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Coachella Valley restaurant health inspections: Eateries fail over food temps, handwashing
While most Coachella Valley restaurants passed health inspections this week, two eateries were docked several points leading to "B" and "C" grades, according to reports conducted May 17 through 22. China Wok in Palm Desert received a "C," while WaBa Grill in Indio earned a "B." Neither site had major violations, but they...
4.1 Magnitude earthquake shakes area south of the Salton Sea Monday
Shaking continued south of the Coachella Valley Monday morning as a moderate earthquake was centered south of the Salton Sea. The US Geological Survey reported a Magnitude 4.1 earthquake 11 miles Southeast of Ocotillo Wells at 5:17 a.m. It's depth was reported as 7.45 miles. Weak shaking was reported by people in the Coachella Valley and as far The post 4.1 Magnitude earthquake shakes area south of the Salton Sea Monday appeared first on KESQ.
Bruce Moses selected as Palo Verde Community College District's new superintendent, president
BLYTHE — The Palo Verde Community College District Board of Trustees announced Thursday that Bruce Moses has been selected as the next superintendent and president of PVCCD. Moses’ appointment followed a national search and included extensive input from local district school administrators, community and business leaders, students, college faculty, administrators and staff.
As lithium emerges in Imperial County, what will it take for residents to benefit?
This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Read Part 1 here. For the most part, Michael Luellen is excited about what the arrival of the lithium industry could mean for Imperial County. Luellen is a city councilmember in Calipatria, a working class town of around 6,500 that sits just...
Looking for high school graduation photos? See our galleries of Coachella Valley ceremonies
It's graduation season for local high schools and colleges in the Coachella Valley area, and The Desert Sun will be capturing all the action with photos of commencement ceremonies. Here's a look at the schedule of events in our area. As ceremonies happen, we'll update this article with links to photo galleries and other coverage. ...
Jonathon Tucker Killed in Multi-Car Collision on State Route 62 [Desert Hot Springs, CA]
22-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Car Crash near Indian Canyon Drive. The incident occurred near North Indian Canyon Drive around 2:25 a.m. Crews report that the driver of a Hyundai made a left turn onto North Indian Canyon Drive, colliding with an eastbound Dodge on SR-62. The impact pushed the Dodge in a northeasterly direction at the intersection.
Did you see it? SpaceX rocket launched overnight visible in Coachella Valley
Another SpaceX rocket launch was visible from the Coachella Valley early Wednesday morning. Very early. The early-morning takeoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County was the latest of several recent Several SpaceX launches that have been visible in the Coachella Valley, giving desert residents a chance to see the rockets streaking across the sky and leaving a vapor trail behind them. More: Photos: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches over Southern California, April 6, 2024. Tom Coulter covers local government for The Desert Sun. Reach him at thomas.coulter@desertsun.com. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Did you see it? SpaceX rocket launched overnight visible in Coachella Valley
Fire Damages three-story residential building in Indio
Firefighters remained at the scene for several hours today after making quick work of a residential fire in Indio. Firefighters were sent around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 82000 block of Requa Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The first arriving unit encountered heavy fire from one unit and ordered residents to The post Fire Damages three-story residential building in Indio appeared first on KESQ.
LifeStream pushes for blood donations while raising funds for military families
This Memorial Day weekend, LifeStream Blood Bank is supporting the Children of the Fallen Patriots Foundation to raise funds for military families in need. From May 24 to May 27, LifeStream will donate $5 for every successful blood and platelet donation. The push comes amid an ongoing nationwide blood shortage. Supplies in the U.S. are The post LifeStream pushes for blood donations while raising funds for military families appeared first on KESQ.
Adult and two minors displaced after structure fire in Indio
An adult and two minors were left without a home after a fire Tuesday afternoon in Indio. The residential structure fire was reported just before 1:20 PM near Sun Gold Street and Valencia Avenue. A spokesperson with CAL FIRE said the fire was out by the time crews arrived on the scene. Get the News The post Adult and two minors displaced after structure fire in Indio appeared first on KESQ.
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