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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.
First positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample detected in Indian Wells
Mosquitoes collected in Indian Wells tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year, prompting increased efforts to reduce transmission, officials said today. The virus-positive samples were collected near the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and El Dorado Drive, according to a statement from the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. The post First positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample detected in Indian Wells appeared first on KESQ.
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.
Water District board opposes imported water pipeline
At the Indian Wells Valley Water District board meeting on July 8, board members expressed open opposition to any efforts of the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority to continue with its imported water pipeline project. This discussion followed a presentation by Water District general manager George Croll that focused on...
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.
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...
Cathedral City Businesses React to Possible Sales Tax Increase
The Cathedral City City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to place a measure on the November ballot that would raise the sales tax by 1/2 cent per dollar. These funds cannot be taken by the state, which according to officials has taken about $30 million from the city in the last five years. According to city The post Cathedral City Businesses React to Possible Sales Tax Increase appeared first on KESQ.
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.
Local students honored with July 2024 ‘Do the Right Thing’ award
Some local students are being recognized with this month's "Do the Right Thing Award" which is a partnership between Palm Springs police and News Channel 3. Congratulations to Katherine de Leon Rivera, Gregorio Corona, Juan Gonzalez Santos, and Xander Roman. The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to the community. If you know The post Local students honored with July 2024 ‘Do the Right Thing’ award appeared first on KESQ.
Coachella Valley Voters to Decide on Sales Tax Increase in November
The Cathedral City Council has unanimously approved a proposal to raise the sales tax by 0.5%, from 8.75% to 9.25%. The measure, which will be decided by voters in November, is expected to generate $5 million for city services. Similar measures will be voted on in Palm Desert and Desert Hot Springs, with proposed increases of 1%.
DA’s office, FBI raid Rancho Mirage home for child sexual abuse distribution investigation
Child exploitation officers and FBI units raided a home in Rancho Mirage Friday morning in relation to an investigation over child sexual abuse material distribution. At around 7:00 a.m., the Riverside County District Attorney's office and the FBI were pulling people out of this home on the corner of Jasmine and Sunny. News Channel 3 The post DA’s office, FBI raid Rancho Mirage home for child sexual abuse distribution investigation appeared first on KESQ.
Man, 64, admits to ‘catfishing’ girl on Roblox, convincing her to send explicit images
A 64-year-old man from Riverside County has admitted to posing as a 13-year-old boy online and convincing a young girl to send him sexually explicit photos of herself and a young relative. On Friday, the United States Department of Justice announced that John Mathew Piecuch, 64, of Hemet pleaded guilty to one count of production […]
Prescott Preserve clears hurdle to begin restoration, but other challenges still lie ahead
Plans to restore the Prescott Preserve in Palm Springs are a step closer to becoming a reality. On Wednesday, the Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal to restore the roughly 90-acre site. The land, which is located just off of Farrell Drive and Mesquite, used to house the former Mesquite Country Club. The land was The post Prescott Preserve clears hurdle to begin restoration, but other challenges still lie ahead appeared first on KESQ.
La Quinta takes legal action to protect the Talus resort project
The City of La Quinta is set to file a lawsuit that city officials said will protect the long-troubled Talus resort project. The project, originally known as the SilverRock resort, has been in works in the city since 2002. I-Team: Understand costs and other impacts of Talus La Quinta with online Timeline as troubled project The post La Quinta takes legal action to protect the Talus resort project appeared first on KESQ.
Hemet man admits 'catfishing' 12-year-old girl for explicit photos
A Hemet man who “catfished” a pre-teen girl online and persuaded her to send him sexually explicit photos of herself and one of her 5-year-old relatives pleaded guilty Friday to production of child pornography.
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