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Meet the candidates vying for open seats on the Desert Healthcare District board Nov. 5
Four seats on the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board of Directors are up for grabs this November. Two incumbents are vying for reelection, while two current directors have chosen to step down, opening up their respective races to a new group of candidates. Zone 1 Director Les Zendle, who has served...
Blaze in San Bernardino National Forest south of Banning burns 33 acres, now 95% contained
A brush fire along Highway 243 in the San Bernardino National Forest south of Banning was holding at 33 acres Friday, and was just about fully contained. The non-injury Edna Fire was reported at 3:40 p.m. Thursday in the area of Highway 243 and Mount Edna Road, according to the Riverside County Fire...
Riverside County issues more fireworks fines this year than in 2023
Riverside County’s continued efforts to curb illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July resulted in 278 citations issued in 2024 compared with 233 last year. The Code Enforcement Department issued 88 citations countywide. Sheriff’s deputies issued 190 citations. Last year Code Enforcement issued 46 citations, and the sheriff’s...
DA investigation says Palm Springs councilmember lives outside district, violating municipal code
The Riverside County District Attorney has sent a letter to the Palm Springs city attorney, saying Council member Holstege has been violating the city's municipal code, claiming she's lived outside the district she represents (4) for many years and that the city must fix it. Although the letter doesn't specifically state which home they've determined The post DA investigation says Palm Springs councilmember lives outside district, violating municipal code appeared first on KESQ.
Incredible conditions continue to start the weekend
The incredible weather we've been experiencing across the Coachella Valley will continue into this weekend. Yesterday, we saw a high of 103°F in Palm Springs; similar below-average temperatures are expected Saturday and Sunday, too!. The temperatures aren't the only good news, though. We're staying dry in the desert –...
Desert Air returns to Palm Springs w/ Kaytranada, Jamie xx, Club Heat: Tove Lo & SG Lewis
Desert Air will touch down at the Palm Springs Air Museum and Palm Springs Surf Club on November 15-17, 2024. Desert Air, a journey into the future of electronic music amongst the great expanse of the Mojave, is presented by Goldenvoice and Splash House. The festival will bring a mix of avant garde tastemakers and genre-bending DJs to two of the region’s most idyllic open-air venues.
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to host a job fair on Aug. 24
Have you ever wanted to work at a zoo? Now could be your chance as the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is hosting a job fair this weekend. The Living Desert job fair will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the zoo, located at 47900 The post Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to host a job fair on Aug. 24 appeared first on KESQ.
Fire hits historic Southern California baseball field seen in Hollywood movies
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — Fire has destroyed the wooden grandstands at a historic Southern California baseball field that appeared in “A League of Their Own” and other movies. Firefighters responded at 11:25 p.m. Thursday to a report of a fire at Jay Littleton Ball Park in the...
The future of the annual Hispanic Chamber Commerce Statewide Convention.
Officials with the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have already started conversations on what to expect for next years convention and are using examples from this year's convention to improve.
State scientists approved a historic contract. Will other state workers follow their lead?
After the state’s first public sector strike and affiliating with the UAW, scientists who work across the state approved a contract with several new provisions and raises for all members.
California looks to build more teacher housing to boost recruitment, retention
Efforts to build affordable housing for teachers in California are gaining steam as the state’s cost of living rises and schools look for ways to recruit and retain staff within their communities. Earlier this month, for instance, Jefferson Elementary School District, a K-8 district in San Mateo County, announced...
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