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Temporary shelter-in-place order issued in Indian Wells community after gas leak
A gas leak prompted a street closure in an Indian Wells neighborhood today, and some residents were told to shelter in place while the issue was addressed. The leak was reported in the 45600 block of Cielito Drive at 10:55 a.m., according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Southern California Gas Co. crews were called The post Temporary shelter-in-place order issued in Indian Wells community after gas leak appeared first on KESQ.
Memorial Day events around the Coachella Valley
On Monday, there will be several events around the Coachella Valley honoring American soldiers who died serving the country in wars. Palm Desert: Memorial Day and Peace Pole dedication ceremony at Civic Center Park Mayor Karina Quintanilla will highlight a Memorial Day and Peace Pole dedication ceremony in Palm Desert on Memorial Day, Monday May The post Memorial Day events around the Coachella Valley appeared first on KESQ.
LifeStream pushes for blood donations while raising funds for military families
This Memorial Day weekend, LifeStream Blood Bank is supporting the Children of the Fallen Patriots Foundation to raise funds for military families in need. From May 24 to May 27, LifeStream will donate $5 for every successful blood and platelet donation. The push comes amid an ongoing nationwide blood shortage. Supplies in the U.S. are The post LifeStream pushes for blood donations while raising funds for military families appeared first on KESQ.
Daily bottlenecks and stopped traffic with Cathedral City’s Highway 111 construction
There has been just one lane on the eastbound Highway 111 just west of Date Palm Drive for many months now. Why can’t some priority be given to completing the work that would allow a second eastbound lane to be open on this major desert thoroughfare? Work on everything else in that new development could continue once that second lane opened, but in the meantime, drivers are stuck with bottlenecks and stopped traffic every day. This seems like very poor planning and extreme indifference to the people who are funding the roadwork – we, the taxpayers. Do they just not...
Cathedral City’s Dream Homes community is getting a new park. Here's what its name means
The new 7.5 acre park opening in Cathedral City’s Dream Homes neighborhood next year will be called Esperanza Park. Esperanza Park was previously referred to as Dream Homes Park, but that was only a placeholder and for the city’s use in grant paperwork. The City Council unanimously approved the permanent name for the park on Wednesday. “Esperanza” means hope in Spanish.
Traffic delays expected for sewer work on Gerald Ford Drive near Cotino in Rancho Mirage
City officials in Rancho Mirage are anticipating heavy traffic delays for the next month on Gerald Ford Drive as a new sewer line is installed between Bob Hope Drive and Monterey Avenue, just north of the new Disney-branded Cotino development that's under construction. Work was expected to begin Tuesday, May 21, with the project slated to take roughly 30 days to complete. Multiple lanes of Gerald Ford Drive will be closed at various points, with traffic in...
‘Nuestro Desierto’ California naturalist certification program offers outdoor access to all valley residents
Applications for the Nuestro Desierto California naturalist certification course are open. During the four-month certification course, students will learn, “...about ecology, geology, botany, zoology, climate change, traditional ecological knowledge, and environmental justice.” “It's being part of this community where you get to have job opportunities, or learn about job opportunities in natural sciences and conservation. The post ‘Nuestro Desierto’ California naturalist certification program offers outdoor access to all valley residents appeared first on KESQ.
From a book talk to a dance show, here's 12 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week
The Coachella Valley is home to a number of events and activities to enjoy — even now that season is over. If you're interested in filling your calendar, we've put together a list of 12 things happening this week in the valley and nearby communities. To submit an event for consideration in future articles, send an email to niki.kottmann@desertsun.com with the time, date, location and price of admission, as well as a brief event description. Photos are...
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