downtown Indio and the Jewel neighborhood. The Jewel neighborhood is located east of Jackson Street and north of Avenue 45. Approximately 6,500 residents, which is almost a quarter of residents in that area, lack internet access,

Thousands of UC academic researchers, student employees go on strike

November 14, 2022 1:19 PM City News Service

Thousands of researchers and student employees at the 10 University of California campuses went on strike at 8 a.m. today in an effort to secure improved pay and working conditions. UC officials are in contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers regarding four separate academic bargaining units: postdoctoral scholars, academic researchers, academic student employees (teaching

7 RivCo hiking areas, including Whitewater Canyon, open for first time since May 23

November 14, 2022 12:59 PM City News Service, KESQ News Team

Riverside County reopened several hiking areas on Monday due to improved conditions that have decreased the fire threat. Riverside County Fire Chief Bill Weiser received approval from the Board of Supervisors to reopen seven hiking areas in the county starting Monday. “I am pleased that we are able to open these beautiful areas of Riverside

Emergency crews take one motorcyclist to hospital after Highway 74 crash

November 13, 2022 7:29 PM Marian Bouchot

California Highway Patrol said a crash happened on Highway 74 between a motorcycle and a hummer around 12:30 p.m. Sunday. CHP officials said the motorcycle rider had minor injuries but was taken to the hospital because he kept going in and out of consciousness. There’s no word yet on the condition of the other driver.

One dead after four people were shot in Indio

November 13, 2022 8:58 AM Tatum Larsen, Miyoshi Price

Indio Police were investigating a shooting attack that left one person dead and three people injured Saturday. News channel 3’s Miyoshi Price spoke to the 911 caller. “When I first when I heard them, I was like oh whatever,” said Maritza Piñones. “They’re part of the event. But then after when I saw the kids

Coachella man accused of physically assaulting ex-girlfriend

November 13, 2022 4:33 PM Marian Bouchot

A Coachella man was behind bars following a domestic disturbance call early Sunday morning. The Riverside County Sherriff’s Department said the man physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend, and deputies responded around 1 a.m. at a neighborhood off Playa del Amor Street. Officials said the suspect threw full beer bottles at deputies. He was arrested and booked at

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