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Cathedral City man accused of killing roommate, cats pleads not guilty for second time
A 41-year-old man accused of killing his roommate and two cats in their Cathedral City apartment re-entered a not guilty plea to murder today. Joseph Ortega initially pleaded not guilty to the murder charges Nov. 3, 2022, during his first court appearance in the case. At the Larson Justice Center in Indio, Ortega re-entered a The post Cathedral City man accused of killing roommate, cats pleads not guilty for second time appeared first on KESQ.
Man convicted in violent takeover robbery at Banning cannabis shop
A 24-year-old man who joined his brother in a takeover robbery at a Banning cannabis store, where two people were stabbed and another almost shot, was convicted today of attempted murder and other offenses. Following nearly a week of deliberations, a Riverside jury found Raymond Emilio Paul Matus of Beaumont guilty of the attempted The post Man convicted in violent takeover robbery at Banning cannabis shop appeared first on KESQ.
Palm Springs Police Chief jumps into action while witnessing an attempted robbery while off duty
Palm Springs Police Department Police Chief Andrew Mills jumped into action when a man attempted to rob a local Starbucks. Mills was off duty at the time of the incident. In an episode of the Departments Behind the Badge series, they explain that the man was getting aggressive and posed a threat to the off-duty The post Palm Springs Police Chief jumps into action while witnessing an attempted robbery while off duty appeared first on KESQ.
Employee pepper-sprayed during robbery at outlet mall in Cabazon
An employee of a store at an outlet mall in Cabazon was pepper-sprayed during a robbery Wednesday evening. The robbery was first reported at around 5:00 p.m. at a business on the 48000 block of Seminole Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. "The reporting party stated items were taken from the business by The post Employee pepper-sprayed during robbery at outlet mall in Cabazon appeared first on KESQ.
Palm Springs officials broke promise on Section 14
One year ago, the Palm Springs City Council committed to “finding the facts” about Frank Bogert’s and the city’s involvement in Section 14 before further discussions or decisions about Section 14. During the April 27 council meeting, Councilmember Lisa Middleton stated, “I think we have to...
Boycotting Palm Springs' Chick-fil-A is a slippery slope
It is indeed a slippery slope if one uses political/religious views as a guide for allowing a business such as the proposed Chick-fil-A to open in Palm Springs. A business you choose not to support may suffer but how about the opposite situation? Would you want a boycott or ban by others of businesses flying the rainbow flag? Let them come to town. I for one will never patronize them, not simply for their “views," but for the fact that they actually donated money to specifically anti-LGBTQ organizations. That crosses the line for me. ...
3 Coachella Valley restaurants get 'B' inspection grades over food temps, vermin sightings
While most Coachella Valley restaurants passed their Riverside County health inspections this week, three spots incurred a number of violations that led to "B" grades, according to reports conducted April 19 through 24. Delicias Mexican Cuisine in Desert Hot Springs, Tacos Del Valle in Cathedral City and Tack Room Tavern in Indio were...
Multi-day wind and dust advisory issued for much of Coachella Valley. What to know
A windblown dust and wind advisory will be in effect until Friday night for most of eastern Riverside County and the San Gorgonio Pass area, officials said on Tuesday. Friday is the first day of Stagecoach country music festival, and festivalgoers and campers should be aware of the potential threat posed by the wind.
Sheriff Chad Bianco Flirts With Gubernatorial Bid
WHAT’S DRIVING RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF CHAD BIANCO TO EYE GOVERNOR’S MANSION?. By now, it is no secret that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is looking to occupy the three-story, thirty-room, Second Empire-Italianate Victorian mansion in Sacramento currently occupied by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Urban Cowboy is being coy...
A first look at what Palm Springs library could look like after a $40 million facelift
The architecture firm tasked with handling a planned $40 million overhaul of Palm Springs' nearly 50-year-old library shared new renderings for the project Thursday. The indoor and exterior renderings were shown as the city council received an update on the progress of the project. The renovation will need to be completed by the end of March 2026 to comply with the terms of a state grant that is providing part of the funding.
The Date Shake: The Coachella Valley’s Coolest Concoction
The date shake from Shields Date Garden incorporates special date “crystals” that you can purchase in the café marketplace. “Seasons in Southern California suggest violence,” Joan Didion wrote. She wasn’t wrong. There’s fire season. There’s flood season. There’s arson season. Even awards season seems harsh. Each is enough to make you want to flee to Palm Springs for respite, as our seasons — high, shoulder, and low — don’t suggest violence as much as some unusual sense of shifting depth. This is a trick of our persistent sun. We’re always looking for our best light, while always grasping for something to make us cool.
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