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Missing Indio woman found dead, according to family

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - UPDATE: Nancy Rodriguez, who was reported missing on Sunday, was found deceased, according to family. News Channel 3 reached out to Riverside County Sheriff's for more information and were told that on November 9, 2026, at 8:41 p.m., deputies were contacted by the Indio Police Department to assist in searching for The post Missing Indio woman found dead, according to family appeared first on KESQ .

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The Desert Sun

Major changes planned for Palm Desert mall site. See latest proposal

In November 2023, a Los Angeles company purchased Palm Desert’s declining mall with the goal of transforming it into what it called a vibrant, mixed-use destination. Now, nearly three years later, the company has started to publicly sketch out a proposal for what that redevelopment could look like, along with a timeline for bringing it to fruition. It includes homes, shops, restaurants and new commercial buildings along parts of the site now covered with parking lots. A Powerpoint presentation published online ahead of a planned presentation to the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday, Nov. 12, details what the mall’s owner, Pacific Retail Capital Partners , describes as a still-evolving plan for a mix of new housing, “neighborhood retail” offerings and a public plaza at the site. The plan also calls for maintaining much of the existing enclosed mall, which covers about 34 acres. The presentation also unveils what would be the new name for the property: “The Village at Palm Desert.” A memo from the city's director of economic development, Martin Alvarez, says the presentation gives the council an early look at a specific plan that will be formally submitted to the city council for consideration next spring. A

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The Desert Sun

Plaza Theatre hosting Kathy Griffin in Palm Springs is unacceptable

I am withdrawing any future support from the Plaza Theatre due to management's decision to host the Kathy Griffin residency next year . This booking represents a glaring double standard. In 2017, Griffin posed with a mock, blood-soaked severed head of a sitting U.S. president , crossing the line from satire into graphic, targeted violence. She vocally wished for Donald Trump's death multiple times, including a tweet that he should be given a "syringe with nothing but air inside it." If a comedian depicted graphic violence against a prominent LGBTQ+ icon such as Lady Gaga or Elton John, or the mayor of Palm Springs, or a different political leader, would this institution give them a platform? By hosting her, management appears to signal that graphic political violence and targeted, public death wishes are acceptable if the target belongs to a specific political party. To give her a residency just adds insult to injury, rewarding behavior that would get anyone else permanently blacklisted. As a local resident, I will not subsidize this corporate hypocrisy, which is a shame coming from a musicain who truly loves to support orchestra and symphonies around the world. Morgan Myrmo, La Quinta Non-citizens voting? Absolutely not

Palm Springs, CA · 21h

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Two people injured after crash in Palm Desert

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Two people have been taken to the hospital after a crash at a Palm Desert intersection Wednesday evening. The crash was reported just before 6:00 p.m. in the area of Cook Street and Country Club Drive. A spokesperson with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved, one The post Two people injured after crash in Palm Desert appeared first on KESQ .

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Just Jared

Coachella 2027 Headliners & Full Lineup Announced – See the List!

Coachella just surprise announced the lineup for the upcoming 2027 Coachella Music Festival! The annual music and arts festival will […]

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Spencer’s Restaurant to Launch $1 Breakfast

Spencer’s Restaurant in Palm Springs will begin a $1 breakfast promotion on Thursday to support DAP Health and its Winterfest initiative, which aims to bring food, blankets and toys to families in need throughout the Coachella Valley. The $1 breakfast menu deal will be held from 7:30 to 10...

KESQ News Channel 3

Woman, 59, killed in crash in Sky Valley identified

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - A 59-year-old pedestrian who was killed by a vehicle in Sky Valley, a rural unincorporated area near Desert Hot Springs, was identified today. Cynthia Jensen, a Desert Hot Springs resident, was fatally struck about 8:20 p.m. Sunday on Dillon Road at Newport Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The post Woman, 59, killed in crash in Sky Valley identified appeared first on KESQ .

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Ace Hardware to close at Smoke Tree Village in February, hopes to reopen elsewhere in city

Palm Springs Ace Hardware, a beloved local business known as much for its attentive customer service and eclectic selection of gifts as its hardware supplies, will close its longtime Smoke Tree Village location next February, but its owners say they are working to reopen elsewhere in the city. In a...

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KESQ News Channel 3

One person dead after a shooting in Coachella

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - An investigation is underway after a person was found dead from a gunshot wound in Coachella Tuesday night. The shooting was reported at 10 p.m. on the 84000 block of Calle Rojo. Deputies can be seen right in front of Peter Pendleton Elementary School. News Channel 3 crew reported hearing multiple The post One person dead after a shooting in Coachella appeared first on KESQ .

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Palm Springs detectives seek public’s help in identifying alleged cooper thief

PALM SPRINGS (CNS) - The Palm Springs Police Department's Detective Bureau sought the public's help today in identifying a man suspected of stealing roughly $34,000 in copper wire. The burglaries occurred between Oct. 19-28, when copper wiring and telecommunications equipment were allegedly stolen or damaged throughout the city. A photo of a suspected burglar was The post Palm Springs detectives seek public’s help in identifying alleged cooper thief appeared first on KESQ .

