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Man airlifted to hospital after rolling over in three-vehicle crash
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash in Oasis today, requiring medical attention for one of the occupants involved. A Ford Expedition, red Kia sedan and black Dodge Ram pick-up truck collided near the intersection of state Route 86 and 81st Avenue at 10:32 a.m. Friday, causing one to roll over, according to California The post Man airlifted to hospital after rolling over in three-vehicle crash appeared first on KESQ.
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.
Report: Riverside County’s jobless rate rises
Despite gains in some sectors of the regional economy, Riverside County's unemployment rate rose back above 5% last month, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The countywide jobless rate in June, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 5.4%, compared to 4.4% in May. According to data, the June The post Report: Riverside County’s jobless rate rises appeared first on KESQ.
I-Team: ‘Money in Politics’ in the 41st Congressional District
A local congressional race may help determine control of Congress and both candidates are raising millions of dollars. News Channel 3's John White is taking an I-Team look at "Money in Politics" in the 41st Congressional District. With only 109 days left in the race, we asked Republican Rep. Ken Calvert and his Democratic Challenger Will The post I-Team: ‘Money in Politics’ in the 41st Congressional District appeared first on KESQ.
450 lbs. of liquid meth found hidden in fuel tank near Coachella
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a 31-year-old Mexican national suspected of smuggling 450 pounds of liquid methamphetamine. The total value of the drugs seized is estimated to be $540,000, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office stated. On July 8, agents stopped an orange Freightliner semi-truck traveling northbound on Hwy 86 near Coachella, The post 450 lbs. of liquid meth found hidden in fuel tank near Coachella 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.
Driver ejected, killed after rolling over multiple Times on I-10 in Chiriaco Summit
An ambulance was requested today after a vehicle rolled over multiple times, ejecting and killing the lone occupant. The incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. Friday on the westbound I-10 freeway near Box Canyon Road, according to California Highway Patrol records. One reporting party, an emergency nurse, was looking for the vehicle as officers The post Driver ejected, killed after rolling over multiple Times on I-10 in Chiriaco Summit appeared first on KESQ.
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.
Clean Up Continues in Twentynine Palms after Recent Flooding
Last weekend, the city of Twentynine Palms experienced significant rain and flooding. Homes and roads were impacted. Some residents have set up Gofundme pages to help with recovery. San Bernardino Fire Department responded. Here's a summary of their incident report: - 3 Swiftwater Rescues - 11 People Assisted from Vehicles - 6 People Rescued from The post Clean Up Continues in Twentynine Palms after Recent Flooding appeared first on KESQ.
‘Academy of Musical Performance’ students receive surprise visit from American Idol winner, Abi Carter
Non-profit, Academy of Musical Performance is a three week program for Coachella Valley students interested in music. This year marks their 10 year anniversary and their first year partnering with College of the Desert. Students received a surprise visit from American Idol Winner and Indio's very own, Abi Carter to help mark the milestone. Young The post ‘Academy of Musical Performance’ students receive surprise visit from American Idol winner, Abi Carter 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.
3,000 US flights are canceled as a global computer outage wreaks havoc on businesses, 911 systems and government agencies
By Holly Yan, Paradise Afshar, Justin Lear and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of US flights were grounded Friday as a technical disaster plagued government agencies and businesses worldwide – leading to countless stranded passengers, canceled medical procedures and disrupted 911 services. A cybersecurity company said the debacle is “not a security incident or cyberattack.” But the technical The post 3,000 US flights are canceled as a global computer outage wreaks havoc on businesses, 911 systems and government agencies appeared first on KESQ.
Two displaced after residential structure fire in Thousand Palms
At 9:03 tonight, Cal Fire responded to a report of a residential structure fire off of Desert Moon Dr. and Ramon Rd. in Thousand Palms. Upon arrival, firefighters located a single-story mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Two adults were displaced due to the fire and have requested support from the Red Cross. According to The post Two displaced after residential structure fire in Thousand Palms appeared first on KESQ.
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