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If you haven't been to downtown Indio lately, you are in for a big surprise
As Indio's Abi Carter became the winner of "American Idol" last weekend, it was kismet that the city of Indio was able to provide a homecoming in a revitalized downtown complete with a new outdoor stage which she performed on during her hometown visit May 14. The city’s slogan could...
Fire destroys two homes in Thousand Palms, two people hospitalized
Two houses and several cars were destroyed after a fire broke out in Thousand Palms Monday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 6:15 p.m. on Black Eagle Drive. Neighbors stood outside watching crews put out the flames in disbelief. "It was just a nice evening and I happened to step out the back door," The post Fire destroys two homes in Thousand Palms, two people hospitalized appeared first on KESQ.
4-year-old boy, Cathedral City man identified in fatal crash near Palm Springs
A 4-year-old boy and a 28-year-old man were killed in an accident on a transition road to Interstate 10 in the Whitewater area near Palm Springs. The crash was reported at 7:37 p.m. Sunday on the transition between Highway 62 and westbound I-10, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The Riverside County Sheriff's...
Man killed in Sunday crash on I-10 identified as 40-year-old Mecca resident
A 40-year-old man from Mecca was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Sunday on Interstate 10 in Desert Center. The death on the westbound 10 Freeway just east of Hayfield Road at mile marker 91 was reported around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol. The man’s vehicle dropped 80 to 100 feet down a dirt embankment, the CHP reported. ...
Two young men killed in high-speed crash in Palm Desert
Two young men were killed after a car crash into a brick wall at a high speed early Friday morning in Palm Desert. The crash happened at an off-road next to a storage facility off of Painters Path near Fred Waring. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said investigators learned the crash happened just before 3:00 The post Two young men killed in high-speed crash in Palm Desert appeared first on KESQ.
Shadow Hills High School celebrates its Class of 2024 Knights
Shadow Hills High School celebrated its 2024 seniors in a graduation ceremony Friday evening. The Symphonic Band performed the processional, while the school's California Cadet Corps Honor Guard presented the colors before the Pledge of Allegiance, delivered by Alyna Calderon — the associated student body executive secretary. The Royal Voices in Harmony sang the national anthem. The SHHS alma mater was performed by both the Royal Voices in Harmony choir and Symphonic Band.
Memorial Day observed in east valley ceremony Monday
Memorial Day ceremonies have long been held at the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery in the east valley. A respectful crowd gathered at its Veterans Memorial Wall Monday to honor those men and women who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. This Coachella ceremony has been a tradition of more than 20 years. Ernesto Rosales, Coachella Valley The post Memorial Day observed in east valley ceremony Monday appeared first on KESQ.
Warm days and breezy evenings ahead
After a windy weekend, conditions have calmed significantly on this Memorial Day. High pressure will keep winds light during the day and boost temperatures towards the triple-digits everyday this week. Breezy winds are expected each late afternoon and evening with gusts around 25-35 mph. There are currently no watches or...
Xavier College Preparatory High School celebrates its Class of 2024 Saints
Xavier College Preparatory High School in Palm Desert celebrated its 15th commencement ceremony Saturday morning for the Class of 2024. This year’s 111 graduates have earned more than $12.6 million in merit and scholarships. Olivia Kim, the valedictorian, will be attending UCLA, while Jackson De Jardin, the salutatorian, will be attending UC Santa Barbara.
The Valley Honors Our Fallen Heroes
An observance took place at “Desert Memorial Park Cemetery” in Cathedral City. In Palm Desert, the Oasis Country Club hosted a military personnel Memorial Day Event. The City of Indian Wells also hosted an annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Indian Wells Golf Resort. And the City of...
Palm Springs Police Lieutenant honored by local veterans organizations
Palm Springs Police Lieutenant Gustavo Araiza was honored Monday with a Special Achievement Award presented by two local veteran organizations. The award was presented by American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 66 and Jon Castro Chapter 19 of Veterans For Peace (VFP) at their 18th annual Memorial Day Awards Luncheon at Cimarron Golf Resort in Cathedral City. Lieutenant The post Palm Springs Police Lieutenant honored by local veterans organizations appeared first on KESQ.
Community Remembers La Quinta High School Senior, Jaden Ramos
Just one day before his 18th birthday, Jaden Ramos life was tragically cut short. News of his death rocked the community. So on Sunday, hundreds of Jaden’s friends and family descended into Civic Center Park in Palm Desert, to mourn, and remember. This story was written and reported by...
Remembering Jaden Asher Ramos, community gathers at Vigil in Palm Desert
The community came together in honor of La Quinta High School Senior, Jaden Asher Ramos Sunday. Ramos was tragically killed in a shooting last weekend at an after-prom party in La Quinta. There was an outpour of community support at Sunday's candlelight vigil. Friends, family and former teammates all recounted memories of Ramos. The 17-year-old was fatally shot The post Remembering Jaden Asher Ramos, community gathers at Vigil in Palm Desert appeared first on KESQ.
Local native and former NFL player gives back to community with new apartments
Oscar Lua, a former linebacker who played with the Indio Rajahs, USC Trojans, and New England Patriots, is giving back to where his journey started in Indio by helping build a 64-unit apartment complex called the Skyline at Bliss and Oasis. Lua, who is now the president of Statewide Services, mentioned that giving back to The post Local native and former NFL player gives back to community with new apartments appeared first on KESQ.
Indio man who allegedly tried to abduct child walking to school seeks bail reduction
A 50-year-old convicted felon accused of preying on two Moreno Valley schoolgirls and trying to kidnap one of them will ask a judge next week to consider lowering his bail so he can get out of jail. Rene Rodriguez Ramirez of Indio is charged with attempted kidnapping and annoying minors in connection with alleged acts The post Indio man who allegedly tried to abduct child walking to school seeks bail reduction appeared first on KESQ.
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