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DUI offender who caused fatal Coachella crash sentenced to 20 years to life

MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) - A previously convicted DUI offender who caused a multi-vehicle wreck while intoxicated in Coachella, killing a young man and seriously injuring his brother, was bound for state prison today to serve 20 years to life behind bars. Antonio Tellez Leon, 41, of Coachella, was convicted in September of second-degree murder, four The post DUI offender who caused fatal Coachella crash sentenced to 20 years to life appeared first on KESQ .

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Palm Springs Police Hunt Suspect Caught on Camera in $34K Copper Wire Heist

Palm Springs Police Department — Department Investigating Copper Wire Thefts. Palm Springs police are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of stealing copper wire after releasing footage showing him caught on camera during the theft. Investigators say about $34,000 worth of copper wiring and telecommunications equipment was stolen or damaged across the city between October 19 and October 28, and that more than one person was involved.

The Desert Sun

See what's in former Antique Galleries owner's new Palm Springs store

(This story was updated to add new information.) There may be no land, or any cattle, but the Palm Springs Land and Cattle Co. sure has a whole lot else to offer curious shoppers. The latest project of former Antique Galleries owner Mike Rivkin , Land and Cattle Co. aims to bring a new approach to vintage stores. From $2,000 handcrafted model cars to $50 Italian Air Force espresso sets, Rivkin hopes to attract a different kind of buyer to his new business at 590 S. Indian Canyon Drive, which will open on Thursday, Nov. 19. "At the end of the day, its stuff that I like and respond well to and I’m hoping there’s enough people out there like me that feel the same way," Rivkin said. Earlier this year, Rivkin decided to close the antique store he'd run for 12 years just off Sunny Dunes Road so he could retire. At the time, he told The Desert Sun he wanted to "drift off into my dotage with a little less to do." Apparently, a "little less" meant starting a new store, with all the headaches that go along with preparing for a grand opening. But Rivkin, who writes

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Palm Springs Prepares for 29th Veterans Day Parade With Super Hornet Display, Concert and Fireworks

Downtown Palm Springs will host its 29th annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, with military organizations, marching bands, veterans groups and a special display featuring a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet. The parade begins at 3:30 p.m. along Palm Canyon Drive, traveling north from Ramon Road to Alejo Road. This year’s theme is “Honoring All Who Served.” Admission is free.

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Four displaced after fire at residence in Desert Hot Springs

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - An adult and three children have been displaced after a fire damaged their home in Desert Hot Springs Tuesday evening. The fire was reported just before 6:30 p.m. on the 66800 block of Pierson Boulevard. "Firefighters are at-scene of a two-story multi-family dwelling fire; the first arriving unit reported The post Four displaced after fire at residence in Desert Hot Springs appeared first on KESQ .

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Chandi family’s gift puts its name on Eisenhower emergency department

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (Diya TV) — Eisenhower Health dedicated its emergency department to the Chandi family on Nov. 6, honoring Nachhattar and Susana Chandi for a major gift to the Coachella Valley health system. The ceremony recognized the family’s support for a department that treats more than 50,000 patients a year.

Rancho Mirage, CA · 22h

The Desert Sun

Family of jail inmate beaten to death gets $1.8M from Riverside County

Riverside County will pay $1.8 million to settle a lawsuit over the death of a man whose family alleged that sheriff's deputies failed to protect him from a violent cellmate at an Indio jail. John Leo Hemmer, 48, was beaten to death with a metal crutch by his cellmate , Luke Hanchette, on July 21, 2021, while awaiting trial at the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio, prosecutors charged. A federal judge approved the settlement Oct. 9, according to court records. Hemmer's children and parents filed the lawsuit against the county, Sheriff Chad Bianco and several correctional employees in July 2022. Hanchette was charged with murder and pleaded not guilty, but died in December 2023 while awaiting trial at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside. Sheriff's deputies found him unresponsive in his cell , and the department reported "no signs of foul play." The cause of Hanchette's death has not been publicly disclosed. Lt. Deirdre Vickers, a spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff's department, said the coroner's bureau could not release information about his death because of a court-ordered hold on the case. More: Inmate who died in Riverside jail had been charged with killing his cellmate in

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One More Bite Dumpling House Sets November 12 Soft Opening in Palm Desert After Year of Delays

After more than a year of delays, One More Bite Dumpling House has announced a soft opening for Thursday, November 12, at its Palm Desert location. The restaurant is located at 73547 Highway 111 in the Jensen’s shopping center near San Pablo Avenue. The announced opening hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The date marks a milestone for a restaurant that has been preparing locations in both Palm Desert and downtown Palm Springs.

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Cathedral City rejects Palm Springs’ detour plan for upcoming CV Link underpass closure

Palm Springs officials were unable to persuade Cathedral City to support a Sarah Street detour around the upcoming Ramon Road bridge project, city staff told the Active Transportation Subcommittee on Monday, leaving cyclists facing a longer, more circuitous route during the two-year construction period. The project will require a full...

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thepalmspringspost.com

Historic board OKs modern addition to ridge estate, with conditions to protect the 1928 home

The Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board approved a large addition to the Edmund Goulding Residence on Tuesday but asked the owner to soften its look to ensure the integrity of the 1928 landmark. The 5-1 vote came with two conditions, and it went against city staff, who had recommended...