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Sacramento police arrest two suspects in April homicide
SACRAMENTO, California — Sacramento police have arrested two men in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in April, authorities announced. On July 10, 24-year-old Taquez Foster-Worsham of Sacramento was taken into custody. The following day, 28-year-old Jamar Anderson, also of Sacramento, was arrested in Indio, California. Both men face robbery and homicide charges, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
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.
Email Retention Question Surfaces at COD
PALM DESERT — The subject line of a June 25 email sent out to College of the Desert staff had a chilling effect on some who read it and started others as the email gained a wider audience. The subject line was: Email Retention Change – Phase Two – July 25th, 2024.
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.
Shooting investigation in Desert Hot Springs
Police are responding to a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Desert Hot Springs. The shooting was reported just after 5:00 p.m. on Two Bunch Palms Trail right in front of Desert Springs Middle School. Details remain limited. News Channel 3 spoke with a couple of residents at the scene who confirmed...
Volunteers raise concerns about popular equestrian therapy program
For more than 40 years, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding of the Coachella Valley in Palm Desert has provided horse therapy programs to people with disabilities of all ages. According to the non-profit organization's website, it has 12-14 therapy horses, over 175 volunteers, and over 200 active riders who visit the facility weekly. The facility solely relies The post Volunteers raise concerns about popular equestrian therapy program appeared first on KESQ.
One person dead, two others injured in Desert Hot Springs shooting
One person was killed and two others were injured after a shooting in Desert Hot Springs Wednesday afternoon. The violence was reported at 4:53 p.m. on Two Bunch Palms Trail in front of Desert Springs Middle School. Details were limited. DHSPD Chief Jim Henson confirmed at the scene that the two injured people were rushed The post One person dead, two others injured in Desert Hot Springs shooting appeared first on KESQ.
Record announces retirement from Eastern Municipal Water District board
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 January 1, 2025. Since EMWD’s formation...
Danny S. Holleman
Danny S. Holleman, 60, born July 23, 1963, in Banning, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep on July 7, 2024, at his home in Cabazon. He leaves behind his: children Danielle Holleman and Jason Holleman; seven grandchildren; his sister Christine Griffin; niece Kortney Griffin; nephews Wayne Griffin and Scott Griffin; and eight great-nieces and nephews.
Lift to Rise to host free immigration legal clinic
Lift to Rise is hosting a legal clinic providing free legal advice on immigration matters this Saturday. The legal clinic will be held at the Lift to Rise Palm Desert Office, located at 73-710 Fred Waring Dr. Ste. 117, Palm Desert, and will run from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.. Attendees can get advice on The post Lift to Rise to host free immigration legal clinic appeared first on KESQ.
Talent Fair Announced For Thompson Palm Springs
The Forthcoming Hotel Will Host a Series of Job Fairs July 24 and July 31. It’s opening! The highly anticipated Thompson Palm Springs will host two talent fairs looking for a range of full- and part-time positions to support the forthcoming hotel ahead of its September opening. Opportunities include management and hourly jobs in housekeeping, front office, food and beverage, finance, administrative and more. Interested candidates will have the opportunity to interview for open roles at the event, with the possibility of receiving an offer on the spot.
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...
Lemon Lily Festival Continues Without Lemon Lilies
The Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks held their annual. Lemon Lily Festival at the Nature Center on Saturday, July 13. This. month’s record-breaking heat wave meant an early blooming season, and. fewer human visitors to the event. Those who made it enjoyed crafts and. games for...
Thomas Phillip Handran Jr.
Thomas Phillip Handran Jr., age 83, of Palm Desert, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. “Tom fought the good fight. He lost the battle here on earth, but had the ultimate victory as he went on to meet his Lord and Savior,” his family stated. He was born...
Mary E. Johnson
Mary E. Johnson passed away July 6, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born July 19, 1944, in Lake, Miss., to Andrew and Estella Bell. She attended Sherman Hill United Methodist Church where she was baptized at an early age. In 1963 Mary moved from Mississippi to Banning...
Final suspect pleads guilty in Palm Desert jewelry store robbery
A Colton man pleaded guilty Wednesday to his involvement in a Palm Desert jewelry store robbery more than two years ago and was immediately sentenced to three years in prison. Demetrius Thornton, 25, entered the guilty plea to a felony robbery charge at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. A related charge of assault The post Final suspect pleads guilty in Palm Desert jewelry store robbery appeared first on KESQ.
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.
Measure J Commission approves $2M for pickleball complex amid process concern; City Council gets final say
The Palm Springs Measure J Oversight Commission voted Wednesday to allocate $2 million in funding for a planned pickleball complex at Demuth Park, despite some commissioners’ concerns about the rushed approval process. The commission unanimously approved the funding request, which will come from the Measure J fund balance. An...
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