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Dunlap becomes first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a pro in the same year
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Dunlap became the first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a professional in the same year, rallying Sunday for a two-point victory in the Barracuda Championship. In January at The American Express in La Quinta, the 20-year-old Dunlap —...
Restaurant inspections: Rat droppings close Rancho Mirage eatery; Palm Springs spot reopens
Riverside County health inspectors closed down one Rancho Mirage restaurant due to rodent droppings and overflowing sewage, while two Indio spots were downgraded to "B" grades, according to inspection reports. Several rat droppings were found inside a fryer at Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant in Rancho Mirage, along with sewage overflowing from the floor sink,...
Where to get the best ice cream in the Coachella Valley: Custard, gelato and more
It's almost my favorite day of the year: National Ice Cream Day! Last year, I put together a list of some of my favorite ice cream shops in the Coachella Valley, and the response from readers was tremendous. I don't think I've received that many emails on any one of my stories prior...
“Appetite 4 Destruction” plays GnR hits in Yucca Valley tonight
Come on down to Paradise City, or in this instance, the Town of Yucca Valley, to hear hits from Guns ‘N Roses at a free concert tonight. It’s July, but you can come out for some November Rain tonight at the Yucca Valley Community Center, where the town continues their Summer Music Festival concert series. Tonight, they’ll be featuring Appetite 4 Destruction, a tribute to Guns N’ Roses. They’ll be playing a free show tonight, and feel free to bring those sweet children of yours. This is a family friendly show.
Boxing Results: Alexis Rocha Defeats Santiago Dominguez
Former WBO NABO Welterweight champion Alexis ‘Lex‘ Rocha defeated former WBC Latino champion Santiago ‘Somer’ Dominguez by a 10-round unanimous decision in the main event on Friday night at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. The scores were 99-91, 99-91, and 98-92. Rocha (25-2, 16...
Desert miracle? Tropical plant flowers after nearly 50 years in Palm Springs Library
A Monstera Deliciosa plant at the Palm Springs Public Library has flowered for the first time in nearly 50 years, surprising staff and visitors alike. The tropical plant, typically found in humid climates like Hawaii, has unexpectedly blossomed in the dry indoor environment of the desert city. “One of our...
Desert Healthcare District, Tenet hospital lease agreement stalled
The board for Desert Healthcare District and Foundation is working to "clarify and refine some language" around a noncompete clause in its hospital lease purchase agreement with Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, according to a June 21 release shared with Becker's. The district's board voted May 28 to move forward with Tenet's...
Yucca Valley’s third Saturday Art Crawl tonight
Tonight is the third Saturday Yucca Valley Art Crawl, featuring local galleries and storefronts opening their doors for opening receptions featuring local and visiting artists. Goat Mountain Co. presents a group art show of interpretive Old Western Wanted Posters. Opening reception starts at 6 PM. Space Truckin’ gallery debuts a...
Palm Springs Planning Commission to consider move that would help Prescott Preserve project move forward
The Palm Springs Planning Commission will review an amendment to existing city rules next week that would help advance a plan to restore a former golf course to its native desert habitat. The project, proposed by the Oswit Land Trust (OLT), aims to convert about 90 acres of the 120-acre...
Youth interns explore careers through Soboba Tribal TANF
Each summer, the Soboba Tribal TANF program offers up to 20 youths the opportunity to explore career paths. With the support of departments and businesses that fall under the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians’ umbrella, as well as a workplace at the Santa Rosa Reservation, interested youths from ages 14-21 can apply for participation.
Scorching Weekend Ahead: High Temps and Humidity in Coachella Valley, Cooler Beach Retreats
The Coachella Valley is bracing for extreme heat this weekend, with temperatures hitting 117°F in Palm Springs and 118°F recorded in 2020. The high-pressure system is driving up temperatures and humidity, with minimal relief expected. In contrast, Laguna Beach offers cooler conditions and potential surfing opportunities despite fog and rip currents. The Comfort Air seven-day forecast indicates persistent high temperatures and uncomfortable overnight lows, with a slight drop in highs expected early next week.
Felon Who Perpetrated Shotgun Slaying in Desert Hot Springs Sentenced
A convicted felon who killed a Desert Hot Springs man while vandalizing his property in a feud connected to a business transaction was sentenced Friday to 50 years to life in state prison. A Banning jury in May convicted James John Angle, 48, of Indio of first-degree murder for the...
Road Construction on Highway 111 in Indio
Highway 111 will be under repair for street paving between Jefferson Street and Madison Street starting Monday, July 22. Construction will be taking place from 9 P.M. to 5 A.M. and will conclude in the early morning of Thursday, July 24th. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Highway 111. The The post Road Construction on Highway 111 in Indio appeared first on KESQ.
Global Sports Spotlight: Olympics in Paris and The Open in Scotland Take Center Stage
NBC Palm Springs Sports Desk with Tim O’Brien, sponsored by Agua Caliente Casinos, reports that major sports events are taking place in Europe this month. The Open is underway in Scotland, with Shane Lowry and Daniel Brown leading, while Tiger Woods missed the cut. The Summer Olympics kick off in Paris next Friday, with Team USA gearing up. Additionally, the MLB season’s second half begins, with the Dodgers leading the NL West and the Angels struggling without Mike Trout. Catch all the Olympic action starting July 26th on NBC Palm Springs.
Drier and warmer conditions continue for the weekend
As we start the weekend here in the Coachella Valley, conditions remain drier and warmer compared to what we experienced during the work week. Dew point temperatures remain in the mid-40s for most cities in the valley. These drier conditions are contributing to the warmer temperatures we're feeling. We still...
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