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Extreme heat continues to surge in the Inland Empire
Excessive heat warnings are in effect on until Friday in the Inland Empire with temperatures expected to reach 116° in some areas.The excessive heat warning will be in effect in Palm Desert, Coachella, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Borrego Springs, Indio and La Quinta until 10 p.m. Friday. Highs are forecasted to be between 109° and 115° Wednesday and as high as 116° Thursday.A heat advisory has been issued for the Inland Empire until 10 p.m. Thursday. Temperatures are expected to range from the 90s to 100s. It was 92 in Palm Springs on Sunday, breaking the record for the day...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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 […]
Woman escapes flaming vehicle on I-10 in Whitewater
A woman escaped injury today when the car she was driving became "fully engulfed" in flames on Interstate 10, authorities said. The woman was the lone occupant of a light blue Lexus that was traveling westbound near State Route 62 at 12:02 p.m. when it pulled over to the right shoulder, already on fire, according The post Woman escapes flaming vehicle on I-10 in Whitewater appeared first on KESQ.
32-year-old Palm Springs resident pleads guilty for role in robbery operation
A 32-year-old Palm Springs man has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his role in a 2023 operation that started in Rancho Mirage in which a person was lured into a vehicle, driven away and robbed. Nicholas Tyler Young, accused of being the driver in the robbery, entered the guilty plea on Tuesday to The post 32-year-old Palm Springs resident pleads guilty for role in robbery operation appeared first on KESQ.
Desert Care Network and LifeStream hosting summer blood drives
Historically, summer brings a shortage in blood donations. Desert Care Network is hosting summer blood drives at all three of its locations to help combat these shortages. The network has partnered with LifeStream Blood Bank to meet patient needs. It aims to collect 500 donations daily to support its facilities. At Desert Regional Medical Center, The post Desert Care Network and LifeStream hosting summer blood drives appeared first on KESQ.
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