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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...
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 they give...
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.
Palm Springs mayor discusses city’s decision to relocate ‘Forever Marilyn’
Palm Springs residents and visitors have strong opinions on the upcoming move of the "Forever Marilyn" statue. On Thursday, the Palm Springs City Council decided to relocate the statue from its perch in front of the Palm Springs Art Museum to an undetermined city park. Councilmembers hope this will settle a long-running lawsuit by the The post Palm Springs mayor discusses city’s decision to relocate ‘Forever Marilyn’ appeared first on KESQ.
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...
Hot Weekend Ahead in Palm Springs: Cooler Temperatures Expected by Sunday
Palm Springs hit 120°F on Thursday, the fourth time this year. The forecast for Friday night includes clear skies and lows of 83°F in Palm Springs and 86°F in Indio. Temperatures will range from 110°F to 114°F on Saturday with dry air moving in. Sunday will see slightly cooler temperatures, with highs from 107°F to 111°F and gusty winds in some areas. The heat is expected to return by midweek.
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.
American Idol Winner Abi Carter Performs at Acrisure Arena
Carter was a favorite from the moment she auditioned. Photography courtesy Groundwork Artist Management. In late May, Abi Carter’s life changed forever. The 21-year-old was onstage at the American Idol finale, staring out at a sea of faces in the live audience. Although judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan recognized her potential to go all the way during her audition, she doubted she could win the whole season.
Musical Meeting Place: Music House Indio Combines Instrument Sales, Youth Bands, Lessons, Concerts and More
As downtown Indio continues to grow—with an emphasis on the arts—certain businesses are beginning to become community hubs. One retail space that has grown to represent more than just sales is Music House Indio. The shop opened in Indio in late 2021 and has blossomed into a multifaceted space for purchasing music equipment, recording music, having band practice, learning an instrument, seeing a show—or just hanging out.
Palm Springs Council Votes to Relocate Forever Marilyn Statue
The Palm Springs City Council has decided to move the Forever Marilyn statue from its current location on Museum Way to the Palm Springs Downtown Park. This decision, made during a closed-door session, is expected to be finalized within the next 30 days. The Committee to Relocate the Marilyn Statue expressed support for the move and hopes to resolve remaining issues with the city without further litigation.
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...
City announces Marilyn statue to be relocated to Downtown Park
Part of the years-long debate over the “Forever Marilyn” sculpture in Palm Springs has ended, with Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein announcing Thursday evening that the 26-foot-tall statue will be moved to a new location in Downtown Park. Bernstein announced the decision prior to the City Council’s regular...
Border Patrol Agents Find 450 Pounds of Liquid Meth in Fuel Tank
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a 31-year-old male Mexican citizen suspected of smuggling 450 pounds of methamphetamine. The total value of the drugs seized is estimated to be $540,000. On July 8, at approximately 2 p.m., agents stopped an orange Freightliner semitruck traveling northbound on Highway 86 near...
Palm Springs gives final approval to new rules governing co-owned homes amid controversy
The Palm Springs City Council voted 3-2 Thursday evening on final approval of a new ordinance allowing up to 30 co-owned homes in the city, ending years of debate and negotiations with co-ownership companies like Pacaso. The decision, which came after the ordinance’s second reading, includes strict regulations on noise,...
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