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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.
Restaurant inspections: 3 spots score 'B' 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...
Palm Springs mayor explains why council decided to offer $4.3M in Section 14 compensation
After declining to answer questions for months about the city's handling of the push for Section 14 reparations, Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein broke that silence this week. Among other topics, he addressed why city council members decided to offer to pay compensation for 145 of the homes that were...
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...
PSUSD teacher competes for title of ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’: Cast Your Vote for Ms. Carlye Marshall
A teacher from the Palm Springs Unified School District is in the running to become 'America’s Favorite Teacher.' Carlye Marshall teaches math and science to 6th graders at Painted Hills Middle School, and her passion for her teaching is evident. Ms. Marshall has progressed from the Top 20 to the Top 15 and currently holds The post PSUSD teacher competes for title of ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’: Cast Your Vote for Ms. Carlye Marshall appeared first on KESQ.
Motorcyclist plunges over side of mountain highway near Idyllwild, seriously hurt
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured on Friday when he plunged over the side of Highway 243 north of Pine Cove, requiring firefighters to rescue him. The crash was reported at 12:15 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway, near Eagles Nest Trail, according to the California Highway Patrol.
N. Gene Autry and N. Indian Canyon Drive closed through Whitewater Wash due to winds and sand
North Gene Autry Trail was closed early Thursday morning due to poor visibility from blowing sand. The roadways was closed between Salvia Road to Via Escuela, according to Palm Springs Police at 5:00 a.m. North Indian Canyon Drive was closed through the Whitewater Wash Tuesday morning due to high winds and low visibility. The roadways was The post N. Gene Autry and N. Indian Canyon Drive closed through Whitewater Wash due to winds and sand appeared first on KESQ.
Murder charges filed in killing of Southern California woman in 2017
Nearly six and a half years after the shooting death of a 31-year-old woman in Riverside County, murder charges have been filed against a man from San Jacinto, authorities announced earlier this month. The deadly incident unfolded on Nov. 12, 2017, at around 3 p.m., a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department […]
Dine Out for Life returns to Palm Springs, supports those impacted by HIV
Dine Out for Life is returning to Palm Springs today. Local restaurants, bars, and cafes take part in the fundraising event on behalf of DAP Health. DAP Health’s programs and services have included primary care, infectious diseases, gender-affirming care, LGBTQ+ care, mental health, dentistry, harm reduction, recovery services, affordable housing, social services, and HIV prevention, testing, The post Dine Out for Life returns to Palm Springs, supports those impacted by HIV appeared first on KESQ.
Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Bird Singers and Dancers discuss Coachella set with Blur
During both weekends of the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Blur made headlines after frontman Damon Albarn announced the two performances would likely be the band's last. But there was something else happening during Blur’s performances that didn’t receive as much attention, the guest appearances by the Torres...
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