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A Thermal man was acquitted Monday of causing the death of his infant daughter in a high-speed crash on the south end of Palm Desert. A Riverside jury deliberated nearly three days in the trial of 58-year-old Marcus Novell Green of Thermal before returning with not guilty verdicts on charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for the June 27, 2016, death of 5-month-old Armani Green.

A search continued for two suspects who allegedly took part in a confrontation in which an 18-year-old Dollar Tree customer was struck by gunfire multiple times and pistol whipped, police said on Monday. A third suspect, 18-year-old Leah Lelani Lopez of San Jacinto, was arrested Sunday night for reasons unrelated...

Cathedral City officials confirm they are investigating a shooting that left one man hurt. Officials said one man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound, with his condition unknown. Officials said they are working to send out more information as soon as possible. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates on the The post One person is hurt after a shooting in Cathedral Citty appeared first on KESQ.

Teen Sienna Coie has a look of determination as she glances down at her coral-colored sneakers. She carefully thinks of her first move, steading herself by gripping parallel bars on both sides of her body, and when she's ready, slowly takes a step, and then another. "The first steps are...

PALM SPRINGS — Sidewalk vending has grown in popularity in recent years and with the growth comes increased issues. Much of them deal with basic cleanliness. The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health routinely inspects restaurants, food trucks, street vendors through unannounced visits. Eateries receive inspection grades ranging from “A” to “C.” Restaurants that fail to meet standards receive lower grades of “B” or “C” and can be shuttered temporarily before being re-inspected.

A groundbreaking event will be held Wednesday for the $63 million, 108-unit Tripoli affordable family apartments in Coachella. The event will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at 51392 Cesar Chavez St., where the 2.8-acre community will be located, according to a statement from the city of Coachella. Representatives from the Chelsea Investment Corporation, Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez, and Council members Denise Delgado, Dr. Frank Figueroa, Stephanie Virgen and Neftali Galarza are set to be in attendance.

Authorities with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced last week that they are seeking information from the public in connection with the death of an adult male in early February. Deputies from the Palm Desert Station responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 69500 block of Dillon Road in Desert Hot Springs […]

One person suffered moderate injuries in a fire at a garage of a single-story house in Indio Monday evening and was hospitalized. Firefighters responded to the 38900 block of Rancho Los Cerritos Drive shortly after 8:25 p.m., according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Two additional engines were requested at...

Desert Hot Springs Police Department posted a community update on its Instagram that said it was conducting a death investigation in the area of West Drive. DHSPD said there was a road closure where the investigation took place between 2nd and 5th Street. The department said there was no danger to the public. Stay with The post Death investigation by Desert Hot Springs Police leads to road closure appeared first on KESQ.

Students at Julius Corsini Elementary School in Desert Hot Springs are being released early Monday. A school spokesperson tells News Channel 3 that a power outage on campus is the reason. According to school officials, SCE has provided no estimated time for the power to be restored. They ask parents to pick up their children The post Students dismissed from elementary school in DHS due to outage appeared first on KESQ.

CATHEDRAL CITY — On June 4, at approximately 3:28 p.m., a customer inside of the Dollar Tree was confronted by a Hispanic male who brandished a firearm. The customer/victim lunged for the firearm, and a fight ensued, according to Sgt. Jeffrey Barnett. Two females accompanying the suspect attempted to assist the male and began to fight with the victim as well. After fighting over the gun for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, the suspects and victim reached a stalemate and agreed to stop fighting.

Palm Springs Police arrested a 28-year-old Redding man accused of window smash vandalisms at several locations in the downtown area. Several businesses were targeted by the man, who police said was destroying windows using rocks. The businesses targeted include Johannes (196 S Indian Canyon), Division Menswear (210 E Arenas), Fudge and Chocolates (211 S Palm The post Police arrest suspect accused of several window smash vandalisms in downtown Palm Springs appeared first on KESQ.

More victims have stepped forward following the arrest of a 56-year-old man accused of multiple assaults, including felony sexual assaults. Hakan Isik of Desert Hot Springs was charged with violently attacking five individuals over the past year, and additional victims have now come forward to share their harrowing experiences. News Channel 3 reported the charges The post More victims come forward after accused Palm Springs serial rapist arrested appeared first on KESQ.

In the 1930s, getting visitors to the desert was a difficult sales pitch. Beautiful pictures of attractive models around impressive pools provided just the needed allure. Endless sunshine and expansive water seemed exotic and a welcome respite from the doldrums of daily living. Models were often staged around hotel pools and photographed for use in brochures. The same images were sent to news services trying to drum up interest and perhaps business. Pictured here is one such "bathing beauty" stretched out on the diving board of the El Mirador hotel and an image of the impressively oversized swimming pool similarly graced.

Subscribe here for the latest stories from the Palm Springs Tribune. Palm Springs VillageFest, one of Coachella Valley’s most popular weekly street fair runs every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo and Amado Roads.

The long-delayed Dream Hotel project in Palm Springs is once again going before the city council Monday. The proposed luxury hotel and condominium construction, which has faced significant opposition from neighbors over building heights and obstructed views, has been at a standstill since 2019. However, recent design changes may finally pave the way for a The post Dream Hotel returns to Palm Springs city council with proposed design changes following neighbor pushback appeared first on KESQ.

Julius Corsini Elementary School in Desert Hot Springs is asking parents to pick up their children from the school beginning at 10 a.m. due to a power outage on Monday. SCE told the district it does not have an estimate for when power would be restored. The outage began at...

There are always plenty of things to do in the Coachella Valley. We've put together a list of events and entertainment happening this week. To submit an event for consideration, send an email to niki.kottmann@desertsun.com with a brief description. Here are 10 things to do this week:. Trivia Night. Dacoda...

(Michael Keaton & Jenny Ortega) (Subscribe here for the latest stories from the Palm Springs Tribune ) The 1988 film “ Beetlejuice ,” directed by Tim Burton, is a cult classic. The dark comedy revolves around the story of Adam and Barbara Maitland (portrayed by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis), a recently deceased couple who find themselves trapped as ghosts in their own home. Struggling to accept their newfound afterlife, they cross paths with a mischievous spirit named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), who offers to help them scare away their new living occupants of their house.

Dave Menke knows that the junior golf league he and friend O.D. Vincent started in the desert in 2021 is a long-term project. But Coachella Youth Golf is on its way to filling the void Menke and Vincent saw for desert golfers. “We’ve got eight events over the summer, every...