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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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

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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...

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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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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.

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Demolition starts at old Mecca power plant as advocates wait on soil test results

Demolition has begun at the shuttered Desert View Power plant near Mecca, though community advocates remain concerned about unreleased soil and water test results regarding potential contaminants. The post Demolition starts at old Mecca power plant as advocates wait on soil test results appeared first on KESQ .

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Cathedral City Man Fights $495K Dodger Stadium Fall Verdict, Wants More

A Cathedral City man who says he tripped over a chunk of uplifted asphalt at Dodger Stadium in 2022 and later needed neck surgery is now asking a judge to either give him a new trial or hand over an additional $250,000, arguing the jury that awarded him $495,740 last month shortchanged him on pain-and-suffering damages.

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Coachella Valley cools into the 70s with gusty winds and a chance of weekend showers

We’re topping out near 90 degrees this Veterans Day in the Coachella Valley, with cooler temperatures and more clouds moving in late week. The first round of rain early Friday will be focused along the coast, with our best chance for a few scattered showers arriving Friday evening into Saturday. That said, we're only looking at a 30% with minor accumulation if anything at all.

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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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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.

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