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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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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 · 14h

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DUI Offender Who Caused Fatal CV Crash Headed to Prison

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 Tuesday to serve 20 years to life behind bars. Antonio Tellez Leon, 41, of Coachella, was convicted in September of second-degree murder,...

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Three Food Festivals Bring Barbecue, Plant-Based Dining and Wine Tastings to the Coachella Valley This Weekend

Residents and visitors looking for something to eat this weekend will have several options as three food-focused festivals arrive in different Coachella Valley cities. The events range from barbecue and family entertainment in Indio to plant-based cuisine in Cathedral City and wine tastings in downtown Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival opens Friday, November 13, with its main tasting sessions Saturday and Sunday, while the other two events take place Saturday, November 14.

Coachella Valley, CA · 12h

KESQ News Channel 3

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Hiker rescued from Bump and Grind Trail after suffering medical emergency

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Firefighters rescued a hiker with minor injuries from a Palm Desert trail today after an unspecified medical emergency. The "inaccessible rescue" call was reported at 1:12 p.m. Monday at Cross Trail near the Bump and Grind Trail, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Fire crews made contact with the The post Hiker rescued from Bump and Grind Trail after suffering medical emergency appeared first on KESQ .

Palm Desert, CA · 2d

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Nick the Greek Brings Authentic Gyros and Mediterranean Street Food to the Coachella Valley

Nick the Greek Opens New Family-Owned Location in Indio. The opening marks another step in extending the chain’s West Coast presence while bringing fresh, flavorful meals to the neighborhood. “We decided to open a Nick the Greek in Indio to meet local demand for Greek food and, after experiencing...

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KYMA News 11

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Imperial Valley native set to run 100-mile ultra-marathon for Type 1 Diabetes Awareness

One Imperial Valley runner is preparing to push his physical limits to the absolute edge this weekend, transforming a life-altering personal diagnosis into a mission of hope and solidarity for the Type 1 diabetes community. The post Imperial Valley native set to run 100-mile ultra-marathon for Type 1 Diabetes Awareness appeared first on KYMA .

Heber, CA · 1d

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Casino’s Thanksgiving Promotion to Benefit Coachella Valley Nonprofits

The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians and Augustine Casino will donate $200 to local nonprofit organizations for every promotional winner during a Thanksgiving-week campaign, it was announced Tuesday. The “Play It Forward” campaign will run Nov. 23-28 at Augustine Casino, 84-001 Avenue 54 in Coachella. The donations will benefit Friends...

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Veterans Day events in the Coachella Valley

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - Wednesday is Veterans Day, and there will be several events throughout the valley honoring those who serve and have served in the U.S. Military. Cathedral City Ceremony starts at 10 a.m. at Desert Memorial Park, 31-705 Da Vall Drive Cathedral City will host its annual ceremony at Desert Memorial Park, The post Veterans Day events in the Coachella Valley appeared first on KESQ .

Coachella Valley, CA · 2d

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Blaze Scorches Roughly Five Acres in Coachella

A vegetation fire broke out Monday and scorched about five acres in Coachella. The blaze was reported at 12:44 p.m. Monday on Avenue 54 east of Polk Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said 12 fire engines, a squad, a dozer and two water tenders responded...

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One Valley, One Vibe: Celebrating the Spirit of Synergy

Since 2009, Synergy Festival has been bringing people, creativity, music, art, and culture together in the Coachella Valley. Founded by Yaya Ortiz and Ruben Gonzalez, what began as a vision to celebrate community and creative expression has continued to evolve into an event that embraces everything from live art and music to custom cars, cultural performances, local vendors, and family entertainment.

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