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Felon Who Perpetrated Shotgun Slaying in Desert Hot Springs Sentenced
A convicted felon who killed a Desert Hot Springs man while vandalizing his property in a feud connected to a business transaction was sentenced today to 50 years to life in state prison. A Banning jury in May convicted James John Angle, 48, of Indio of first-degree murder for the 2018 death of Joseph Gimino. The post Felon Who Perpetrated Shotgun Slaying in Desert Hot Springs Sentenced appeared first on KESQ.
Road Construction on Highway 111 in Indio
Highway 111 will be under repair for street paving between Jefferson Street and Madison Street starting Monday, July 22. Construction will be taking place from 9 P.M. to 5 A.M. and will conclude in the early morning of Thursday, July 24th. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Highway 111. The The post Road Construction on Highway 111 in Indio appeared first on KESQ.
One person killed after altercation in Desert Hot Springs, juvenile suspect arrested
Update 7/22/24 Police confirmed that a juvenile suspect was arrested in connection with the incident. The altercation was revealed to have been a stabbing that left two people injured. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. There was no update on the second person, who was hospitalized on Friday. Original Report 7/19/24 At 9:28 The post One person killed after altercation in Desert Hot Springs, juvenile suspect arrested appeared first on KESQ.
Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage, supporting local non-profits with fresh flavors
Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage is back! The annual event invites the community to support local non-profits and Rancho Mirage restaurants. There are over 30 non-profits participating in the week and a half long event. Each nonprofit is responsible for fundraising wristbands. Those wristbands give customers access to special deals. For more information about this The post Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage, supporting local non-profits with fresh flavors appeared first on KESQ.
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!
1 Killed Another Hurt in Tragic Traffic Collision on Hewitt Street [San Jacinto, CA]
Fatal 2-Vehicle Collision on East Seventh Street Under Investigation San Jacinto, CA (July 19, 2024) On Thursday morning, a motorcyclist was killed and another motorist was hurt in a tragic traffic collision on Hewitt Street. According to the CHP, the fatal collision happened around 7:40 a.m. at East Seventh and Hewitt streets. Reports say that […]
BNP Paribas Open Bringing People, $$, To The Desert
The 2024 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, generated an estimated total gross economic impact of more than $852 million on the Coachella Valley regional economy. The BNP Paribas Open also studied the impact that the tournament had on regional employment, and based on total direct economic impact, the full-time equivalents of those employed by the event is estimated at 12,149.
Local industries experiencing disruptions from global IT outage
A global IT outage is disrupting airlines, banks, hotels and other industries across the world — including the Coachella Valley. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company based in Austin, Texas, provides cyberattack response services and other services to its customers. It's widely used by businesses and agencies that run on Microsoft computers. As of July 19 at 1:25 p.m The post Local industries experiencing disruptions from global IT outage appeared first on KESQ.
Golden Boy fight card features up-and-coming boxers with local ties Friday night at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
It's a Friday Fight Night at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio. Golden Boy Promotions' card features many up-and-coming fighters, including a couple with local ties in Grant Flores (5-0, 4 KOs) and Bryan Lua (9-0, 4 KOs). We spoke to Lua and Flores at the weigh-ins. Both boxers are looking forward to fighting in The post Golden Boy fight card features up-and-coming boxers with local ties Friday night at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino appeared first on KESQ.
Global Sports Spotlight: Olympics in Paris and The Open in Scotland Take Center Stage
NBC Palm Springs Sports Desk with Tim O’Brien, sponsored by Agua Caliente Casinos, reports that major sports events are taking place in Europe this month. The Open is underway in Scotland, with Shane Lowry and Daniel Brown leading, while Tiger Woods missed the cut. The Summer Olympics kick off in Paris next Friday, with Team USA gearing up. Additionally, the MLB season’s second half begins, with the Dodgers leading the NL West and the Angels struggling without Mike Trout. Catch all the Olympic action starting July 26th on NBC Palm Springs.
Tickets available for Mt. Helix Food & Wine fest
Tickets are now on sale for the Mt. Helix Park Foundations Annual Food and Wine Festival on Aug. 17 as it takes guests back to the Swingin’ Sixties of Palm Springs. In addition to the festival, the Foundation is holding its inaugural Catered Dinner from Bekker’s Catering. As the festival has grown in popularity and size, Foundation Executive Director Krista Powers said the addition of the dinner is to provide a more intimate setting to kick off the annual event.
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...
Palm Springs and Agua Caliente councils hold joint meeting
Exciting projects were presented Thursday afternoon during a rare joint meeting between the Palm Springs City Council and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Tribal representatives discussed the building of a tribal court, set to open off Tahquitz Canyon Way in October. They said it will cover cases such as civil jurisdiction and social and family services.
Palm Springs Animal Shelter offers 50% kitten adoptions this weekend
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is offering a special deal on kitten adoptions this week! From July 20 through July 21 only, enjoy 50% off of all kitten adoption fees. As we near the middle of kitten season, Palm Springs Animal Shelter has a plethora of adorable kittens in all sizes and varieties waiting for The post Palm Springs Animal Shelter offers 50% kitten adoptions this weekend appeared first on KESQ.
Drier and warmer conditions continue for the weekend
As we start the weekend here in the Coachella Valley, conditions remain drier and warmer compared to what we experienced during the work week. Dew point temperatures remain in the mid-40s for most cities in the valley. These drier conditions are contributing to the warmer temperatures we're feeling. We still...
Suspect Flees Empty-Handed in Latest Coachella Valley Bank Robbery
A man in disguise attempted to rob a Wells Fargo in Palm Springs last night but fled without any money. The suspect, who threatened a teller with a firearm, was later tracked to a vehicle in Thousand Palms, where authorities detained three individuals and recovered the weapon. This marks the third bank robbery in the Coachella Valley in under a month. Although the same suspect may be responsible for earlier heists, he is not linked to last night’s incident. No injuries were reported.
Get rid of non-compete clause in proposed lease agreement between Tenet, health care district
Over 75 years ago, the residents of our valley formed the Desert Health Care District to bring better health care to our area. It is funded with a portion of our property tax dollars, and it owns Desert Regional Medical Center. Currently the district is in negotiations with Tenet Health Care, who leases and operates Desert Regional Medical Center for the district, as to whether to sell the hospital to Tenet at the end of the next lease. Ultimately that decision will be made by the voters this fall and given the circumstances the sale makes a lot of sense...
Silvercrest to serve as presenting sponsor of Palm Springs International Film Awards
The Palm Springs International Film Society announced Friday that it will be forging a multi-year relationship with local corporate leader Silvercrest to serve as the new presenting sponsor of the Palm Springs International Film Awards. What is Silvercrest? And is it based in the Coachella Valley? ...
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