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Cathedral City's plan to sell downtown Festival Lawn draws controversy
Cathedral City’s Festival Lawn, a 1.8-acre park downtown used for major events, could become the site of a new affordable housing or commercial development as the city moves to consider selling it. The city council unanimously declared the Festival Lawn, located at the northwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and West Buddy...
Sheriff’s Gang and Narcotics Division makes Yucca Valley arrest as part of Operation: Consequences
An arrest was made in Yucca Valley last week by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Gang/Narcotics Division. Between July 13 and July 19 the Sheriff’s Department served 13 search warrants related to gang members and felons believed to be in possession of weapons or narcotics as part of Operation: Consequences. One of those warrants was served in the 7700 Block of Victor Vista Ave in Yucca Valley.
56-Year-Old Driver Dies after Reportedly Causing Multiple Crashes
A 56-year-old Palm Springs resident who died after reportedly causing two collisions in quick succession was publicly identified Friday. Cathedral City Police Department personnel were requested to the scene of a crash near the intersection of East Palm Canyon and Monty Hall drives at approximately 6 p.m. Thursday, according to a statement from Commander Jon Enos. Officers were allegedly told that the vehicle that caused the collision had fled eastward.
Brunch spot Broken Yolk back in Palm Springs with eggs, waffles and whimsical cocktails
A Palm Springs brunch spot from yesteryear is back in some new digs. Palm Springs’ first branch of the Broken Yolk Cafe chain opened in a space just north of The Village bar on Palm Canyon Drive in February 2017. The restaurant operated for several years before closing during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
July 25 Daily Briefing: Progress on preserve, more housing coming, previewing ‘Merienda,’ and more
Welcome to Thursday! While there’s no word on where the mural of George Floyd might ultimately land (or be recreated), there has been progress on restoring the artwork that’s partially on plywood sheets and partially on the vacant building at 311 Indian Canyon Drive. Artist MisterAlek recently applied fresh paint to the mural, doing away with the vandalism that had marred it over the past few years. The City Council approved $3,500 for the repair work, as the Public Arts Commission recommended. High-resolution photographs of the piece will now be taken to create a permanent record of the mural that could be used as reference for its possible re-creation elsewhere.
Hunter Lopez Lightsaber Vigil Planned
LA QUINTA — This city welcomes the public to join in a lightsaber vigil to honor Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez and his fellow service members who lost their lives in the August 2021 attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. The community is encouraged to come together to remember...
Planning Commission okays plan for Prescott Preserve to revert to natural habitat
The Prescott Preserve passed a significant milestone on Wednesday by obtaining approval from the city's planning commission allowing the former golf course to be converted into a nature preserve. The action by the commission, deemed a "minor modification" to the landscape plan, allows the property owners to remove non-native plants and install natural...
Cascade Lounge At Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs Welcomes Top Comedians For Exclusive Performances
Get ready for a side-splitting lineup of comedy as the Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs is thrilled to announce performances by some of the most celebrated comedians in the industry. This summer and fall, the Cascade Lounge will host an exciting series of comedy shows featuring Kevin Pollak, Ron Funches, ISMO, and Darrell Hammond. These comedians will round out Agua Caliente’s comedy line-up at the Cascade Lounge and join Cristela Alonzo, who will perform on Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m. to a sold out audience.
Hi-Desert Water District to raise rates
Hi-Desert Water District’s recent legally required “Prop 218 Notice of Proposed Rate Adjustment” can mean only one thing for Yucca Valley water users – rates are going up. In theory, the public can stop the increase in water and wastewater rates. But for that to take...
Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert drop membership cost from $260 to $20 a month
The first day of school for many children in the hi-desert is Monday, August 12th. While Summer Vacation is paradise for most kids, parents can frequently have a hard time finding safe and fun activities to fill the long days. Heading Back-to-school helps fill the days with a necessary education experience, but for many the hours between school letting out and the end of the work day can still be hard to cover for working parents.
Indio Police Invite Public to ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Event
The Indio Police Department is inviting the public to join officers for coffee and conversation at a ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event tomorrow morning. Held at the Starbucks on Jackson Street in Indio from 7 to 9 a.m., this event offers a great opportunity for residents to engage with local police and discuss neighborhood issues.
Dozens of dogs to be removed from Coachella Valley property after owner found dead
Fourteen dogs were rescued from a ranch property in the Coachella Valley Monday, and animal control officials say dozens more still need to be retrieved. According to Riverside County Animal Services, the dogs were living off of Vee Bee Road in an unincorporated area near Desert Hot Springs called Sky Valley. Authorities responded to the […]
Suspect in two Palm Desert bank robberies arrested
Police have arrested a 59-year-old Anaheim man on suspicion of carrying out two recent bank robberies that occurred in Palm Desert on June 26 and July 11. Reese Westenberger was taken into custody on Tuesday, July 23, and booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on two counts of...
School Supplies giveaway targets rising demand in the Community
More families need school supplies for the upcoming school year, Michael Aaronson, an event organizer said he's noticed. Aaronson said on Thursday, The Salvation Army Dick & Beverly Davis Corps Community Center is having a back to school event. "We have over 20 vendors from around the Valley coming to support our event," Aaronson said. The post School Supplies giveaway targets rising demand in the Community appeared first on KESQ.
Coroner IDs man killed in crash with hillside Thursday evening in Cathedral City
Update 7/26/24 The person injured in the crash was pronounced dead Thursday night, according to the Riverside County coroner's office. The coroner identified the person as Paul Devine, 56, of Palm Springs. Authorities said Devine was pronounced dead at Desert Regional Medical Center. Police said the call started as a three-vehicle crash. Officers learned the The post Coroner IDs man killed in crash with hillside Thursday evening in Cathedral City appeared first on KESQ.
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