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U.S.-Mexico Border K-9 Finds $1 million of Cocaine
U.S. Border Patrol officers seized over 90 pounds of cocaine from two smugglers in southern California after a K-9 alerted authorities to the presence of a large haul of stashed narcotics. El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended two U.S. citizens attempting to smuggle 92 pounds of cocaine in Indio,...
Next steps for Kamala Harris as local Democratic groups rally behind her
Local political groups, like the Democratic Headquarters of the Desert, based in Cathedral City, have seen a surge in activity – including phone calls from folks inquiring on how to donate to the Harris campaign, sign up as volunteers, or how to change their voter registration. Elle Kurpiewski, the Political Director of the Democratic Headquarters The post Next steps for Kamala Harris as local Democratic groups rally behind her appeared first on KESQ.
Check Your Flight Status Ahead Of Your Travel Time
Call ahead to your airline if you have flight travel plans on Monday July 22nd 2024. Many computer systems linked to last Friday’s cyber outage are still not functioning well. The www.flypsp.com website updates the status of your flights at Palm Springs International Airport. PSP International Airport terminal, Oct...
CVUSD Superintendent sits down with KESQ to spell out her plans for bringing student success
Dr. Francis Esparza, the Coachella Valley Unified School District's new Superintendent, has some big plans as her leadership at the district begins in earnest. News Channel 3's Jeff Stahl sat down with Dr. Esparza saying she's a teacher first, but also has union experience she's hoping to use to reach new deals with teachers and employees while making sure the district's The post CVUSD Superintendent sits down with KESQ to spell out her plans for bringing student success appeared first on KESQ.
Man Suspected of Robbing Two Palm Desert Banks Arrested
A 59-year-old man suspected of robbing two Palm Desert banks was arrested Tuesday in Anaheim. Deputies were sent to the 73000 block of Highway 111 on July 11 around 12:21 p.m. regarding a bank robbery, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators learned upon further investigation that the...
San Jacinto Man Who Killed Friend After Slap Sentenced
A convicted felon who gunned down a 39-year-old San Jacinto man after the victim slapped him during an argument was sentenced Monday to 42 years to life in state prison. A Riverside jury in May convicted Melvin Mario James Landry, 42, of San Jacinto of second-degree murder for the slaying of Gilbert Wah in 2020. Along with murder, the panel convicted Landry of sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations.
Anaheim Man Busted For 2 Bank Robberies In Palm Desert
Sheriffs deputies from Palm Desert took a road trip to Anaheim on Tuesday July 23rd 2024 and arrested 59 year old Reese Westenberger. He’s the suspect who robbed a U-S Bank branch on Highway 111 in Palm Desert back on June 26th 2024, then robbed the Mechanics Bank branch on Highway 111 in Palm Desert on July 11th 2024.
Inland Empire Temperatures Continue to Surge
Excessive heat warnings are in effect Wednesday until Friday in the Coachella Valley with temperatures expected to reach 116 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The excessive heat warning will be in effect in Palm Desert, Coachella, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Borrego Springs, Indio and La Quinta until 10...
Sustainability Collection Event to be Held September 21, 2024
The City of Indio will be hosting a Sustainability Collection Event on Saturday, September 21st from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. funded by CalRecycle. Collection is for Indio residents only and commercial waste will not be accepted. Items accepted:. - Tires: All tires must be off the rim. - Used oil and...
City Council Outlook for July 25, 2024
Updates on College of the Desert’s West Valley Campus and the renovation of the Palm Springs Public Library, consideration of a proposed pickleball court complex at Demuth Park to be funded in part by Measure J, and a public hearing regarding a proposed vacation of right-of-way for public vehicular access over a portion of Museum Way between Belardo Road and Museum Drive to facilitate permanent installation of the Forever Marilyn sculpture, will be some of the noteworthy items on the agenda at Thursday night’s Palm Springs City Council meeting.
Residents Displaced by Fire at Indio Home
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a residence Wednesday in Indio. Fire crews responded at 1:49 a.m. to the 46000 block of Denslow Street where they encountered the home fully engulfed in flames, the Riverside County Fire Department reported. The fire was contained at 2:36 a.m. The American Red Cross was...
Nonprofit CEO under scrutiny for alleged misuse of $700,000 in taxpayer funds; officials vow further safeguards
Two years after the head of a relatively unknown nonprofit walked into Palm Springs City Hall and walked out with a promise of $700,000 in taxpayer funds, the project he was supposed to deliver has been handed off to another organization and he could face criminal charges. In the meantime,...
High heat is breaking Inland Empire records
A record high was reported in Palm Springs, and a heat advisory was in effect from Monday until Wednesday in the Inland Empire, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will be between 99 and 107 in the Riverside and San Bernardino county valleys and Inland Empire, with nighttime highs expected in the low 70s on Monday.
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 —...
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