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California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
COACHELLA, Calif. — (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles. It’s not solely due to the fleshy, sweet fruit...
Man, 64, admits to ‘catfishing’ girl on Roblox, convincing her to send explicit images
A 64-year-old man from Riverside County has admitted to posing as a 13-year-old boy online and convincing a young girl to send him sexually explicit photos of herself and a young relative. On Friday, the United States Department of Justice announced that John Mathew Piecuch, 64, of Hemet pleaded guilty to one count of production […]
Gunshot Victim At Downtown Palm Springs Parking Structure
On Friday evening, July 26, at approximately 10:26 PM, a call was received from a local hospital regarding a gunshot victim who allegedly sustained their injury at a downtown parking structure. Officers promptly interviewed the victim’s friends, who had transported him to the hospital. Officers responded to the 200...
First positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample detected in Indian Wells
Mosquitoes collected in Indian Wells tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year, prompting increased efforts to reduce transmission, officials said today. The virus-positive samples were collected near the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and El Dorado Drive, according to a statement from the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. The post First positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample detected in Indian Wells appeared first on KESQ.
Riverside County man pleads guilty to catfishing preteen girl for explicit photos
SANTA ANA, California — A Riverside County man pleaded guilty to a federal criminal charge for catfishing a preteen girl he met on an online gaming platform and persuading her to send him sexually explicit photos of herself and, later, of her 5-year-old relative. John Mathew Piecuch, 64, of...
Abi Carter to make Live Concert Debut at Acrisure Arena
Abi Carter, American Idol season 22 winner, first full concert performance is July 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Acrisure Arena. Carter's first headlining concert, "No Amount of Dark," is presented by the City of Indio. In a social media post, Carter said she is excited to perform her new songs...
Hemet Man Pleads Guilty for Soliciting Child Porn
A Hemet man who “catfished” a pre-teen girl online and persuaded her to send him sexually explicit photos of herself and her 5-year-old sister pleaded guilty Friday to production of child pornography. John Mathew Piecuch, 64, admitted the felony count during a hearing at U.S. District Court in...
Water District board opposes imported water pipeline
At the Indian Wells Valley Water District board meeting on July 8, board members expressed open opposition to any efforts of the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority to continue with its imported water pipeline project. This discussion followed a presentation by Water District general manager George Croll that focused on...
Weekend wind arrives with drier air and cooler temperatures
Relief from the heat & humidity that we've experienced for the past couple of weeks is finally here! It's windy this weekend, but that wind is giving us drier and cooler conditions. The strongest wind conditions are expected this afternoon and into tonight. Wind gusts nearing 30 mph are expected...
Local students honored with July 2024 ‘Do the Right Thing’ award
Some local students are being recognized with this month's "Do the Right Thing Award" which is a partnership between Palm Springs police and News Channel 3. Congratulations to Katherine de Leon Rivera, Gregorio Corona, Juan Gonzalez Santos, and Xander Roman. The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to the community. If you know The post Local students honored with July 2024 ‘Do the Right Thing’ award appeared first on KESQ.
Renova addresses concerns amid furlough and SunPower default: CEO assures customers and plans for operational resumption
It's been a week since Renova announced a pause in their activities and a furlough of about 300 employees. The announcement coming shortly after their parent company, SunPower defaulted. Since then, several concerns have risen. One of them regarding Renova's vehicles. People have written into our newsroom saying Renova's vehicles have disappeared from their main The post Renova addresses concerns amid furlough and SunPower default: CEO assures customers and plans for operational resumption appeared first on KESQ.
Deserted Films Catalogs Home Movies From Palm Springs Area
Melissa Dollman inspects a 16-millimeter home movie over a light box while Devin Orgeron loads film onto a Super 8 Sankyo 700 Sound Projector circa 1977. There’s a time machine hidden in a casita in the Los Compadres neighborhood of Palm Springs. Amid the sound of electrified whirring, Melissa Dollman and Devin Orgeron teleport to the San Diego Zoo of the 1960s. Colorful images flash of smiling children and growling big cats. Suddenly, they’re jolted to Disneyland’s Main Street; the same kids are there. A parade starts. Peter Pan and his furry friends stride down the thoroughfare.
Sky Watch: See Taurus, Mars, the Moon, and Pleiades
Just after 2 a.m. on July 30, the constellation Taurus will rise in the northeast. Within it, you’ll spot the faint glow of the Pleiades star cluster, sitting above four observing targets arranged in a box-like shape. Look for a waning crescent moon in the upper left corner, with...
Shots fired after fight breaks out during funeral at Cathedral City cemetery
Cathedral City Police responded to reports of gunfire following a fight during a funeral on Friday afternoon. At approximately 1:40 p.m., officers responded to Desert Memorial Park on Da Vall Drive after a caller shared that shots were fired in the air. Officers were informed that the suspect had left once they arrived on the The post Shots fired after fight breaks out during funeral at Cathedral City cemetery appeared first on KESQ.
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