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Structural fire contained at single-story near Desert Hot Springs residence
Firefighters contained a residential fire at a single-story residence in an unincorporated community near Desert Hot Springs today. The blaze was first reported in the 18600 block of Ford Avenue at 4:09 a.m. Thursday, according to a Riverside County Fire Department statement. RCFD personnel were able to contain the flames within an hour. Officials remained The post Structural fire contained at single-story near Desert Hot Springs residence appeared first on KESQ.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Free Toffee Ice Cream Bars from Brandini
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Free Toffee Ice Cream Bars from Brandini. This Sunday, in celebration of National Ice Cream Day, local favorite Brandini Toffee is offering free Toffee Ice Cream Bars at their three stores in Palm Springs. From noon to 4 p.m., enjoy a delicious vanilla ice cream bar dipped in Belgian milk chocolate and rolled in Brandini’s signature toffee crumbles. Founder Brandon Weimer invites everyone to join the festivities and enjoy this sweet treat on the house.
Email Retention Issue Placed on Pause Until August
PALM DESERT — A plan to set email retention at College of the Desert to three years of history, thereby reducing retention by four years effective July 25 has been temporarily halted at the request of Area 4 Trustee and former Superintendent/President Joel Kinnamon. “There is something that has...
Two displaced after residential structure fire in Thousand Palms
At 9:03 tonight, Cal Fire responded to a report of a residential structure fire off of Desert Moon Dr. and Ramon Rd. in Thousand Palms. Upon arrival, firefighters located a single-story mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Two adults were displaced due to the fire and have requested support from the Red Cross. According to The post Two displaced after residential structure fire in Thousand Palms appeared first on KESQ.
Brandun Lee set to make international fight debut in return to the ring
La Quinta native Brandun Lee is returning to the ring for the first time in over a year. Lee, 28-0 with 23 KO, is making his international fight debut on Saturday, July 27 at O2 Arena in London. His opponent is still to be announced. This is his first bout...
Indian Wells City Manager credentialed by international local government organization
Indian Wells City Manager Christopher Freeland has received the Credential Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Freeland is one of 104 credentialed managers in California. Freeland has served over 23 years in local government. He served as City Manager in Indian Wells since his appointment in 2019. "We are immensely proud of The post Indian Wells City Manager credentialed by international local government organization appeared first on KESQ.
Shirley Ann Ricketts
Shirley Ann Shuler died June 7, 2024. She was born to Mabel Clare McKinley Shuler and Covert Preston Shuler in Springfield, Colo., baby sister to Betty Jayne and Patricia Louise. In 1935, the family settled in Del Norte, Colorado where Covert co-owned and operated Underwood Chevrolet and later Shuler John Deere Implement Company east of Del Norte.
Palm Springs Power Prepares for Championship Series After First Loss; 152nd Open Underway
The Palm Springs Power, who recently ended their 51-game winning streak, will kick off a three-game series against the San Diego Wave this weekend as they head into the CPCL championship. With a current record of 39-1 and a 19-1 league record, they finish the regular season on Friday before the series starts. Meanwhile, the 152nd Open in Scotland is underway, with challenging weather conditions affecting top golfers. Daniel Brown leads the field with a six-under par score, followed by Shane Lowry and Justin Thomas. The summer games in Paris are also just eight days away, with ongoing coverage on NBC Palm Springs.
‘Academy of Musical Performance’ students receive surprise visit from American Idol winner, Abi Carter
Non-profit, Academy of Musical Performance is a three week program for Coachella Valley students interested in music. This year marks their 10 year anniversary and their first year partnering with College of the Desert. Students received a surprise visit from American Idol Winner and Indio's very own, Abi Carter to help mark the milestone. Young The post ‘Academy of Musical Performance’ students receive surprise visit from American Idol winner, Abi Carter appeared first on KESQ.
Michele Finney: District lease proposal would allow health care expansion in the Coachella Valley
The Desert Healthcare District has been holding community forums on the future of its hospital, Desert Regional Medical Center, which has been operated by Tenet Healthcare since 1997 under a lease that expires in three years. I have attended these sessions, which have provided valuable perspectives as the board of directors considers a new 30-year lease-purchase agreement with Tenet. I want to address some provisions of the new proposal that have been subject to serious misunderstanding. I...
Cathedral City in the Process of Selling Festival Lawn, Some Residents Oppose
On June 26, Cathedral City passed a resolution to begin the process of selling Festival Lawn located in the city's downtown. According to the city manager's office, the end of the state's redevelopment plan in 2012 caused them to designate certain unused property as surplus land. One of the parcels listed was the, now, Festival The post Cathedral City in the Process of Selling Festival Lawn, Some Residents Oppose appeared first on KESQ.
Capital Corp. gives GA update on $50 Million allocation for Water Pipeline Project
By Patricia Farris News Review Publisher– The Indian Wells Valley Ground Water Authority (IWVGWA) met on July 10. Chairman Phillip Peters called the meeting to order. Michael McKinney of the Capital Corp. Group gave an update on the allocation of the five million dollars for the remaining land and planning activities associated with the Imported Water Pipeline Project for a one-year funding period. The House version of the Bill that came out in June is slightly different from the Senate version of the Bill. It authorizes the project to be authorized by both the House and Senate. It is also bipartisan, which is a great achievement for the Authority.
July 19 Daily Briefing: Joint meeting of councils that run the city, playoff baseball in town, and more
TGIF, everyone! We’d like to give a shoutout to the OG independent media here in the valley — The Coachella Valley Independent — which took home more than a dozen awards recently from the California News Publishers Association and Association of Alternative News Media. Publisher Jimmy Boegle breaks it all down here and includes a list of links to the reporting that earned the honors. We encourage you to check out the list and to make The Independent part of your well-rounded diet of media you consume. Congratulations to all!
Longtime Board Member Randy Record Announces Retirement
PERRIS — After 24 years representing Division 3 of Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) service area, Board Member Randy Record, announced today that he will not be seeking reelection in November 2024. He will be retiring from service on EMWD’s Board of Directors effective December 6, 2024.
Weekly mosquito control treatments to begin in Coachella Valley
The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced today it will conduct weekly spraying operations beginning Saturday to control the mosquito population in Indio and Coachella and reduce the risk of transmission for mosquito-borne viruses. The truck-mounted mosquito control spraying operations will start Saturday and continue on a weekly basis through Sept. 21, between The post Weekly mosquito control treatments to begin in Coachella Valley appeared first on KESQ.
Border Agents Seize 450 Pounds Of Liquid Meth Stashed In Fuel Tank
Border Patrol agents have seized 450 Pounds of liquid methamphetamine stashed in a fuel tank. El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a 31-year-old male Mexican citizen on Monday 8 July at approximately 2 p.m. The estimated total value of the drugs seized is thought to be $540,000, according to...
Indian Wells City Manager Christopher Freeland credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
Christopher Freeland, City Manager of City of Indian Wells, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mr. Freeland is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program. Mr. Freeland is one of 104 credentialed managers in California, including retirees.
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