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Desert Arc honored its retiring President and CEO Richard Balocco in its seventh annual “Champions of Change” Recognition Awards Luncheon. Balocco is retiring as the Desert Arc’s Champion after a 17-year legacy of “making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and his unwavering dedication” to the non-profits mission, according to Desert Arc.
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A moderate storm system will bring slightly cooler weather and the chance of rain to SoCal as we wrap up the week and head into the weekend. In addition to some light to moderate showers, we’ll see some gusty winds around the region. That storm will move through slowly from this evening into Saturday morning,
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Really nice second half of the week for the Coachella Valley. Warm and dry conditions through the weekend, with daytime highs in mid 70s—slightly cooler then the first 80s of 2025 we just experienced. Thursday morning shaping up pretty nice too: It’s still going to be really nice however some isolated showers are possible through
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Is your home prepared for an emergency? News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson is looking out for you and met with Cathedral City Fire Chief Michael Contreras. He shared what you need to do to protect your family. Outside “First of all, we look at vegetation. Is the vegetation neatly kept?” Contreras said. “If this bush
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El Movimiento 50501, también conocido como el Movimiento ’50 Estados, 50 Capitales, Un Día’, tuvieron protestas a nivel nacional hoy contra las políticas y la agenda del presidente Trump. A nivel local, varios grupos organizaron protestas en Palm Desert. Inicialmente, se planearon dos protestas separadas cerca del Centro Cívico de Palm Desert, pero finalmente se
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On Jan. 15, Palm Springs Unified School District released a survey to the community seeking input on the best approach for a possible limit or ban on cell phones in district schools. This survey came after a policy release from Governor Gavin Newsom for the Phone-Free School Act, which requires districts to develop a regulation
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A new era for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services is being ushered in with the hiring of executive director Mary Martin. The department hasn’t had a director since September 2024, and is in need of work following high tensions between officials and animal advocates, who have criticized high euthanasia rates in the four
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As egg prices continue to rise nationwide due to a surge of bird flu cases, local business owners are starting to worry. “El Cielo Bakery” in Cathedral City is one of the businesses feeling the punch. David Cervantes, owner, says they now have to pay twice as much for the same amount of eggs. It’s
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Los funcionarios de la ciudad publicaron información sobre cierres temporales de calles que estarán vigentes el viernes y sábado para el Tour de Palm Springs. Cierres de carreteras para la feria de vendedores: Palm Canyon Drive desde Baristo Road hasta Tahquitz Canyon Way estará cerrado desde las 6 a. m. del viernes 7 de febrero
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El lunes, decenas de residentes de la región se unieron en una marcha en la ciudad de Coachella. De la misma manera miles más participan en un “día sin inmigrantes” en todo el país, cerrando sus negocios durante el día y no asistiendo a la escuela ni a las actividades habituales. Laura Rincón, dueña de
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The 50501 Movement, otherwise known as the ’50 States, 50 Capitals, One Day’ Movement, is planning nationwide protests today against President Trump’s policies and agenda. Locally, several groups organized protests in Palm Desert. Initially, two separate protests were planned near the Palm Desert Civic Center, but they ultimately merged. More than 200 protestors lined the
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Actualización 5/2/25 La oficina forense del sheriff del condado de Riverside identificó a la persona como Edward Wilson, de 76 años, de San Diego. La investigación continúa sobre cuánto tiempo pudo haber estado en el canal y una posible causa de muerte. Las autoridades dijeron el martes que no había signos de crimen. Se llevo a
Continue Reading Update 2/5/25 The Riverside County Sheriff coroner’s office identified the person as Edward Wilson, 76, of San Diego. The investigation continues into how long he may have been in the canal and a possible cause of death. Authorities said Tuesday that there were no signs of foul play. Original Report 2/4/25 COACHELLA, Calif (KESQ) –
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Un ex ayudante correccional del sheriff del condado de Riverside que fue sorprendido transportando más de 100 libras de fentanilo en la Interestatal 10 quedó hoy en libertad condicional después de declararse culpable de delitos graves. Jorge Alberto Oceguera Rocha, de 26 años, de Banning, admitió la semana pasada transporte de sustancias controladas y
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Una persona está detenida, los agentes están buscando a un segundo sujeto, tras un robo en un tren en Mecca el miércoles por la mañana. Alrededor de las 10:35 a. m., los agentes fueron notificados de actividad sospechosa cerca de las vías del tren en el área de Hammond Road y Johnson Street. “Al llegar,
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Un hombre de 19 años ha sido acusado de asesinato tras un tiroteo mortal frente a la tienda Food 4 Less en Indio durante el fin de semana. Gideon González Jr. de Indio está acusado de matar a un hombre de 26 años el sábado por la noche. El miércoles, fue acusado oficialmente de asesinato,
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Dos personas murieron en un accidente de varios vehículos el martes por la tarde en la Interestatal 10 cerca de Washington Street. El accidente se reportó alrededor de las 1:00 p.m. en el lado oeste de la I-10. Según la Patrulla de Caminos de California, el accidente involucró al menos a tres vehículos, incluidos dos camiones
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – Desert Hot Springs Police Chief Jim Henson announced his retirement today. Henson, whose three decades of law enforcement experience includes more than 20 years in Desert Hot Springs, will be stepping away at the end of the month, according to a department statement. He previously held the positions of
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif (KESQ) – A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting outside of the Food 4 Less store in Indio over the weekend. Gideon Gonzalez Jr. of Indio is accused of killing a 26-year-old man Saturday evening. On Wednesday, he was officially charged with murder, two counts of assault with
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The largest-ever preseason event in North American professional soccer history is coming to the Coachella Valley in February. AEG announced that a record 20 Major League Soccer and National Women’s Soccer League teams will take part in the Coachella Valley Invitational at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. “We are thrilled to return for the
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